Our 18th-century farmhouse has been redesigned with modern freshness and flare while maintaining its old farm/country appeal. We're told it's just the right amount of cool, hip & chill. Located in a prime location close to the town of Wellington and numerous wineries. 3 Bed/3 Bath. #1 master w/ en-suite & rooms #2 & #3 share a full bath upstairs. Owners live in and service the home. The home & property are not child/pet proof sorry so a no kids/pets policy is in effect. STA#20200054
The space
Welcome to our farmhouse! We’re excited to have you here. Please note that this is our family home, not a full-house rental. While we’re happy to offer you a comfortable room and a complimentary coffee & tea bar, we ask that you explore the local dining options and attractions rather than using our space for full meal preparation or extended home-like activities. If your intention is to have a full kitchen and living space, a complete home rental might be a better fit. Thank you for understanding and helping us maintain a pleasant environment for everyone.
We strive to keep our rates below the average for our amenities and have maintained the same prices for several years. Unfortunately, recent changes like full taxes and higher fees make it appear as though rates have significantly increased. Rest assured, our rates remain unchanged. You can verify this by searching for Red Barn Farm online.
Our goal is to ensure you fully enjoy your time in the County and spread the love around. We believe this is the healthiest approach. We are continually updating and enhancing our property, with recent improvements including a new front deck and a refreshed sunroom.
We are also compliant with the new local bylaw regulations implemented in 2020. Our registration with the County ensures your utmost safety, adhering to fire codes and all other legal conditions for a secure stay.
This listing is for our private room with en-suite. It is #1 of 3 rooms in our large farmhouse (3000+ sqft). It is the premium room rental of the house as it is the only room with its own private en-suite bathroom. This room has 2 original large windows, providing lovely views South and west. Across the road to the south, you will see the horses from Hadherway Stables and two windows facing west. One behind the bed and one in the en-suite with a view of the stunning county sunsets. This is the largest, most private room in the house. Outfitted with a very comfortable queen bed and quality linens. This room also has a beautiful ceiling fan, electric fireplace , its own mini fridge etc etc.
Main Floor:
Full Kitchen & Laundry
Large Main Room - consists of the dining area, living room space, stone fireplace and library.
Owners Bathroom
Sun Room/Sitting chill out Room
The owner's TV room at the bottom of the stairs is pretty much private where we usually keep the pup when he’s anti social. Being a chihuahua- that’s usually all the time.
This is where we hang out in the evenings if we’re home. Keeping the dog away from our guests who would rather not see a dog in the house and enjoy the privacy of the home without the owners in it. You will rarely see us.
2nd Floor:
3 beautiful bedrooms- 1 master w/ensuite, 2 private bedrooms with shared full bathroom. All with new beds and quality linens.
The owner's private loft is also located upstairs off the back of the house.
On the property is also a workshop/drive shed and our magnificent signature Red Barn. These buildings are currently off-limits but feel free to walk around them and admire their grandeur.
Our backyard is a lovely space that you are encouraged to share. We have approx 3 acres here. There is a wild growth acre beyond the cut backyard that is used by guests. However, we do have our airstream Juniper out back that we often stay in or let family & friends use so just be aware of its private guests & space. Wildlife abounds, deer, coyotes, countless bird species, rabbits, turtles, snakes, and millions of frogs have all been witnessed on the property.
A slice of country heaven perfectly located in wonderful PEC!
Notable comments based on guest feedback:
* Breakfast/Kitchen- We do not provide breakfast but we do provide a self-serve coffee & tea selection. Our kitchen can be used by guests for light prep and ask that you please understand and recognize that it is our own personal kitchen. Full meals are more challenging to accommodate. The culinary scene in PEC is incredible and we like to encourage our guests to participate in the County's local economy.
* The house is over 170 years old with original floors thus it can be pretty creaky. Especially in the quiet evenings. If you are a light sleeper -
A trip to the bathroom has the potential for some floor sounds. Ear Plugs might be a good idea if you are a light sleeper. This has never been an issue with anyone and is nowhere near as bad as it sounds, we just like full disclosure of anything we can think of.
* We have central a/c - however - the charm of an old farmhouse is that it is meant for windows to be open and breezes blowing through. Even with full A/C on the upstairs bedrooms have been known to be a tad warm during the heat waves. The windows open and fans in the rooms seem to have made 99..5% of our guests comfortable. If you need full air conditioning and used to an independent climate-controlled room, we are probably not the place for you. That being said we do have a few window units that we temporarily install on the major heat waves - to the chagrin of Jen. Nothing design friendly or sexy about ugly window air conditioning units in our house.
But we do have the available option if things get out of hand.
* Taxi & other transit options are very limited and slow around here, prepare accordingly. A ride-share program called U-Ride is now available as an app-based service downloadable wherever you purchase your apps.
* Patrick the pup is a small dog who thinks he is VERY mighty. He will bark at you and has a tendency to charge as a way to tell you he is the boss. We will always do our best to minimize his terror. He is terrible at sharing and therefore we must have a no-dog policy for guests.
*For the consideration of the shared space and the concerns over liability we do not accept infants or children to stay in our home.
Guest access
Our kitchen can be used by guests when we are not using it and ask that you please understand and recognize that it is our own personal kitchen and it is for this reason we do not recommend you make all of your meals on-site. Light prep yes, full on meals no. The culinary scene in PEC is incredible and we like to encourage our guests to participate in the County's local economy.
Water is safe from the tap and you also have access to a bottled water dispenser in the kitchen so we ask (plead) on behalf of the planet that you limit the use of water bottles. We have a ceramic bottle and glasses in your room that you can refill whenever you need as well as a travelling water bottle you can take with you.
Our lovely screened sunroom at the front of the house is the perfect place to start, or any time of day really. In season that is. We have a Nespresso machine as well as French press coffee & teas available for you to help yourselves. We have added a mini fridge in the room so you will not need to share ours in the kitchen.
Wireless internet is provided but it's rural, don't expect city speeds. We don't have a TV in the bedrooms. Most guests just retire to their own rooms with their own devices and streaming on our wireless seems to be the common practice. Our hope, however, is that you didn't come to watch tv, and you're pooped out from the days & evenings exploring. A bookcase is stacked with a wide range of subject matter if you wish to curl up with one of our books. Lots of places here to retreat for peace.
New, quality Raleigh multi-speed cruiser bikes are available for guest use or bring your own. Biking is very popular in the county but please drive with caution.
Either or both owners Chris and Jen may or may not be on hand for questions in person. We both work and travel quite a bit. You should Count on being self-sufficient. We are however always a text or phone call away.
During your stay
We can be as accessible as you wish. Our loft is designed for our privacy so as to give our guests the level of privacy they desire.
We will always be only a text away to answer any of your questions.
Other things to note
As of 2023 abnb rates have jumped substantially for several reasons. None to do with us. Abnb now charges full taxation on the room as well as increased it's fees. If you are a returning guest or not we want you to know we have frozen our rates and even lowered our cleaning fees to help offset but sadly it's still a big jump from previous years. Find us on our socials and we can discuss this further.
Off-Season - It is pretty quiet around here in the winter but as the county grows in popularity so does its winter visitors & activities. Being so close to great trails, we welcome all outdoor winter enthusiasts. We can accommodate winter visitors no problem. The ones have visited us have LOVED it. Go see the reviews.
Registration Details
20200054
