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100% WASHINGTON! PoshPadsCT "SHEARER"2HrsNYC, 3BR, Heated Pool, Ski, BBQ, 2FPs

100% WASHINGTON! PoshPadsCT "SHEARER"2HrsNYC, 3BR, Heated Pool, Ski, BBQ, 2FPs

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Country Cottage - Heated Pool
Shearer Road, Washington
Great Bike Riding Estate Neighborhood!
Home & Gunite Heated Pool
Living Room - Flat TV - Working Fireplace Sofa is a Queen Sofa Bed (4th BR)

Overview of 100% WASHINGTON! PoshPadsCT "SHEARER"2HrsNYC, 3BR, Heated Pool, Ski, BBQ, 2FPs

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Washington, CT
  • Popular LocationBantam Lake6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSteep Rock Preserve14 min drive
  • Popular LocationLitchfield Town Green15 min drive
  • AirportNew Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Convertible bed(s)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

100% WASHINGTON! PoshPadsCT "SHEARER"2HrsNYC, 3BR, Heated Pool, Ski, BBQ, 2FPs

If you are searching for the perfect country setting within an easy drive to wonderful local restaurants, spas, shopping, antiquing, skiing, water activities, hiking, historic homes and museums, then Country Cottage is for you. Wonderful family activities such as apple picking, farm stands, country fairs are also only minutes away. Relax on the deck or pool side or enjoy an outdoor barbeque dinner of fresh local produce, meat and fish. The cottage is wonderful for sitting back and relaxing while enjoying a book by the fire with a glass of wine or for family activities of games and puzzles. The home features a country eat-in kitchen, living room with fireplace, dining room with fire place and three bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The yard is fully fenced in if you have a pet.

Flat screen tvs, wifi, central heat and air conditioning, down feather beds, comforters and pillows, Frette cotton sheets and bathrobes are just a few of the luxury amenities you will enjoy.

The location is on a scenic dirt road - a great walking, running and biking neighborhood in the town of Washington in historic, rural Litchfield County. The home is within a few miles of the Relais and Chateau Mayflower Inn and Spa and Winvian Inn and Spa - perfect for enjoying the best fine dining in New England and the Gunnery Prep School and Washington's historic green. In addition to numerous other popular restaurants, close by are antique shops, wonderful boutiques, art galleries, farm stands, golfing, hiking, fly fishing, canoeing/kayaking/tubing, Mohawk Mountain Ski Area and Lake Waramaug.

Within an hour are the cultural centers of Lenox MA, Hartford CT and New Haven (Yale).
Washington and Roxbury are an easy low traffic 1 3/4 hour drive from NYC or Boston.

Maid service ($25/hour), catering, baby sitting are available for an additional charge.
Pets are welcome.

Master Bedroom: King Bed with private Master Bathroom
Bedroom 2: King Bed
Bedroom 3: Twin Bed
Living Room - Sofa Queen Bed

Washington is located in historic, rural Litchfield County, within a scenic 2-hour drive from NYC and is exceptional for its excellent restaurants, spas, antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, farms, historic homes, gardens, vineyards, distilleries, and orchards. The Gilmore Girls creator modeled Stars Hollow, the perfect Connecticut town, after Washington and the Independence Inn after the Mayflower Inn. It is the current or former home to many artists, writers, actors and Wall Street executives – referred to as "more Vermont, than Vermont" and "the un-Hamptons". Nature preserves, Lake Waramaug, and the Shepaug River offer extensive hiking, biking, and water activities. Mohawk and Sundown Ski Areas , Lime Rock Raceway, and Quassy Amusement Park are all a short drive. The town's website ExploreWashingtonCT and WashingtonCT have the best listings of area amenities and event calendars. (Note that VRBO-HomeAway's map needs to be zoomed to really show Washington and Roxbury listings only and not homes 30 minutes away in less desirable locations.)
All of my PoshPadsCT homes in Washington and Roxbury are beautifully landscaped with flowering shrubs, flagstone terraces with gas bbq. And heated pools. They are furnisged with Frette pressed cotton sheets, plush towels and bathrobes, down featherbeds, comforters and pillows. Optional maid and catering and massage services are available. All homes have Central heat and AC, WiFi, flat screen televisions with dvds, cable and movie channels, and central alarms.

A car is necessary to enjoy rural Roxbury, Washington and Litchfield County.
The nearest bus station is Southbury, 15 minutes away.
The nearest train stations are in Amenia and Wingdale NY or Danbury or New Haven CT – all about 45 minutes away.

