Berry Hill Farm

New owners. Fantastic experience. Quiet, scenic and secluded, this place delivered. Cozy rooms and fantastic food. Everything's homemade and organic. Aggie and Dave (owners) really make you feel welcome. I will definitely be back.
8 years ago (24-07-2017)

Off the beaten path on a secluded lane, conveniently centered between Bainbridge, Afton and Oxford, the new owners are proud to continue the tradition of the beautiful Berry Hill Gardens Bed and Breakfast. Renamed as BERRY HILL FARM, this country bed and breakfast remains the gem in the heart of Central New York. Conveniently located, we are within a 30 minute drive to Binghamton, Norwich, and Oneonta, NY, and a little over one hour drive to Cooperstown's Baseball Hall of Fame. We're also on the C2B snowmobile trail, and the gateway to the Finger Lakes Wine region. The area is bursting with museums, sporting facilities, artisans, farms, wine country and fascinating history. There's just so much to do! Just so you know... After several years of quiet repose, the bed and breakfast was newly acquired. The home's exterior as well as the gardens and cottage require updates, and there is still much work to be done. Berry Hill Farm based in the Leatherstocking Region is dedicated to sustainable living. Situated on a hilltop overlooking miles of rural beauty, Berry Hill Farm practices organic farming without the use of pesticides and herbicides, and uses NON-GMO feed for our livestock. Guests can enjoy delicious, organic-based breakfasts in a friendly, informal atmosphere. We make every effort to use fresh fruits in season, organic dairy, pasture raised chicken eggs, and organic pork products. Comfortable antiques, a wood burning stove, and all-natural luxury linens can be found throughout. In addition, we offer wedding and special event venues too! The farm is the perfect backdrop for your most cherished, memorable moments. Our nearly 75-acre permanently-preserved gardens, pastures and woodlands makes this bed and breakfast look like something out of a fairy tale. Follow our progress on Instagram as we continue to bring our bed and breakfast, gardens, and farm back to the present.
8 years ago (12-04-2017)

We arrived on a 96 degree day. There was no air conditioning, and the ceiling fan was too slow to move any air, let alone cool it. I was surprised that the owner/manager didn't provide any other fans. It was hot, stale, and disgusting in the room--at least a window fan would have helped. It got worse the next morning when we lost power and had no running water. The owner/manager acted put out with us and certainly didn't offer any solutions to make us more comfortable. I had to beg for bottled water. We found out later that they'd had power problems the previous weekend and hadn't yet replaced a number of the batteries that the solar power charged. Therefore, not enough batteries were recharged by the sun and then the backup generator blew. I asked politely for a partial refund ($180--including tax--and I couldn't shower, let alone brush my teeth, flush the toilet, or wash my hands?). The owner scoffed and rudely told me that it was a country property and I couldn't expect the Hilton. The Hilton?! All I wanted was running water! Later, she said she'd offer some sort of special for a return visit, but I'd never risk another stay there! On a positive note, the gardens half a mile up the road were quite pretty and the breakfast was decent. Wish that was enough!
12 years ago (24-07-2013)

Don't know what Stacey's problem is - this is a very comfortable, homey B&B. Everything worked nicely - bathrooms are clean and nicely appointed, beds are what is to be expected when you stay at a B&B. Breakfast was filling, with nice fresh fruit, as well as eggs, sausage, and good coffee. Is this place the Four Seasons? No, of course not. But to complain about "absolute silence"??? That was the BEST part of this B&B - the absolute serenity of the location. Nary a car goes by all day on the gravel road. The grounds are quite beautiful, with tons of flowers, a great vista looking south, and a nice pond. "Uneven flooring"??? It's an old country home for crying out loud!! If you're looking for a homey, relaxing, ultra-quiet place in the country far from any excitement, this place would be tough to beat.
13 years ago (16-08-2012)