The Stone Barn at Well Sweep is an historical property three min to Lake Sunapee. Six min to Mt. Sunapee. With 7 bedrooms + 5.5 baths, the 7000 sq ft barn has beds for 12 kids+10 adults; also has a crib, futon, pack-n-plays, and toddler cots. Views of Mt. Sunapee. Double-sided fireplace and soaring ceiling in great room and kitchen. Large Rec/TV room with bar. Wifi. Office. Massive lawns for outdoor activities. 10 car parking; garage for 1. Discounts for wk/mo rentals. Ski, hike, swim, boat! Well Sweep farm was part of the original Estate of John Milton Hay, an American statesman whose career in government stretched over almost half a century. He began as a private secretary and assistant to Abraham Lincoln, later became Ambassador to Great Britain, and his highest office was United States Secretary of State under Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. His son Clarence inherited the property in 1905 when John passed away. Clarence and Alice Hay used the farm with their children for the next 40 or so years, commissioning famed NY architect Prentice Sanger to design the fieldstone Barn and Milkhouse, which were built from 1912-1916. Although their farmhouse on the property is gone, some of its stone foundation still exists and frames a sunken, stone-walled courtyard just south of the Barn that is perfect for picnics, small events, and lawn games. Cows, goats, oxen, and mules were housed here in the Barn, while orchards supplied fruit, and maple trees provided an annual harvest of syrup. The Barn and Milkhouse were converted to residences from 2005-2008, and from the stones to the soaring scissor trusses, the overwhelming majority of the 100 year-old structures were retained. Available during guests' stays. Also, the Caretaker of Well Sleep lives on the property in the Milkhouse adjacent to the Barn, and is available for support. The Barn is less than a half mile from: (a) the John Hay Estate at the Fells (National Wildlife Refuge) with nature trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, as well as the historic house, gardens, art gallery; and (b) Sunset Hill Trail (moderate 2.4 mile hike). Public beach in Newbury is 3 min away. Mt Sunapee is 6 min, for winter skiing or summer adventure park (mountain biking, zipline, disc golf). 5 min to Baker Hill Golf Club. 13 min to Sargent's Marina (motor boat rentals on Lake Sunapee). 8 min to Mt Sunapee State Park. AirBNB's settings only shows up to 16 guests, but you can sleep 12 children in the two bunk rooms and 10 adults across the other 5 bedrooms. There is also a futon in the office / playroom, which has a door to close. In addition, there is a crib in the Queen suite downstairs, several pack-n-plays available, and a couple of toddler cots. Linen service is available upon request for an extra charge, with all linens provided. Standard reservation requires you to bring your own towels and linens for each bed. A several day supply of TP and paper towel is provided up front, but renters are expected to provide for their own paper products thereafter. Use firewood in white cabinets below deck stairs. If firewood is running low, please alert owner. Extra wood is in tent below deck. Wireless network has several extenders, with speeds at 40-50 Mbps throughout the Barn.