Property manager

Stephen Brighenti
Premier Host
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Monthly Rentals have an additional Utilities, Pool Cleaning & Heat, Mowing, Plowing Deposit required.
Weekday rates are only in conjunction with a weekend booking – please request a quote.
Short-term bookings under one month in duration are only accepted 1-30 days before arrival. Holidays have special rates and minimum stay requirements.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Washington

Located in Washington, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Institute for American Indian Studies Museum and Research Center and Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include White Memorial Conservation Center and The Christmas Shop. Traveling with kids? Consider Flanders Nature Center and KidsPlay Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding.
Map
Washington, CT

What's nearby

  • Bantam Lake - 6 min drive
  • White Memorial Conservation Center - 14 min drive
  • Steep Rock Preserve - 14 min drive
  • Litchfield Town Green - 15 min drive
  • Lake Waramaug - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Appalachian Trail - 47 min drive
  • Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Arethusa Farm Dairy - 10 min drive
  • Popey's Ice Cream Shoppe - 8 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 14 min drive
  • Bohemian Pizza and Taco - 14 min drive
  • Nick's Country Kitchen - 14 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo P., Montreal, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a beautiful setting
Loved this house. Quaint and comfortable, beautiful setting, very nice pool, everything we needed was there. Steve was a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Setting
We had a wonderful time as a family! We enjoyed the pool and played several rounds of badminton and croquet. The house is in an idyllic location & very relaxing. Amazing restaurants near by. Steve is incredibly responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Quick Getaway for Birthday with our Pups
The House and especially the yard was great. The fact that the yard is completely fenced made for just as an enjoyable time for our energetic pups as it was for us! The pool was perfect to cool off during the unseasonably hot weekend and there are plenty of great restaurants and things to do in the area. Had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andreas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely home!
Really enjoyed our stay in Washington. Great quiet neighborhood not too far from town and the house itself is also fantastic. We hope we can visit again soon in the summer!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Country Escape
The house is lovely, the kitchen has all you need to prepare basic meals as well as equipment to do more exciting things like pie baking and freshly grinding your own coffee. The pool is stunning and surrounded by beautiful hydrangea bushes — tranquil. The fenced backyard is great for kids and dogs. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Brighenti

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I am an owner/restorer/operator of exceptional design hotels in NYC and CT. I have purchased and restored 25 luxury vacation rental homes in Washington/Litchfield County. Serving Washington and Roxbury visitors, schools and residents for over 20 years.

Why they chose this property

Washington is the perfect country rural town in Litchfield County - more Vermont than Vermont - and only 1 3/4 hours from NYC. The best restaurants, spas, shopping, sites.


Washington is located in historic, rural Litchfield County, within a scenic 2-hour drive from NYC and is exceptional for its excellent restaurants, spas, antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, farms, historic homes, gardens, vineyards, distilleries, and orchards. The Gilmore Girls creator modeled Stars Hollow, the perfect Connecticut town, after Washington and the Independence Inn after the Mayflower Inn. It is the current or former home to many artists, writers, actors and Wall Street executives – referred to as "more Vermont, than Vermont" and "the un-Hamptons". Nature preserves, Lake Waramaug, and the Shepaug River offer extensive hiking, biking, and water activities. Mohawk and Sundown Ski Areas , Lime Rock Raceway, and Quassy Amusement Park are all a short drive. ExploreWashingtonCT and PoshPadsCT have the best listings of area amenities and event calendars. (Note that VRBO-HomeAway's map needs to be zoomed to really show Washington and Roxbury listings only and not homes 30 minutes away in less desirable locations.)
All of my PoshPadsCT homes in Washington and Roxbury are beautifully landscaped with flowering shrubs, flagstone terraces with gas bbq. And heated pools. They are furnisged with Frette pressed cotton sheets, plush towels and bathrobes, down featherbeds, comforters and pillows. Optional maid and catering and massage services are available. All homes have Central heat and AC, WiFi, flat screen televisions with dvds, cable and movie channels, and central alarms.

A car is necessary to enjoy rural Roxbury, Washington and Litchfield County.
The nearest bus station is Southbury, 15 minutes away.
The nearest train stations are in Amenia and Wingdale NY or Danbury or New Haven CT – all about 45 minutes away.

What makes this property unique

This is a perfect country site. The home is furnished like a luxury hotel and a mint restoration. Wonderful new kitchen, bedrooms, furnishings throughout. Down feather beds, comforters, pillows. Pressed Frette cotton sheets, bath robes, and bath linens.

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