Title: Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/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! Riverside 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) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100807000/100806959/c4fec32b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100807000/100806959/cf09c2e6.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) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100807000/100806959/6f42cdc6.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 - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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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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 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 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 ## 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 - 11 min drive - 8.5 miles - Billings Farm and Museum - 19 min drive - 14.9 miles - Okemo Mountain Resort - 30 min drive - 21.0 miles - Mount Ascutney - 37 min drive - 17.2 miles - Killington Resort - 43 min drive - 29.1 miles #### 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 - ‪Morsels - ‬10 min drive - ‪Keepers Cafe - ‬1 min walk ## 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!? > Checkout 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 miles (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 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy cottage on the river, minutes from skiing, horse events, and so much more! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harminder 15 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication very good cozy location. enjoyed the privacy during our stay. ##### Harminder Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara P. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### GMHA Horse show getaway Perfect for a small group to stay for GMHA horse trials! Conveniently located and has everything you need! 7 mins from show grounds is unbeatable! Clean, great communication, and easy check in/out…Thanks for hosting!!! ##### Tara P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley E. 13 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We really enjoyed our stay! We loved our stay at the Dark Horse Cottage. It was close to everything we wanted to do. We loved being near the little creek. They thought of everything for amenities. It was perfect for what we needed. ##### Hayley E. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura E. 10 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect couples cottage Really enjoyed our 3 nite stay while leaf-peeping. Cottage is quiet, cozy, clean and furnished with every amenity needed. Beds are both very comfortable. Owners easily accesible via text. Our stay here truly was one of the highlights of our 3 week trip. ##### Laura E. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven 17 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication My daughter & I had a truly wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage conveniently located to downtown Woodstock that provides a quiet place to relax among the trees next to a babbling brook. The horse theme throughout the cabin is charming but the impeccable attention to detail is unmatched. Anything and everything you could want or need for a comfortable stay is provided. There is even a heated toilet seat and a mini bar! And the host's binder of local recommendations offers something for everyone from skiiers to foodies to equestrians to weekend warriors to those who just want the perfect Vermont country getaway. Hospitality at the highest level...wholeheartedly recommend! ##### Steven Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary O. 6 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kaija family visit We were visiting family to celebrate our daughter’s engagement and this house was a mile away from home base it was perfect in so many ways, comfortable and clean. We’ll be back thanks so much ##### Mary O. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa M. 4 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for GMHA We stayed at the Dark Horse Cottage for the June Horse Trials at GMHA! The spot was minuets away easy in and out, cozy good internet we used the grill and enjoyed the sitting area outside. Perfect for Mom, Dad and 1-2 kids. Will definitely stay again! ##### Vanessa M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sami G. 14 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable cottage We had a great stay! The cottage is extremely clean and very well put together. Every amenity you could think of is there! They definitely thought of all of the little touches! ##### Sami G. 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