Notes from the host
Westfield House
We invite you and your family to experience the clean fresh air of the countryside while driving along the Chautauqua Wine Trail and stopping lakeside, at the beaches on Lake Erie's Barcelona Harbor...
THE WESTFIELD HOUSE... We give you the keys to the front door....where you and your friends and family will live the dream of a perfect four seasons stay along the southern coast of Lake Erie in Wine Country!
This historic destination Home is small enough to comfortably sleep a family/group of 4 - 6 adults and kids and flexible enough to accommodate a group of up to 12 total overnight guests.
CLEAN, PRIVATE, & COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ... We prep for each rental by disinfecting all commonly used railings, door knobs, light switches, etc. ... then sweeping, dusting, scrubbing, and disinfecting every surface in every room including... floors, walls, and ceilings... additionally, all appliances are cleaned and every bed is stripped and bedding laundered to our personal standards... You won't be disappointed!
THE WESTFIELD HOUSE. GUEST LOG ENTRY..
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"You get to stay in a roomy yet cozy, Amazing historic home. Some great new updates to kitchen and baths. Lots of original wood & furniture with great books and artwork everywhere. The living room is like something out of a magazine. Nice first floor washer and dryer. Kitchen and bathrooms are generously stocked. Even coffee is provided. Look for free cereal/snacks on the dining room table.
Lots of country sounds to hear all day long. Convenient location to many attractions. Close to wineries, ski slopes, water sports, fishing, and hiking trails . Tons of room outside for kids to play and run around."
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ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY OZONE/UV TREATMENTS... In addition to thorough house cleaning services before and after every stay, The Westfield House also employs the use of environmentally friendly ozone/UV treatments to remove any traces of previous guests including any lingering odors such as perfumes, soaps, burnt foods, leftover pizza, pets, etc.
AND... Our UV AIR FILTRATION TREATMENTS target and destroy any mold, mildew, airborne contaminates and disease causing bacteria and viruses... leaving the House fresh, clean, and Safe for each new traveler....
PRIVATE & COMFORTABLE... Relax on the West Deck overlooking our century old vineyard and pampered landscape to witness the breathtaking sunsets over Lake Erie... framed by centuries old Willows, Maples and Sycamore trees.
In the comfort of the Westfield House, you will enjoy a restful overnight sleep serenaded by the sounds of crickets and bull frogs and the rush of water flowing over our twin waterfalls on Turtle Pond punctuated by the occasional sound of a distant train whistle...
When you awake, you will be greeted by the fresh smells of summer in farm country with the gentle breezes off of Lake Erie.. You will quickly find that the longer you stay in Western New York, the more attractions and activities you will find... So take a walk down to one of the sandy beaches at Barcelona Harbor...take lunch at Jacks Café or pick-up a selection of locally sourced Perch and smoked Lake Erie White Fish at Westfield Fisheries.
And when you return, stop in to Johnson Estate Winery, across the road from the Westfield House, to taste a selection of Gold Metal, regional wines for the perfect pairing of Lake caught fresh water fish and vineyard to table wines.
Fresh air at the Westfield House is basic to our Lake Country heritage and so are the sound of horse drawn Amish buggies, clippity-clopping past our front door... on their way back home at the end of the day ... only here and only in Chautauqua County New York.
THONAWADA PRAIRIE BUNGALOW... The Westfield House is an historic, century old home where you will cook, dine, socialize, explore, and relax in the comfortable surroundings with your own kitchen, dining room, living room, breakfast room, wine bar, and more beautifully appointed living spaces. And, at the end of the day, you will relax in your own bedroom with SMART TV, desk, comfortable reading chairs and shared bathrooms with showers, a soaking tub, and all of the other amenities that you would expect in a fine country home.
Our historic ten room country home features an all stainless, farm kitchen with a modern gas stove and convection oven, a large food prep Island, ice cold spring water directly from the faucet, and all the appliances and cooking utensils that you need to prepare your own country breakfast, lunch and dinner.
You can eat breakfast in the Sun Parlor, with wall to wall windows and three sets of French Doors connecting the bar room, kitchen, and West Deck that overlooks Turtle Pond, twin waterfalls, vineyard and even a view of the Lake through the centuries old maples and weeping willow trees...
And... for a formal dinner, you and your guests can dine in the comfort of the home's beautiful Arts and Crafts appointed dining room with period furniture, built-in cabinetry, French doors, and hand crafted inlaid farm table that comfortably seats six-eight diners and for larger groups dinner flows into our 2nd dining area in the Sun Parlor..
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AMENITIES... When you enter the ground floor of the house, you will find all original window glass and wood trims, oak floors, moldings, and interior doors that are original to the house. Other ground floor features include; built-in book cases, beamed ceilings, and wall to wall windows that showcase the natural settings that surround you in every direction...
The centrally located sitting room is anchored by the essential stone fireplace, which, by design, is the heart of every Prairie Bungalow home. In addition to the log burning fireplace, the sitting room also includes two built-in bench seats that are warmed by a pair of low profile decorative cast iron radiators.
In the Fall or on chilly nights, the experience begins when you light the fire in the massive log burning fireplace, pipe in your favorite music on the BOSE wireless speakers, and fill the room with friends and family...
The sitting room activities often spill over into the adjoining Jack-a-Lope bar... here you can share in conversation while enjoying the comforts of your own private wine and spirits bar... Some guests have suggested that it reminds them of an old western saloon...Sheila and I consider that a compliment...You will like!
COUNTRY KITCHEN...The Modern Country Kitchen is where Sheila and friends often prepare garden fruits and vegetables in the form of juices, jellies, jams, pie fillings, canned cherries all grown on the property.. Serious chefs love to prepare country dinners in our well equipped kitchen that offers a stainless refrigerator/freezer, four burner gas stove with large convection oven, dishwasher, lots of cupboard and counter space and a huge island..."every chef's dream"
The kitchen also includes, Kitchen Aid professional mixer, large crock pot, all stainless professional cookware, serving dishes, place settings for twelve or more dinner guests, and all of the spices, oils, and basics you will need to have fun in The Westfield House Kitchen
FARM TO TABLE...Farm to table is a local tradition and most foods such as free range chicken, beef, and pork products as well as eggs, fruits and vegetables are sourced from local farmers, fruit/vegetable stands and farm markets... No trip to western New York would be complete without a visit to the famous Westfield Fisheries Smokehouse...Folks travel for hours to purchase the best smoked fish and seafood anywhere and most of it is sourced from the daily catch by their private fishing fleet out of nearby Barcelona Harbor.
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SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS... The 1st floor features two comfortable bedrooms :
#1 "Wine & Roses" Master Bedroom includes: Queen Bed, desk/chair, reading lamp, leather settle, hanging closet, bed stand, Smart TV
#2"Sunset Bedroom" (Sleeps 1-2)
Double Bed, desk/chair, hanging closet, bed stand, four windows, Smart TV
Bathroom w/tub/shower (Shared)
Guests sleeping in the two 1st Floor bedrooms share the full bath with tub and shower located outside of your bedroom door
The 2nd Floor Bungalow Bedrooms...
#3 "Sycamore" Bedroom" (Sleeps 2- 4)
Double bed and two single beds in a divided sleeping chamber with vaulted ceiling, dresser, mirror, desk/chair, reading lamp, walk-in closet, bed stand, Smart TV
#4 "Garden View" Bedroom" (Sleeps 1-2)
Queen bed. dresser, mirror, desk/chair, hanging closet, Smart TV
#5 "TreeTop Balcony Bedroom" (Sleeps 1-2)
Queen bed, dresser, mirror, desk/chair, hanging closet, bed stand, Large Apple TV Balcony in the trees with lounge chairs and table
**Bungalow Bathroom Accommodations
Guests sleeping in the three 2nd floor bedrooms share the full bath with walk-in shower...
NOTE: It is very important for guests to consider the specifics of your sleeping arrangements/bedroom assignments prior to your visit...i.e. Consider personal preferences and/or privacy issues when requesting and assigning bedrooms and/or bathroom sharing requirements and accommodations for babies, kids, couples, families, singles, and guests with special needs, etc.
We have the accommodations and premium amenities to exceed the expectations for a small group of 4 friends and family and the extra accommodations in place to handle larger groups up to 10 total guests for reuniting family and friends, group outings, wedding planning events, holiday getaways, group vacations, , etc....
For more information, contact the owners, Bob & Sheila for special needs accommodations and Preferred Sleeping Arrangements.
