NH Country Retreat Family Reunions & Weddings

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Enjoy spectacular view of the White Mountains from screen porch

Kitchen laundry with wood stove and washer and dryer

Big Room (24' by 35')with fireplace and dining room table (seats 12)

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7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12269.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pool
Kitchen

Explore the area

Tamworth, NH

Chocorua Lake
‪14 min drive‬
White Lake State Park
‪18 min drive‬
Castle in the Clouds
‪25 min drive‬
Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Big Room

1 Double Futon

Boys Room

3 Single Beds

East Bedroom Suite

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Ozzie and Harriet Room

2 Single Beds

West Bedroom Suite

1 Queen Bed

West BR Suite Child Room

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

East Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Charming country retreat in Lakes Region of New Hampshire with the White Mountain National Forest nearby. Perfect for family vacation, reunion, or wedding venue.

Spacious, bright, year-round living space looks out onto 500+ acres of family's fields and woodlands. Listen to the gurgle of the Mill Brook as you relax at Brookland Farm. Enjoy your morning coffee on a sunny terrace, or, at the end of the day relax with a cocktail on the screen porch as you take in the sunset over Mt. Whiteface and Passaconway.

The home itself is a 3000 sq ft, 1 and 1/2 story renovated, 200+ yearold farmhouse with a 10 beds (3 queens (one with reduced privacy), 5 twins, 1 single, and a pullout queen couch) and a modern eat-in kitchen (5 burner gas range, dishwasher, stainless appliances, wood floors). Laundry, family genealogy room, and one bedroom are adjacent to the kitchen. Highspeed wireless Internet, digital TV with DVD player. At the far end of house is a big room (23' by 24') for larger gatherings with a fireplace, dining room table (seats 12), and nearby screen porch.

Sprawling layout accommodates a large number of guests (12 maximum) to enjoy both indoor and outdoor entertaining no matter the season. Surrounded by gently rolling fields and ancient stone walls, the property is peaceful, quiet, and beautifully landscaped with numerous flower beds.

Outdoor living space includes a terrace with a gas grill, an adjacent screen porch with mountain views, and a bungalow with 2 hammocks to relax in. In our nearby private pond, enjoy a relaxing swim or go fishing (pond stocked with small mouth bass).

Event flyer and pricing furnished upon request.

Miles of private trails cross our woodlands and allow guests to enjoy hiking, birdwatching, biking (mountain or road), XC skiing, and snowshoeing right out the back door. Canoeing at nearby Bearcamp Pond*. Or, if you just want to be lazy - croquet, horseshoes.

*pass and equipment available from owner

Property manager

Chris

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tamworth

Located in Tamworth, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Winnipesaukee and White Mountain National Forest. Sandwich Creamery and Silver Lake Railroad are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.

Tamworth, NH

What's nearby

Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
Chocorua Lake - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
White Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 14.2 km
Ossipee Lake - 22 min drive - 15.9 km
Castle in the Clouds - 25 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Tamworth Distillery & Mercantile - ‬5 min drive
‪Yankee Smokehouse - ‬15 min drive
‪Hobbs Tavern & Brewing - ‬15 min drive
‪Aroma Joes - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does NH Country Retreat Family Reunions & Weddings have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is NH Country Retreat Family Reunions & Weddings pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NH Country Retreat Family Reunions & Weddings?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NH Country Retreat Family Reunions & Weddings?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NH Country Retreat Family Reunions & Weddings located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hackett Hill Wildlife Management Area, Hemenway State Forest and Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm. The Barnstormers Theatre is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kes M.

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and relaxing getaway

This home was even more beautiful than the pictures suggested. We loved every moment of our stay. The trails from the property were stunning, and we hope to come back in the future :)

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy a.

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Weekend fun

We had plenty of beds for the 9 of us and the layout of the house was explained well by Chris so no surprises there. The only glitch we had was that 2 of our members have walking problems and even though there were beds on the first floor, one had a high step into the bedroom and the other was blocked so that a walker would not fit through. I should have mentioned the ambulatory problem to Chris beforehand considering the age of the home. Also the beds on the first floor are quite high and the ones on the second floor are normal height. There is a step stool in the upstairs bath.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect weekend

A great location to gather and stay with family. We enjoyed the hiking trails around the property and the easy access to White Face Hollow down the street.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

susan c.

28 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Once we figured out how to make the bedrooms work (the three upstairs are accessible through the first bedroom so people in the second and third bedrooms have to walk through the first and second to get to the second and third) we had a great time. It was 5 miles from the wedding venue at the Preserve at Chocorua so that was convenient. There is a great collection of cassette tapes and a cool throw-back stereo system which was fun.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

2 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice job lace

Excellent service with owner and beautiful property

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

21 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our 4th Year!

You are a marketing expert. Make this description of a stay at a vacation home sound wonderful. This was my family’s 4th stay at the beautiful Tamworth farmhouse and it doesnt ever disappoint! Hikes by beautiful streams and bridges, tubing the rolling hills of snow, ice skating, and then back in time to a fireplace and wood stove with the whole family playing Scrabble and building puzzles. I just know we are making memories for a lifetime with this annual trip. Gratitude to the Alt family, for graciously sharing your legacy with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent T.

5 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding stay

The property and surrounding area is just gorgeous. The house is an older home with a bit of charm and was comfortable. We (6 adults and 2 teenagers) were in town for a wedding at Whiteface Hollow and this was the perfect location. It’s less than 5 minutes to drive there. All in all it was very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J. M.

24 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place for a family getaway!

My whole family had an awesome time at Chris’ place. The property is gorgeous and the house has a ton of character and plenty of room for our group. Would absolutely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

3 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

The house and property was amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard P.

