Come stay in our private, fully renovated 18th century ""Schoolhouse No. 10" in scenic Southern Vermont. Furnished with Americana, the schoolhouse offers two bedrooms, full bath, and fully equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, all necessities. One bedroom, bath and kitchen are wheelchair accessible. Bathroom features tub, shower and washer/dryer. Seven skylights offer views of ancient maples, blue sky and stars. Relax in the hot tub on the back deck after your daily adventures. Both bedrooms have double beds, and a pullout couch in the living room provides additional sleeping space if needed. Antique furnishings and art add charm to every room. Bedrooms are furnished with built-in custom cabinetry. Full breakfast fixings from local organic farms are provided on your arrival.
3-4 hrs. from NYC, 2 hrs from Boston, less than an hour from Mount Snow and Stratton Mountain ski areas, the Schoolhouse is 15 minutes from I-91 and downtown Brattleboro, where you will find:
*Live Music (The Yellow Barn and Marlboro Music Festivals and the Vermont Jazz Center, as well as local clubs downtown)*Theater Performances (Hooker Dunham, Actors Theater Playhouse, New England YouthTheater) Art and Antiques Galleries (Gallery Walk is first Friday of every month)Numerous restaurants serving everything from haute cuisine to sandwiches and pizza.
Enjoy the local scenery by hiking, snow-shoeing, or cross-country skiing right out the kitchen door. The Guilford/Brattleboro area is full of swimmable rivers and ponds, hiking trails and fishing streams. Or come make a beautiful book to commemorate your visit at Otter Pond Bindery next door. (Private lessons in bookbinding available on request.)
Guests in the schoolhouse get a 20% discount on classes at neighboring Otter Pond Bindery. They may also arrange for private lessons in bookbinding at an hourly rate.
Rates: $300/wknd; $700/wk +9% VT tax
GayLesbianDirectory Discount Offered: 10%
Owners: Gay Friendly
Your Host(s): Susan Bonthron & Gilbert Ruff
Clientele: Mix of gay and straight
Amenities: Full Breakfast, Tub / Spa, Ice, No Smoking in Any Rooms, Free WiFi, Air Conditioning, Fireplace, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Radio/CD player, iPod Port, Hair Dryer, No Pets, Child Friendly, Partial Handicap Access