A European Country Getaway ~ 1930s Stone Cottage In Connecticut!

Granby, Connecticut
$201 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Guest House

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

The Windy Top Cottage is an old stone building constructed in 1932 by H. L. Bitter, a wealthy Hartford businessman. This area of Granby was a favorite of the Hartford elite for a place to “summer” in the early part of the 20th Century. The cottage was the place where the domestic staff stayed when the family was staying in North Granby. With an elevation of 970, the home once had views of Hartford. Today after lots of trees grew, views are still just a minute away and the cool breezes remain!

Dawn and Ken have refreshed the interior with newly sanded pumpkin pine floors and warm, decorator wall tones. There is over 1000 of living space. The bath fixtures are original from the 30s and the huge stone fireplace has propane fired gas logs for cozy winter nights. The large first-floor great room also has a small coffee service, there is NO KITCHEN and we are NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN.

The second-floor bedrooms are spacious and yet very cozy. The home has an English Country House feel with all furnishings provided by Dawn’s painted furniture business: A Girl With A Paintbrush. Flower boxes adorn several windows that overlook an herb and flower garden. The property is accessed by original brick walkways and lead to the private entry door.

Guests will be able to use the entire building with the exception of the garage bays for their private use. A private exterior patio is located out the back door with old patio chairs, benches, and a firepit.

Amenities include freshly laundered soft cotton bedding and towels, bathrobes, hypoallergenic or goose down pillows, cozy sofas, and chairs, comfortable carpeting, and rugs. The linen closet has an ample supply of bar soaps, shampoos, a hair dryer and a first aid box.

The spaces are accessorized with old framed artwork, mirrors, clocks and folk art. We offer a quiet, relaxing experience without TV, with old books, old magazines, and games to enjoy a special time with friends or loved ones. Excellent wireless service to keep tabs on the world if you need to.

The coffee service provides a toaster oven, a French press and a Keurig single cup coffee maker with fresh cream and organic sugar.

Our goal is to greet you and then leave you to enjoy the cottage and all the surrounding amenities and beauty at your leisure. We live in the main house so we are always available by text or cell phone.

The beds are a king sized and a standard full sized. The south bedroom offers an antique double. We provide a complete list of emergency info in the unlikely event that you would need it.

The exterior patio out the rear door is covered by an awning. The firepit makes great campfires for grilling hot dogs and making S'Mores.

Granby is an upscale, small suburban Hartford community with tons of nearby amenities and located in an area known for working dairy farms, equestrian centers, apple orchards and farm wineries Our beautiful community also offers self-serve farm stands, homemade ice cream stores, art galleries, country libraries as well as gourmand evening dining establishments.
The Windy Top Cottage is located in an area with breathtaking views of Massachusetts (walk just a little more than a half mile to the amazing Mary Edwards Property) and a 5-minute drive from the best waterfalls in Connecticut! We are surrounded by thousands of acres of hiking/walking trails, a game refuge and several state forests. Our street has huge old oak trees with amazing old stone walls and is a local favorite for jogging and walking. Ask us to send you our Granby Hiking Guide....
Connecticut is home to many historic covered bridges, waterfalls and a few ghost towns. See our local guidebook for more details.

Book this 2 bedroom cottage in North Granby today! A total of 4 people can sleep here comfortably.

Guests can enjoy air conditioning, parking space, and internet access among other amenities offered by this rental.

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    Books Games Smoke-free Property Fireplace Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • OUTDOOR

    Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ACCESSIBILITY

    This Property Does Not Have Elevators
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Refrigerator Separate Living Room
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Birdwatching Cycling Fishing Fitness Center Access Golfing Hiking/biking Trails Horse Riding Hunting Ice Skating Mountain Climbing Skiing Sledding Water Tubing Wildlife And Game Walks Winery Tours
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Refrigerator Toaster

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 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

  • Jennifer H.

    Submitted Feb 11, 2026

    Stayed Feb 7, 2026

    Everything was lovely! The host was welcoming, the cottage was adorable. Amenities were great (fire was on when we got there, warming blankets on the bed). So cozy! Perfect place to snuggle up during the coldest weekend of the year. We'd definitely stay again.

  • Rob R.

    Submitted Feb 1, 2026

    Stayed Jan 29, 2026

    Fabulous in every way

  • Jean C.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2025

    Stayed Dec 20, 2025

    Everything stood out. This was our second stay and will not be out last.

  • Catherine M.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay at this comfortable, cozy stone cottage. The space is filled with beautiful antiques, and the fireplace made our evenings especially warm and relaxing. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and the host was responsive, thoughtful, and communicated so well throughout our stay.There were so many personal touches — it felt like everything we might need had already been anticipated and provided. A truly charming and welcoming place. Highly recommend!

  • Jenn S.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    This is a host who obviously loves to do just that - host! We had an awesome night staying in the cottage. It is so cozy, clean, and stayed so warm during a cool rainy fall night. Beds are super comfortable & the shower water is plenty hot. Lots of clean towels and other essentials offered. Super lovely place.

