The Christmas Cottage in Springfield

The Christmas Cottage is located on a beautiful 70 acre Christmas tree plantation just two miles off Interstate 91, at Vermont Exit 7. It is nestled in the Connecticut River valley, between the river and the Skitchewaug mountain. It is a very private location with beautiful views of the valley. The Cottage is a place for a perfect family vacation; guiet and safe, but convenient to everything.

In the spring, summer and fall you may enjoy swimming , boating, fishing, hiking, cycling, golfing, tennis, bird watching, antiquing, museums, adventure parks, farmer's markets, flea markets and local fairs and festivals. Performing arts programs are available at the Weston Playhouse, the Lebanon and Claremont Opera houses and several other venues.

In the winter, many of the above are still appealing, but the big draw is the downhill and XC skiing, snowmobiling and ice skating. There are 8 downhill ski areas within 20 to 60 minutes of the farm. Groomed XC areas are also nearby.

The house is located near some of New England's lovliest towns. Our farm has been featured in the AAA New England guide, in other magazine and newspapers, and several calanders, because of its beauty and architectural interest. Our home and barn are on the National Register of Historic Places. 

The beautiful Connecticut River is safe and clean. Swimming is available right off our private dock. But for those who prefer, we offer an in ground swimming pool. Canoes, a rowboat and assorted tubes for river fun are available free of charge. 

Small pets are welcome but there is a $50 special cleaning fee.

For the comfort of future guests, we do not permit smoking in this facility.

All linens are provided. The kitchen is fully equipped. The living room has a gas fireplace, satellite TV. a DVD player and a stereo. There is an outdoor charcoal grill and a fire pit. Firewood is provided.

There is a children's playground with swings, a slide, a playhouse and picnic tables. Bicycles and helmets are available.

Springfield is a town of about 10,000 people. It has drugstores, video stores, a large supermarket, a bowling alley, a good hospial and dozens of other stores and restaurants. Nearby Claremont has a Walmart and other big box stroes as well as a multiplx cinema, 3 large supermarkets and many more shops and restaurants.

In the nearby villages there are quaint shops and historical areas for sightseers. The Vermont Country Store is only about 20 minutes from the farm. The longest covered bridge in the United States is in Windsor, just a few miles away.

There are state parks for hiking. Quechee Gorge, Vermont's answer to the Grand Canyon is about 30 minutes away. On the way to the gorge you could vivit the Raptor Center, where most North American birds of prey are exhibited. If you're really into adventure there is a hang gliding facility less than 20 minutes away.

Weekly: Saturday to Saturday, sleeps 4 adults

   Low Season: Apr 1 - Jun 15, 2009, Sep 5 - Dec 18,2009, $495/wk plus taxes

   High Season: Jun 13 - Sep 4, 2009, Dec 19 - Apr 1,2010, $695/wk plus taxes

   Christmas, New Years & President's Weeks, $895/wk plus taxes

Winter Season: Jan. 4 - Apr. 1 - $3600

9% Vermont rooms tax on stays less than one month