The Blue Elm – A Historic Berkshire Cottage
Overview
Rooms and Beds
| Room | Count | Capacity | Details |
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| bedroom | 1 | sleeps 4 |
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| bathroom, 1 half bathroom | 1 |
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Description
The Blue Elm – A Historic Berkshire CottageWelcome to The Blue Elm – a cozy and historic Berkshire getaway located in Ashley Falls, MA.Set on 3.5 tranquil acres, the cottage ties into an early 19th century barn and is nestled amongst old growth maple trees.Enjoy this peaceful and convenient Berkshire location – only 15 minute drive to Catamount Ski Area, 17 minutes drive to Ski Butternut, Great Barrington and points north, and 5 minutes drive to Canaan, CT and points south.The SpaceA private mudroom entrance steps you down into an open Dining and Living Room, complete with coffee bar and Queen sized sleeper sofa. From there one steps up into the well equipped kitchen with induction cooktop and custom open wood slab shelving, as well as a convenient 1/2 bathroom.Enjoy outdoor meals and relaxation on the large vaulted screened room with access to the back yard.At the end of your day step up into the vaulted King bedroom suite with generous closet space and bespoke lighting. Relax and unwind in the custom walk-in shower with wall-to-wall marble salvaged from a NYC skyscraper!Amenity Highlights include:✔ Off street parking for two vehicles✔ Private Entrance✔ Numerous reclaimed accents, furniture and materials, including:♥♥ Reclaimed church pews from Berkshire and Columbia Counties♥♥ Reclaimed beams from a historic Canadian barn♥♥ Custom wood shelving salvaged from our 1826 farm houseand other mid-19th century homes♥♥ Salvaged Cipollino marble from the Daily News Building in NYC✔ Bespoke reproduction MCM lighting in the Living and Dining Areas✔ Direct access to the Ashley Falls Wood hiking and walking trails✔ Only a minutes drive to Bartholomew’s Cobble Reservation, a 329-acreNational Natural Landmark✔ Enjoy wild black berries that grow along our property in the summermonths✔ Only a minutes drive to the historic Ashley House – the birthplace of theSheffield Resolves, a direct precursor to the United States Constitution,AND the former home of Elizabeth ‘Mumbet” Freeman, the first slave towin a legal battle for her freedom in the state of Massachusetts!✔ Lovely in-town walks amongst beautiful 18th-19th centuryresidential architecture✔ Festive holiday atmosphere throughout the year, including:♥♥ A beautiful Memorial Day parade and ceremony at the historic AshleyFalls Burial Ground♥♥ A sought-after tree lighting ceremony each December with the tallestilluminated tree in Berkshire County!Guest AccessGuests have access to clearly marked parking spaces in our shared driveway, along with full access to the 3.5 acres surrounding our home.Other things to notePrivate architecture and sketch tours of nearby Great Barrington are available upon request. Please message Nick when booking The Blue Elm for more details.
What's Nearby?
| Attraction | Distance |
|---|---|
| Ashley House | 2 min drive |
| Magnolia Bluffs Casino | 10 min drive |
| Mount Riga State Park | 14 min drive |
| Lime Rock Park | 20 min drive |
| Ski Butternut | 22 min drive |
Restaurants
| Restaurant | Distance |
|---|---|
| McDonald’s | 5 min drive |
| Dunkin’ | 5 min drive |
| Industry Kitchen | 4 min drive |
| Picante S | 2 min drive |
| Great Falls Brewing Company | 4 min drive |
Getting Around
| Transportation | Details |
|---|---|
| Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) | Columbia County) |
FAQs
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Blue Elm – A Historic Berkshire Cottage?Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Blue Elm – A Historic Berkshire Cottage?Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Blue Elm – A Historic Berkshire Cottage located?Situated in Sheffield, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Housatonic River and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Ashley House. Land of Nod Vineyard and Winery and Thom Reed UFO Monument Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
