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    Set high in the Green Mountains, the Black Bear Inn offers a warm and restful atmosphere each season of the year. As you ascend our mountain road, you'll be charmed by the peace and beauty that surround our area (and maybe a moose or two!). A warm Vermont greeting welcomes each guest, as well as hot country breakfasts each morning featuring fresh muffins and local maple syrup. Many of the inn's 25 rooms and suites feature private outdoor hot tubs, firestoves, and balconies with Adirondack views. Families are always welcome at the inn, and will sleep comfortably in many of the inn's larger rooms and suites. After a day of sightseeing, hiking, or skiing, you may want to return to the inn for a three-course dinner prepared by our own Chef Brian O'Neil. Also consider a bottle of wine from our extensive, Wine Spectator award-winning list. We are Vermont's only ski-on/ski-off inn, slope-side to Bolton Valley Resort. Also just minutes from Burlington, Waterbury, and Stowe. Pet-friendly and Green Hotel Certified.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Fine country dining

    • Pet and child friendly

    • Rooms with private hot tubs

    • Ski-in/Ski-out

    • Weddings & Civil Unions

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wet bar

    Other Amenities:

    • Outdoor Pool (seasonal)

    • Ski-in/Ski-out Access

    • Pet-Friendly Rooms

    • Outdoor hot tub

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    • 2/8/2012 - 2/15/2012
    • Regular rate:$207
    • Savings:43%
    • Discount rate:$119

    Stay one night, Sunday thru Thursday, now thru February 16th, 2012, and get two free adult lift tickets to Bolton Valley Resort! Upgrade to a room with a private outdoor hot tub for only $60!

    Standard Room 1

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $104/$145

    First floor room with mountain-facing private porch. Features country decor with handmade quilts. Full Country Breakfast included in the rate. Cable TV, free WiFi, Telephone, Queen bed and a Double bed; private bath. Each additional person is $15/night.

    Standard Room 5

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $104/$145

    First floor room with mountain-facing private porch. Features country decor with handmade quilts. Full Country Breakfast included in the rate. Cable TV, free WiFi, Telephone, Queen bed and a Double bed; private bath. Each additional person is $15/night.

    Standard Room 2

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $104/$145

    First floor, rear facing with handmade quilts. Tasteful country decor fills the room. Full Country Breakfast included in the rate. Cable TV, VCR/DVD, WiFi, Telephone, Queen bed and a Double bed and private bath. Each additional person is $15/night. Pet Friendly, $20/night/dog payable to innkeeper.

    Standard Room 4

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $1/$145

    First floor room with handmade quilt on bed. Tasteful country decor. Full Country Breakfast included in the rate. Cable TV, WiFi, Telephone, King bed and private bath. Pet Friendly, $20/night/dog payable to innkeeper.

    Deluxe Room 9

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $129/$169

    This is a second Floor room with mountain-facing private balcony, Vermont Firestove, plush robes, cable TV, free WiFi, telephone, and private bath. There are one Queen bed and one Double bed, both with handmade quilts. A Full Country Breakfast is included. Extra Person $15/night.

    Deluxe Room 11

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $129/$169

    This is a second Floor room with mountain-facing private balcony, Vermont Firestove, plush robes, cable TV, free WiFi, telephone, and private bath. There is one king bed, with handmade quilt. A Full Country Breakfast is included. Extra Person $15/night. This room can adjoin with deluxe Room 9.

    Deluxe Room 20

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $129/$169

    This is a second Floor room, with pool-facing private balcony. It contains a Vermont Firestove, plush robes, cable TV, free WiFi, telephone, and private bath. There is one queen bed, with a handmade quilt. A Full Country Breakfast is included. Extra Person $15/night.

    Deluxe Room 18

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $129/$169

    This second floor room has a romantic gas fireplace, plush robes, cable TV, free WiFi, telephone, and private bath. There is one queen bed with handmade quilt. A full country breakfast is included.

    Super Deluxe Room 12

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $159/$199

    This second floor room features a private outdoor hottub , Vermont Firestove, plush robes, Cable TV, VCR, Free WiFi, telephone, private bath, and one queen bed. It is a rear-facing rooms. The hot tub is accessed thru a sliding glass door, leading to a private deck. A full country breakfast is included.

    Super Deluxe Room 13

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $159/$199

    This second floor room features a private outdoor hottub , Vermont Firestove, plush robes, Cable TV, VCR, Free WiFi, telephone, private bath, and one king bed. It is a corner room, featuring lots of natural light. The hot tub is accessed thru a sliding glass door, leading to a private deck. A full country breakfast is included.

    Super Deluxe Room 14

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $159/$199

    This second floor room features a private outdoor hottub , Vermont Firestove, plush robes, Cable TV, VCR, Free WiFi, telephone, private bath, and one queen bed. It is a corner room featuring lots of natural light. The hot tub is accessed thru a sliding glass door, leading to a private deck. A full country breakfast is included.

    Hide-A-Way Room 21

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $174/$204

    Our most private rooms, set in a building behind the main Inn. Features a Private Outdoor HotTub on a deck with a view of the woods, Vermont Firestove, cable TV, DVD/VCR, WiFi, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Plush Robes, Slippers, Queen Bed, Private Bath and a Full Country Breakfast is included.

    Coach House/Honeymoom Sui

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $225/$245

    This romantic 3-room suite has a queen bedroom, kitchenette, and living room with loads of privacy. It is set in a building behind the main Inn. Features a private outdoor HotTub set in a gazebo, gas fireplace, flatScreen TV, Cable, DVD/VCR, free WiFi, pullout queen sofabed, shower built for two, plush robes, slippers and a Full Country Breakfast included. Extra Persons $15/night.

