Shellsea2019年11月

The Hilltop Cottage is a lovely little retreat in the forest. Situated apart from the rest of The Horseshoe Farm it offers solitude and tranquility while still having access to all the farm has to offer. While the cabin itself is only 1250 sq ft the natural lighting and airy decor helps to make the rooms feel bigger and there is generous space given to storage and closets which helps to clear the common areas.The cabin has 3 beds but the 3rd bedroom is more like an anteroom to the bottom level master. This means that the bedroom is situated at the foot of the stairs and is not fully enclosed, in fact those staying in the bottom floor master have to walk through this bedroom to get to theirs. It worked fine for our needs and would be great for parents with children but for parties wanting more privacy for everyone it's something to keep in mind. The wrap around porch was a lovely place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee and the yard was perfect for games and throwing a football. The cottage is beautiful but the rest of The Horseshoe Farm really steals the show! The beautiful sweeping pastures are set to a backdrop of breathtaking mountain views! The property is enormous with a spa, game room, cook house, yoga studio and ballroom. We also found it handy that the cookhouse serves a light contenental breakfast every morning until 10, occasionally there are also fresh eggs available, layed by the resident chickens who greet you as you walk up to the cookhouse! I regret that we didn't have the time to book a treatment at the spa, it is such a beautiful and unique space where former horse stalls have been converted into massage suites and therapy rooms! All of the community spaces are tastefully decorated for that rustic chic feel but the spa stands out especially for its creative use of the building and tranquil atmosphere. The property has so much to offer I was left wishing that we had had more time to take advantage of it all! But what really stood out to us was the wonderful service! The property manager, Mike, was always responsive to our needs and made a point to greet us on the first morning to tour us around the grounds and the community spaces. He was welcoming and accommodating above our expectations and made our stay enjoyable. I can say without hesitation that I would love to visit again!