The Blue Elm - A Historic Berkshire Cottage | Cottage in Sheffield
1 Bedroom Cottage in Ashley Falls, Sheffield
Welcome to The Blue Elm - a cozy and historic Berkshire getaway located in Ashley Falls, MA.
Set on 3.5 tranquil acres, the cottage ties into an early 19th century barn and is nestled amongst old growth maple trees.
Enjoy this peaceful and convenient Berkshire location - only 15 minute drive to Catamount Ski Area, 17 minutes drive to Ski Butternut, Great Barrington and points north, and 5 minutes drive to Canaan, CT and points south.
The Space
A private mudroom entrance steps you down into an open Dining and Living Room, complete with coffee bar and Queen sized sleeper sofa. From there one steps up into the well equipped kitchen with induction cooktop and custom open wood slab shelving, as well as a convenient 1/2 bathroom.
Enjoy outdoor meals and relaxation on the large vaulted screened room with access to the back yard.
At the end of your day step up into the vaulted King bedroom suite with generous closet space and bespoke lighting. Relax and unwind in the custom walk-in shower with wall-to-wall marble salvaged from a NYC skyscraper!
Amenity Highlights include:
✔ Off street parking for two vehicles
✔ Private Entrance
✔ Numerous reclaimed accents, furniture and materials, including:
♥♥ Reclaimed church pews from Berkshire and Columbia Counties
♥♥ Reclaimed beams from a historic Canadian barn
♥♥ Custom wood shelving salvaged from our 1826 farm house
and other mid-19th century homes
♥♥ Salvaged Cipollino marble from the Daily News Building in NYC
✔ Bespoke reproduction MCM lighting in the Living and Dining Areas
✔ Direct access to the Ashley Falls Wood hiking and walking trails
✔ Only a minutes drive to Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation, a 329-acre
National Natural Landmark
✔ Enjoy wild black berries that grow along our property in the summer
months
✔ Only a minutes drive to the historic Ashley House - the birthplace of the
Sheffield Resolves, a direct precursor to the United States Constitution,
AND the former home of Elizabeth 'Mumbet" Freeman, the first slave to
win a legal battle for her freedom in the state of Massachusetts!
✔ Lovely in-town walks amongst beautiful 18th-19th century
residential architecture
✔ Festive holiday atmosphere throughout the year, including:
♥♥ A beautiful Memorial Day parade and ceremony at the historic Ashley
Falls Burial Ground
♥♥ A sought-after tree lighting ceremony each December with the tallest
illuminated tree in Berkshire County!
Guest Access
Guests have access to clearly marked parking spaces in our shared driveway, along with full access to the 3.5 acres surrounding our home.
Other things to note
Private architecture and sketch tours of nearby Great Barrington are available upon request. Please message Nick when booking The Blue Elm for more details.
The Blue Elm - A Historic Berkshire Cottage is located in Ashley Falls. The Blue Elm - A Historic Berkshire Cottage provides accommodation, featuring Internet, Air Conditioner, TV, among other amenities. This Cottage features Internet, Air Conditioner, TV, to make your stay a comfortable one.
The Blue Elm - A Historic Berkshire Cottage has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ashley Falls has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Ashley Falls, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Soap
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1+ bathrooms
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Shampoo
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Towels provided
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Hair dryer
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Shower
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Toilet paper
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Bed sheets provided
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1 bedroom
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Dining table
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Dining room
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Microwave
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Coffee/tea maker
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Paper towels
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Refrigerator
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Electric kettle
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Stovetop
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Near laundromat
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Basketball nearby
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Hunting nearby
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Cycling nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Fitness facilities nearby
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Hiking nearby
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Snowmobiling nearby
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Golf nearby
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Water tubing nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Games
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Books
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Smart TV
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Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)
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English
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Near a hospital
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In a rural location
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Children's books
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Children's games
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Children's toys
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Porch or lanai
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
Policies
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 host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number c1226575900 special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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