    MountainTop Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $300/$335

    Want for nothing in this modern 5-room suite! Situated on two floors with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, full granite kitchen, dining room and living room with pull-out sofabed. This is set in a building behind the main Inn. It features a private 5-person outdoor HotTub set on wraparound deck, wood-burning fireplace, FlatScreen TV, Cable, DVD/VCR, WiFi, King Bedroom with private full bath and balcony. The second room has a double bed, flat-screen TV, and DVD/VCR. Both rooms have plush robes, slippers and a Full Country Breakfast included for four. Extra Persons $15/night.

    Superior Room 16R

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $194/$224

    This is our largest guestroom. Situated on the second floor room with private outdoor HotTub, gas FirePlace, sitting area, plush robes, Cable TV, DVD/VCR, WiFi, Telephone, Private Bath, and two queen beds. There is also a refrigorator and coffee maker. A full country breakfast is included. Extra persons $15/night. Can be combined with adjoining Standard Room 10 (call for Pricing).

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:30 pm    Check out: 11:00 am

    • Minimum stay: 2-3 night minimum during certain holidays

    • Deposit amount required: Deposits of 1-2 nights required at time of reservation.

    • Cancellations: If you cancel within the 21 days (30 for Fall foliage and holidays) to your arrival date, you will be charged for the full number of days reserved. We will of course not charge for any nights that we are able to resell.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Hot Country Breakfast

    • Time Served: 8:00 am-9:30 am

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Special meal options

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    City

    • Burlington

    • Distance to city: 18 miles

    • Directions to property:

    Airport

    • Burlington, VT (BTV) 18 miles

    Area Attractions

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory

    • Vermont Teddy Bear Factory

    • Shelburne Museum

    • Vermont Wildflower Farm

    • Cabot Cheese Headquarter

    • Ethan Allen Homestead and Museum

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Boating

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • On-site outdoor pool

    • Ski-in/Ski-out property

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Table Tennis

    • Tennis courts

    • Video Arcade

    • Water sports

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    The best trip in awhile!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    The Black Bear Inn was more than I could have ever imagined!! The cozy atmosphere, comfortable and spacious rooms and don't forget the delicious food made this trip one that we will remember for a very long time!! Jill is a wonderful hostess and went out of her way to make sure we had a great stay! We are already planning our next trip! Matt and Chrissy - Pennsylvania

    A Break from the Ordinary equals Extra-Ordinary

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Another great 3-night stay at the Black Bear Inn. Rustic, cozy and comfortable with all needed amenities. Food was great, breakfasts beyond compare (Grand Marnier French Toast) and hosts (Jill, Brian and daughter Layla) who are genuine and ever-so-helpful. See you again in June.

    Always a Pleasure!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Holiday week - Dec 2011 This was our 2nd year staying at the inn for a family ski getaway and it was again a very pleasurable time. We always enjoy the warm friendly atmosphere created by Jill and Brian, as well as the inn's close proximity to the mountain. The food is excellent and even seems to get better every year. My two young daughters look forward to every vacation here, as well as the complimentary tasty hot chocolate after a full day of skiing. We highly recommend a stay at the Black Bear Inn especially during the winter! Steve & Elia - Long Island, NY P.S. - On the way back home, about an hour into our drive, we realized we left our I-Phone recharger/adapter plugged in at our room. We immediately called Brian & Jill and we received our recharger/adapter within a couple of days. They are very nice people!

    Black Bear Inn in December

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    This was the most romantic getaway ever! We arrived during the late evening and conquered the long drive up the dark mountain road. There was a welcome package for us in the lobby which helped lead us to our romantic hideaway room where a bottle of red wine and local hand-made chocolates awaited. It was an awesome experience to sit in our private hottub upon the mountain top during the snow storm while sipping on wine and then relaxing in our cozy room in front of the warm firestove. Our romance package also included a gourmet candlelight dinner with a hearty soup, homemade bread, irresistable entree and dessert choices. We were there for 2 nights and the breakfast and dinner menus changed daily and were always made to order. The owners were always on site and ready to help with any information - they had even mapped out some very complete tourist routes that would have kept us busy for the entire week with must-see Vermont experiences. The guest book in the lobby was filled with warm praises and it seemed several guests returned over the years to celebrate special events and quite a few couples chose the inn to get engaged or married. This inn is truly a Vermont getaway that should not be missed!

    Lovely first time stay in Vermont

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The black bear inn was immediately warm and cozy. Walking into a spacious common room knowing if you got snowed in ample games, books, dvd and vhs as well as hot cider and access to a bar with a tap would keep you entertained completely. The room was cozy and sweet. The fact that even if you get a room without a hottub their is a pool and a hottub for all outside is spectacular. The views and land the inn is on are exquisite. There is a sweet covered bridge, the dining room was large and the food was excellent with vegetarian, meat, sweet, savory, simple or complex options available daily. Staff was helpful and kind. Very gay friendly, thank you! Many flyers and pamphlets to figure out whatever your hearts desire to do while in Vermont. Biggest plus was these color coded tours on paper assisting you with traveling through vermont to do exactly what you want: if you want to go to ben and jerrys then look for covered bridges, go to a chocolate making factory for example. They each state the amount of time and what wonderful sites you will encounter or you can look for on the way. Such a bonus. I would highly recommend Black bear inn and would definitely go back! Thank you-

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