Summer Lake Cottage, private beach, Berkshire Hills, small village
Overview
Rooms and Beds
Room | Count | Capacity | Details |
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bedrooms | 5 | sleeps 18 |
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bathrooms | 3 |
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Description
This is the lake cottage your grandmother visited during her childhood. Charming, original 1920 features. Big remodeled kitchen (new stove/oven) and big living room for family reunions and guests. Sleeps 9 in comfort; it has often slept 20. Porch overlooks Lake Wononscopomuc — deepest lake in Connecticut. Close to train to New York and recreation facilities, in the heart of the New England independent school world and just right for the family’s May and June, end of school and graduation weekends. Adjacent to Hotchkiss School and Interlaken Inn. Great fishing, hiking (including access to Appalachian Trail), antiques, golf, tennis, fall foliage, summer theater, dance and art. Superb porch sitting. Wood stove, fire-place, and electric heaters deal with extra-cool evenings or mornings. Outdoor gas grill supplements 2 indoor ovens and stove. WiFi, TV, phone.Note that this is NOT a good place for wild or late night parties. It is located on a quiet lake not far from neighbors who appreciate the quiet beauty of the rural area. If you want to party loudly or despoil the lake, please go elsewhere.Cultural Activities — Near Lakeville, CT: Within a few miles of Lakeville, CT are features that include Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow, Tri-Arts Sharon Playhouse, Music Mountain, Norfolk Festival, Railroad Days, excellent restaurants, and lovely NW CT countryside. We are five miles from the Appalachian Trail and many other hiking options. Lake Wononscopomuc is cool and clean all summer. It drops to 180 ft within 250 yards of our shore. Kayak, canoes and a sailboat supplied.Sports: Sports include all low speed water sports — no water skiing. Fishing is excellent for Lake trout, bass, pickerel, perch, and catfish. Many other lakes streams and ponds in the area. The Hotchkiss School Golf course is about 300 yards away and other nearby and publicly available courses are in Sharon, Amenia and North Canaan. Tennis is available at town courts a mile away. Horse-back riding is nearby. Lots of hiking opportunities.
What's Nearby?
Attraction | Distance |
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Holley-Williams House Museum | Williams House Museum |
Mount Frissell | 6 min drive |
Harlem Valley Rail Trail | 7 min drive |
Lime Rock Park | 7 min drive |
Great Falls | 14 min drive |
Restaurants
Restaurant | Distance |
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The Boat House | 4 min drive |
When Pigs Fly Southern BBQ | 9 min drive |
Mountainside Cafe | 10 min drive |
The Woodland | 2 min drive |
Le Gamin Caf | 8 min drive |
Getting Around
Transportation | Details |
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Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) | Columbia County) |
FAQs
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Summer Lake Cottage, private beach, Berkshire Hills, small village?Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Summer Lake Cottage, private beach, Berkshire Hills, small village?Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Summer Lake Cottage, private beach, Berkshire Hills, small village located?This family-friendly Lakeville cottage is located on the beach, 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Holley-Williams House Museum, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Harney and Sons Tea Tasting Room and Mount Frissell. Housatonic River and Great Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).