HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt.

Newbury, New Hampshire
$740 avg/night Minimum Stay 6 Nights
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

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Property Type

Sleep 24

Max Sleeps

Night 6 nights

Min Stay

This historic 105 year-old, luxuriously renovated stone barn accommodates at least 22 guests comfortably. On the main floor you will find a great room with a double-sided stone fireplace flanked by several couches, several comfortable chairs, a 100+ yr old card table for card games/checkers/chess, large kitchen and dining area complete with rustic pizza oven and dumb waiter, children's play area, library, powder room and two master suites. Climb the spiral stairs inside the silo to the observatory and do some spectacular star gazing or catch the weekly summer fireworks display over Lake Sunapee. On the lower level, enjoy the Rec room with large screen HDTV, foosball table, full wet bar and the remaining 5 bedrooms, including 2 bunk rooms with 10 beds. The property is over 3 acres of meadow, lawn, courtyard and woods. Note: Guests are required to bring sheets and towels unless they request linen service, which has an extra fee.

The kids love to pick flowers in the meadow, climb huge boulders, make forts along the stone walls, build fairy houses in the woods, search for wildlife - and we have plenty! Fox, porcupines, fishers, turkeys, deer, ground hogs, and a rare black bear if outside trash isn't closed! And then there is stargazing from the 360 degree look-out tower at the top of the silo, which also has a small walk-out balcony.

The Barn is less than a half mile from: (a) the John Hay Estate at the Fells (National Wildlife Refuge) with nature trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, as well as the historic house, gardens, art gallery; and (b) Sunset Hill Trail (moderate 2.4 mile hike). Public beach in Newbury is 3 min away. You can access Lake Sunapee at Newbury Harbor which is 1 mile down the road. There is a dock to jump off and small swimming area perfect for young kids with Bubba's Restaurant and ice cream shop across the street. Mt Sunapee is 6 min, for winter skiing or summer adventure park (mountain biking, zipline, disc golf). 5 min to Baker Hill Golf Club. 13 min to Sargent's Marina (motor boat rentals on Lake Sunapee). 8 min to Mt Sunapee State Park, which has a state beach, concession stand, and kids playground.

Seasonal Activities: During summer you will enjoy the property's views, decks and meadow. There are lots of fun family activities to enjoy in the area - from antique fairs to outdoor concerts, farmers markets to dinner cruises, amusement parks to sandy beaches - there is plenty to do in this pristine area of New England.
Autumn, of course, brings us some of the most beautiful scenery in the states. New England foliage in October is a must-see. We suggest riding the quad up Mount Sunapee and taking in a spectacular display of color and beauty. From there you can hike to peaceful Lake Solitude. Sunapee has opened an exciting adventure park with zip lines, ropes course and Segway tours.

History Buffs: Well Sweep farm was part of the original Estate of John Milton Hay, an American statesman whose career in government stretched over almost half a century. He began as a private secretary and assistant to Abraham Lincoln, later became Ambassador to Great Britain, and his highest office was United States Secretary of State under Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. His son Clarence inherited the property in 1905 when John passed away. Clarence and Alice Hay used the farm with their children for the next 40 or so years, commissioning famed NY architect Prentice Sanger to design the fieldstone Barn and Milkhouse, which were built from 1912-1916. Although their farmhouse on the property is gone, some of its stone foundation still exists and frames a sunken, stone-walled courtyard that is perfect for picnics, small events, and lawn games. Cows, goats, oxen, and mules were housed here in the Barn, while orchards supplied fruit, and maple trees provided an annual harvest of syrup. The Barn and Milkhouse were converted to residences from 2005-2008, and from the stones to the soaring scissor trusses, the overwhelming majority of the 100+ year-old structures were retained.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    7 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 7000 Sq Ft (650 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Dock Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    5.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cave Exploring Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Snow Sports Gear Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Foosball Table Games Music Library Stereo Video Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Library Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: If Smoking Outside, Please Dispose Of Butts In Can Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 24

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Review Review

  • TOM D.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 4, 2025

    Beautiful property. Great support from local caretaker

  • Rebecca S.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    This property exceeded our expectations and provided an exceptional experience. Our stay was flawless-truly one of the most memorable vacations we’ve had. We thoroughly enjoyed cooking together, exploring the surrounding area, and unwinding in such a comfortable setting. Everything was thoughtfully arranged, and we wouldn’t change a thing.

