Gracious Farmhouse on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail -rare last min opening Aug 1-4!
5.0
Outstanding(28 Reviews)House in Seneca Lake, NY
14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Beautiful vacation rental on the Lake Seneca Scenic Bypass!
Come stay in the prettiest house on the wine trail, it will be love at first sight! Gathering Hill Farm will be the place you want to return to every year to explore the gorgeous Finger Lakes, experience the amazing wines and food of this magic area, attend events at Cornell and Ithaca College or just relax. Any time of year the distant views of Seneca lake from the front porch or surrounding 8 acres of fields and woods will offer a retreat from the everyday. Located in the heart of the region, directly on the wine trail and a easy drive to Ithaca, Geneva and 7 mins to Watkins Glen, you will be welcomed into this warm community with a local team to help you settle in.
The home is a gracious 5 bedroom, 3 bath property with outdoor living space and a barn for entertaining options. Comfortably furnished with everything you might need for a small or large group, you'll enjoy the well equipped kitchen, sunny breakfast room, large dining room and open living areas with a wood burning stove and separate family room for tv and games. The house comfortably sleeps 13 in beds, with options for more if needed. There is a ground floor bedroom and full bathroom for any guest who prefers no stairs, with the rest of the bedrooms and bathrooms on the second floor, one with a tub/shower combo. We have a locally made body wash, shampoo and conditioner in each bathroom to make your packing list a bit lighter.
The home was built in 1816 and has all the charm of an old house with all the comforts you expect from a upscale rental. All new bedding and Caspar mattresses in every bedroom ensure a good nights sleep. High speed internet will keep you connected and be sure to check the website for updates on local happenings you won't want to miss.
Gathering Hill Farm and grounds are available for weddings and events, please discuss with Nicole for rates.
Come stay in the prettiest house on the wine trail, it will be love at first sight! Gathering Hill Farm will be the place you want to return to every year to explore the gorgeous Finger Lakes, experience the amazing wines and food of this magic area, attend events at Cornell and Ithaca College or just relax. Any time of year the distant views of Seneca lake from the front porch or surrounding 8 acres of fields and woods will offer a retreat from the everyday. Located in the heart of the region, directly on the wine trail and a easy drive to Ithaca, Geneva and 7 mins to Watkins Glen, you will be welcomed into this warm community with a local team to help you settle in.
The home is a gracious 5 bedroom, 3 bath property with outdoor living space and a barn for entertaining options. Comfortably furnished with everything you might need for a small or large group, you'll enjoy the well equipped kitchen, sunny breakfast room, large dining room and open living areas with a wood burning stove and separate family room for tv and games. The house comfortably sleeps 13 in beds, with options for more if needed. There is a ground floor bedroom and full bathroom for any guest who prefers no stairs, with the rest of the bedrooms and bathrooms on the second floor, one with a tub/shower combo. We have a locally made body wash, shampoo and conditioner in each bathroom to make your packing list a bit lighter.
The home was built in 1816 and has all the charm of an old house with all the comforts you expect from a upscale rental. All new bedding and Caspar mattresses in every bedroom ensure a good nights sleep. High speed internet will keep you connected and be sure to check the website for updates on local happenings you won't want to miss.
Gathering Hill Farm and grounds are available for weddings and events, please discuss with Nicole for rates.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Seneca Lake, NY
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(28 Reviews)5.0
The house was perfect for our family reunion - group of 12. Charming, clean, updated historic home with everything we could have possibly needed. Wonderful outdoor spaces for relaxing, grilling, eating, and roasting marshmallows around the campfire. Communication with Nicole was excellent. Great location 10 minutes from activities and shops in Watkins Glen.
5.0
My two siblings, their spouses and 4 children, our parents, and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this beautifully decorated and spacious home. Breakfasts at the big kitchen table, cookouts on the back patio, lawn games in the back yard, and kids' after-dinner theatrical performances with the front porch as a candlelit stage made for a rare and memorable whole-family gathering. The beds were amazing, everyone was very comfortable and able to get their own space when desired. And I loved the artistic touches. To bicycle, we put the bikes on the car and found some desolate country farm roads not far away. To swim in the lake, we headed to a few different parks. The NY State Parks free parking card was greatly appreciated, and we saw every waterfall in the area! We had a fun daytrip to Ithaca (for lunch at Moosewood and used book and record shopping), especially enjoyed the gorgeous Forge and Damiani wineries, the Hideaway, as well as Two Goats for beer. The views from all of these spots are absolutely breathtaking. Thank you Nicole & Jonathan!
