Villa Serendip is an restored Italianate villa. This
elegant restored Victorian is midway between Rochester and Corning, New
York and is close to Finger Lakes attractions.
The Villa Serendip retains the charm, romance and
gracious hospitality of the Victorian Era. The Inn features two
four-story belvederes that overlook the beautiful hills surrounding
Cohocton Valley. The four porches are perfect for relaxing, reading or
sipping cool lemonade on a warm summer's evening.
Spacious rooms, private baths, antiques and full gourmet
breakfast await our guests. The warmth of our hospitality and attention
to details promise to make your stay at this bed and breakfast one you
will remember fondly.
We cater to all seasons: hiking, skiing, bicycling,
boating, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, golfing, fall foliage,
rafting, hot air ballooning, antiquing, wine touring/tasting or just a
quiet place to get-a-way to relax.
We are open year around and our guests enjoy privacy,
rest and relaxation, antiquing, boating, hunting, fishing and skiing and
snowboarding at nearby Bristol Mountain Ski Resort.
We are ideally located in the Finger Lakes Region of New
York State halfway between Keuka and Canandaigua Lakes.
We invite you to step back into the gracious and warm
atmosphere of an earlier time by being a guest in our home; your home
while you are here.
Corporate and senior discounts available.
Rooms:
There are four tastefully appointed guest rooms, each
with its own private bath, television, and telephone. Or you can indulge
yourself in a suite with a Jacuzzi.
Bring the whole family; we can accommodate your needs
with adjoining rooms if you so desire.
Breakfast:
Full, but informal breakfasts are served daily in the
Breakfast Room.
A gourmet brunch in our tastefully appointed Dining Room
on Sunday morning promises to satisfy the heartiest of appetites or
breakfast in your room will be cheerfully delivered along with a
complimentary copy of USA Today.
History:
In 1860 Samuel Fitch Woodworth, a prosperous farmer,
moved his family into this 4,000 square foot Italianate Villa midway
between Cohocton and North Cohocton in rural Steuben County, New York.
He was a direct descendant of Walter Woodworth of
Situate, Massachusetts, one of America's first settlers.
Following ten years of neglect and deterioration, the
mansion has been tastefully restored and converted into a charming
Country Victorian that promises to be "truly your home away from
home".
Area Attractions:
Theaters:
Bristol Valley Theater, Finger Lakes Performing Arts
Center, Keuka Lake Players, Hornell Area Arts Council.
Colleges:
Alfred University, Alfred State, Keuka College,
Geneseo State, Finger Lakes Community College.
Parks:
Cumming Nature Center and Ontario County Park, Naples;
Stony Brook State Park, Dansville; Letchworth State Park, Mt. Morris;
Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen.
Wineries:
There are about 60 wineries in the Finger Lakes
Region. Visitors are welcomed for tours and wine-tasting. Gift shops
provide specialty items along with wine purchases.
Guest Comments:
"This was absolutely wonderful - it has to be a
taste of heaven to come."
"What a wonderful home and hospitality. You have
done an amazing job with decorating."
"Martha Stewart, eat your heart out! Thank you so
much, Fran. We'll be back. We love what you've done; you're a great
hostess!"
"Such a wonderful time. You are a gracious hostess
and I felt like a queen. Your home is so beautiful and such a statement.
A memorable place to bring in the New Year."
"After all my years driving by and dreaming I
finally had a chance to stay here in this lovely "painted
lady". Fran, you've given her a full life again - great job, great
food & fine hospitality. We enjoyed. Thanks."
L.W. & R.C.
I'd Love To Hear From You!
As your hostess I am excited and proud to open the doors
of the former Woodworth Mansion to each of you. If you'd like to learn
more about my bed and breakfast, please send me a note. I'd love to hear from you!
Directions:
From Rochester:
- Interstate 390 South to Exit 2 (Cohocton).
- In center of village turn left at stop light onto
Route 371 North.
- Villa is two miles ahead on left.
From Syracuse:
- Take NYS Thruway West to Exit 42 (Geneva).
- Take 14 South to Routes 5&20 West to Route 245.
- Turn left onto Route 245 and follow into Naples.
- Turn left onto Route 21 South and follow to North
Cohocton.
- Continue straight (now Route 371) and travel
approximately three miles to Villa on the right.
From South:
- Take Interstate 17 West to 390 North to Exit 2 (Cohocton).
- In center of village turn left at stop light onto
Route 371 North.
- Villa is two miles ahead on left.
