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Mad River Inn

Waitsfield, Vermont.

From the moment you enter the sunny front room or our Inn, with white wicker furniture and pastel floral prints, the flower-bedecked back porch overlooking the gazebo, and lush gardens in open fields, you will know you have arrived in heavenly Vermont.

Bed and Breakfast Description

Erected circa 1860, this lovely Victorian Inn was built from the wood of the land and boasts hardwood floors and decorative moldings throughout. Lace-etched picture windows and period antiques adorn the library, living, and dining areas. Each guest room is uniquely decorated and features feather beds and private baths. (Non-featherbeds are available, too. Just ask.)

In Spring life unfolds here, as the grass turns green and the trees begin to look like a pastel painting. Flowers appear at every turn, and nesting and migrating birds fill the air with motion and song. Invigorate your spirit with a hike on the Long Trail to picturesque Sunset Rock, or guide a canoe or kayak along the rushing Mad River.

In Summer refresh yourself in one of our local waterfalls or swimming holes, or try a round of golf at Sugarbush's famous 18-hole course, designed by Robert Trent Jones. Our quiet country roads and trails invite road and mountain cycling. Make a wish as you walk through one of the Valley's covered bridges, and amble through the Saturday Farmers' Market for produce fresh from the field, locally-made crafts, foods, and live music. On Independence Day, follow the crowd to the Warren Fourth of July Parade. In August, the Festival of the Arts offers a wealth of choices for every taste.

In Autumn take a horseback ride and enjoy the splendor of nature's magnificent color wheel, go antiquing, soaring, or visit the Inn's own pumpkin patch.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 115.00 - 175.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 9
With private baths: 9
Languages spoken other than English: French
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full breakfast
• Afternoon tea

Nearest Airport(s): Burlington

Payment methods accepted:

Services:

Cable TV, business traveler accommodations, Hot Spring outdoor hot tub

Area Attractions and Activities:

From our doorstep take a stroll to the river and pick wild raspberries along the way. If you choose, the Mad River Recreation Path is just behind the Inn and meanders for miles along the river with pastoral views of dairy farms and distant mountains.

At any time of year, two sports centers offer year round tennis, racquetball, sauna, steam room, massage, indoor swimming and the latest exercise equipment. The Valley is rich in galleries and shops for antiques and exquisite artisans' crafts. The performing arts are alive with music and theater of every description, and the Valley is renowned for the incredible cuisine of its many restaurants. The world famous Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory is just 20 minutes away, Montpelier is a half-hour drive, and Lake Champlain is less than an hour away.

Most Popular Rooms:

Lucy Alexander Room: An exquisite room with white wicker queen bed and rocker, and bouquets of roses and teal accents that add to the elegance. Bride and groom's favorite room.

The Colleen Marie Room: Romantic Victorian roses and a king size white wicker bed. Delicate lace and beautiful mauve accents. Cable TV.

Reservation Notes:

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Restrictions

• Smoking not permitted.
• No pets, please.
• No access for disabled persons.

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