The Barstow House 1888

A Bed and Breakfast on US Route 20
in West Winfield, New York
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 and daily (with reservations) during July and August!

"Lovely--thank you for making us feel so at home!"
(Huntington Station, NY)

"Simply blissful!"
(Amsterdam, NY)

"What a gem. . . ! We know you are here now!"
(Rochester, NY)

"Many thanks for making our visit special!" (NYC)

"Absolutely lovely! Perfecto!" (Plymouth, MA)

"We came as customers and left as friends!"
(Wilmington, NC)

485 E.Main Street~US Route 20

PO Box 146
West Winfield, New York 13491

315.822.5162 or
315.292.4103
info@thebarstowhouse.com

Your Hosts: Andy and Maureen Christensen
(French speakers welcome. Andy parle français.)

You'll find a warm welcome when you arrive at the The Barstow House 1888 in West Winfield, New York. Comfort along your journey, kind words, good food: these should always be a part of your bed and breakfast experience. We will assist you in any way we can as you travel through the serene beauty of the Scenic Byway of US Route 20 (once known as The Cherry Valley Turnpike) across New York State from Albany to Buffalo and beyond. 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.

Marye and Gerald Barstow were well known residents of this community. Although the Barstows were not the first owners of this house, they enjoyed their life together here for a very long time.When we first moved here in 1979, people would ask us which house we had bought. When we explained, the response was always the same: "Oh, yes--the Barstow house!" So it has remained The Barstow House for as long as we have lived here.

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.