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The Ira Allen House
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  • Inn Details

    The Ira Allen House (1779) is an historic inn conveniently located between Manchester and Arlington on the famous Battenkill River, in the heart of a Four Season Resort. It was the home of Ethan and Ira Allen, Green Mountain Boys, and the founders of the State of Vermont.Our inn offers a classic country breakfast and cozy comfortable suites at very moderate rates. We also offer special skiing, flyfishing, and golf packages.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Fishing, golf, woodworking, tennis, cooking, gardening, all river sports, skiing, hikeing and many more.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Tagalog

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Battenkill River Sports

    • Cross-Country Skiing

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Group events

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • DVD Player

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • TV

    • Turndown Service

    • VCR

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Fax Machine

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Piano

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

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  • Remember Baker Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Remember Baker was the 1st cousin of Ethan and Ira Allen. This is a warm comfy room with a wood-burning fireplace and cable TV plus a sitting room with day bed as well as a private back porch and separate entrance. It has a full bath and separate tub room. $30 additional for each guest over double occupancy.

    Abigail's Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

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      (high/low season) N/A

    Abigail's Room features hand-stenciling, antique furnishings, four poster queen bed and overlooks the Green Mountains and Battenkill River. It has a private bath and sitting area with TV. Adjoins with the Norman Rockwell Room. $30 additional for each guest over double occupancy.

    Ethan Allen Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Ethan's Room is a cozy suite with a queen sleigh bed, private bath, small stove & a sitting room with a single bed and cable TV. $30 additional for each guest over double occupancy.

    Ira Allen Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 5

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    The Ira Allen Suite features 2 bedrooms, each with twin beds or a king bed and separate living room with convertible sofa. Private bath with clawfoot tub, fireplace and cable TV. $30 additional for each guest over double occupancy.

    Green Mountain Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Occupying the whole third floor and formerly a ballroom, the Green Mountain Suite includes the Battenkill Room which has 2 double beds and in-room sink and the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Room which has a queen bed and in-room sink. Both share a bath and small living room with cable TV and stove. $30 additional for each guest over double occupancy.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00    Check out: 11:00

    • Minimum stay: 2 night minimum during Autumn foliage season

    • Deposit amount required: One night deposit required to confirm reservation

    • Cancellations: Two week cancellation notice is required for full refund.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: Limited

    Discount type

    • Five Night Stay
      Percent off: 20% Days required: 5

    • Three Night Stay
      Percent off: 15% Days required: 3

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full Country Breakfast

    • Time Served: 8:30-9:30

    • Serving location: Breakfast in Bed is Available, Breakfast Room, Guest room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Fruit

    Signature Dish

    Eggs Benedict; Apple Topped French Toast
    Fresh eggs poached to your specifications,on top of thick sliced canadian bacon, served on a toasted english muffin, smothered in hollandaise sauce.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Available by request

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  • Location Type

    • Battenkill River

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    City

    • Manchester

    • Distance to city: 1 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Located on historic 7A, 20 minutes north of Bennington, VT

    Airport

    • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany County) 60 miles

    • Directions to property:
      North on Route 87 to Route 7; East on Route 7 to Bennington. North on Historic 7A to Sunderland.

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Outlet Stores

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Horseshoes

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Tennis racket rental

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    A delightful experience !

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We loved this place- it was just what we were looking for in a Vermont Country Inn - quaint and authentic. Maria,our Innkeeper, was very hospitable and helpful. Breakfast was delicious !

    Great for families

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We've stayed many times at the Ira Allen House with our family. They have great suites. Ed & Maria are exceptional hosts, they always making us feel welcome. The breakfasts are wonderful too! Close to skiing and shopping.

    Christmas in Vermont

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My family and I spent Christmas there and had a wonderful time. Ed and Maria and family were excellent hosts and we are still talking about the food! They gave us great advice as to what activities were available and where to find them - they even went sledding with us one day. We hope to return one day............ Gilda, Janet, David and Leslie

    The Ira Allen House

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    Extremely hospitable & friendly owner, Maria. She also made an outstanding breakfast. A very satisfactory visit!

    Perfect VT Getaway

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I have stayed at the Ira Allen House several times. Maria and Ed are wonderful innkeepers, and their daughters are darling! The breakfasts are always incredible- fresh fruit, coffee, juice, fluffy pancakes or French toast with local VT maple syrup, or tasty eggs of some sort. The rooms are cozy and clean. We like that the inn is very close to Manchester, but not directly in town. The property is on the Battenkill River which is a great place to relax. We enjoy it so much here, that we have sent friends and both sets of our parents to the Ira Allen House for getaway weekends. Make sure to visit the Hildene, Equinox mountain and the outlets! My husband has stayed at IAH to go with friends to the mountains of Stratton, Bromley and even Killington (after breakfast, of course!) There's so much to do in the area and we love the inn so much that we keep going back! Ira Allen is a perfect place to acquaint yourself with Vermont.

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