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The Lilac Inn

Brandon, Vermont.

The Lilac Inn is a leading, luxury Vermont Country Inn known for romantic getaway weekends, weddings & receptions and special occasions - in any season. The feel throughout is that of a "small luxury hotel with personal service to match."

Bed and Breakfast Description

The Lilac Inn is located on Park Street, the prettiest street in Brandon an unspoiled village in the authentic Currier & Ives tradition, yet tastefully updated to suit the needs of today's visitor.

There are an enticing variety of art, antiques, bookstores and restaurants, plus outstanding nearby year-round recreation choices. Brandon is the “talk of New England.” Home to Warren Kimble, Cafe Provence, Camp Keewaydin, Neshobe Golf Course, Lake Dunmore, Robert Frost Walking Trail and Moosalamoo Wilderness. Middlebury College is 20 minutes away and Shelburne Museum, Pico - Killington, Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains are nearby. Enjoy cross country skiing, down hill skiing, golf, fishing, hiking and biking nearby.

On the National Register of Historic Places, this lovingly restored 1909 mansion is a grand home in the classic Newport, Rhode Island summer cottage style. The Lilac Inn has been selected as one of the 100 best U.S. Wedding Destinations by Kathryn Gabriel Loving.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 125.00 - 320.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 9
With private baths: 9
Languages spoken other than English: French
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full breakfast
• private receptions including business meetings, weddings, anniversaries, & special celebrations

Nearest Airport(s): Rutland & Burlington, VT; Albany, NY

Payment methods accepted:

Services:

Weddings, business meetings, romantic gardens, dining, DVD, cable TV, A/C, private baths

Area Attractions and Activities:

It's hard not to find some recreational activity at any time of the year in Mid Vermont. State Parks on Lake Champlain and Lake Dunmore offer camping, fishing, boating, picnic and recreational areas. The U.S. Forest Service maintains numerous camping, hiking, fishing and hunting areas in the Green Mountain National Forest east of Middlebury.

Moosalamoo abounds with hiking routes for those who like to blaze their own trails. The Middlebury College Snow Bowl offers challenging downhill skiing, lessons and equipment rental.

There is no limit to the cultural and entertainment offerings. Visit the Vermont Craft Center in Middlebury's Frog Hollow or individual studios of artists and crafts people such as Warren Kimble.

History comes alive at the Sheldon Museum, Vermont Folklife Center, DAR Mansion, Rokeby, Chimney Point, Mt. Independence, and the Maritime Museum near Lake Champlain.

Most Popular Rooms:

The original master suite is one of our most popular rooms and has been highlighted in Yankee and Country Inns Magazines. Features a custom crafted Vermont Tubbs four poster king bed, classic black and white toile accents, whirlpool tub, fireplace, and in

Albert's room: Has a pineapple pine four poster queen size bed, fireplace with wingback chairs, pine writing desk, pine armoire, clawfoot tub and pedestal sink. Originally built as the second master bedroom, it is one of our most popular suites.

Restrictions

• Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
• Smoking not permitted.
• Pets allowed with limits.
• Limited access for disabled persons.

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