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6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathrooms324 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Watertown, CT
  • Place, Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Christmas Shop
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Art Shop
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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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.

Gather your family at this country estate

Welcome to Judd Farm – A Spacious Country Retreat on 33 Acres

Tucked into the rolling hills of Litchfield County, Judd Farm offers the comfort and character of a true New England country home—plenty of space, peace, and charm—just minutes from town. Located directly across from Judd Farm Day Camp, and part of the Watertown Country Estates collection, this large family home is the perfect place to gather for holidays, school events, reunions, or quiet escapes.

We’re just a short drive from Taft, Rumsey Hall, The Gunnery, and Westover—making Judd Farm ideal for school visits or extended family stays.

Room to Breathe, Room to Gather
With 4 large bedrooms upstairs, a library that sleeps 2 more (with full-size beds, a study table, second TV, and sofa), and common spaces including a family room with a raised-hearth fireplace and a living room with a piano and sleeper sofa, there's comfortable sleeping and hang-out space for up to 14 guests. With prior planning and approval, we can sometimes accommodate a few more.

Comfort Meets Convenience
While the setting is pure countryside—33 acres of open space, trees, and privacy—we’re only 10 minutes from downtown Watertown. You’ll find four grocery stores nearby (two deliver), a variety of great restaurants offering pickup and delivery, and Bantam Lake just a short drive away for a refreshing summer swim.

Stay Connected
Need to work remotely or stream movies for the kids? You’re covered. Judd Farm is equipped with enterprise-class internet: a Ubiquiti 1Gbps 802.11AC Pro mesh network with 200Mbps service delivers strong, fast WiFi throughout the house. Perfect for multiple video calls, remote learning, or unwinding with your favorite show.

Dining and Entertaining
The French country-style dining room seats six comfortably, and more with folding chairs in garage and around the house. The hutch is stocked with linens, platters, and serving dishes for everything from casual meals to special celebrations. The kitchen has updated appliances (as of summer 2021), and you’ll find it fully stocked with the essentials for cooking, serving, and hosting.

We’ve also converted part of the garage into a bright, spacious banquet-style area that can seat up to 30 people—ideal for small events, reunions, or group dinners. (Use is subject to prior approval and local regulations.)

Outdoor Living
Step outside to breathe in the fresh country air. You can explore the land or head down the unimproved road along Route 132—great for peaceful walks or bike rides. In the garage, you’ll find a gas grill, banquet tables, and extra chairs for outdoor meals or evening gatherings. Under the tall trees, there’s shade in the summer and endless sky at night for stargazing around the fire.

Extra Details to Make You Feel at Home

Each room has AC and WiFi access

outdoor fire pit and fireplace

Laundry available for guest use

Smart TV with Amazon, Netflix, and HBO

Drapes in living areas to help retain heat and preserve privacy

Energy-conscious features and small touches to keep things cozy

Access and Arrival
The easiest way in is through the garage—especially in snowy or rainy weather. You’ll find a lockbox on the left garage door (keyed for the right side), with two keys inside. One unlocks the garage; the other opens the side porch door. Just note: there’s no walkway yet to the porch, so in wet weather, we recommend using the garage entrance. To lock the garage from the outside, just lift and lower the door slightly before securing it.

A Home for Gatherings, A Place to Recharge
Whether you're here to reconnect with family, attend a nearby school event, or just relax in a peaceful country setting, Judd Farm offers space, comfort, and thoughtful touches to make your stay easy and memorable. We look forward to hosting you.
Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at this vacation home. During your stay, you'll be close to Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden. A hot tub and laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 5 minutes by car from Old Bethlehem Historical Society Museum and 6 minutes from Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. This vacation home also features laundry facilities and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

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
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Piano
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You can smoke on the back porch.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • 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
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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: 3,490 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Let us know the bred of your pets.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Graco folding crib

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Contact me about your plans

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke on the back porch.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Contact me about your plans
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Gather your family at this country estate Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Stay in Watertown, CT

This was a lovely stay at this farmhouse with a lot of beautiful, old-fashioned character. This was a work stay for our staff. We had an event in Bristol, CT with a bit of a layover and we really enjoyed the down time. Town was close enough to get anything we needed. We would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Beautiful property

My best rental experience ever. Beautiful well maintained property. Our first venture since the pandemic and we felt right at home. Lovely neighborhood. Convenient to town. Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021
Archival

8/10 Good

allison B.

