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Barrows House Country Inn
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  • Inn Details

    Barrows House Country Inn & Restaurant is a New England historic treasure which welcomes you in every season. Located in the picture perfect village of Dorset, VT, Barrows House offers you a selection of 28 rooms and suites in 9 buildings and cottages on 9 acres of expansive park-like lawns, majestic trees and exceptional gardens. All rooms have private baths, A/C, cable TV, wireless internet access and telephones. Suites have fireplaces; some have two person whirlpool tubs. Two cottages are dog friendly. Seasonally, we offer you a heated pool, tennis, bicycles, cross country skis, sleds and a sauna.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    History, gardening, needlework, hiking, snowshoeing.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French

    • Italian


    Number of Dogs: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Country Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Tennis

    • Gazebo

    • English Gardens

    • Basketball Shooting Court

    • Heated pool (seasonal)

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    Nightly Rate

    $110 - $235

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

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

    • Minimum stay: 2 nights, weekends; 3 on holiday weekends.

    • Deposit amount required: •Reservations must be secured by a deposit equal to one night’s rate or 50% of the total amount for visits longer than two nights.

    • Cancellations: Deposits will be forfeited if guests arrive after the date specified or depart before the final day of the reservation. Deposits will be refunded (less a 10% handling charge) provided notice of cancellation is received prior to 14 days of arrival date. With less notice, a deposit may be credited to a future visit.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: We have a fully licensed restuarant

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: Well behaved persons of all ages are welcome here.

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: Limited : We provide you with a list of baby sitters

    Discount type

    • Offseason rates.

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full Country Breakfast

    • Time Served: 8 to 9:30;Sunday 8-10

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Maine Crabcakes, Chesapeake Style
    Maine Crabcakes, Chesapeake Style are available as an appetizer (1) or an entree (2) or (3). They are chock full of fresh Maine crab and secret seasonings. Served over a fresh Dill Remoulade Sauce.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • By advance notice

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Village

    City

    • Albany

    • Distance to city: 60 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take I 787 North to Exit 9. Take NY Route 7 East for about 30 miles to Route 279 East at a Blinking Yellow light. Go straight on Route 279. About 5 miles later take Route 7 North to exit 4 in Manchester, VT. At exit 4 make a left on VT Route 30 North for 8 miles. As you enter Dorset Village proper you will see the large Barrows House sign on the right which marks our entrance.

    Airport

    • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany County) 65 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the Airport Take I 87 North to NY Route 7 East about 3 miles. Take New York Route 7 East for about 35 miles to Route 279 East at a Blinking Yellow light. Go straight on Route 279. About 5 miles later take Route 7 North to exit 4 in Manchester, VT. At exit 4 make a left on VT Route 30 North for 8 miles. As you enter Dorset Village proper you will see the large Barrows House sign on the right which marks our entrance.

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • American Museum of Fly Fishing

    • Hildene, the Robert Todd Lincoln estate

    • Southern Vermont Arts Center

    • Robert Frost Stone House

    • Grandma Moses/Norman Rockwell country

    • Bennington Battle Monument

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • World class shopping

    • Art galleries galore

    • Appalachian Trail/Long Trail

    • Merck Forest & Farmland Center

    • Orvis Fishing Guides

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    Charming B&B

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    This is a great place to stay. We liked the in house dinning and the great food and all the choices. Very confortable rooms and bed.

    Good deal, classic Inn, Friendly Inn Keepers

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We wanted to stay in Dorsett for the classic VT fall getaway without paying wild prices at nearby Dorsett Inn. Found this and overall, a gem in that its a charming, classic inn. Room are small and old fashioned - no frills but quaint, comfortable. Inn keepers extremely nice with a charming little inside restaurant. Only odd thing was the food -- good, interesting menu, lovely presentation like a higher end Inn but notably tasteless..from both our dinners to even the breakfast. Not worth the value. I'd stay at Barrow and go out to dinner

    A great place to stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Fantastic service. Wonderful Vermont Charm. Great Breakfast. Comfortable Beds

    Nice Week-end at Barrows House

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We enjoyed our stay at Barrows. The main house is charming and the grounds are lovely. We were in Shubert House and our room was quite nice. It was larger than we expected with many windows so it was light and airy. The bed was very comfortable and the cottage had a kitchen so we were able to utilize the refrigerator. The only downsides were the bathroom, although clean and in good shape it was really outdated and there was a lot of noise from the room above. The patio outside our room was unusable due the poor condition of the furniture but we found these things to be minor. The breakfasts were terrific and the staff very warm and friendly. We would definitely stay at Barrows House again. Great location and charming.

    With a breakfast like that, who needs lunch!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We were in the Carriage House, and found it extremely pleasant, and a surprisingly good value. The innkeepers are very friendly, and the breakfasts were outstanding.

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