By Elizabeth Arnold
The Best Bed & Breakfasts in Vermont
Vermont is known for its quaint towns, charming destinations and top-notch bed and breakfast inns. The state plays host to a variety of these old-fashioned accommodations, which range from historic properties to Victorian estates. Escape the pressures of city life by checking into a country bed and breakfast inn and leaving your worries at the door.
The Wildflower Inn
Located in Lyndonville, the Wildflower Inn is the perfect place to spend a family vacation or a romantic weekend getaway. The country inn offers horse-drawn and sleigh rides, children's programs and an outdoor skating rink. The inn features 24 rooms and suites in a village-like setting.
2059 Darling Hill Road
Lyndonville, Vermont 05851
Phone: (802) 626-8310
Thatcher Brook Inn
Built in 1899, the Thatcher Brook Inn is a grand Victorian mansion. The romantic inn features twin gazebos, gardens and a wraparound porch. Most guest rooms offer a fireplace and a whirlpool bath. All guests receive a country-style breakfast. A carriage house is available for larger groups.
1017 Waterbury Stowe Road
Waterbury, Vermont 05676
Phone: (800) 292-5911
Frog Leap Inn
Located in southern Vermont, the Frog Leap Inn is a historic farm house offering 32 acres of fields, gardens and trails. The inn features an organic bakery and private dinner service by request. The rooms and suites feature comfortable down comforters and handmade quilts.
7455 Route 100
Londonderry, Vermont 05148
Phone: (802) 824-3019
White Rocks Inn
White Rocks Inn is situated on a historic Vermont dairy farm. The Greek Revival house is surrounded by sugar maple and white pine trees, and it offers unobstructed views of the Green Mountains. The inn's rooms feature whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces and access to a guest refrigerator. An antique limo service is available for special events by request.
1774 US 7 South
Wallingford, Vermont 05773
Phone: (802) 446-2077
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About the Author:
Elizabeth Arnold, who studied English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has written for a wide variety of publications and websites. Her experience includes writing travel features for "Recommend" magazine and packaging and marketing copy for both Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Warner Bros. consumer products. Recently, Arnold was a staff writer for "Special Events" magazine.
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