5.0
My family and I had a wonderful time at this home. Great location to Watkins Glen and the wineries. The home was well maintained and had tons of space outdoors to enjoy! Would definitely stay here again!
5.0
The pictures don’t disappoint. This is a large beautiful antique home. Just bring your suitcase. All the amenities are here and then some. We stayed the whole month of August. The upstairs bedrooms are air conditioned. When the weather turned unseasonably hot, it took one text message and the owner was there with 2 air conditioners for the first floor. The whole house was instantly cool. We enjoyed this home inside and out, celebrated 2 birthdays, enjoyed s’mores around the fire pit, used the grill, played games in the grass. The area offers so much for all ages and we took advantage of it all. Nicole and Jonathan are the perfect hosts.
5.0
The house was very charming and. Everything we needed was there. We had a terrific time.
5.0
Big Chill vibe
It was a racing trip, driver and his family, me...the sponsor and one of my associates. House is historic and lovely. Everything was just right for our group. We hung in the kitchen and breakfast area with ALEXA playing the music from the Big Chill.
5.0
Great place to stay!!
5.0
Fall family trip
Great place to stay!!
5.0
Excellent venue for reunion of mature college friends
Gracious and well appointed, Kitchen is great.
5.0
Beautiful and cozy farmhouse, just as pictured. Walking distance to a few wineries and breweries which was very convenient. Gorgeous views of the lake! Plenty of seating for our party of 12 indoor and out. Mattresses were extremely comfortable, and furniture was well kept, and everything was in working order. The house has it all from a fully stocked kitchen to condiments, oils, etc. which were available for our use, plenty of extra pillows, blankets and towels, and bathrooms fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. We loved the fire pit, outdoor dining area, front porch, small porch dining area, and the well kept lawn and gardens where we did morning yoga. Our only minor complaint was some little things and dust in some areas throughout the house and under beds when we arrived, so we ended up picking up a bit and cleaning the inside of a few kitchen drawers. Otherwise we had a perfect stay and would definitely stay again!
5.0
Great house!
This house was great for our family. Lots of room to spread out. The grounds are lovely. There is a great view of the lake from the front porch.
5.0
This was the perfect property for our large family. Everything we needed and more was supplied. The house was spotless and the grounds well manicured. The rooms are plentiful and large. The location is perfect for exploring Senaca and Cayuga lake areas. As I said,.....perfect.
5.0
Thank you, Nicole, for being so responsive to my continual request.
5.0
Amazing
This was the perfect property for our large family. Everything we needed and more was supplied. The house was spotless and the grounds well manicured. The rooms are plentiful and large. The location is perfect for exploring Senaca and Cayuga lake areas. As I said,.....perfect.
5.0
A little funky but totally awesome.
Thank you, Nicole, for being so responsive to my continual request.
5.0
Private, large, beautiful farmhouse! Very clean! Slept comfortably 14 friends there to celebrate bachelorette party. We really enjoyed the yard, fire pit and porch. Owner was very responsive and helpful before and during our stay. Would definitely recommend!
5.0
Beautiful house and property!
Private, large, beautiful farmhouse! Very clean! Slept comfortably 14 friends there to celebrate bachelorette party. We really enjoyed the yard, fire pit and porch. Owner was very responsive and helpful before and during our stay. Would definitely recommend!
5.0
Beautiful property, great location on the wine trail, walking distance to two wineries with nice views. Lots of firewood provided, and well stocked kitchen. Great space and would highly recommend
5.0
Great location, fantastic amentities
Beautiful property, great location on the wine trail, walking distance to two wineries with nice views. Lots of firewood provided, and well stocked kitchen. Great space and would highly recommend
5.0
Navy Going Away
As beautiful as advertised! Plenty of room for friends and family. An excellent vacation spot; especially, for those looking to get out but keep it, "COVID-friendly." Close proximity to vineyards and lake access is a bonus. Don't forget to walk around downtown Watkins Glen. Quaint little down with plenty of shops and restaurants to check out. Also, local vendors for renting kayaks, paddle boards , and motorboats!
