Norbrook Farm ~ Rustic farmhouse w/ pond & trails

Rustic getaway in the beautiful Litchfield Hills of Northwestern Connecticut featuring a 2-acre pond and access to 9 miles of unique hiking trails on 450+ wooded acres. Cozy 1700's farmhouse comfortably sleeps 4 adults in 2 bedrooms, with an additional kids room that has a fold-out double futon and loft with one double air-mattress, perfect for children's sleeping bags. There is a pull out sofa in the living room. Dogs welcome! The property is adjacent to Norbrook Farm Brewery. This cozy older home with original fireplace, vintage low ceilings, and plenty of history, is located on a unique 472-acre property which includes a large pond and several hiking trails through woods. There's a spacious backyard featuring a fire pit patio, flower garden, grilling area, and hammock. A charming screened-in porch overlooks the backyard and pond. It leads to an outdoor deck with a 6-person hot tub. The house is furnished with everything you need for your stay, including linens, towels, basic toiletries, kitchen equipment, and cooking staples. The first floor is made up of a large kitchen, laundry area, full-sized bathroom with tub/shower, screened-in porch with dining area, dining room, living room and one large bedroom. A steep stairway leads to the second floor, which boasts gorgeous pine paneling. Here you will find a spacious bedroom with TV, sitting area and workspace, a large hall closet that is perfect for clothing and luggage, a nice bathroom with stall shower, and a cozy loft room that's perfect for children. Guests have private use of the house, hot tub, and backyard area, which includes a grill, picnic table, and fire pit next to the 2-acre pond. Guests are also welcome to hike and explore the trails through the 450+ wooded acres beyond the backyard. The property includes a working farm with barns, a hopyard, and a farm brewery - you may see us or others on these additional grounds. Guests will not have use of the garage, but are welcome to borrow sporting equipment like snowshoes and x-country skis from it. We live nearby and are available to our guests whenever they have questions or need assistance. We try to respect our guests privacy at all times. This is a quiet, rural area in historic Northwestern CT. Breakfast, lunch and other essentials are available at the charming Colebrook Store in the center of Colebrook, a quick 4 minute drive. The town center also includes a post office, town hall, and summer recreation and swimming facilities. Just 3 miles away is the historic town center of Norfolk, CT which includes Infinity Hall, Wood Creek Bar and Grill, the Berkshire Store, the Norfolk Library, and the Yale Summer School of Music. There are several nearby state parks, and the area is ideal for hiking, biking, and skiing. We are a 30 minute drive from both Ski Sundown and Butternut Basin ski areas. Plenty of year-round activities! There is no public transit in the area so you will need a car to get around. There is plenty of parking space for cars in the driveway at the house. Norbrook Farm Brewery is up the hill from the house. Beers are brewed on site using locally grown ingredients. The tasting room is open Wed.-Sat. 12-8:00 p.m. and Sunday 12-6 p.m..Enjoy a beer on the outdoor patio by the fire pit or play a round of disc golf on the 18 hole course.