Big Cove Tannery, Pennsylvania
The Gordon Homestead, circa 1790, includes a fully renovated family home, updated with modern conveniences while maintaining a little old world charm. This is the perfect place to get away from it all on over 200 acres nestled in a relaxed country setting yet less than 15 minutes from historic sites, shops and restaurants. We hope that your family will fall in love with this property and make memories that are as special as those my family has enjoyed over the years.
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The home was originally built in the early 1800s and now sleeps 10. Room 1 includes a queen-size bed and access to the upstairs balcony. Room 2 includes a full-size bed and access to the upstairs balcony. Room 3 includes a full size bed. Room 4 includes a full-size futon and a reading nook. Room 5 includes a full-size bed and an office area. A large full size bath is upstairs and a 3/4 bath is downstairs. The kitchen is fully stocked to accommodate large groups in the adjoining dining room. The front porch includes an outdoor dining set that can seat 4 or extend to seat 10.
The 3/4 mile of Licking Creek stream front on the farm is perfect for fishing, kayaking, or even swimming. Seated at the base of Dickey's Mountain, this is perfect for hiking, and with access to the over 5000 acres of State Game Land #124, this is a hunting paradise.
The covered porch and upstairs balcony make a perfect place to enjoy a meal or a relaxing moment in a rocking chair. The front porch is ideal for enjoying a morning cup of coffee or an outdoor meal. The upstairs balcony is an excellent place to enjoy the stars. The outdoor fire pit is the ideal place to enjoy an amazing sunset and transition to an evening of s'mores by a fire or retreat inside to shoot a game of pool or play a board or card game.
This is a quiet country setting. Every star in the sky can be viewed with no interfering lights to block the visibility. The endless amounts of wildlife not only include deer, turkey, fox, squirrel, rabbits, turtles and many varieties of birds, but also bears, bald eagles, and porcupine. You can enjoy the peaceful sunrises from the front porch or balcony. Enjoy the amazing sunsets from the backyard firepit.
Please note that some elements of nature are unavoidable in the country. Despite the fact that we contract regular exterminator services for our home, you may encounter an occasional insect indoors, and the outdoors are beyond our control.
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Venture away from the 200+ acres of your own private nature playland and enjoy all the local flare of the nearby towns of Hancock MD (9 mi), McConnellsburg PA (14 mi), Berkeley Springs WV (16 mi), Mercersburg PA (21 mi), Hagerstown MD (31 mi), or Chambersburg PA (35 mi). Quaint towns such as Hancock MD, McConnellsburg PA, and Mercersburg PA are located nearby for antiquing, shopping, and dining. Berkeley Springs, WV offers mineral hot springs and many local artisan shops. Hagerstown MD offers the Prime Outlets, movie theaters, bowling alleys, golf, and many other recreational activities. Whitetail Ski Resort and Golf Resort are just over 20 miles away. Numerous State Parks with various recreational activities are nearby, including Cowans Gap, Cacapon, Shawnee, Cunningham Falls, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve, and Raystown Lake.
There are many historical points of interest ranging from Antietam Battlefield, the C&O Canal, Fort Frederick, Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg Battlefield, Buchanan's Birthplace State Park, Berkeley Springs Castle, Old Bedford Village, and many more.
Numerous local festivals create a draw to the community including the Quad State Beer Festival (Mar), Western Maryland Blues Festival (May), Fulton County Strawberry Festival (June), Fulton Fall Folk Festival (Oct), Berkeley Spring Apple Butter Festival (Oct) and more.
Numerous local wineries (Blue Mountain, Olney, Rusty Nail, Red Heifer, Big Cork) and breweries (Berkeley Springs Brewery, Antietam, Cushwa) are nearby. Dining options range from nearby diners and steakhouses, fine-dining, fast food, and chain restaurants.
Centrally located to major metropolitan areas such as Harrisburg PA (88 mi), Washington DC (103 mi), Baltimore MD (105 mi), Pittsburgh PA (152 mi), Philadelphia PA (189 mi), yet nestled quietly away on 200+ acres in the secluded countryside.