  • Sarah P.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    What a fabulous time we had at this home! There was so much space and the kitchen, my gosh the kitchen! The beds were all so comfortable and the bathrooms all so clean. Also we can not say enough about Ruth! She was amazing to have incase you needed anything or had any questions. We felt so taken care of. Highly recommend this place!

  • Diane C.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    The Barn is absolutely beautiful and in a great location! Very impressed with the architecture and open floor plan. We had 11 people and there was plenty of seating around the kitchen table and living room areas. The mattresses were comfortable, and the bathrooms were clean. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to cook: pots, pans, utensils, etc. Also, there were games & toys.We were there, unfortunately during an awful heat wave and the Barn got extremely hot, humid, and uncomfortable. There were ceiling and window fans but they did not provide adequate cooling and even closing up the windows and blinds did not help. It would have been nice to have some mini splits for cooling, at least in the bedrooms. The outside was a little disappointing. It is definitely in need of some maintenance. There were some railings missing on the stairs, the deck flooring is scraped and needs replacing, the roof shingles were loose and some of the roofing asphalt was all over the deck. Lots of spiders and spider webs! And the deck furniture was not at all what is depicted in the pictures. We managed ok as there was at least enough plastic chairs, and a small plastic table, but the bigger deck table and chairs that were shown in the pictures was not there. Lots of weeds. Grill did not work.Overall it is a unique and beautiful residence and we had a lovely time, but the pictures need updating and there should be some maintenance done to improve the outside.

  • Hope B.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Beautiful place with lots of room for a family vacation Kitchen well stocked with useful items: big pans, microwave, gas stove , 2 ovens and 2 dishwashers.No a/c, but we made it work with their fans and some we brought. Lots of things to do with kids in the are

  • Jason P.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    We had a great time. Very spacious and hidden features in the house. The blue tooth speaker system was on point. We will definitely get this place again. Awesome riding

  • Denise B.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed May 11, 2025

    We choose the barn to house family and friends for the week and to help us celebrate as we wed. Unfortunately when we showed up the place had not been cleaned from the night before and the caretaker wasn’t home. However shortly after arriving she came to meet us and apologize for the mess. The owner did not inform her of our reservations (I read another review stating the same). Anyway the cleaners came the next day and we had an incredible stay.

  • Parrie G.

    Submitted Mar 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 15, 2025

    The house was perfect for our multi family ski trip.

  • Jay H.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    Excellent location and accommodations for our large family to stay. Great response from the caretaker for all our questions and a perfect place to ride out the snowstorm.

  • Submitted Dec 16, 2024

    Stayed Nov 24, 2024

    The house is amazing, great for big groups, and the main room is fantastic for entertaining. There is lots of space to spread out and enjoy family and friends. That being said, communicaiton with the property manager was inadequate as the care taker was not alerted to our arrival and therefore the heat wasn't turned on, a big bummer, as we arrived mid November and it took 24 hours to get the home up to temperature. The house was relatively clean, but it was clear it had been cleaned after the last group had stayed there and not before our arrival. Linens and towels are provided at an extra cost and with notification. We let Chris know 8 days before our arrival that we would need this service and after many unsuccessful attempts to confirm our need, we were finally able to touch base a couple of days before we showed up. The linens were out but none of the beds were made up. I do not think we were charged for the linen service, but it sure would have been nice to know what we were in for. A word to future guests, they do not plow the driveway if it snows. We had a foot of snow and thankfully we had 4wd, but it would have been hard without it.

  • Marcia N.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    The house - or as it was referred to by some the castle - was awesome. We truly enjoyed our stay.

  • Jonathan C.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    The property was more spacious and luxurious than advertised and easily accommodated our family. The property manager helped us settle in. All the utensils for us to cook and eat together were supplied. We spent two rainy days happily engaged inside and on sunny days played volley ball and croquet outside on the lawn and hiked and swam at nearby attractions.

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$740+
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