Eco Friendly Hillside Retreat Organic Garden Views (#1818)

Northampton, Massachusetts

Description of the Northampton vacation guesthouse rental

Flower Hill Farm is a 1790 restored farmhouse with an attached artist/writer studio and barn (flower arranging studio). The buildings are surrounded by rambling organic gardens, marvelous sky and landscapes, cross-country skiing and snow shoeing on a twenty-acre hillside (ten acres are in wildlife conservation) six miles west of Northampton, Massachusetts.

We have three very private, spacious, charming and imaginative apartments/studio. OUR RATES ARE BASED ON PER UNIT. WE HAVE 3 SEPARATE APARTMENTS OR YOU CAN RENT THE ENTIRE HOUSE WHICH WOULD BE ADDING ALL UNITS RATES TOGETHER.

We ask our guests to honor the Japanese custom of not wearing shoes inside.

We welcome families and extended stays. Flower Hill Farm is perfect for vacations and getaways. You can rent the entire house and studio which sleep up to 8 adults or take one apartment only which sleeps up to 3.

We do not use pesticides or any chemical fertilizers at Flower Hill Farm.

The second-floor apartment includes a bright bedroom with a queen-sized bed, private bath, small sitting room, studio with single sofa bed, full kitchen, eating nook and a balcony. Every window offers great views. There are two chairs at the top of the stairs so that you may comfortably remove shoes, as we do not wear shoes inside.

Our equally private downstairs apartment is the heart of the farmhouse. It has a queen-sized bed, fireplace, bath, hardwood floors, sitting area with a large fireplace and an eastern wall of windows and door, allowing great views of the sky, gardens and lush hills. A full kitchen. A private outdoor seating area is just steps out the door.
Upon entering the downstairs private entrance, there are chairs to sit and comfortably remove shoes.

The romantic artist/writer studio has high ceilings, beautiful hard wood floors, large glass doors looking out on views and patio garden, a full bed, claw foot tub, W.C., antique table, chairs and kitchenette.

Nature and culture abound in the area... State forest with lake just ten minutes away ... waterfalls, hilltowns, farmers markets, artist studios, Snow Farm just 5 minutes away, Patchwork Farm nearby, One hour from Lenox and Stockbridge ... Tanglewood. Northampton 15 min. drive. Five college area.

• 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Sofa Bed
• Full Kitchen
• Kitchenette
• Air Conditioning
• Hardwood Floors
• Linens Provided
• Balcony
• Heating
• Parking
• Fireplace
• High Speed Internet
• View (Mountains)

• Ceiling Fan
• Refrigerator (Full)
• Telephone
• Coffee Maker
• Refrigerator (Mini)
• Toaster
• Iron
• Stove
• Washer/Dryer
• Oven

• Hiking (onsite)
• Kayaking (4 miles)
• Park (8 miles)
• Bicycling (<1 mile)
• Lake (4 miles)
• Sailing (8 miles)
• Grocery Store (2 miles)
• Tennis (4 miles)
• Bowling (10 miles)
• Restaurant (2 miles)
• Live Entertainment (6 miles)
• Downhill Skiing (10 miles)
• Canoeing (4 miles)
• Movie Theater (6 miles)
• Miniature Golf (10 miles)
• Cross-Country Skiing (4 miles)
• Shopping Area (6 miles)
• Whitewater Rafting (10 miles)
• Fishing (4 miles)
• Gym/Fitness Center (8 miles)

Outside the walls of the old farmhouse and studio nature abounds with wonders. There are no pets here, but many songbirds, grouse, wild turkey and woodcock live in our gardens and forest. Guests enjoy breathtaking views -- sunrise, moonrise and stargazing too! Woodland and garden paths along with a country road offer inspiring walks. Hundreds of varieties of plants, shrubs, ornamental and fruit trees add to your outdoor experience throughout the seasons.

Flower Hill Farm, is only 10 minutes away from an Audubon Sanctuary and the DAR state forest with walking trails and lake for swimming, kayaking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing; Chapel Brook Falls with rock climbing, hiking and waterfalls is just down the road 7 minutes.


The village of Williamsburg is just down the hill about two miles. Three Restaurants and a pizza house, Bakeries, Blue House Cafe, Market and eclectic country store.

Northampton, home to Smith College and the Paradise City Arts Festival, is only 15 minutes away, while Lenox/ Tanglewood, Stockbridge, MOCA, Becket, with Jacobs Pillow and Williamstown/Clarke Museum, are an easy 45 minutes to one-hour drive.

The surrounding hilltowns are filled with great bookstores, excellent restaurants and both famous and unknown writers and artists who have seasonal open studios and sales. Writers' workshops such as Patchwork Farm, yoga, dance and other creative ventures abound in the valley and hilltowns. Snow Farm and the New England Craft Program are five minutes from Flower Hill Farm.

Historic Deerfield, with the Deerfield Inn and Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory; Buckland/Shelburne Falls, with The Bridge Of Flowers and Potholes; Montague, with the Montague Book Mill; Worthington, home to the Sevenars Music Festival; Cummington, with its popular Country Fair, The William Cullen Bryant Homestead, and Greenwood Music Camp; and Windsor, with the Notchview Cross Country Ski Center;Amherst with Emily Dickinson Home, The Yiddish Book Center and the Eric Carle Picture Book Museum, are all but 15-20-30 minutes away along scenic country roads.

• Payment Options: Cashier's Check, Mastercard, Money Order, Personal Check, Visa
   
• Check In: 4 p.m.
   
• Check Out: 11 a.m.
   
• Required Stay: Discuss with owner
   
• Deposits: 50% of stay
   
• Other Fees: Our rates are based on per suite/apartment for two guests. $25 per night per extra guests after two for children $40 dollars extra for adults. Possible cleaning fee. Security Deposit required for month long stay.
   

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