The accommodations were superb, highly recommend this property, a fully stocked house, very comfortable beds, we couldn’t have asked for a better stay, we will definitely be returning
Our extended family met up here from 3 different states and had a fabulous long weekend! We had everything we needed as far as cooking tools and cookware, we brought our own condiments (and food, of course) but there is Tabasco and mustard and lots of spices available! Note there is no dishwasher so we used paper plates often just to cut down on dishwashing time on vacation. The whole house is very clean and there are plenty of towels in the kitchen and bathrooms! The pool table was great and we all honed our pool skills. It is out I'm the middle of nowhere and it was a bit of a tough drive for our elder family members but they parked their car that one time once they got there and were along for the ride when we went to Harper's Ferry for a historical visit (we picked up pizza at The Pizza Shop in Martinsburg on the way back and heated it up at 'home' - really good pizza!) and to Buddy Lou's in Hancock, which was a super fun night out - good food and great service! Shower pressure is good and the watervheated up quickly and the house is toasty (we didn't get much heat out of the stereo can fireplace but it looked pretty). We also had a nice walk over the hill in back and walked to the beautiful creek area...I can only imagine how fabulous it would be in warmer months. Overall, a wonderful place to stay and relax and enjoy ~ thank you, Janet & Tony, for welcoming us into your home!
Our family gathered to attend a wedding near McConnellsburg, PA. The Gordon Homestead was everything we could have asked for and more. Off the beaten path with acres of surrounding fields, woods, and creek, the farmhouse has been updated to provide all the modern conveniences while retaining its rustic origins. We loved playing pool in the game room, sitting outside on the porch and balcony, and making fires in the wonderful fire pit near the most beautiful mimosa tree. The landscaping around the farm house was beautiful, and we enjoyed seeing all the hummingbirds and butterflies and deer. We were about a 15 minute drive from Hancock, MD and a 25 minute drive to McConnellsburg, PA. Berkeley Springs was a 30 minute drive. It took us about 40 minutes to the Hagerstown airport. A wonderful getaway spot but also near enough for sightseeing, shopping, and other activities. A real gem! Thank you to our hosts!
The communication was superb. There were no surprises or I wish I had asked moments. I am just thankful that there are hosts like this who are willing to share their family treasure with total strangers. My family and I could not have asked for a better location, bedding & linens, kitchen equipment, and freedom to live there the few days we were able to spend. If you want peace and quiet this is the place!
Everything was perfect! Couldn’t ask for a better place to reconnect as a family.
We came here to celebrate my mother's 90th birthday. This house reminded us of the farmhouse that she grew up in. Janet and Tony are wonderful hosts! The only reason that I did not give 5 stars across the board is because when we arrived we were unable to gain access into the property because of an issue with the door/lock. That being said, Tony and the caretaker got the issue resolved in the time that it took us to go to dinner, and were extremely happy with the rest of our stay! Got to see some wildlife during our trips as well. Would definitely recommend. Very peaceful and relaxing.
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Our weekend stay was more than we had hoped for! With 7 adults on retreat, this homestead was the perfect place to sit in silence, eat breakfast on the front porch, walk down to the stream, pray the rosary, stream videos over WiFi of our spiritual exercises, and share meals and conversation in a comfortable setting. Thankful for the modern conveniences — a/c so necessary with these record-breaking weekend temperatures. Maybe next time we’ll get to use the fire pit! Hosts were always quick to respond to emails. Everything in the process was great. One friend was happy I sent her the driving directions before she left home because she lost signal en route through the mountains. The place is well-cared for and beautifully & comfortably decorated. The flowers on the grounds are lovely! Mary
My family and I had a wonderful time staying at this charming property. Great views of nature and nearby mountains. My niece and nephew had a great time exploring the property. We had all the amenities we needed for the weekend. My nephew LOVED the pool table.
We really enjoyed our stay. The rural setting was very tranquil, and we loved playing pool in the room dedicated to the pool table. Lovely bathroom upstairs for morning showers!
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