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High Tea & Hedgerows

  • 8 guests

  • 4 bedrooms

  • 5 bathrooms

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This home sits pretty as an English manor in the countryside of upstate New York, a ten-minute drive from the picturesque town of Pawling. Grecian-style columns greet you on arrival and the striking white facade glows against the verdant green gardens – it sits on 18 acres of land. The gardens are studded with ancient oak trees between perfectly manicured lawns and those that enjoy their privacy can opt to stay in the separate cottage in the grounds. Dating back to 1840, the interior is an homage to elegance and eloquence. The main lounge, with its big Georgian windows and grand piano, looks out over the gardens. Then there are two further living areas – the garden room with a traditional old fireplace and a library lined with towering bookcases. The kitchen looks as though scullery maids still bustle through, with its hanging pots and farmhouse charm. Though all the appliances are state-of-the-art modern. The huge dining room features a bay window overlooking the gardens and a brick fireplace for chilly evenings.


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What to expect


Highlights

Explore the towns of the Hudson Valley – Poughkeepsie is a forty-minute drive

Explore the towns of the Hudson Valley – Poughkeepsie is a forty-minute drive

Take a stroll through 18 acres of private grounds

Take a stroll through 18 acres of private grounds

Hunker down in the library and select something from the vast collection of books

Hunker down in the library and select something from the vast collection of books

Gather around the fireplace when the chill creeps into the evening

Gather around the fireplace when the chill creeps into the evening

Play a tune on the grand piano and set the tone for the evening

Play a tune on the grand piano and set the tone for the evening

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Home truths

    In a remote location, having a car is recommended and there is plenty of private parking

    This home comes with a garden cottage with two additional bedrooms for guests

    In the main house, all the bedrooms are up some stairs so it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility

About this stay


Amenities

Outdoor seating

Laptop friendly workspace

Wi-fi

Air conditioning

Pets allowed

Parking available

Bedrooms & bathrooms

4 bedrooms, 6 beds

5 bathrooms

Extras


VIP services

Luggage storage

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Beacon

While Upstate New York is used to being overshadowed by the city, a trip up the Hudson brings you to some charming towns and beautiful scenery. The slower pace of life here is an excellent antidote to the frenetic energy of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The lush, ever-changing landscape is an attraction in itself, but the towns of the Hudson Valley offer a healthy dose of culture and history. This area...

Get around

Train station

Appalachian Trail

1 hr 33 min

Train station

Pawling

1 hr 41 min

Bus stop

Appalachian Trail

1 hr 33 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

Pets welcome

Events possible (with prior approval)

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 13:00

Departure before 11:00

Air con

Wifi

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    5

    days

    Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Derek

This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Derek is just a phone call or message away and is on hand to ensure your stay is as smooth as possible.

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