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Welcome to
Bailey's Oak Cottage
Our Two Bedroom
"Haven Among the Trees"
This lovingly restored, century
old cottage is nestled under a canopy of ancient oak trees, across the valley
and within our
60 acre gated family owned legacy resort.
With rustic elegance the
Old Oak Cottage invites you through the original hand-hewn doorway and into the
spacious main floor within.
Here a bright and airy living space
and sitting area is complemented with an adjoining, and wonderful hand-made stone fireplace.
It
has welcomed and warmed
countless travelers over the decades.
The
seasoned hearth was constructed from the native stone nearby,
and joined with mortar
mixed by a craftsman's skilled and caring hand long, long ago.
Always a favorite,
the venerable rocking
chair seems to encourage a fireside chat or good book enjoyed in quiet comfort
and contemplation.
Directly
across from the fireplace is the master bedroom - a curtain providing privacy as
was the quaint custom back in the day.
From the double bed you can enjoy watching the fire crackle
and burn late into the evening.
Moving
upstairs, the sky room loft offers another living space with a double bed built right into the room.
A marvelous
sitting area with a couch
and great picture windows offers you an unconstructive view of the deep forest
beyond - providing privacy,
inspiration and
contemplation.
Oak cottage has a well appointed kitchen with
stove, refrigerator, coffer maker, microwave, basic cooking accoutrements,
sliverware and place settings for everyone in your party.
And you'll find that everywhere
in Oak Cottage are those little extras.
You'll sense the special
care that has been given to the appointments within this truly unique and historic
heritage cottage - and an
environment unsurpassed in southern
California.
Many of the
items - and all of the photos - you find here hail back to when Oak Cottage sheltered
our seasonal resort staff.
These were the
folks that made Bailey's the premier destination resort at the turn of the last
century!
All your lineans
are provided and include high
quality bedding and
down comforters on both double beds. Oak Cottage also has a TV, VCR
/ DVD, CD player, games, and books.
Out
front ,
Oak
Cottage has a spacious sitting area, including a fire drum and propane BBQ.
The front deck has a picnic table and chairs set up to
relax and enjoy the scenery.
You are welcomed to partake in a game of
horseshoes bocce ball nearby. Don't forget to bring
fixings for your s'mores - and enjoy
the stars under the serine and brilliant nighttime sky around your private fire
area.
About
the Area
For generations,
Palomar has greated visitors with
breathtaking mountain scenery, meadows sprinkled with wildflowers, and an
amazing array of wildlife.
Lucky visitors (as shown
arriving via Bailey's Resort Stage c.1915) may spot dear, fox, coyote, wild
turkeys, hundred of species of birds including owls, hawks and eagles.
Palomar Mountain boasts one of the most unique and bio-diverse regions in
Southern California.
You
can forget your bottled water. Since
1888 Bailey's Ranch has been drawing its delicious water from artesian spring wells
located on the resort property - and serves up splendidly right from the tap (a
resort guest enjoys a drink from our Cold Spring c.1912).
A Little About Our Facility
Bailey's Resort has been proudly family
owned and operated for over 123 years.
We can arrange for an On-Site Massage Therapist, Guided Nature
Hikes, Birding, Palomar Mountain Observatory Tours (all by advance appointment,
please).
For fishermen of all ages, our property has a catch-n-release pond
in the lower meadow (shown here in springtime).
It is
stocked with fish and is walking distance from Oak Cottage.
For more
trails, hiking and fishing we
are approximately 2 miles from Palomar State Park.
If
you love antiques
you will have will surly delight in our authentic heritage property . Our
private resort facility is the original township of Palomar Mountain (shown here
c.1925) and has changed
little over the decades.
Ask to take a walk through our on site museum located It was the start of the
first Post Office, General Store, School House and Dance Hall stocked with
pieces from the past (below resort quests prepare for a "hayride" mountain
tour).
Accommodations
Oak
Cottage can accommodate up to (4) four adults, or a family with a few
youngsters.
It has two bedrooms with a double bed in each, as well as two fold out couches.
Liens and bedding is provided for the double bed (but not the couches).
There is a single bathroom with shower on the ground floor.
Oak
Cottage has a well appointed kitchen with paper towels provided.
There is a propane wall heater and fireplace (seasoned oak firewood is available
at all times of the year).
What to Bring
Be sure to bring all your own food
stuff and toiletries - as well as linens for the couches (if required).
Bug spray is a good idea during warm weather - and be prepared to dress in
layers during the winter months.
In the Winter
Oak Cottage is
open all year around,
and is usually directly accessible by car. In the winter, we offer snow-taxi service
at check-in and check-out times (as required by road conditions) from parking at our resort entrance.
You may be required to carry chains in your car to access Palomar Mountain.
Pricing for Oak Cottage
Pricing is based on the number of
persons in your group and the duration of your stay. Discounts are
available for three or more nights, and for mid-week rentals.
Thank you for your
interest in the Old Oak Cottage, we look forward to hearing from you.
~ Bailey Family ~
For Current Prices, Reservations
or General Information
Please Call Us at
760 /
742-1859
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us
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