10/10 Excellent
Helen F.
14 Oct 2024
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Peaceful Cottage
Helen F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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Cozy, lodge-style cottage in wooded, quiet lakeside neighborhood
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 680.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bristol, NH
- Newfound Lake7 min walk
- Cummings Beach8 min walk
- Wellington State Park7 min drive
- Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 6)
Loft
2 Single Beds
Main Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Sun Porch
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cozy, lodge-style cottage in wooded, quiet lakeside neighborhood
Wildwood Cottage in Bristol, New Hampshire is part of the small 1950s Forest Acres vacation community tucked away on a wooded hillside in Bristol, New Hampshire. It has been our family’s vacation home for more than 20 years. The road is steep, but the rates are quite affordable. The crystal clear water of Newfound Lake is just a short, if steep!) walk to the bottom of the hill, and the wondrously tall conifer trees are all around.
Though the outside of the cottage is deceptively small, the inside is quite spacious, with plenty of light, natural pine woodwork, an open cathedral ceiling and loft area, a fireplace, screened sun room, and the obligatory deer head. If you're looking for "lodgey," you've found the right place!
The cottage sleeps 6 comfortably. There is private bedroom with a queen bed, a loft bedroom with 2 twin beds, and a double futon on the sun room. You will need to supply your own sheets & towels. Blankets and pillows are provided.
The kitchen is equipped with a a small gas stove, refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven and the usual cooking utensils. Being small and low tech there is no dishwasher. Speaking of technology, there is a flat screen TV with DVD player and a similar "old fashiony" Game Cube with games, a stereo, ipod/phone charging station. Wifi is available for subscription TV services, Netflicks and HBO. Cell phone service seems to be quite good in our location, we can't say so much for in town.
Outside there is a front deck with gas grill, outside tables & chairs and umbrellas to keep off the afternoon sun. There is a sand box in the yard if you have little tykes with you. We have a fire ring in the backyard and wood is provided. There is an enclosed outdoor shower for rinsing after the beach if you like the back to nature feeling.
The cottage is not on the beach, but it is right between the two Bristol Town beach areas, and about 7 minutes from Wellington State park - we'll provide the beach chairs and floaty noodles! We have found being off the main road and the busy lake front has means more peace and quiet, and a safer place for kids.
Though the outside of the cottage is deceptively small, the inside is quite spacious, with plenty of light, natural pine woodwork, an open cathedral ceiling and loft area, a fireplace, screened sun room, and the obligatory deer head. If you're looking for "lodgey," you've found the right place!
The cottage sleeps 6 comfortably. There is private bedroom with a queen bed, a loft bedroom with 2 twin beds, and a double futon on the sun room. You will need to supply your own sheets & towels. Blankets and pillows are provided.
The kitchen is equipped with a a small gas stove, refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven and the usual cooking utensils. Being small and low tech there is no dishwasher. Speaking of technology, there is a flat screen TV with DVD player and a similar "old fashiony" Game Cube with games, a stereo, ipod/phone charging station. Wifi is available for subscription TV services, Netflicks and HBO. Cell phone service seems to be quite good in our location, we can't say so much for in town.
Outside there is a front deck with gas grill, outside tables & chairs and umbrellas to keep off the afternoon sun. There is a sand box in the yard if you have little tykes with you. We have a fire ring in the backyard and wood is provided. There is an enclosed outdoor shower for rinsing after the beach if you like the back to nature feeling.
The cottage is not on the beach, but it is right between the two Bristol Town beach areas, and about 7 minutes from Wellington State park - we'll provide the beach chairs and floaty noodles! We have found being off the main road and the busy lake front has means more peace and quiet, and a safer place for kids.
Property manager
Laura Tedeschi
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Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:30 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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bristol
Located in Bristol, this cottage is on a lake. Welton Falls and New Hampshire Audubon are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paradise Point Nature Center and Ashland Railroad Station Museum. Rhino Bike Works and Annalee Outlet are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bristol, NH
What's nearby
- Newfound Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Cummings Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Mayhew Island - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
- Wellington State Park - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
- Plymouth State University - 25 min drive - 25.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Big Catch - 15 min walk
- Cielito Mexican Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Subway - 16 min drive
- LinCross Roast Beef and More - 6 min drive
- Homestead Restaurant - 11 min drive
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10/10 Excellent
Emilia T.
13 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun cabin in a cute lake town
Emilia T.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas K.