Beautiful area

The house is well equipped, is able to accommodate a large amount of people, and is on a beautiful piece of property. The beds are comfortable and each room has a window fan, there are 2 air conditioners throughout the house. The bathrooms do need to be updated with new toilets but the 2 and 1/2 bathrooms are wonderful! It was a pleasant stay for our family reunion and the owners were more than accommodating and thoughtful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Marty T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Unbiased

We needed a place to stay while doing day hikes on the Appalachian Trail. This house served the purpose well. Brighter lights in the kitchen would be helpful. Locks on the bathroom doors would be very convenient.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia D.

Family gathered for Mom’s funeral PERFECT

Thank you for having the perfect house for us to come together to celebrate Mom’s life. We had all moved from the area and were looking for a place for staying together and then eating and sharing memories. Ideal family room with fireplace that we made good use of with the cool rainy day. Everyone raved about the home and were quite impressed that I found such a lovely place. Thank you for allowing us to share your home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Charming Homestead

Our stay was tremendous. It's a huge house but warm and charming. Faye and Paul were wonderful hosts. Thanks to Faye for her dining recommendations. Thanks to Paul for his attention to details. Having been raised in the area, we felt right at home for the entire stay and were able to get out and about, with ease, to gather up a myriad of memories. We highly recommend. Thanks, again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth E.

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

Christmas with Family

We recently sold our house and are currently renting a small place until we find the right place for our family. We wanted to have room for the family on Christmas Eve for our big dinner and have a nice cozy spot to wake up to in the morning. This house provided us with everything we needed. We had wonderful fires in the fireplaces and plenty of room to stretch out and really enjoy the Christmas magic. There are some updates that could be done but as long as you're not anticipating a brand new house, this place is wonderful! We had a last minute change with our pups, asked if it was ok to bring them, got an immediate response of yes, and just had to pay the pet fee. Super easy to work with, lovely home, great back yard, and it's stocked with just about everything you need. Should we need a place again, this is the one.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Susan S.

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

What a Dump

Everyone that stayed overnight developed a sore throat. The curtains, beds, pillows, carpets and chairs smell like dusty old decaying fabric. The basement and yard is flooded. The well water coming out of the tap smelled. The house was not ready at check-in time. If you use the microware, don't look up. Plan on sleeping with the windows open. We paid for "professional cleaning" but we still spent more time cleaning than vacationing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Week of Sisterly Togetherness

We are five sisters and we decided to spend a week reconnecting with each other. A family-style house was needed to accommodate us and be our base. This house seemed perfect with five rooms and six beds to choose from plus 2 and a half baths. Of course, when you have this many people someone is bound to complain about something. One sister was too cold most all the time, while another was too hot! Some found the beds very comfortable and others found them only tolerable. On the plus side the house is lovely and comfortable in a “reminds me of my childhood” sort of way, and it’s equipped with many useful amenities and appliances. On the minus side we can list finicky locks, a smart-house thermostat that’s remotely controlled (so you have to request it be changed instead of doing it as needed), fluctuating water pressure in tub, showers and sinks, and a badly out-of-tune piano. Also, the drapery cords at most windows are scary being too long, broken, only operating one side of a double drape etc. Overall, as adults we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property. Don’t expect perfection, but if you’re comfortable with a homey vibe and a little traffic noise you’ll have a good stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith B.

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

PLENTY OF ROOM - PARTY OF 7 ADULTS

Lovely property with plenty of room inside and outside. We used it as a headquarters for daily driving trips to Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The trip to Maine was a little long, but the other destinations were within reasonable driving time. We didn't even use the living room, since the dining room and TV room, along with the kitchen and bedrooms , met our needs for the little time we spent in the house. The house can easily sleep more people and provides a lovely setting for a family get together. I can even visualize a small wedding party on this property. We had only one problem and that was solved the same day we notified Faye.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou B.

