Whether you visit in the snowy winter, the blooming springtime, the blissful summer, or the colorful autumn, Vermont should be added to every U.S. traveler’s bucket list. The New England towns here are quaint, historic, and very friendly, and there are lots of locally owned places to make your home base. For a more intimate and local experience in Vermont, forget the familiar hotel chains and stay at one of the lovely bed & breakfast inns instead!
Inn at Manchester, Manchester
The history of the Inn at Manchester dates back to the late-1800s, and it is a family-run inn with a contemporary flair in Southern Vermont. It’s located between the Green and Taconic Mountains and just a few minutes from charming downtown Manchester. Guests can enjoy home-cooked breakfast, relax in rocking chairs on the front porch, and meet new friends in the living room-style pub. There are comfy guestrooms here, including luxe suites, and some of them have their own private sitting rooms and fireplaces. It’s easy to get outside and active when you stay here with activities like fly fishing in the Mettawee and Battenkill rivers, hiking, biking, and skiing.
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Home-cooked breakfast included
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Luxe suites with fireplaces
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Secluded pool and front porch
Jackson House Inn, Woodstock
The Jackson House Inn is an elegant and upscale Victorian house with many historical features and a welcoming country vibe. It is a romantic spot for a couple’s weekend getaway and near the town of Woodstock. The breakfast served here features fresh and organic ingredients, and the landscaped gardens span about three acres of outdoor space. People come here to see the fall foliage, hike part of the Appalachian Trail, watch artisans create beautiful furniture and pottery, and taste some of the finest cheese and craft beer in the country.
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Fresh and organic breakfast included
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Three acres of landscaped gardens and trout pond
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One room suites with gas fireplaces
West Hill House B&B, Warren
West Hill House B&B is in an 1850s home and near the Sugarbush Resort Golf Club, making it a lovely place to stay for golf enthusiasts. Guests will enjoy the beauty of the Green Mountains while staying at this boutique B&B that specializes in personalized service. It’s a quiet haven that really allows you to experience the peace and serenity of the Vermont countryside. Rooms here are all individually decorated. You can expect to be served a delicious three-course breakfast each morning and also get to try some excellent local Vermont beverages at the Quaich Single Malt Scotch Bar. It’s easy to explore the nearby towns of Warren and Waitsfield when you stay at West Hill House.
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Three-course breakfast and local beverages
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100 percent solar-powered bed and breakfast
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Located next to Sugarbrush Resort Golf Club
Inn on Putney Road Bed and Breakfast, Brattleboro
A recommended waterfront B&B option in Vermont is the Inn on Putney Road, which is a top-rated bed & breakfast in Brattleboro. Like many places in Vermont, this inn is an ideal jumping-off point for hiking, canoeing, biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and snowshoeing. Interestingly, this land once belonged to the Vermont Asylum for the Insane and was later transformed into a retreat with French Baronial architecture to make it resemble a French chateau. All stays include a full gourmet breakfast and access to free parking, a billiard table, a conservatory, and in-room snacks and beverages.
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Full gourmet breakfast
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Conservatory and award-winning gardens
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Rooms with private bathrooms and refreshments
Stone Hill Inn, Stowe
The Stone Hill Inn is set on nine beautifully wooded acres of land and only a few miles from the ski slopes. Skiers also love this inn because the Vermont Ski Museum is close by. This is a romantic and luxurious inn that’s quiet and really allows you to slow down the pace of life. The B&B rooms are equipped with king-size beds, fireplaces, and double Jacuzzis. Guests will enjoy breakfast in a bright and inviting dining room with high ceilings and lots of windows. You can even enjoy a tasty mimosa or Bloody Mary with your breakfast here. Mt. Mansfield is less than 10 minutes away from skiing, and there are many other adventure activities to check out in the other seasons too, such as kayaking, zip-lining, and whitewater rafting.
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Rooms with fireplaces and double Jacuzzis
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Breakfast with a mimosa or Bloody Mary
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Skiing conveniently located nearby
The Inn at Weathersfield, Weathersfield
The Inn at Weathersfield is a 1792 home in Weathersfield that serves as a quaint B&B with an excellent farm-to-table restaurant. Each guestroom stay includes a full cooked-to-order and three-course breakfast for two. The inn is about 20 miles from the town of Woodstock and 15 miles from Ludlow’s Okemo Ski Resort. There are cozy guestrooms at the Inn at Weathersfield, all of which have private baths and access to the full bar and hands-on cooking classroom. Live music is performed on Fridays, and a tasting menu is available on weekends.
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Three-course breakfast from farm-to-table restaurant
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Rooms with private baths
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Full bar and live music
Heart of the Village Inn, Shelburne
Heart of the Village Inn is located in a Queen Anne-style home that dates back to 1886. It’s a great place to stay to explore the Shelburne and Burlington areas and has individually decorated guest rooms. When you stay here, it’s easy to walk to Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on the Green and the Shelburne Museum. You’ll also receive coupons and discounts to local attractions and enjoy a complimentary gourmet breakfast made to order with locally sourced ingredients.
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Complimentary gourmet breakfast
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Queen Anne-style rooms with private bathrooms
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Walking distance to Shelburne attractions
5347 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482, USA— +1 802-985-9060
Swift House Inn, Middlebury
The Swift House Inn used to be a governor’s mansion but is now an upscale B&B in Middlebury – and one of the best hotels in Vermont. The inn is made up of three historic buildings and is just a short walk away from the attractions in town. There are unique rooms here, many of which include jetted tubs and fireplaces. While staying here, be sure to check out the Otter Creek Brewery, Lincoln Peak Winery, Woodchuck Hard Cider, and bike along the low-traffic country roads.
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Rooms with jetted tubs and fireplaces
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Buffet-style breakfast from on-site restaurant
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Seasonal activity packages available
