The Barstow House 1888
In the Heart of the Central Leatherstocking Region
and bordering The Mohawk Valley.
| We are open year round, serving afternoon tea each Saturday and Sunday! Mother's Day is May 11th! Why not bring Mom to tea, or give her a gift certificate? |
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485 E.Main Street~US Route 20315.292.4103
info@thebarstowhouse.com
Your Hosts: Andy and Maureen Christensen
(French speakers welcome. Andy parle français.)
We welcome the business traveler, or those searching for history, entertainment, or simply peace and quiet. Whatever your reason for visiting our area, our central location makes staying with us a great choice. We are easy to find and convenient. From The Barstow House 1888, you can travel 30 minutes or less to Cooperstown, Madison-Bouckville, Hamiliton, Clinton, or Utica. In just 90 minutes, you can be in Syracuse or Albany.
Shop for antiques and treasures along the famous Madison~Bouckville antique row of Route 20. Have the experience of a life time in a hot air balloon. Visit any number of museums. Learn the history of early settlers, baseball, or lose yourself in a great artist's work. See world class opera in an unforgettable facility. Watch how beer is made in New York's oldest brewery. Plan a fall trip to the annual Hops Fest. Enjoy all that Turning Stone Casino has to offer. There are many golf courses nearby; just check our area attractions page for these and more activities and events.
This is a lovely area during peak fall foliage as well as during the summer. This is maple syrup and apple country, so there is much to enjoy.
Be sure to visit us soon!
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| About The Barstow House 1888 |
The Barstow House was built in 1888 for Helen G. Bonfoy directly on Route 20, previously known as the Cherry Valley Turnpike, a major byway for the central New York State area in the days of "westward" settlement.
However, The Barstow House is named for the previous owners, Gerald (1906-2000) and Marye (1907-1978) Barstow, who made this their home for fifty years. Gerald continued his family's tradition, owning and operating a store that originally stood on the four corners of West Winfield.
We have attempted to keep the basic design of this house as close to its original condition as possible.
It is our hope that Marye and Gerald would have been pleased.