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

Great place for a large group in a beautiful area.

Not far from civilization and near some gorgeous scenery to drive and hike through. We loved it, and would stay again for sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norm S.

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

Judd Farms

Quaint and cozy despite its generous size, this farm house served our family perfectly sleeping two grandparents, four parents, and six grandkids comfortably in five big bedrooms. The kids loved the space, exploring two stairways to the upstairs and the field and woods surrounding. A sitting room complete with baby grand is set off from the rest of the house for those needing a little privacy from all the happy commotion. Nothing is perfect: it’s old and needs updating; the downstairs bathroom fan needs repair, and the piano needs a major tuning. But all in all it’s a magical place and will be our go to, whenever we visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debby L.

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

Family Trip

Our family had a comfortable & enjoyable stay here. Faye & Paul were so helpful with answering all our questions about the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori E.

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

Nice house!

Roomy house on beautiful country road!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

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

Awesome time

Our group of 10 had a wonderful time. House is super roomy and hosts great to work with. Thanks!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuanhao Z.

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

Pretty house in pretty country

Faye and Paul are very nice and helpful. As a student film crew, we had a wonderful shoot at this beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shannan M.

Pretty spot-comfty home

We had such a wonderful time here and being able to park our large trailer in the driveway was a must for us. The property is beautiful and Watertown is a great spot! Appliances work well, but could use some updating-a coil on a burner had disintegrated when we used it, and the shower was difficult to keep in shower mode, but the place is splendid and it’s a cozy quante spot to enjoy family comfortably.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sun L.

It was a blast.

Our friends and we stayed at the house for 3 nights. The house was great for 7 of us plus 2 dogs. We went to a local orchard for apple picking.. cooked and baked. It was a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myra R.

Very cozy...

The home was cozy and my family enjoyed...
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Excellent for small reunion

The Judd Farm House was exactly as advertised, a large farmhouse with enough room to accommodate a decent sized group and give them a place to connect. Everything was clean and comfortable. The bedrooms were large enough for parents and children to share. The Smart TV with Netflix was helpful as a last option to keep the kids entertained. We were able to use the kitchen to cook a large breakfast both mornings and the grill was able to feed the whole crowd. We had an excellent time and Faye was responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget A.

Close to venue, worked out well.

Large house, accommodated a lot of people
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JIM M.

Everything I expected and more.

Walking into this home was like walking into my parents home. The home is the epitome of a "turn key" home. The home had everything we needed to be comfortable. I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking to get away, relax and enjoy themselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan R.

Charming property, minor fixes needed

Charming, roomy, comfortable property and we enjoyed our stay. Some minor fixes needed. The main bathroom shower/bath button does not hold for a shower, one shower door is off the slide, and the other is stuck. The toaster grill should be replaced because it does not work at all.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Great Gathering Place!

Faye's home was perfect for our Mother/Daughters gathering...plenty of room to relax, comfortable beds, nice kitchen and quiet location. And CLEAN! Nice big TV, although we didn't watch much. It was too cold for us to enjoy the new deck...maybe next time! Faye was responsive to questions, and gave us suggestions for shopping for fresh fish. (Salmon was delicious, Faye - thanks!) Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodee L.

February sojourn in Watertown, Connecticut

Myself and my husband and five of our closest friends spent a lovely weekend in this spacious and comfortable and beautifully furnished home. This home was especially delightful since all of the bedrooms were equally appealing with large windows and high quality linens and comfortable mattresses for a restful sleep. We prepare all of our meals and everything we needed was available to us, including pots in excellent condition, and stemware and a dining room filled with ambience from the picturesque art work that made our dining experience that much more special. The living room with a large screen TV had Netflix and Amazon and there was ample seating for all of us to watch movies in a roomy and restful setting. We had a slight technical problem with the server connection but one phone call to the caretaker was made and it was immediately and graciously taken care of. We hope to return to this home in the Fall as it more than satisfied all of our needs and exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018