Seasons
Summer house, winter house.
The same twelve rooms, two different places. From May to October the pool is open and breakfast is on the porch. From November to April the fires are lit at four, breakfast is by the window, and the rates drop by about a fifth.
Pick your season
Flip the switch and the whole site changes with it.
The toggle below sets the season for every page you look at while you are here: the hero on the home page, the rates on the room cards, the number in the stay estimator. It remembers your choice until you close the tab.
Showing summer: May through October
What changes
The house in two columns.
Summer / May to October
- Pool open 7am to 9pm, heated, towels at the gate
- Breakfast on the porch, 7:30 to 10
- String lights on at dusk, the porch swing out
- Two night minimum Friday and Saturday, June to September
- Dinner at the long table every Friday and Saturday
- Lavender cut in June, figs in August, grapes in September
- Rates at the top of each range
Winter / November to April
- Pool covered. The hot outdoor shower by the gate stays on
- Breakfast inside by the window, fire lit by 7
- Fires lit in the library and dining room at 4
- No minimum stay except holiday weekends
- Dinner at the long table on Saturdays, Fridays by request
- Mustard in the vineyards in February, storms worth watching from the porch
- Rates at the bottom of each range, a fourth night free Sunday to Thursday
Rates by season
Winter is about a fifth less.
The ranges you see on each room page are the two seasonal rates. There is no in-between rate and no surge pricing. Holiday weekends are the one exception, and we quote those by hand. Tax is 12 percent on every rate.
| Room | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Porch Room | $240 | $300 |
| Garden Room | $280 | $360 |
| Corner Room | $300 | $380 |
| Attic Loft | $340 | $420 |
| Oak Suite | $420 | $540 |
| Pool Cottage | $520 | $680 |
Questions
The things people ask.
When exactly does summer start and end?
Summer rates run from May 1 to October 31. Winter rates run from November 1 to April 30. The pool opens the first weekend in May, weather permitting, and is covered the last weekend of October.
Is breakfast really included in winter too?
Yes. Breakfast is included every day of the year for everyone in the room. In winter it moves from the porch to the dining room, by the fire, and the menu leans toward porridge, pancakes and eggs.
What is the fourth night free offer?
From November through March, stay three nights Sunday to Thursday and the fourth night is free, in any room. It does not apply to Friday or Saturday nights or to holiday weeks. Ask for it when you check dates.
Can we use the pool in winter?
No. The pool is covered from November to April and the heater is off. The outdoor shower by the gate stays hot all year, which sounds odd until you try it on a cold morning. The tubs in the Oak Suites and Attic Lofts are the winter answer.
Is there a minimum stay?
In summer, two nights on Friday and Saturday from June through September, and three nights for the Pool Cottage. In winter there is no minimum except on holiday weekends. One night midweek in January is fine with us.
Which season is quieter?
Winter midweek. January and February can be eight guests in twelve rooms, the fires are lit, and the town is empty. Summer weekends are full by April. If you want the house to yourself, come in winter or ask about a whole house stay.
Does the rate change if I book far ahead or last minute?
No. The rate is the seasonal rate on the day you stay. We do not raise it when the house is nearly full or drop it the night before. If a room is open, it is the price on this page.
What happens if it rains during a summer stay?
Breakfast moves inside, the fire gets lit, and the pool stays open unless there is lightning. Summer rain is rare here. Winter storms are common from December to February and the porch is the best seat in town for them.
Check dates
Pick a season, pick a room.
Send the dates and we reply the same day with what is open and the exact rate. No deposit until you say yes.