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HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior
7 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Experience the rustic charm of Well Sweep Farm in New England, a historic 105 year-old stone barn that accommodates at least 22 guests comfortably. Discover the great room with a double-sided stone fireplace, library, children's play area and more on over three acres of meadow, lawn and woods.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 247000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
Laundry facilities, an arcade/games room and a library are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 7 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Library
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: If smoking outside, please dispose of butts in can

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 7,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If smoking outside, please dispose of butts in can

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Large Beautiful Home With Sunapee View Sleeps 22+

About the area

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Newbury, NH

What's nearby

  • John Hay National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Sunapee - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Fells - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mount Sunapee State Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Dartmouth College - 45 min drive - 58.4 km

Getting around

  • Claremont Station - 35 min drive
  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's Bar & Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Millstone Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tucker's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt. located?

This family-friendly Newbury holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of John Hay National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Sunapee and The Fells. Pillsbury State Park and Mount Sunapee State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property exceeded our expectations and provided an exceptional experience. Our stay was flawless-truly one of the most memorable vacations we’ve had. We thoroughly enjoyed cooking together, exploring the surrounding area, and unwinding in such a comfortable setting. Everything was thoughtfully arranged, and we wouldn’t change a thing.
Evening sky
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place with lots of room for a family vacation Kitchen well stocked with useful items: big pans, microwave, gas stove , 2 ovens and 2 dishwashers.No a/c, but we made it work with their fans and some we brought. Lots of things to do with kids in the are
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parrie G.

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

Great ski week!

The house was perfect for our multi family ski trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Hitter trip

We had a great time. Very spacious and hidden features in the house. The blue tooth speaker system was on point. We will definitely get this place again. Awesome riding
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

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

Ski Weekend

Excellent location and accommodations for our large family to stay. Great response from the caretaker for all our questions and a perfect place to ride out the snowstorm.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia N.

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

Family Vacation

The house - or as it was referred to by some the castle - was awesome. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We choose the barn to house family and friends for the week and to help us celebrate as we wed. Unfortunately when we showed up the place had not been cleaned from the night before and the caretaker wasn’t home. However shortly after arriving she came to meet us and apologize for the mess. The owner did not inform her of our reservations (I read another review stating the same). Anyway the cleaners came the next day and we had an incredible stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc B., New York, United States

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

Fairytale Farmhouse Getaway

This house was gorgeous! It exceeeded all of our expectations and had everything needed for the perfect escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

wayne c.

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

Call family gathering

We had a great weekend stay. House and property are absolutely gorgeous. Plenty room for the 16 of us with bed's to spare. Hope to make it an annual trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen G.

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

Perfect for a large family celebration

We loved our stay! I recommend it with great enthusiasm. Hope we didn’t disturb the neighbors laughing and singing. Layout perfect for mingling together and for finding privacy.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Magical

This a beautiful property that encourages connection and relaxation! The host's are great at communicating and the location is ideal for venturing out or staying on site. It was a really fun week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna M., Texas

Perfect for a multi-generational gathering.

Exactly as described. Beautiful facility and grounds that gave us the opportunity to spread out as needed! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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

Another wonderful stay in Sunapee

We spent the week before Christmas at Well Sweep for the second year in a row. It was another wonderful visit to a charming part of the Northeast. We skied all over New Hampshire and Vermont and enjoyed the local restaurants and attractions. The barn is a beautiful property and very well equipped. The owner and caretaker were very communicative and helpful, making it a seamless stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

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

Wellsweep Stone Barn

The property was more spacious and luxurious than advertised and easily accommodated our family. The property manager helped us settle in. All the utensils for us to cook and eat together were supplied. We spent two rainy days happily engaged inside and on sunny days played volley ball and croquet outside on the lawn and hiked and swam at nearby attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Well Sweep FTW!!

We hosted a five family (10 adults / 9 kids) friends reunion over six days at Well Sweep with the house and all its accommodations more than holding its own. Plenty of rooms, bathrooms, kitchen space, toys, space to run around and nearby lakes/activitiies for everyone to enjoy. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to appreciate an interesting old home in a quaint corner of NH.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Corina R., Santa Ana, CA

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

Wonderful open space with cozy spaces

Loved staying at this home while attending a graduation. The space is wonderful, with all the amenities needed for our group and a myriad of cozy spaces all around. Our entire group took turns taking their photo in the "Game of Thrones" chair by the fire place. Truly appreciated Michael's attentiveness, he was truly just a phone call away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S., Chicago, IL

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

Fantastic spot for a family get-away

We gathered with family members from across the country for a week long vacation in New Hampshire. The house was absolutely perfect for our large party. Lots of space to gather with our big group, but also to spread out. Kids even could use a separate play space. My 8yo declared it “the best house ever!” Michael was extremely easy to communicate with and kind. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Newbury NH Gem

Our weeklong stay at “Well Sweep” was wonderful. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary (and Thanksgiving) with family and friends and the historic property easily accommodated all our needs. It was nice to have such a grand space to spread out, relax and enjoy each other’s company. Plenty of room to get away if you needed that, too. Family gatherings for meals was made easy by a well appointed kitchen and pantry. Two ovens and two dishwashers helped a lot to keep the good times going. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Overall, a truly wonderful and memorable time!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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

