| The Cottages at Oak Hill Farm |
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 and a ceiling fan, and air conditioning if needed. A coffee station comprised of a coffee maker (full size, not the 2-cup hotel variety), a microwave and small refrigerator is stocked with dishes, wine glasses, a bottle opener, our own signature "One Morning in Maine" coffee (locally roasted) and a jar of one of Sue's herbal tea blends, ready to steep. A tall bookcase in each cottage contains a diverse library, board games and puzzles. You will be spared the technological interference of phones, the internet or TV news. 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. Oak Hill Farm offers 120 acres of mountain forest. The 1300 ft. summit of Oak Hill is a 45-minute hike from your doorstep. We keep a broad path mowed to the mountain pond near the top. From there the climb is steep but the views from the very top are breath taking. You are also welcome to cross the Troll Bridge and explore the 10-acre Birch Meadow Ridge sugar bush.
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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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| Oak Hill Farm encompasses 120-acres. The 1300 ft. summit of Oak Hill is a 45-minute hike from your doorstep. We keep a broad path mowed to the pond near the top. The final leg of the hike is steep and can feel like bushwhacking, so dress accordingly. The views from the summit are breath taking and well worth the climb. You are also encouraged to cross the Troll Bridge to the 10-acre Birch Meadow Ridge sugarbush.
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| Eagle Lodge (closed until April 1, 2012) |
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. Grandmother Saunders' desk is ready for letter writing or you can curl up in the leather arm chair from Art's father's study. The bathroom is decorated in a sunflower theme. Little ones are delighted to find a plush chipmunk looking down from the rafters.
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| Wolf Lodge (closed until April 1, 2012) |
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 vintage rose 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".) If you feel like writing the great American novel while in residence in the Wolf Lodge, you can do so at the desk Sue had during her high school years. The desk has been repainted a conservative black, but the original pink and green paint is still in the drawer.
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| Bear Lodge (closed until April 1, 2012) |
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, a wooden boat, a silly green frog and a miniature tea set. This cottage has an antique Empire couch which has been passed down through generations of Sue's family and an antique desk from Art's family with secret compartments, which most desks of that era had.
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The Winston Browne Cottage was built by Ruth and Winston Browne, who now live in North Carolina. The kitchen is fully equipped with a full size refrigerator, electric range with oven and broiler, a microwave, coffee maker, toaster, blender and pancake griddle. (We encourage pancakes!! Be sure to pick up some of our own maple syrup in the Barn Store.) Dishes and glassware are tucked away in an antique Hoosier cabinet. The three-season porch that opens off the kitchen gives added sitting and eating space and windows open on three sides. A hutch by the side door is filled with DVD and VHS movies, board games and puzzles. The cottage is heated and air conditioned.
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| The back bedroom (right) has a queen bed and its own heat and AC. The lower bedroom (left) also has a queen bed and an upholstered chaise that is perfect for reading. Some young ones find it to be a cozy bed. Additionally, the sofa in the upper room folds out into yet another queen bed.
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WE DO NOT ALLOW PETS
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.
SMOKING INSIDE THE COTTAGES
IS PROHIBITED
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THE THREE LODGES
(WOLF, BEAR AND EAGLE)
Available April 1 through November 15.
$99 per night/$500 per week plus the obligatory
7% Maine Lodging tax.
Bear Lodge: Number of Beds - 1 King, 1 Twin Cupboard Bed
Wolf Lodge: Number of Beds - 2 Queens, 1 Twin
Eagle Lodge: Number of Beds - 2 Queens, Queen Sofa-Bed
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WINSTON BROWNE
HOUSEKEEPING COTTAGE
The Winston Browne Cottage is available year round.
December 1 - end of May: $99/night or $500 per week plus 7% tax
Memorial Day Weekend - Thanksgiving $150/night or $750 per week plus 7% tax
Number of Beds: 2 Queens plus Queen Sofa-Bed
Fully equipped kitchen opens onto a three-season porch.
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GROUP RATES
If your party wants to rent the three lodges and the cottage simultaneously
the rate is $400 per night ($2000 per 7 night week)
We are an ideal setting for family reunions.
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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. We require two-night minimums for such weekends as (included but not limited to) Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Ossipee Valley Fair, Ossipee Valley Music Festival, Labor Day Weekend, Cornish Apple Festival, Fryeburg Fair and Peak Foliage Season.
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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 swim or fish there.
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: Can we arrange for an iron and ironing board? (This question often comes up when guests are here for a wedding.)
A: Yes, there is an iron and ironing board in each cottage.
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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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