[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! Riverfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100807000/100806959/0de3e860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100807000/100806959/cf09c2e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100807000/100806959/6f42cdc6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100807000/100806959/428535e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100807000/100806959/c4fec32b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Vermont, Dark Horse Cottage offers a serene retreat with views and sounds of the Reading River at your doorstep. Enjoy endless adventures like skiing, hiking, or horseback riding in VT's vast skies. Experience farm-to-table dining and wine tastings nearby. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! Welcome to Dark Horse Cottage. Our picturesque getaway in rustic Vermont, will greet you with views and sounds of the Reading River just outside your door. Our horse themed retreat is the quintessential outdoor getaway, with many adventures found under VT’s expansive skies. Whether it's summer or winter, the list is endless. Skiing, golfing, hiking, horse riding or fishing to name just a few. For the sophisticated palate, try farm to table dining, wine tasting, or a brewery/distillery tour. Enjoy it all, it's YOUR vacation! Okemo Ski Resort - 25 min Killington Ski Resort - 45 min Saskadena Six Ski Resort - 22 min Kedron Valley Stable -9 min Green Mountain Horse Academy -7 min Lake Echo - 20 min Lake Rescue - 20 min Coolidge State Park - 30 min Downtown Woodstock-15 min Downtown Ludlow - 25 min Downtown Reading- 4 min ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34008200/34008138/2fa58ed9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Little Red Cabin! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.488087,-72.55402&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ssmhGruyyL%3FS%3FU%3FU%40U%40U%3FU%40S%40U%40UBS%40UBU%40SBSBUBUBQDUBSDUDSBSDSFQDSDSFSFQDSFQFSFQFQHQFQHQFQHOHQHOHOHOJOHOJOHMJOJMJMJMHMLMJMJKLKJKJKLKLKLILIJKLILILGNILGLGLGNGLGNELELGNCNELCNCNELCNCNALCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNDLBNBNDLBNFLDNDLFLFNFLFLFLHNFJHLHLJLHLHJJLJLJJJLJJJJLJLJLJLJLJLJNHLJNHNJNHNHNHNHPFNHPFPHPFPFPHPFRFPDRFPDRFRDRDPDRDRDRBTDRBTDP%40TBTBRBRBT%40T%40RBT%40T%3FR%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FVARAT%3FTATCRATATCRCTCRCTARERCTERCRERERERERERGRERGPERGPGPIPGRGPIPGNIPGPINIPININKNINKLINKNKJKNKLKLKLKJKLMJKJMJMJKHMJMHMHMJKFOHMFMHMFOFMDMFODMFODMBOFOBMBOBMDO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAMEOCOCMCOGOCMEMGOEMGOEMGMGMIOGMIMGMKKIMIMKMIMKKKKKMKKMKKMMIMKMKMKMKOIOKMIOKOIOIOIQIOIQGQIOGQIQGSGQGQGQESGQGSESESGSESCSESESCSEUCSCSCUCSAUCSAUCUASAUAU%3FUASAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UXizu4hXV8oGyN6hkxJw9ajlThw=) Reading, VT #### What's nearby - Mt Ascutney State Park - 14 min drive - 13.0 km - Billings Farm and Museum - 24 min drive - 22.9 km - Okemo Mountain Resort - 38 min drive - 33.3 km - Mount Ascutney - 42 min drive - 27.0 km - Killington Resort - 52 min drive - 40.8 km #### Getting around - Windsor Station - 20 min drive - Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Ransom Tavern - ‬10 min drive - ‪South Woodstock Country Store - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Maple Kitchen - ‬13 min drive - ‪Brownsville Butch - ‬10 min drive - ‪Skyhawk Hideaway - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! located? > Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mt Ascutney State Park, Camp Plymouth State Park, and Echo Lake. Amherst Lake and Stoughton Pond Recreation Area are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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