24 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend retreat

Great location for our stay close to our wedding venue. Everything was perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

3 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We stayed at this property for a wedding that was at Whiteface Hollow. It was very conveniently located to the property! Chris was great to work with during the weekend of the stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

2 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic Setting

The house exudes a love of family and gathering together. It’s setting is absolutely beautiful and incredibly peaceful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dick G.

5 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay for a family wedding weekend.

Beautiful location for us to stay together at family wedding with other events in North Conway, wedding in Tamworth. Convenient to other attractions, i.e. hiking and Wildlife Center, and lakes region.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Middle Island, NY

18 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close proximity to

My daughter's wedding venue. This home is perfect for large family gatherings. Property owner was very responsive to us. The home itself was well appointed, property was beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

27 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

What a great relaxing time. Loved it. Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H.

18 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great weekend away

The house was well kept and comfortable, and Chris was very responsive to all our contact. We had a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

26 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd stay and will return!

Farmhouse charm on the most amazing property! This is 2nd time staying here (my parents, my family, and my sister's family) and like last time, we loved tubing the day away with our kids and playing Pictionary, building puzzles, and having dinner in the great room. The weather was oddly warm this year, so I ventured into the hiking trails on the property - words do not capture that beautiful creeks and waterfalls with well marked and cleared paths. This house is truly a gem!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyle A.

6 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picturesque Property

Beautiful, private property. Spacious farmhouse. We loved sitting by the fireplace at night and that picture window in the kitchen every morning. The walking trails are well maintained and easy to navigate. I wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely be back

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

9 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Home for Weekend Wedding Stay for Friends

Stunning home with gorgeous views and property! Chris(owner) provided excellent communication and service. Couldn't have been better.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

1 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

Great spot-plenty of room-stayed with party of 10, easily accommodated our entire group

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

20 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tamworth

The property itself is lovely and has great views. It's close to main roads to get all over New Hampshire. The old farmhouse is very large so there is lots of room to spread out. While it has ten beds, it's more like 5 bedrooms versus 7 and the ones upstairs are continuous in a hallway. It was less modern than I expected. The owner was very responsive and a pleasure to communicate with.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

20 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Want to feel like you are in The Shire from the Lord of the Rings? …then this spot is for you. Quiet, clean and plenty of room in and around the house. You can feel the history of the property the minute you walk in. It was a perfect location to get away and enjoy the beautiful landscapes of a small New Hampshire town.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Eric N.

14 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Eclectic place, lots of beds, old time charms

Good stuff. Thanks Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H., Cornish Flat, New Hampshire

28 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property for large family

Chris' s property is a big, rambling house perfectly suited for a large family or group. One end of the house has an office/bedroom/bath suite that was perfect for the one family member who had to work during vacation, and for putting little ones down for a midday rest away from everyone else! The kitchen is well-stocked, the beds were comfortable, and the property itself is lovely and feels very remote, even though it is not so far from town. We did not take advantage of the trails on the property this time, but would love to go back in autumn and do so. There was plenty of room to spread out indoors and have intimate conversations, play games, read to the littles or read by oneself. It felt like we were guests in a well-loved family home. Overall, a lovely place for a big family. We would stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

21 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Pandemic Vacation Spot!

Because of COVID, my family hasn't even left our homes other than necessary activities related to work for over a year. We needed a vacation, but wanted to be responsible. This beautiful property was perfect! We tubed, ice skated, xc skied, drank hot chocolate playing chess by the fire place and enjoyed family dinners in the great room w our pod. Being of a more spoiled generation, we struggled w the fireplace (thank goodness for my dad's know how and the super responsive host) but once we figured it out - it made tge charm even more special. Nothing like our normal life so the kids thought it was amazing! This property feels like another family's treasure that they welcomed you into-warm, charming, filled with and a place to make memories.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Chris

I live in Newton MA, a suburb of Boston. I work as a finance professor at several Boston area business schools. My wife is a neuropsychologist working in Wellesley MA. We like to go to NH and go hiking, skiing and swimming. We also like to go to Cape Code to go swimming, play golf, bicycling, etc.

Why they chose this property

My family has lived in this house for over 65 years and in the area for over 150 years. This is a wonderful house so please be respectful and treat it like your own.

I'm available by phone or by email to respond to renters' questions. In addition, my brother (who lives 500 yards away) will also be available to respond to questions, give out keys to guests, etc.

What makes this property unique

Tamworth is an absolutely amazing community! 2 mile drive to Tamworth center, a quaint village along the Swift River, which hosts plenty of activities:

Farmers' Market (Sat am) May thru July and monthly winter www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org

The Other Store and Arts Tamworth www.artstamworth.org
Tamworth Lyceum www.tamworthlyceum.com
Tamworth Distilling Company
Barnstormers' Summer Theater www.thebarnstormers.org
Remick's Country Farm and Doctor Museum
Cook Memorial Library cooklib@tamworthlibrary.org
Tamworth Arts Council artstamworth.org
Tamworth Outing Club http://tamworthoutingclub.org
Squam Lakes Science Center (Holderness NH) www.nhnature.org

Tamworth, Chocorua, and Sandwich include several lakes (Chocorua Lake; Bearcamp Pond), rivers (Swift, Bearcamp), and mountain ranges (Sandwich, White, Ossipee) with hiking trails

With a little advance planning, the fridge and pantry can be stocked* by locally sourced produce, dairy, meats, cheese, yogurt, cider, maple syrup (produced from our trees), and baked goods.

*additional fee for provision purchases

Languages:

English, French

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Big Room

Boys Room

East Bedroom Suite

Master Bedroom

Ozzie and Harriet Room

West Bedroom Suite

West BR Suite Child Room

3 bathrooms

East Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

About this property