The Windy Top Cottage is an old stone building constructed in 1932 by H. L. Bitter, a wealthy Hartford businessman. This area of Granby was a favorite of the Hartford elite for a place to 'summer' in the early part of the 20th Century. The cottage was the quarters for the domestic staff while the family was in North Granby. With an elevation of 970, we offer clean, fresh country air! The space Dawn and Ken have refreshed the interior with vintage "pumpkin pine" floors and warm, decorator wall tones. The cottage has over 1000 sq. ft. of living space with the original bath fixtures from the 30s and a huge stone fireplace with propane-fired gas logs There is NO KITCHEN …. No sink, no Stove or Microwave. The Cottage IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN OR INFANTS…the large first-floor great room has a small coffee service area. There is a small refrigerator, The second-floor bedrooms are spacious and yet very cozy. The home has an English Country House feel with all furnishings provided by Dawn’s painted furniture business: A Girl With A Paintbrush. Flower boxes adorn several windows that overlook an herb and flower garden. The property is accessed by original brick walkways that lead to the private entry door. The exterior patio out the rear door is covered by an awning, with a fire pit to enjoy. We live in the main house on the property, we greet guests upon arrival. Guest access Guests will be able to use the entire building with the exception of the garage bays for their private use. A private exterior patio is located out the back door with benches and a firepit. Amenities include freshly laundered, soft cotton bedding and towels, bathrobes, hypoallergenic or goose down pillows, cozy sofas and chairs, comfortable carpeting, and rugs. The linen closet has an ample supply of bar soaps, shampoos, a hairdryer The spaces are accessorized with old framed artwork, mirrors, clocks, and folk art. We offer a quiet, relaxing experience without TV, (but with good wifi internet access) and also offer books, old magazines, and games so you can enjoy a special time with friends or loved ones. The coffee service provides a toaster oven, an espresso machine, and a Keurig single-cup coffee maker with fresh cream and organic sugar. NEW: GIV GOURMET COFFEE SYSTEM INCLUDING LOCALLY ROASTED BEANS, PROFESSIONAL GRINDER, TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED HOT WATER POT AND A FRENCH PRESS. NO KITCHEN We provide a complete list of emergency numbers in the unlikely event that you would need it. Other things to note Windy Top is in the heart of Connecticut's best private boarding schools. 7 of the top schools in Connecticut are located within 20 miles of the cottage. These schools include... Ethel Walker and Westminster Schools in Simsbury; Suffield Academy and Loomis-Chaffee Schools; Miss Porter's in Farmington, Kingswood-Oxford in West Hartford and Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut.