The Barstow House

The Barstow House 1888

A Bed and Breakfast and Tea Room on US Route 20 in West Winfield, New York
in the Heart of the Central Leatherstocking Region
and bordering The Mohawk Valley.

"Merci beaucoup pour tous! It's amazing the way you tend to details. What superb hosts and human beings!"

New York, NY

"Beautiful house, comfortable bed--best care ever. Thanks so much for everything."

Sapphire, NC

"Very relaxing and beautiful. Wonderful hospitalilty. Delicious tea and breakfast."

Manheim, PA

"Lovely room, lovely people, and the best cup of tea I've had since leaving home."

Evesham, Englan

"Thank you, Maureen and Andy, for the very pleasant ambiance here. See you again." Pacific Palisades, CA

"A lovely experience. The 'midnight snack' was my favorite. Wonderful hosts, excellent food. Thanks so much!"

Mattapoisett, MA

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 TurningStoneCasino 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.