Wonderful holiday in New England

We spent the last two weeks of 2022 with our family at Well Sweep. We could not have had a better stay. The property was clean and very well stocked and even has a pizza oven. The massive size of the barn makes it perfect for large groups, as everyone can gather together but there are also many places gather and play games, work puzzles, read, etc. the owner and on-site caretaker were great to deal with and gave great suggestions on things to do in the area. Mt Sunapee is less than 10 minutes away but we also hit Stowe, Mt Snow and Okemo for skiing. Highly recommended for a large group!!
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Family snow trip

Nice large property. Ruth was very attentive and attempted to resolve issue with hot water and only 1 shower at a time. (needed a bigger fix than could be done during our stay) We got 26 inches of snow and loved it! great kitchen.....could use some full size glasses. very convenient to skiing, grocery stores and they were all about keeping the roads and driveway plowed. Overall a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Family reunion done right

Had a great family reunion at Well Sweep. The property is gorgeous and put together just right. Small intimate spaces, lots of larger group spaces, good light, very conducive to good living. We made great use of the lovely lawn space for lawn games every night! We were minutes away from a family friendly beach, marina, boat slips and canoe/ kayak put ins. Also very close to dining and shopping options! Our crew had fun mountain biking and zip lining at Mount Sunapee. Hiking was also a big hit. Thank you for giving us this chance to spend quality time together!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
The Barn is absolutely beautiful and in a great location! Very impressed with the architecture and open floor plan. We had 11 people and there was plenty of seating around the kitchen table and living room areas. The mattresses were comfortable, and the bathrooms were clean. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to cook: pots, pans, utensils, etc. Also, there were games & toys.We were there, unfortunately during an awful heat wave and the Barn got extremely hot, humid, and uncomfortable. There were ceiling and window fans but they did not provide adequate cooling and even closing up the windows and blinds did not help. It would have been nice to have some mini splits for cooling, at least in the bedrooms. The outside was a little disappointing. It is definitely in need of some maintenance. There were some railings missing on the stairs, the deck flooring is scraped and needs replacing, the roof shingles were loose and some of the roofing asphalt was all over the deck. Lots of spiders and spider webs! And the deck furniture was not at all what is depicted in the pictures. We managed ok as there was at least enough plastic chairs, and a small plastic table, but the bigger deck table and chairs that were shown in the pictures was not there. Lots of weeds. Grill did not work.Overall it is a unique and beautiful residence and we had a lovely time, but the pictures need updating and there should be some maintenance done to improve the outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great house, poor preparation

The house is amazing, great for big groups, and the main room is fantastic for entertaining. There is lots of space to spread out and enjoy family and friends. That being said, communicaiton with the property manager was inadequate as the care taker was not alerted to our arrival and therefore the heat wasn't turned on, a big bummer, as we arrived mid November and it took 24 hours to get the home up to temperature. The house was relatively clean, but it was clear it had been cleaned after the last group had stayed there and not before our arrival. Linens and towels are provided at an extra cost and with notification. We let Chris know 8 days before our arrival that we would need this service and after many unsuccessful attempts to confirm our need, we were finally able to touch base a couple of days before we showed up. The linens were out but none of the beds were made up. I do not think we were charged for the linen service, but it sure would have been nice to know what we were in for. A word to future guests, they do not plow the driveway if it snows. We had a foot of snow and thankfully we had 4wd, but it would have been hard without it.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nice House but plan to lose security deposit

The Barn is a very nice house with a tremendous amount of space. I stayed there twice this year for two separate business retreats. While we enjoyed the facilities very much, our security deposit was withheld BOTH times. The first time (October 2009) the owners stated we scratched the floors. The second time (May 2010) our deposit was withheld because she said we allowed "bugs and critters" to enter the house after we vacated. On both occasions we treated the house with great respects. These were business meeting with no kids. Neither time did she call or email to discuss before holding back the money. In the context of the overall cost of renting this home, losing all or part of the security deposit is not a major financial hit, but it is a petty annoyance that just leaves a bad taste in one's mouth (twice!).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Vacation Home Getaway For Large Gathering

One of the loveliest vacation homes I could ever imagine. We rented it out for a family reunion and every man, woman and child loved their stay. Plenty of well kept accommodations with nicely appointed touches in every room. A huge open living space upstairs that includes the kitchen, dining room, living room, and play area allowing large numbers to congregate comfortably together. Gorgeous master suites. One can tell when you arrive that it is not only a rental but a home. There is a large family/game room downstairs that's fun to spend time in, too. It's minutes from Lake Sunapee and amazing views. Don't pass this one up! Hopefully, we'll be going back again next year. Just as lovely is the beautifully managed B&B located just next door, Sunapee View B&B, in case you should have family overflow. Linda (the rental owner's mother) and her husband George have done wonders in renovating an old farm house into a charming, hospitable and relaxing inn. Everything has been chosen with an eye toward beauty and pampered indulgence. Linda is an excellent cook and the hearty breakfasts were beautifully presented and tasted out of this world. Can you tell we had a good time? Okay, 'nuf said. Do some research and go!