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The Clearing - Quiet - Close To Nature
This newly renovated cottage is located atop a hill overlooking the Wild and Scenic Westfield River surrounded by state forest and protected land. Wildlife abounds and we are a birder's haven. Many a morning you can watch mist arising from the river. Walk out the door to hike, mountain bike, snowshoe, or ski in the woods. Groomed cross country ski trails are nearby. Notchview Reservation, 20 minutes away has in my opinion the best XC skiing in Western Massachusetts.We are located midway between The Berkshires with its many cultural activities and the Pioneer Valley, home to the Five Colleges: U Mass, Smith, Amherst, Mt Holyoke, and Hampshire College. The cottage sleeps four (1 BR for 2, 2 built-in twins by the wood stove). The kitchen is fully equipped. We have installed an ethernet cable which brings the broadband service directly to the Cottage. The Connection is flawless.The owner lives on the property in the main home near to the cottage.
Our 3rd stay at the Clearing and we enjoyed it as much as our first visit..No doubt, a gem in the woods that has the solitude and peacefulness that keeps us coming back..A wonderful property, with owners to march. We will be back again for sure
This is our second time staying in The Clearing. It's one of our all-time favorite stays. The setting is beautiful and peaceful. We could live in this comfortable house. It's charming and well-appointed with everything you'll need. The bed is comfortable. Sit on the screened-in porch and look at the mountain in the distance. Read a book or go for a hike. If you're here in the summer, swim in the large pool. That was a treat on our first stay. This time we were here for Smith College's graduation. It was a perfect respite after full days with our Smithie. If life brings us this way again, we'll definitely be back.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful home! It had everything we needed including a quiet, peaceful, private, beautiful location, comfortable bed, great books!!, and a well equipped kitchen. We are very grateful you had availability for our Thanksgiving visit with family. Thank you!!
We had a most peaceful long weekend at The Clearing. There was a small nearby market that had just about everything we needed to cook the meals we planned to make. A crisp, warm fall weekend allowed for a lovely hike at the Gorge, many wonderful meals in a quaint, modern kitchen, and just lots of QUIET! We heard a coyote or wolf howl one night! The best feature was definitely the wood stove for the cooler nights. I loved that!!
What a beautiful weekend at a remarkable, remote spot. There is a full in ground pool - so I think a summer visit is up next. The host was amazing! Communicative and very personable. We loved our stay!
It was a treat being in the country where it was quiet and restful. It was a bit to get used to driving on Mt roads , especially at night. A new challenge for these low country folks. We loved the cottage. Perfect size.
Such a lovely and peaceful property! Very comfortable living space with a lovely pool and a long view of the sunrise over the hills of western MA. The hosts, who live next door were very kind. I highly recommend this place.
As advertised, it's a quiet and peaceful property well off the beaten track. Loved the birds in the morning, the pool, the view. The hosts were generous and thoughtful and a big help when we had an issue with our car! Loved it.
I think this was my seventh time staying at The Clearing. That tells you all you need to know! John and Joyce and this special property never disappoint.
Johnâs place is wonderful. The cottage is very clean and has all the necessities. Access to the pool was a big plus for my family, and we got to pick wild blackberries on the property. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming. We highly recommend this place!
This place is so incredibly quiet and peaceful we didnât want to leave. The quaint house has everything you need to relax and unwind.
Lots of small villages and parks to visit nearby with good places to eat and a convenient little market just minutes away. Donât miss the drive to the gorge just 2 miles away, breathtaking!
John and Joyce are great hosts, loved learning a little history about the farm.
Tucked away and yet convenient to all the Berkshires have to offer. Rustic, well-appointed. No TV - which proved an unexpected plus! Friendly host. Perfect for a few people for a few days.