Swiss Chalet amidst sixteen acres in Litchfield Hills surrounded by land trust
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
This Swiss Chalet-style retreat sits on sixteen acres in Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills, bordered by land trust and a bird sanctuary known for hawks. It’s a large, private, chalet home designed for groups who want space, outdoor room, and year-round recreation in a rural setting with easy access to nearby town centers.
Accommodations & Layout
The chalet is a 5,100 sq ft, smoke-free, pet-friendly home with air conditioning, heating, a fireplace/pellet stove, and balcony/patio/deck outdoor living. Sleeping is organized across four main bedrooms (two kings and two queens), plus a small fifth bedroom with bunk beds for kids and an additional pull-out queen sofa in the game room. Practical in-home features include a full kitchen, microwave, oven/stove, washer, ironing board, cable TV, and free Wi‑Fi.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site recreation centers on a 16' x 32' heated outdoor pool with a large deck and chase lounges, plus a large year-round hot tub/jacuzzi. Indoors, guests have access to a fitness area and a game room with a 9-foot Brunswick pool table, ping pong, and foosball, as well as a three-person sauna. The property also keeps three friendly horses on-site, with free pony rides offered.
Connectivity & Parking
The home is set up for high-demand connectivity with “Super Internet” listed at 1.1 Gbps download and 550 Mbps upload. Free parking is provided, and the property is equipped with a 220v Tesla charger.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The chalet is about 10 minutes from the town centers of Litchfield and Washington and is minutes from South Farms events, Black Rock State Park, Crestbrook Public Golf Course, and about one mile from Hawk Ridge Winery. Skiing is within roughly a half-hour drive at Mohawk Mountain or Sundown. Dining options in the wider area include The Sunset Grille (about 4.3 km away), Painted Pony Restaurant (about 4.9 km), Tramonti Ristorante (about 6.1 km), Echo Craft Kitchen (about 6.7 km), and Uncommon Grill (about 7.5 km).
Best for
This chalet is best for multi-generational families and friend groups who want a private, activity-packed stay—pool, year-round hot tub, sauna, game room, and acres of outdoor space. It also suits guests who value fast internet and EV charging, as well as nature-focused travelers drawn to land-trust surroundings, birdwatching, and nearby parks, golf, wineries, and ski areas.
Travel tips
A car is the practical way to get around for dining, wineries, and outdoor attractions in the Litchfield Hills; free on-site parking is available. For flights, Tweed New Haven Airport is about 48.9 km away and Bradley International Airport about 50.4 km away (Westchester and Long Island MacArthur are farther). Plan ahead for nearby activities: Black Rock State Park, Hawk Ridge Winery (about 1 mile), and ski areas (Mohawk Mountain or Sundown) are all described as an easy drive.
What guests say
The property holds a high public rating (4.8/5) from a small review base (21 reviews), indicating strong overall satisfaction. No review excerpts were provided, so specific recurring themes—such as cleanliness, host responsiveness, noise levels, or comfort—cannot be verified here. Based on the documented offering, the most likely drivers of positive stays are the extensive on-site amenities (heated pool, hot tub, sauna, game room), the unique horse/pony-ride experience, and the rural land-trust setting close to Litchfield-area towns. Any negatives mentioned by guests are not available from the provided source material.
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