The Barn Apartment at Sykes Hollow Farm is in the gorgeous Mettowee Valley with 5 friendly horses, entertaining chickens, mountain views and a host who cares about you. The farm is a quiet, private, peaceful place with 30 acres to roam, but still close to Dorset and Manchester. Fields, mountains and a pond are all here. Good for couples and solo travelers who want an amazingly beautiful setting. This listing is more than a rental... it's an entire farm. Powered by solar to help the planet! The apartment is a fully renovated unit adjoining a classic New England barn. The sleeping/living area is sunny, comfy and cozy. A studio style set up with a full-size bed and a bathroom with shower and tub. There is a bumpout for coats and shoes. (The sheets are high thread count with cotton for the summer and flannel for the winter.) There is a breakfast nook complete with a Nespresso machine, microwave, small refrigerator and electric kettle. I provide tea, coffee and a snack. Please note that there is NO kitchen, but there are MANY restaurants and general stores in nearby Dorset and Manchester with every type of food imaginable! There is also NO tv, but the apartment has excellent wifi through VTel's fiberoptic cable. You do live near the chickens so expect to hear the cluckings in the summer. The farm is green and powered by solar so you will be participating in sustainable travel when you stay! I recycle, compost, use all natural cleaning products and wash all blankets/comforters EVERY time. You will enjoy strolling among the pastures, exploring the crystal clear brook, swimming in the brook-fed pond, and walking the abutting scenic backcountry roads. The farm is a special place where you can relax and immerse yourself in nature, animals and peace. There's a hammock, swings and a pond-side pergola. Do not miss the stargazing! The farm and nearby Merck Forest are perfect for xc skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months and hiking in the summer. I have bikes, kayaks, snowshoes and sleds if you would like to borrow. Need more space? Visit Pond House or Sykes Hollow Farm... the other housing available on the farm! The farm is also available for special events. Please contact me to discuss. (The farm is 4.8 miles to the Dorset green... about 2 miles to The Old Gray Barn... 11.6 miles to Manchester Center) Smoking is prohibited everywhere on the property. Tax ID Number: MRT-10126712 The entire apartment is yours for complete privacy. The entire farm is shared with awesome people. I am here! For suggestions, ideas and assistance. I have extensive knowledge of the local hiking, being a guide in the area. Happy to assist as much or as little with your planning... whether you want the mainstream or "off the beaten path". Sykes Hollow Farm is located in the gorgeous Mettowee Valley of southern Vermont. Primarily farm land, dairies, mountains and woods. The Mettowee River runs the length of the valley. A few minutes to Dorset and 15-20 minutes to Manchester. Bromley, Stratton, Okemo and Killington are thirty minutes to an hour and fifteen away. The farm is 20 minutes to the horse show. You need your car! The entrance to the farm is gated. You must get out of your car to open and close the gate. This is to ensure the safety of the horses. We care about the planet and try to be as green as we can! Please do think about the environment and turn off lights/fans/AC when you go out. Close windows when the heat/AC is on. The farm has an automatic generator which means that if power goes out in the area, you will still have electricity.