Cozy Historic Hilltop Cottage with Mount Ascutney View

West Windsor, Vermont
$253 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This exceedingly charming cottage on a wooded hilltop just outside of Brownsville has great views of Mt Ascutney and a burbling brook at the base of the hill. The historic converted early 1800's one room school house is filled with many antique furnishings. Hanging in the stairway are photographs of the house when it was the Hammond Hill School, with its teacher and her students. Enjoy the coziness of a gas fireplace in the living room or a wood fire in the chiminea on the deck. The cottage features a fully equipped and outfitted kitchen. Both bedrooms are upstairs, the master with a queen size bed and the second bedroom with a full-size double bed. The stairs are steep and may be a challenge for some individuals. All bed and bath linens are supplied.

Mt. Ascutney, only 5 minutes away, with opportunities for hiking, mountain biking or cross country skiing. There is easy access to the VAST trail network for snowmobiling, cross country skiing or snow shoeing. Mountain bikers will find some of the best single track trails in New England. Miles of great trails are accessible right from the house.
Ascutney Mountain Resort has many amenities including a shop for kayak and bicycle rentals. There is a full restaurant and bar available in the main lodge. In addition, the resort has outdoor tennis courts and a heated indoor swimming pool with an adjacent fitness room. There are several ski mountains in the area including Okemo, Killington, Suicide 6, Pico and Sunapee. There is no down hill skiing available at Ascutney. For you golfers, there are 5 courses only 15 to 45 minutes away.

The village of Woodstock, about 25 minutes from Brownsville is known world-wide for its artisans, its artists, and the galleries that show their works. It is also home to the Billings Farm, the Woodstock Inn and the Rockefeller Woodstock Resort. Nearby is the Green Mountain Horse Association in South Woodstock.

Close to Woodstock is the Village of Quechee where you’ll find the famous glass works factory of Simon Pearce with its retail shop of glassware and wonderful restaurant.

Nearby on the Connecticut river is the Cornish Art Colony with the home of Augustus Saint-Gaudens and the Maxfield Parrish museum.

There really is something for everyone any time of year!


Keywords: Ascutney, foliage, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, trails, horses, trails, Woodstock, Quechee, Okemo, Hanover, GMHA, antiques, golf

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sledding Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Music Library Stereo Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Ashley B.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Nice quiet place to stay. We spent most of our time out and about but did cook one night on the grill outside , steaks from the local butcher in Brownsville that were incredible. The cottage is clean and as described. Definitely older, but has a lot of charm.

  • Heather G.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    Quiet, peaceful, cozy historic house with 2 bedrooms up steep stairs, and 1bathroom on main floor. Nice view from porch with some of Mt Ascutney visible. Well supplied kitchen. Second time here and would stay again. We wished the bed in larger bedroom was a bit more stable so it would not bounce whenever we moved a bit.

  • Emma C.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Cozy little cabin. Sweet time! We loved it.

  • Submitted Oct 2, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    We had a lovely weekend stay at this cottage! We greatly enjoyed our time here when we weren't out doing things (and the location was perfect for the activities we were doing). The back deck was a lovely place to sit in the fall weather, and we made good use of the kitchen and dining table for our meals.The bedrooms were comfortable. We liked the original wood in the house and the artwork on the walls. We hope to come back sometime!

  • Paul H.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Beautiful country! Very laid back atmosphere!Easy to check in and out. Great experience!

  • Amy K.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Wonderful old schoolhouse with lots of charm! We loved having breakfast on the deck and a fire in the chiminea in the evenings. The house had everything we needed for our 5 night stay. Great location near historic sites, parks, the Connecticut River, and quaint towns.

  • Dan B.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Nice location and quaint little home. We had two issues with our stay. The neighbors were so loud celebrating the 4th of July that we had to leave in the afternoon to find a place to rest and relax before watching fire works in Hartland in the evening. The other issue was that the well water had an extremely strong sulfur smell to it and had the scent of rotten eggs. We were expecting something much quieter and wanted to spend time on the deck overlooking Mt. Ascutney but could not enjoy it due to the loud partying going on next door. Would not recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful relaxing place to stay. The description fell short of what was being advertised primarily due to loud neighbors.

  • Melanie D.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    We wanted to be close to Great River Outfitters and we were. We also enjoyed White River Junction, Woodstock, alpacas, Sugarbush Farm and lots of good food and beer.We encountered a large spider web inside the back door and found the huge spider owner on the fireplace. I don't mind them so mush but My daughter had to dust for other crawlies.We could have used air conditioning the first night as it was so humid but other nights were quite pleasant.

  • Jessica M.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    This was the perfect cottage for a winter getaway. I was solo, but the home could have easily accommodated many more. I loved the vintage touches and had a nice time listening to the classic vinyl records while enjoying a glass of wine and watching it snow. I had dinner outside on the patio one night and the view was lovely. It is just a few minutes drive from Woodstock and Quechee and I visited both several times. The cottage was clean and had everything I needed. Highly recommend for a quiet, relaxing stay.

  • Andrew G.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 2, 2024

    This house is exactly as described. It is in a very attractive location with good views and is very private. The house is much larger inside than it appears from the photos but still very cozy and is well equipped. It was spotlessly clean.

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