| THE COTTAGES AT OAK HILL FARM |
| Overnight, weekend or weekly rentals |
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| Eagle, Wolf and Bear Lodges |
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| Winston Browne Housekeeping Cottage |
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Located in the foothills of the White Mountains, our rustic board and batten lodges meld into the landscape of Oak Hill Farm. Red metal roofs echo raindrops or deflect the heat of summer. The door to each lodge depicts the animal for which it was named: Eagle, Wolf and Bear. We have furnished the lodges as if we were entertaining friends or family. Each carpeted 24' x 24' lodge has an open floor plan and pine paneled walls that arch to a beamed cathedral ceiling. Each has heat, a ceiling fan and air conditioning if needed, a coffee maker (full size, not the 2-cup hotel variety), a small microwave and a dorm-size refrigerator. We've added dishes and coffee ready to brew. A tall bookcase in each cottage contains a diverse library of books, DVD and VHS movies, board games and puzzles. We don't get a TV signal here, and some cell phones don't work here either. In lieu of TV commercials and depressing headlines, we offer a TV with a DVD/VHS player and a wide range of movies from vintage favorites to new releases and some for the little ones as well.
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We recommend that you sleep in, get up when you feel like it and enjoy your coffee or tea on the porch watching Piliated Woodpeckers darting in and out of the forest, chipmunks foraging for their breakfast or deer wandering along the edge of the woods. We sometimes see a flock of wild turkeys or an occasional moose.
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| Eagle Lodge ~ 2 Queen Beds |
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The Eagle Lodge (our guests are beginning refer to it as The Eagle Nest) is an airy cottage furnished with two queen-size beds dominated by massive carved Italian headboards. The beds are made up with pastel quilts and lots of pillows. We have provided thick comforters for cool nights. This cottage also has a queen-size sofa bed that is quite comfortable as a twin if you don't want to fold it out. Little ones are delighted to find a plush chipmunk looking down from the rafters.
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| Wolf Lodge ~ 2 Queens and a twin alcove bed |
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The Wolf Lodge is a well-appointed cottage featuring two queen-size beds with classic pineapple-post mahogany headboards, as well as a twin bed tucked into its own alcove. The beds are made up with bright sunflower quilts and comforters. The ceiling of the twin bed alcove has glow-in-the-dark constellations and twinkle lights that make a nice nightlight. (Our carpenter calls the twinkle lights "mood lighting".) We have added two large comfy armchairs with ottomans that are perfect for curling up to read or nap.
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| Bear Lodge ~ King and twin cupboard bed |
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| Bear Lodge |
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| Bear Lodge cupboard bed |
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The Bear Lodge has a king-size bed as well as built-in cupboard bed reminiscent of the nook Heidi slept in at Grandfather's. A bookshelf within the nook holds a myriad of treasures including a copy of the book "Heidi", a collection of children's classics, stuffed animals, a silly wooden green frog, a couple of sheep and an awesome dignified cow. This cottage has a 93" couch that just begs you to sink into it. There is also an antique desk from Art's family with secret compartments, which most desks of that era had.
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| Winston Browne Housekeeping Cottage |
The Winston Browne Cottage was built by Ruth and Winston Browne in the 1960s. The kitchen is fully equipped with a full size refrigerator, electric range with oven and broiler, a microwave, coffee maker, dishes, pots and pans, glassware, some small applianes and a pancake griddle. (We encourage pancakes!! Be sure to pick up some of our own High Acres Maple Syrup in the Barn Store.) A three-season porch opens off the kitchen giving added sitting and eating space and windows open on three sides. There is a dollhouse and set of Lincoln Logs on the porch. A hutch by the side door is filled with DVD and VHS movies, board games and puzzles. The 750 sf cottage is heated and air conditioned.
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| The sofa in the upper room folds out into a queen bed (a great place to cuddle up to watch a movie). |
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| Winston Browne 3-Season Porch |
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| The lower bedroom has a king bed. |
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| Winston Browne Back Bedroom ~ Queen Bed |
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| This cottage was built on various levels so there are step ups and step downs between the rooms. |
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THE THREE LODGES
(EAGLE, WOLF and BEAR)
Available April 1 through the Fall.
$99 per night
$500 per week (7 nights)
plus 9% Maine Lodging tax
NUMBER OF BEDS
Bear Lodge: 1 King, 1 Twin Cupboard Bed
Wolf Lodge: 2 Queens, 1 Twin Alcove Bed
Eagle Lodge: 2 Queens, Queen Sofa-Bed
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WINSTON BROWNE HOUSEKEEPING COTTAGE
This cottage is available year round.
Winter and Spring:
$99/night
$500 per week (7 nights)
plus 9% tax
Summer and Fall:
$150/night
$750 per week (7 nights)
plus 9% tax
NUMBER OF BEDS
1 King
1 Queen
Queen Sofa-Bed
Fully equipped kitchen.
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RENT THEM ALL
If your party wants to rent all four cottages simultaneously
(Eagle, Wolf & Bear Lodges and the Winston Browne Housekeeping Cottage)
the rate is
$400 per night (plus 9% tax)
We are an ideal setting for family reunions, a place for wedding guests or a place for the bridal party to gather, prepare and enjoy the area. We are close to the Ossipee Valley Fair grounds, the Sacopee Valley Schools and 45 minutes for tax free shopping in North Conway, NH.
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PAYMENT
We accept VISA and MasterCard, but prefer cash or checks.
Please note that we only take reservations directly. It has come to our attention that there are websites that claim to represent accommodation owners and will take your money, but in fact have nothing to do with us.
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MINIMUM NIGHTS STAY
With the exception of certain peak times, we will accept a one-night reservation.
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In the past we have been pet-friendly, but we have had to change our policy.
If an uninvited pet is discovered you will be charged a $200 professional
cleaning fee and your reservation will be terminated immediately.
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| NO SMOKING IN THE COTTAGES |
Smoking is not allowed in the cottages but we have provided ashtrays on each porch. The Winston Browne Cottage three-season-porch is the only exception. We have provided a comfortable smoking area on the side lawn on that cottage.
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Rates are subject to change without notice.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Do we have to bring our own towels?
A: No, we provide thick, thirsty towels.
Q: Are you on water (lake, pond or river)?
A: No, but Stanley Pond is at the bottom of our road and you can kayak, swim or fish there. You can get a fishing license on-line before you come.
Q: Are there restaurants nearby?
A: Yes, we supply a map to all of them as well as sample menus.
Q: Should we bring bottled water?
A: It is unnecessary as the tap water in the cottages is from a spring (probably the same aquifer that your bottled water came from).
Q: Is there a hair dryer in the cottage?
A: Yes
Q: Is there an iron and ironing board in the cottage?
A: Yes
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We are located about 2-1/4 hours from Boston. From the Hampton NH toll booth on I-95 you will be about 1-1/2 hours from us via The Spaulding Turnpike/Route 16 which takes you along the eastern border of New Hampshire. In Center Ossipee take the Route 25 exit towards Portland. Travel about 15 miles east on Route 25 to the village of Kezar Falls. Just before crossing the river turn left on Route 160 and wind your way through the village. The local map below will get you to us. If your GPS tries to send you across the Ben Gilpatrick Road DON'T DO IT. It's an almost impassable dirt woods road.
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