Cozy Historic Hilltop Cottage with Mount Ascutney View

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Cottage on the hill
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Deck with chiminea
Fall color from deck
Living room, antique wardrobe with TV and stereo
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9.6Outstanding
(85 Ratings)
"Nice quiet place to stay. We spent most of our time out and about but did cook one night on the grill outside , steaks from the local butcher in Brownsville that were incredible. The cottage is clean ..."
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9.6 / 10
Outstanding(85 Ratings)

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4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

This exceedingly charming cottage on a wooded hilltop just outside of Brownsville has great views of Mt Ascutney and a burbling brook at the base of the hill. The historic converted early 1800's one room school house is filled with many antique furnishings. Hanging in the stairway are photographs of the house when it was the Hammond Hill School, with its teacher and her students. Enjoy the coziness of a gas fireplace in the living room or a wood fire in the chiminea on the deck. The cottage features a fully equipped and outfitted kitchen. Both bedrooms are upstairs, the master with a queen size bed and the second bedroom with a full-size double bed. The stairs are steep and may be a challenge for some individuals. All bed and bath linens are supplied.

Mt. Ascutney, only 5 minutes away, with opportunities for hiking, mountain biking or cross country skiing. There is easy access to the VAST trail network for snowmobiling, cross country skiing or snow shoeing. Mountain bikers will find some of the best single track trails in New England. Miles of great trails are accessible right from the house.
Ascutney Mountain Resort has many amenities including a shop for kayak and bicycle rentals. There is a full restaurant and bar available in the main lodge. In addition, the resort has outdoor tennis courts and a heated indoor swimming pool with an adjacent fitness room. There are several ski mountains in the area including Okemo, Killington, Suicide 6, Pico and Sunapee. There is no down hill skiing available at Ascutney. For you golfers, there are 5 courses only 15 to 45 minutes away.

The village of Woodstock, about 25 minutes from Brownsville is known world-wide for its artisans, its artists, and the galleries that show their works. It is also home to the Billings Farm, the Woodstock Inn and the Rockefeller Woodstock Resort. Nearby is the Green Mountain Horse Association in South Woodstock.

Close to Woodstock is the Village of Quechee where you’ll find the famous glass works factory of Simon Pearce with its retail shop of glassware and wonderful restaurant.

Nearby on the Connecticut river is the Cornish Art Colony with the home of Augustus Saint-Gaudens and the Maxfield Parrish museum.

There really is something for everyone any time of year!


Keywords: Ascutney, foliage, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, trails, horses, trails, Woodstock, Quechee, Okemo, Hanover, GMHA, antiques, golf

Amenities at Cozy Historic Hilltop Cottage with Mount Ascutney View

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10
Outstanding(85 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Nice quiet place to stay. We spent most of our time out and about but did cook one night on the grill outside , steaks from the local butcher in Brownsville that were incredible. The cottage is clean and as described. Definitely older, but has a lot of charm.
8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2025
Quiet, peaceful, cozy historic house with 2 bedrooms up steep stairs, and 1bathroom on main floor. Nice view from porch with some of Mt Ascutney visible. Well supplied kitchen. Second time here and would stay again. We wished the bed in larger bedroom was a bit more stable so it would not bounce whenever we moved a bit.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Cozy little cabin. Sweet time! We loved it.
6 / 10Average·Jun 2023
Everything was perfect for our stay!!! Thanks!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Cozy Historic Hilltop Cottage with Mount Ascutney View. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Cozy Historic Hilltop Cottage with Mount Ascutney View pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Cozy Historic Hilltop Cottage with Mount Ascutney View?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.