Hopkins House Farm - Aunt Betty's room

Aunt Betty's room is our only bedroom located on the first floor. It has its own 1910 marble sink, a closet, and reading lamps on either side of the king size bed. All of our beds include mattress warmers controllable on each side. We serve a continental breakfast. For morning coffee or tea, we have freshly roasted and ground coffee from Kenya and Battenkill Valley cream. If you wish to bring your own brewing method, be our guest. It makes your stay even more like home whenever you awake. The space Aunt Betty's room is affectionately named after Betty Ensign, daughter of Grace and Owen, who farmed the nearby fields from 1920-1965. As a room on the first floor, it is ideal for those who have trouble using stairs. It is located just off the dining room and nearby kitchen. One shared bathroom is down the hall with a walk-in shower. The upstairs bathroom has a clawfoot tub/shower. All rooms in the house have their own sink. On the first floor you will find common rooms used by all guests: living room, dining room, kitchen, and playroom. Our screened in porch has a breakfast table, rockers, and a craft table for children. Wi-fi is available to guests. Cell service is adequate on most days. By design, none of the bedrooms have a TV, but there is one, with the ability to watch movies, in the playroom. No TV reception. We keep the house generally quiet, especially at night. Our guests range in age from infant to the 90s. So there are times when new voices grace our hallways, as they did after the revolution, when the country was still young. For over two centuries this stately farmhouse has been home to six farming families. The original family, David Hopkins and his wife Hannah Parrish Hopkins, built five of the current structures in 1790. Our dog, Lucy, announces all guests and delivery folks. Our two barn cats, Uno and Katie, patrol the outbuildings, though Katie charms anyone who greets her - the most gentle and cuddly of felines. The fields around our 15-acre property are planted with hay and feed corn. The west pasture is mowed for walking and breathing in fresh country air. Guest access All of our farm stay guests are welcome to use the common rooms: living room, dining room, playroom, kitchen, and back porch. We have space in our fridge for storing some perishables and drinks. Freezer space is also available. There are two full bathrooms, which are shared by all guests. The bathroom on the upper floor has a clawfoot tub/shower. The bathroom on the first floor has a tiled walk-in shower with an adjustable shower head. Each bedroom has its own sink. The fields around our 15-acre property are planted with hay and feed corn. The west pasture has mowed pathways for walking and breathing in fresh country air. Outbuildings are generally "off limits" to guests, but we are happy to take you on a tour of the old structures. During your stay We plan our day so we can meet you when you arrive. This way we can show you the common rooms, shared bathrooms, exits, and your room. We usually can accommodate your travel schedule. Aggy and I live in this house, so we are around to answer your questions and make this a comfortable stay, just like it was your own home. Our kitchen is available for light cooking, tea and coffee. We have two dishwashers: Aggy and me, but you are welcome to wash your own dishes, dry with dish towels, and generally keep the kitchen tidy. Think modern 1930s. Please let us know if you have any special dietary needs. Other things to note This antique 18th century house is welcoming to children of any age (infants to 90+) and our playroom includes toys and games for young people. We also allow guests to bring well behaved dogs. We strive to keep the house comfortable and peaceful. Uno and Katie are our barn cats. Both roam the property and work to limit the rodent population. You will hardly get a glimpse of Uno our neutered boy, but you will certainly see Katie, a gentle hunter, who graces the kitchen, porch, and common rooms with her humble but regal presence.