Jim C.

Not very ADA accessible! Two parking spots near the main house marked "Handicapped" were off-limits to us (w a handicapped hang-tag). "These are reserved for special events," said a docent. "Are there special events today?" we asked. "No, but you have to park in the visitors area," way, way over there. That made walking to enjoy the view of the Hudson. We would gladly have paid the admission fee, but we were clearly not welcome, even to stroll from a parking place close to the views.

Natalie T.

The house is to open from the restoration in mid summer and I can't wait to visit again! The gardens, grounds, views, and trails were all so lovely. They still have a section dedicated to its history in the visitor center which is nice. This is the perfect picnic spot, hoping to attend some upcoming events.

Definitely Boscobel is a Majestic place to visit as a Touristic area or monumental place . Today was Mother day Brunch . Very disappointed , bad Menu choice Cheff. Not a place to go eat on a special date.

Mother's Day Brunch $70 Adults $50 kids and was not q station for omelets ??? Was not hot cocoa for kids , was not bread or croissants , was not orange juice .... Only strawberries with chocolate very poor presentation. , Was nothing for kids oh sorry brownie for breakfast. No wafles no pancakes . Was very poor ,of what we expected . No cheese no bread not ham not sure what happened or what was going on .we just had tea and a couple of sandwiches with goat cheese and cucumber , ones with prosciutto that were like gum, not able to get q bite on those with soft bread 11:00 am eating prosciutto ,tuna or chicken sandwiches on soft brad . Very disappointed. Not the Brunch we imagine for q such q beautiful place .

Jose P.

Boscobel was such a pleasant visit. From the scenic drive up the Hudson Valley, to entering the huge site, everything was so charming. From the moment you check in, to the vast knowledge of the your guide, it all was magnificent and awe inspiring. Our guide, Kathy, was such a delight. She conducted the tour at a comfortable pace, allowed plenty of time to take pictures/videos, and gave us a memorable history lesson that I'll cherish. The Boscobel home is a site to behold. The scenery is majestic and you will have the opportunity to take either a 1 or 3 mile loop around the property, after the tour. You will see, and learn about, items that are 200+ years old and how they lived back in the late 1700's. The pictures that you'll view will not do any justice to what you'll encounter, from start to finish. I highly recommend visiting Boscobel. You will be throughly satisfied with all that you will learn, see, and experience.

Dan P.

Overall an historic and interesting piece of Hudson Valley history. Home was built in the very early 1800s. It's an interesting showcase of 18th century life meeting 19th century technology. No indoor plumbing but some very advanced oil lamps. Many fireplaces but no central heating. This is an upscale house for the time built just before technology really emerged to moderize homes. Some nice furniture by Duncan Phyfe is featured including an unrestored original cabinet. Nice story about the hard work in restoring the mansion. Overall tour: average but in the summer heat the outside portion of the tour is uncomfortable and miserable. Time budget: 1 hour for the tour and 15 minutes to look around after the tour Misc.: Restrooms are available

Jason P.

Some mixed feelings about Boscobel... I've known of the gardens for a while and have been meaning to visit based on the great reviews and their website. I was a bit disappointed when I finally made the trip though. There are very limited things to do/see. Right now, the house is closed. There is a small herb garden and a central garden too. There is a lovely sweeping view of Hudson with the Marsh below..making for some gret photo ops on clear days... But...that's about it... There are some hiking trails which I ventured into but nothing more than the usual trail....trees...dirt...rocks. No signs, or exhibits, or facts along the way. I think, for what they offer, the current $12 is a bit much. $6-8 would be more appropriate. I will have to return when the house re-opens, that may make the visit worthwhile. Also, there are some events there from time to time...such as "Applefest" which may also be worth the visit... The few staff members I encountered were friendly and helpful. There was one person checking names as you enter into the parking lot (ample parking spaces) and another person at the visitor's check-in building to check you in, give you an admission sticker and answer any questions you have.

Nicole M.

Great tour and views of the Hudson Valley. We got free tickets through our library and suggest going early on the weekends because there was a wedding coming in right after we were done with the tour.

Mr F G And Mrs M S.

The view here is absolutely breathtaking. We love their small herb garden. This place is very well maintained. There are some walking trails. Great place to have family gathering.

Cory B.

Without a doubt the best view of the Hudson river I have seen is at the belvedere here! The Boscobel Estate is a beautiful place to visit and the house itself has wonderful furniture. If you take a 12-15 dollar tour of the house, which is the only way to get inside it, you be part of a 4-5 person small group and will go over the belvedere, the garden house, and the house itself. Since I love history and appreciate art this tour was really entertaining to me. The inside of the house also makes the tour worth. Everything inside is historically accurate and it shows you how residents utilized rooms and furniture. I didn't realize so much of the furniture of this time period could be moved around so much or combined. When touring the house I found our director to be kind and knowledgeable. He was able to answer all of groups questions and showed off a lot of energy and excitement for the things he was discussing. He said he was his education was in furniture so that probably explains all of that. The grounds of the estate are also picturesque (and free.) You can see why the hudson river school was inspired to make paintings from locations such as this... speaking of they even have wicked busts of hrs painters near the front of the house here. I would highly recommend coming to Boscoble House at least once if you're in Cold Spring. When I was here I also hiked the nearby Constitution Marsh and Indian Brooks Waterfall which are also great sights.

Stephanie G.

Yay if this is your kind of thing (Hudson valley old timey houses that is) then this is a nice treat. You drive off into small towns and the country, and you find a mansion built in the early 19th century with great views of the Hudson River. What I most like about houses like this are ones that focus both on a) this origin of the house and the family who lived there and b) how it came to be a historic landmark. Both parts are pretty interesting, especially how the house was restored and moved from its original location. The visitor's center presents some facts on the timeline of the house, and then you can pay for a house tour and/or garden visit. Our guide was very informative and the house looks really great and authentic. They also had a contemporary furniture show in the basement, a farmer's market on the premises, and a cute little gift shop. There is actually a lot to do/see for a small fee and a nice way to spend an afternoon in nice weather. And the guy who built it was named States Dyckman, and if you are familiar with the Dyckman family from NYC, it's cool to see a branch of it's history, and how cool is the name States? I should name my kid States.

Camille M.

What a wonderful escape. This was my second visit and well worth it. Sam was our tour guide- what a captivating place and location with the sweeping views of the Hudson valley. Originally built in 1808- relocated and restored in the 1950's. The mansion is of the Federal style- complete with expansive windows, brilliant warm colors, traditional molding and Duncan Phyfe furniture. I have been here in the fall and late spring... Any time of year is a good time to go.. If you go in early- mid June- you won't miss the rose blooms. During Christmas time, the house is beautifully decorated. I'm ready to go back! I added some photos...