  • Susan L.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    Cozy get away. The wooded location is peaceful, relaxing and beautiful. The attention to detail by the hosts in decorating, lighting, ambiance and hospitality was amazing. We had a delightful stay.

  • Nichole B.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Clean, cozy and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay!

  • Andrea J.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    The cottage was perfect and the hosts were amazing. We would highly recommend to anyone.

  • Amy S.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    Awesome little outbuilding. Loved the stone work and can appreciate all the hard work that went into making this a unique stone cottage experience. Will use again in the future.

  • Meagan M.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    This was an incredibly beautiful place to spend a restful weekend.

  • Dale B.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Beautiful local area, nicely remodeled old stone saltbox cottage. Quiet break and will revisit when back in the area.Great hosts, Thank you again

  • Dale B.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Nice Area. Stone cottage rocks!

  • susanne r.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    My sister and I had a wonderful stay at Windy Top stone cottage. It was very quiet, clean, and beautifully decorated and surrounded by lovely gardens. It had an awesome stone fireplace too but being hot weather we did not have a chance to enjoy it. Perhaps next time, during the colder Winter months. We would definitely return.

  • Cindy T.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    The cottage was everything I pictured and more.I surprised my husband for both our birthdays and my retirement. The location was excellent and not far driving to areas and things we wanted to do. Our host were very kind and attentive if we needed anything and getting back to you. We truly loved the serenity and peacefulness. We shall be back in the future for another stay. Cindy

  • Emily W.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Just stayed one night for our wedding. Beautiful and very quiet. Easy check in/check out process.

  • Marilyn M.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 14, 2025

    I absolutely loved staying at the cottage. It was a wonderful 4 days of sightseeing and enjoying all of the surrounding.

  • Roger T.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    Enjoyed staying

  • Kimberly J.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    This cottage is adorable, comfortable, and the hosts think of everything. It's very cozy, there is a lovely assortment of teas, and there are some goodies. This was our second visit, and we will definitely be back.

  • Heidi W.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2025

    Stayed Feb 27, 2025

    This was a quick overnight for us, visiting family nearby and out to dinner, and still it felt like we'd escaped to a different time and place, yet with full amenities. Amazing. I wanted to stay up all night reading by the fire but forced myself to bed, to discover the king size i'd only had time to glance at was a luxurious heated nest. Morning by the fire, luxurious coffee and tea options, served breakfast (for extra charge- worth it!) and i was ready to face the drive home. I look forward to booking again when we can stay longer and explore nearby hikes. What a delight. Owners very responsive and helpful but plenty of privacy. Read what they send, ask questions/generally stay in touch and you'll be good.

  • Kali D.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2025

    Stayed Feb 18, 2025

    Charming cottage, wonderful hosts!!Two over-60 grandmas, one from CT and one from MA met to sit in front of the fire with a cup of tea and catch up. This was the perfect setting to simply retreat and relax.

  • d g.

    Submitted Dec 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 22, 2024

    We had a wonderful overnight visit. The fireplace and the warm beds were a perfect night away from the family over the holiday. Thank you for making our anniversary special.

  • Mendo B.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2024

    Stayed Dec 10, 2024

    Really enjoyed the area and cottage was perfect for winter getaway

  • Marie M.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 16, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at Windy Top Cottage. The owners were responsive and kind and answered any questions we had. The cottage was like something out of a storybook. It was quaint, peaceful, and welcoming. The beds were very comfy. We loved the old board games, books, and cozy fireplace. The decor had so many special touches. You can tell Ken and Dawn take pride in their home and enjoy sharing it with others. We would definitely considering visiting again!

  • Peggy A.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    Nice

  • Jim M.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    Beautiful furnishings. Could use an updated shower and some power strips in the rooms.

  • Keith S.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    Everything about our stay was fabulous- from leaving the lights on to welcome us with a personalized sign to excellent coffee service and a picnic lunch! Our hosts were so accommodating and so very welcoming. The location was great for us to drive to travel to neighboring cities, and relaxing at the cottage was a great way to end our days of exploring. The master bed was so comfortable (and refreshing after a long day of driving when our flight got cancelled!). There was excellent wi-fi also so we could still connect when we needed to, we would recommend Windy Top to anyone!!

  • Catherine F.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    Beautiful setting. The cottage is beautiful, very well stocked. Bed extremely comfortable and well dressed. Fireplace intoxicating. Had a great stay , highly recommend hope to return soon.

  • roger h.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 4, 2024

    This was the best thing I’ve done in a long time. The kuels are very attentive to the needs of their guests and very helpful. It’s a great quiet place to relax and unwind from the stress of life. The proximity to hiking is incredibly close to the cottage. If my travels allow me, I will have to come back here.

  • Dave M.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 22, 2024

    Want to feel as if you stepped back in time? Check out this beautiful stone cottage. We loved it.

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