21 Sept 2024
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Wonderful cottage just
Thomas K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judy & Don D.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage in the woods
Judy & Don D.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin B.
13 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another perfect stay
Caitlin B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
John P.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place
John P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie R.
8 Sept 2024
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Newfound Lake Cozy Cottage
Julie R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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Jen C.
7 July 2020
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Always love visiting Wildwood!
Jen C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
alan r., Windsor Locks Connecticut
16 June 2023
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Fantastic cottage
alan r.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
yves m.
19 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
good place
yves m.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jen C.
27 July 2022
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Great place to visit!
Jen C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gary B.
6 Aug 2023
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Love the place!
Gary B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bill N.
15 July 2019
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Great place for a relaxing vacation.
Bill N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Martha S., 01850
16 June 2022
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Cozy rustic cottage with all you need.
Martha S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
21 Sept 2023
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New England trip
Michael P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carmen T.
1 Sept 2021
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Family vacation
Carmen T.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
David Wesley G.
30 Oct 2023
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Very special place
David Wesley G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bill N.
30 July 2020
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Great place to spend a vacation.
Bill N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Scott R.
22 June 2022
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Caitlin B.
25 Aug 2023
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Perfect New Hampshire getaway
Caitlin B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott S.
25 June 2024
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Nice getaway, not too far
Scott S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bill N.
13 July 2018
This cottage is awesome
Bill N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
April C.
15 Aug 2023
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About the host
Hosted by Laura Tedeschi
Owners Paul and Laura Tedeschi live in Brooklyn, CT
We met as art students at UMASS at Dartmouth. We somehow ended up fixing up 3 older homes, before buying Wildwood Cottage.
We have 2 children a son and daughter, who spent many happy weekends and vacations at the cottage. Laura was scout leader (cub and girl) and has had her troops stay at the cottage.
We met as art students at UMASS at Dartmouth. We somehow ended up fixing up 3 older homes, before buying Wildwood Cottage.
We have 2 children a son and daughter, who spent many happy weekends and vacations at the cottage. Laura was scout leader (cub and girl) and has had her troops stay at the cottage.
Why they chose this property
We chose this area for a vacation home because Paul's parent's had been living in the White Mountains area and on return trips from visiting, we often would drive down Route 3 just to look at Newfound Lake and say, "Wouldn't it be great to have a little get-away spot here - it's so beautiful and peaceful - imagine going for a hike near the lake then coming home to a nice cozy fireplace?"
Paul's parent eventually moved to Bristol and his mom convinced us we should look for a place there. After looking at many run-down , low ceiling-ed, crowded cottage colony places, which was all we could afford on the lake, Paul's Mom called us to say she had our cottage, it wasn't on the lake "but just wait until you see it!"
We loved it the minute we walked in. The house had a sweet woody smell, the living room with the necessary cozy fireplace was perfect, and the house had never been finished so we could fix it up they way wanted. We could picture kids up in the loft bedroom. There was little noise from the busy shore road and lake. But we could see the lake through the trees, and we could walk down to Cummings Town beach.
The area has a great old-fashioned 50's-60' vacation feel, no over-development or huge motor boats on the lake. Shackett's grocery right up the street. Plus a nice little downtown area with antique shops and some great breakfast places and pubs. And all close to some nice natural areas we like to visit like Sculptured Rocks, Hebron Marsh, Quincy Bog and Wellington State Park. We were hooked!
Now it's your turn to love Wildwood Cottage and Newfound Lake!
Paul's parent eventually moved to Bristol and his mom convinced us we should look for a place there. After looking at many run-down , low ceiling-ed, crowded cottage colony places, which was all we could afford on the lake, Paul's Mom called us to say she had our cottage, it wasn't on the lake "but just wait until you see it!"
We loved it the minute we walked in. The house had a sweet woody smell, the living room with the necessary cozy fireplace was perfect, and the house had never been finished so we could fix it up they way wanted. We could picture kids up in the loft bedroom. There was little noise from the busy shore road and lake. But we could see the lake through the trees, and we could walk down to Cummings Town beach.
The area has a great old-fashioned 50's-60' vacation feel, no over-development or huge motor boats on the lake. Shackett's grocery right up the street. Plus a nice little downtown area with antique shops and some great breakfast places and pubs. And all close to some nice natural areas we like to visit like Sculptured Rocks, Hebron Marsh, Quincy Bog and Wellington State Park. We were hooked!
Now it's your turn to love Wildwood Cottage and Newfound Lake!
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