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HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt.

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Interior
Exterior
Dining
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Sunapee

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Newbury, NH
  • Place, John Hay National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Sunapee
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, The Fells
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Blue room

1 Double Bed

Bunkroom A

+2
6 Single Bunk Beds

Bunkroom B

+2
6 Single Bunk Beds

Green room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Junior Suite

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Tan Room

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunkroom Jack & Jill

Toilet · Shower only

Green room

Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite 2

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Shared Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Newbury

Located in Newbury, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at John Hay National Wildlife Refuge and Pillsbury State Park, while New London Historical Society and New London Barn Playhouse are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Sawyer Fine Arts Center and Bayberry Barn Christmas Shop. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Newbury, NH

What's nearby

  • John Hay National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Sunapee - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Fells - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dartmouth College - 37 min drive - 61.3 km
  • Quechee Gorge Bridge - 42 min drive - 77.1 km

Getting around

  • Claremont Station - 35 min drive
  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bend At Sugar River - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tucker's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt. located?

This family-friendly Newbury holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of John Hay National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Sunapee and The Fells. Pillsbury State Park and Mount Sunapee State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The barn is very unique and was fun to stay in, however, some of the furniture was well worn along with the towels & linens which we paid extra for. The area was beautiful and our family did have an amazing time together. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great. Pizza oven was amazing. House could use some upgrades, but overall an amazing time at an amazing house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The property and the area are absolutely beautiful, and the caretaker was super nice to us, and the kids. Plenty of space to roam inside and out. A safety issue of loose railings should have been addressed or discussed since we had small children with us. I reached out several times to the owner who did not respond on the VRBO messages.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2026
Hello. I wasn’t aware of the loose deck railing until I was up there this past weekend and Ruth showed me. We have a repair scheduled now soon. We usually get a five star review, but I understand your concerns and reaction. For any future guests reading, please know the railing is being repaired. Also, both the main deck and master bedroom deck received brand new railings just three years ago so I’m not sure how this happened! Best, Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an amazing family trip. The property was gorgeous and serene. The caretaker, Ruth, went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. We can’t wait to visit again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The common spaces were beautiful and great to hang out in with groups of family. We were surprised by how poorly stocked the kitchen and house were for a property clearly intended to host large groups of people. Kitchen basics were missing or hard to find. Paper towels, tissues and extra toilet paper were not on hand. And while we were happy to pay a fee for linens we were surprised to find that we then needed to make all the beds ourselves. Good place to gather. Some of the stocking could be improved.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Great support from local caretaker
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great ski week!

The house was perfect for our multi family ski trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The house - or as it was referred to by some the castle - was awesome. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski Weekend

Excellent location and accommodations for our large family to stay. Great response from the caretaker for all our questions and a perfect place to ride out the snowstorm.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fairytale Farmhouse Getaway

This house was gorgeous! It exceeeded all of our expectations and had everything needed for the perfect escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2020
Thanks Marc! So happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the stone barn at Wellsweep.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property exceeded our expectations and provided an exceptional experience. Our stay was flawless-truly one of the most memorable vacations we’ve had. We thoroughly enjoyed cooking together, exploring the surrounding area, and unwinding in such a comfortable setting. Everything was thoughtfully arranged, and we wouldn’t change a thing.
Evening sky
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Call family gathering

We had a great weekend stay. House and property are absolutely gorgeous. Plenty room for the 16 of us with bed's to spare. Hope to make it an annual trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you come back each year to enjoy the stone barn at Wellsweep!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a large family celebration

We loved our stay! I recommend it with great enthusiasm. Hope we didn’t disturb the neighbors laughing and singing. Layout perfect for mingling together and for finding privacy.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hitter trip

We had a great time. Very spacious and hidden features in the house. The blue tooth speaker system was on point. We will definitely get this place again. Awesome riding
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fabulous time we had at this home! There was so much space and the kitchen, my gosh the kitchen! The beds were all so comfortable and the bathrooms all so clean. Also we can not say enough about Ruth! She was amazing to have incase you needed anything or had any questions. We felt so taken care of. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place with lots of room for a family vacation Kitchen well stocked with useful items: big pans, microwave, gas stove , 2 ovens and 2 dishwashers.No a/c, but we made it work with their fans and some we brought. Lots of things to do with kids in the are
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical

This a beautiful property that encourages connection and relaxation! The host's are great at communicating and the location is ideal for venturing out or staying on site. It was a really fun week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for a multi-generational gathering.

Exactly as described. Beautiful facility and grounds that gave us the opportunity to spread out as needed! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the stone barn!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay in Sunapee

We spent the week before Christmas at Well Sweep for the second year in a row. It was another wonderful visit to a charming part of the Northeast. We skied all over New Hampshire and Vermont and enjoyed the local restaurants and attractions. The barn is a beautiful property and very well equipped. The owner and caretaker were very communicative and helpful, making it a seamless stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well Sweep FTW!!

We hosted a five family (10 adults / 9 kids) friends reunion over six days at Well Sweep with the house and all its accommodations more than holding its own. Plenty of rooms, bathrooms, kitchen space, toys, space to run around and nearby lakes/activitiies for everyone to enjoy. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to appreciate an interesting old home in a quaint corner of NH.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful open space with cozy spaces

Loved staying at this home while attending a graduation. The space is wonderful, with all the amenities needed for our group and a myriad of cozy spaces all around. Our entire group took turns taking their photo in the "Game of Thrones" chair by the fire place. Truly appreciated Michael's attentiveness, he was truly just a phone call away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Corina, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay at the stone barn. We look forward to having you and your friends back again soon! Michael
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic spot for a family get-away

We gathered with family members from across the country for a week long vacation in New Hampshire. The house was absolutely perfect for our large party. Lots of space to gather with our big group, but also to spread out. Kids even could use a separate play space. My 8yo declared it “the best house ever!” Michael was extremely easy to communicate with and kind. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
So glad your family reunion was a success and everyone enjoyed the stone barn!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wellsweep Stone Barn

The property was more spacious and luxurious than advertised and easily accommodated our family. The property manager helped us settle in. All the utensils for us to cook and eat together were supplied. We spent two rainy days happily engaged inside and on sunny days played volley ball and croquet outside on the lawn and hiked and swam at nearby attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful holiday in New England

We spent the last two weeks of 2022 with our family at Well Sweep. We could not have had a better stay. The property was clean and very well stocked and even has a pizza oven. The massive size of the barn makes it perfect for large groups, as everyone can gather together but there are also many places gather and play games, work puzzles, read, etc. the owner and on-site caretaker were great to deal with and gave great suggestions on things to do in the area. Mt Sunapee is less than 10 minutes away but we also hit Stowe, Mt Snow and Okemo for skiing. Highly recommended for a large group!!
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Newbury NH Gem

Our weeklong stay at “Well Sweep” was wonderful. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary (and Thanksgiving) with family and friends and the historic property easily accommodated all our needs. It was nice to have such a grand space to spread out, relax and enjoy each other’s company. Plenty of room to get away if you needed that, too. Family gatherings for meals was made easy by a well appointed kitchen and pantry. Two ovens and two dishwashers helped a lot to keep the good times going. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Overall, a truly wonderful and memorable time!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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