The perfect gift for every occasion

  • The library in the Main Inn at Christmas time.
    The Main Inn in Fall.
    The dining room in the Main Inn.
    The Gold Room
    Otto Room
    A Spring afternoon on the front porch of the Main Inn.
    The Carriage House
    Jim Dandy Room
    Bennington Catamount

    • Address 124 Elm Street
      Bennington, VT 05201
      USA
    • Phone+1-802-447-3839
    • Toll free+1-888-201-2250
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    Located in the heart of historic Bennington in Southwestern Vermont, our Victorian Inn offers elegant and comfortable accommodations for leisure and business travelers alike. Spacious guest rooms in the Main Inn include private baths, air conditioning, wi-fi and original fireplaces while our Carriage House rooms offer the added luxury of whirlpool baths and television. The Inn provides a perfect starting point for exploring the many historic sites, museums and antique and craft shops located nearby. At the end of the day return to the Inn for tea and cookies by the fire or relax and watch the world go by from our large front porch.

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    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Joyce & George Goeke

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    Resident Pets

    1 Cat

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $115 - $225

    Wentworth

    First floor room with antique double bed, original fireplace, air conditioning and ceiling fan.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Double

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    Gold Room

    Second floor room. One of the Inn's original master bedrooms with a king size canopy bed, original fireplace, air conditioning and a ceiling fan. Full private bath across a narrow hallway. Bathrobes are provided.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King

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    Peach Room

    Second floor room with antique double bed, NO fireplace, air conditioning.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Double

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    Otto Room

    Second floor room. One of the Inn's two master bedrooms. King size canopy bed, original fireplace, air conditioning, and ceiling fan.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King

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    Rose Room

    Second floor room. Two antique double beds, NO fireplace, air conditioning.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 2 Double

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    Coach Room

    First floor room in the Carriage House. Queen size bed, television with DVD player, fireplace and full bath with separate shower and whirlpool tub. The room has hardwood floors with area rugs, is air conditioned and has a ceiling fan.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Jim Dandy Room

    First floor room in the Carriage House with a queen size bed, fireplace, airconditioning, ceiling fan, hardwood floors, televisioin with DVD player, full bath with separate shower and whirlpool tub plus a private walk-out patio.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Sleigh Suite

    Second floor room in the Carriage House. The room has a queen size bed, fireplace, ceiling fan and air conditioning, sitting area with couch, television with DVD player, wet bar with small refrigerator, skylights, full bath with separate shower and whirlpool tub.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Hayloft

    Second floor room in the Carriage House. Queen size bed, fireplace, skylights, television, ceiling fan and airconditioning, full bath with separate shower and whirlpool tub.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3 - 8 pm    Check Out: 11:00 am

    • Minimum Stay: 2 night minimum on weekends and during Fall

    • Deposit Amount Required: A one-night deposit is required for one and two night stays. A deposit of 50% is required for stays of three nights or longer.

    • Cancellations: Deposits will be cheerfully refunded up to ten days prior to scheduled arrival, excluding June graduation weekend. Deposits are non-refundable on reservations made or canceled less than 10 days prior to arrival. A processing fee of $40.00 will be charged on all refunds and reservation changes. If you shorten your stay by arriving late or leaving early, you are still responsible for the entire cost of your reservation.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: No

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  • Location Type

    • Small town

    City -

    • Directions to property:
      From the North - Follow US 7 South to Bennington. Elm Street is on the right one block south of the intersection of US Route 7 and Vermont Route 9. From the South - Follow US Route 7 North from Williamstown, MA. Elm Street is on the left one block before the intersection of US Route 7 North and Vermont Route 9.

    Airport

    • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany County) 39 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Follow signs to Route 87 North. Take Route 87 North to the exit for New York Route 7 East to Bennington. NY Route 7 becomes Vermont Route 9 when it crosses the border into Vermont. Stay on VT Route 9 to the center of Bennington where it intersects with US Route 7. Turn right on to US Route 7 South. Elm Street is on the right one block south. Turn right on to Elm Street and the Inn is one block in on the left on the corner of Elm and Jefferson Streets.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Golf course

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property highlights

    • Antiques/decor

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:00 - 9:30

    • Serving Location: Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Special meal options

    • gluten free

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