Beautiful Cottage and Waterfront Access

Enjoy classic New England weekends and holidays year-round on Lake Waramaug’s Gold Coast. Waramaug is a Connecticut Heritage Lake, and was pictured in the book, “1000 Places to See Before You Die”. The cottage is located behind the Main House, in a private setting with easy access to everything the lake, and the surrounding Litchfield Hills have to offer. The house boasts two fireplaces, a deck, picnic area, stone terrace, and a private lawn area. The living room has a cathedral ceiling, a paneled fireplace, built-in storage and bookcases, a TV, and comfortable seating. The open kitchen is convenient to both indoor and outdoor dining areas. The Master Bedroom has French doors opening to the stone terrace, as well as a fireplace, and an adjoining bathroom. The second bedroom is furnished with twin beds and has access to a bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and shower. There is also an open office/work area with internet access, where one can set-up a laptop and printer. Air-conditioning units are provided and the house has wide-board pine floors throughout. The Cottage tenants have access to the waterfront and dock, which is shared with the Main House, and is located at the base of the driveway, across the road. The tenants also have the use of a solo/tandem kayak. The Lake Waramaug community takes pride in the meticulously maintained water quality and scenic views around the lake. The charming New Preston village is a short bike ride away with shops and restaurants specializing in locally grown produce. And, the Hopkins Winery is a great choice for a late afternoon wine tasting. Annual events on the lake include July 4th fireworks, college and prep school crew regattas, triathlons, and numerous road and bike races. Within a short walk are public beaches and playgrounds, canoe and kayak rentals, walking trails, a winery and a restaurant overlooking the lake. A short 25 mile drive will lead to Stony-Brook, a lovely nine-hole public golf course, or in the winter, to Mohawk Mountain, for a choice of 25 ski trails. A little longer ride will provide skiing at Butternut or Catamount and golfing at a number of public 18-hole courses. Seasonal activities in the surrounding area include: -Fall leaf-peeping -Cycling and hiking -Antique shopping -Kayaking -Whitewater rafting at Falls Village -Lake fishing and Fly-fishing on the Housatonic -Bird-watching – including American Bald Eagles -Golfing at Stony-Brook, Candlewood, Lakeville -Wine tasting at Hopkins Inn and on Connecticut Wine Tour -Skiing at Mohawk, Butternut and Catamount Mountains -Cross-country skiing on Waramaug and nearby trails -Dining in award-winning restaurants and Pubs -Swimming, tubing and water-skiing -Films in Connecticut’s landmark Bantam Cinema -Shopping and dining in historic New England villages