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Charming Country Retreat Minutes from Windham
Summer side view of the house with lovely flower boxes full of petunias
Our spacious deck, patio furniture and gas grill have been added
Modern kitchen with a true country feel and new flat top stove
Great place for family game night!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$504
avg per night

Explore the area

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Durham, NY
  • Zoom Flume
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Windham Country Club
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Windham Mountain Resort
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Children's Room

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Mountain view
  • 228.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 Queen Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Price is NZ$504 avg per night,

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About the area

Durham

Located in Durham, this farm stay is in a rural area and near theme parks. Catskill State Park and Restifo Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Zoom Flume and Mountain Top Arboretum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Zoom Flume - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Windham Country Club - 21 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Windham Mountain Resort - 22 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Hunter Mountain - 36 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Kaaterskill Falls - 48 min drive - 48.9 km

Getting around

  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Hill Cafe Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Angels Cafe East - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow Deli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Furlongs - ‬8 min drive
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About this property

Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills!

The Gifford is a bright and cheery, lovely home with both breathtaking mountain and serene pastoral views. It is located on 3 acres in the town of Cornwallville, a peaceful corner of the Catskills in beautiful upstate New York. The first floor of this two-story Cape Cod has an airy country eat-in kitchen, complete with cooking and serving supplies. The family room provides games and a television with a selection of DVDs for your entertainment. The glass-doored woodstove in the living room provides added warmth for those chilly winter evenings, while the attached deck offers a wonderful view of our Catskill sunsets (complete with horses). The master bedroom has a queen bed and cozy writing nook. Two full bathrooms are also located on this floor, as is a laundry. The upstairs has three bedrooms; two bedrooms each with queen beds, and the third is the children’s bedroom room which has one bunk bed and two twin beds.

We are pleased to announce that we have recently installed Wi-Fi so those who would like to be connected are able to be.

We include a complimentary take-home breakfast gift basket with your 2 night stay!


On the Farm

Winter is a magical season here; it is a wonderland of snow-covered, majestic mountains where adventure awaits you. The spacious backyard has plenty of room for playing in the snow and a stone fire pit to enjoy s’mores or roasting hot dogs. There is a picnic table and chairs to relax on while taking in the star studded sky undisturbed by city lights. Bring your own gear or rent locally to enjoy access to our 300-acre farm to snowshoe or sled. In fact, it’s just a moment’s walk to the main farmhouse where we live and the hub of Hull-O Farms, which of course you’re welcome to explore and enjoy to your heart’s content. During your stay, you’ll be welcome to participate in any activities or ‘chores’ happening while you’re here, such as feeding the animals. You may be able to romp with the rabbits, cuddle the kittens, take a gander with the goats, ponder the pigs, sit with the sheep, or canoodle the cows.

Property manager

Sherry Hull

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please note that we do not allow playdoh, silly putty, play slime, play foam or any items similar to these products in our accommodations. 

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills!?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills! located?

This family-friendly Durham farm stay is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Zoom Flume and Durham Center Museum. Tenmile Creek and Irish Cultural Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Unique FarmStay Experience in The Catskills! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and Sweet

We loved staying at Hull-O Farms! Sherry was an excellent host. Jared was so great showing us the animals and having the boys help with the chores. We'll definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos and Delia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a special place on earth!

Dedication and love of their property, land, and guests were evident in every aspect of our experience. Three cheers for Ms Sherry, Farmer Frank and Jared and all of their animals! We will be spreading the word and coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family ski trip

Very comfortable house and the owners of the property were helpful and lovely. My children enjoyed helping out with the animals. Nice views from the house as well

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am sorry to say we never got to meet the property owners and spend time at the farm and we were busy at local ski races. This is a very comfortable house that is lovingly cared for. The owners have done a great job anticipating the needs of guests. The basket of items including pancake mix, maple syrup, jam and snacks was much appreciated, and perfect for our young athletes!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josef S.

We had a great stay!

A cozy house, convenient to the slopes, and the kids loved the farm
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alla K.

Cute and quaint

The plane was really nice. It was spacious, with everything working as expected. Sherry was really sweet and helped out with whatever we needed. It's very close to Windham, for when we went skiing, and the days we didn't the kids enjoyed interacting with the animals. I wish the kitchen was a little better stocked, but overall, everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Cozy little house with amazing host!

My friends and I rented out Hull-o Farms Guest House for NYE and it was absolutely perfect. The house was so cute, super clean, and more spacious that I thought! The bedrooms were so cozy and each was decorated uniquely. There was also a wood burning stove that we had going the entire time we were there. It definitely felt like a nice secluded cabin in the country side. The kitchen was fully stocked with pots pans utensils everything! Sherry is a fabulous host and was so attentive to all of our needs. She offered to make us coffee tea etc in the morning and the house came with a breakfast basket including honey, maple syrup, Sherry’s own pancake mix, a dozen eggs, and some breakfast meat...all from their farm! Delicious! Overall my friends and I really enjoyed our stay here and I highly recommend this property! We will be coming back soon for sure! Thanks Sherry!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Gabriel R.

Lovely stay marred by some issues

The house was lovely and comfortable, and Sherry was a gracious and attentive host. When we told her we had only had brought whole bean coffee she lent us her coffee grinder, and the breakfast package of pancake mix and sausage that comes with the stay is delicious! Unfortunately, there were a issues that made our experience less pleasant. The single toilet in the home seems to be on its last legs and stopped refilling for several periods during our stay. Although it always eventually started working again, it really needs to be fixed or replaced. In addition, the house is in a cell service dead zone. This wouldn't an issue on its own but combined with the lack of wifi it made any kind of communication within our group very difficult. Overall I'd say this would be a good choice for a family or small group interested in staying on a functioning farm who don't need to be able to communicate or make phone calls. Larger groups or those who need to be able to reliably communicate are better off with something else though.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017