5.0
Perfect Getaway!
We were two families spending four days together. This property was perfect for us! The house was very well maintained, 5 bedrooms were well appointed, and a well stocked kitchen. It is very close to the city of Watkins Glen - plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, parks and water activity. More than a dozen Vineyards within a short driving distance to chose from.
Nicole is a perfect Manager/Owner. Very accommodating, very responsive and was very knowledgeable with local activities. I would highly recommend this property.
5.0
We were two families spending four days together. This property was perfect for us! The house was very well maintained, 5 bedrooms were well appointed, and a well stocked kitchen. It is very close to the city of Watkins Glen - plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, parks and water activity. More than a dozen Vineyards within a short driving distance to chose from. Nicole is a perfect Manager/Owner. Very accommodating, very responsive and was very knowledgeable with local activities. I would highly recommend this property.
5.0
Great House for a Girls Weekend!
11 of use went up to gathering hill farm this past weekend. Beautiful house, great location, and plenty of space for us. Nicole was a great, she answered all of my questions in a timely manner. Would visit again!!
5.0
Great house and great location
Our group of 8 had a wonderful time and the house was beautiful. It had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The location was perfect to enjoy the local wineries, breweries and restaurants.
5.0
What a beautiful place!
We stayed for Memorial Day weekend to celebrate our son's college graduation. Our family couldn't stop raving about how lovely the property is. We had 12 adults and everyone had a comfortable bed, fluffy towels with antique furniture and art in every room. The large eat-in kitchen, dining room and large living room comfortably housed a graduation party. We enjoyed using the outdoor firepit and admiring the lovely spring garden complete with serenading spring peepers. The farmhouse is within walking distance to 2 wineries, another plus! as well as 10 minutes to Watkins Glen. I would highly recommend this property.
Lisa, Needham, MA
5.0
Charming
Lovely farmhouse in an amazing location! Would highly recommend staying here.
5.0
Perfect stay our week.
Cozy home. The accommodations were great. Owners really made sure we had everything we needed. Home away from home. Although Air conditioning would be great in the lower area.
5.0
Fantastic place to stay
We had 15 people come to the Farmhouse for a family reunion. The kids enjoyed exploring the yard, we all had more than enough room to spread out. We had cookouts and made s’mores and even saw baby foxes playing in the side yard. The house is beautiful inside and out. The kitchen has everything you need. The house is situated on a street that had at least 8 wineries, 2 breweries and 1 distillery. Everyone had a great time!
5.0
Great Place.
Perfect for a group trip. Close to the breweries and wineries - where you want to be. The town is also couple minute drive. The property itself is great, both indoor and outdoors.
5.0
Simple but clean and great farm house
Lovely old home with convenient location. I will be back!
5.0
Beautiful House with a wonderful atmosphere
We stayed at Gathering Hill with friends on a cold weekend in April, 2018. The house is a wonderful retreat overlooking Lake Seneca and convenient to Watkins Glen and Watkins Glenn International Raceway (WGI). There are two large dining tables (one in the well appointed kitchen and one in the living room) as well as a den with games and a TV. Beds were very comfortable with memory foam mattresses. We had a wonderful time and recommend Gathering Hill for your time in Watkins Glen.
5.0
This was a great location and venue for a large family to relax.
We enjoyed the region, the waterfalls, some wine, and a few hiking trails. The house has enough space for privacy if desired while still accommodating a group gathering for meals and chatting in the living room. Comfortable beds and nicely appointed kitchen.
We would recommend it.
5.0
A lovely place to gather
This home is appointed with comfort in mind. Plenty of room for family gathering or a group of friends touring wine country for a long weekend. Do your self a favor and book it.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Seneca Lake?
The average price for a rental in Seneca Lake is $310 per night. This rental is $440 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gracious Farmhouse on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail -rare last min opening Aug 1-4!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Gracious Farmhouse on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail -rare last min opening Aug 1-4! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Gracious Farmhouse on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail -rare last min opening Aug 1-4!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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