Cottage in New Lebanon

Welcome to Shaker Meadows, a historic 18th century Berkshires farm set on 50 acres. The farmhouse has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, dining room, living room (queen sofa bed), full kitchen, & looks out onto the farm's fields and the Berkshire mountains. Fewer than 10 mins to Hancock Shaker Village, 15 mins to Tanglewood’s concerts or Jiminy Peak—a wonderful base for exploring the art, music, beauty, and history of the Berkshires. Great for couples, families, & solo adventurers. Kid- and pet-friendly. The space Shaker Meadows farmhouse and creamery are nestled in 50 acres of land that includes forested mountains, farmland, and a willow-lined pond that feeds into the Shaker Meadows wetlands. This rustic 1700s farmhouse has six bedrooms, three full bathrooms, dining room, living room & a kitchen. Note that four of the bedrooms in the farmhouse are located on the second floor up a short flight of stairs. The farmhouse is cooled by in-window air conditioners in the summer. Guests at Shaker Meadows are welcome to use the 1/2+ mile of walking paths around the fields, the spacious lawns on the north and south sides of the buildings, and the shared grill and fire pit. Note: The indoor fireplace is decorative only. Guests are welcome to responsibly use the fire pit outside. Other things to note Know before you book: Cell coverage: Cell coverage is uneven in rural NY and varies by provider. You may have very weak cell coverage depending on your provider. Wifi: The farmhouse has WiFi on a mesh network that is shared with the Creamery building. We have upgraded to the ISP's highest level of service. We have consistently been able to have multiple adults on video conferences for hours at a time. However, some guests have reported inconsistent access to Wifi, possibly influenced by so many people in the area working from home and using video. Noise: State Rt 22 runs right past the farm (see aerial map). The noise from the road is audible from the farmhouse, and large passing trucks can create some rumbling/ vibrations in the house. Other guests: 100 ft from the farmhouse is the southern creamery building, a building that used to serve local dairy farmers and now has 4 units for guests to stay in (see aerial view). Condition: The farmhouse is an 18th century farmhouse in good condition, but with lots of quirks (uneven floorboards, rustic doors, low doorways, etc.) Accessibility: There are 2 shallow steps to enter the main floor of the farmhouse. The main floor has two bedrooms (one with a full bed, the other with twin bunk beds) and a bathroom. The doorframes and spaces around the beds may be narrow for someone with a walker or limited mobility. The other bedrooms and bathrooms are on the second floor, accessed by a flight of stairs. Pets: We allow guests to bring well-behaved pets with them. Guests with allergies may want to be aware that buildings may have previously had pets in them. Pet are required to stay off of furniture and bedding, must be cleaned up after, cannot be left alone in the house, and must be leashed near other guests. Animals & bugs: Keep in mind that Shaker Meadows is a farm with lots of animals and insects around. You may be able to see deer, fireflies, rabbits, barn swallows, and redwinged blackbirds...and may also encounter ladybugs (who love to come inside where it's warm), mosquitos, and ticks. We recommend wearing bug spray when exploring the outdoor spaces! We clean the farmhouse consistently, but bugs and critters often find their way inside, so please help us by keeping doors closed.