When you first come upon the Whitford House, located a few miles off scenic Route 22A and down a country dirt road, you'll feel like you stumbled onto a little secret. The guest cottage, coupled with the common space in the main house, catapults the sophisticated Whitford House onto the short list of great New England hideaways. The cottage is separated from the main house by a trellis and brick walkway. Like the common rooms in the farmhouse, the cottage is elegantly furnished with a stylish mix of country antiques and contemporary pieces. Kilims and hand-woven wool carpets cover pine floors, while the bathroom boasts radiant heat beneath the slate floor.
French doors lead from the king-bedded room to the sitting room.
It's all quite dramatic. The first floor guest room is a cozy corner room, shaded by the front porch, with barnboard walls in its private bathroom. Many of the fine modern paintings around the house were created by the Carsons' daughter, Amy. And since Barbara hails from Arizona, you'll notice some great southwestern accents. The Carsons make a great breakfast, which might consist of granola, zucchini bread, scalloped apples, and frittatas.