Bread and Breakfast Recommendations

[Norma]

Hi!<BR>I'm planning on visiting Vermont and N. Hampshire next fall (2001). I would appreciate any feedback on memorable stays in any B&B - especially in good foliage viewing areas. What is the recommended length of stay in a B&B? Is it easier to hop from B&B to B&B from day to day or to establish a base in one and just tour from there? Thanks in advance!<BR> Norma

[svmoderator]

Hi,Most B&Bs require a 2-night minimum stay, especially during foliage season, but you could schedule a series of 2-nighters around the state and switch locations like that...it's kind of nice to have a base of operations, too, and if you booked in east central Vermont, you could head off in any direction from one inn. Depending on how long you'll be here, you might try a few. In Wells River near the Connecticut River and New Hampshire border is The Whipple Tree Inn, perched high on a hill with spectacular views looking across into New Hampshire. A lovely spot, a brand-new inn that manages to seem authentically Vermont even though new. They also have an outdoor hot tub overlooking the view. This is a start, maybe someone else has a favorite place...Susanne

[Norma]

Thanks Suzanne! Your advice is a good start. How's the Windsor/Woodstock area as a base as opposed to the North Conway/Jackson area? What's the driving time involved between these two areas? Is it worth moving? We definitely are ending our trip in the Burlington area and actually flying home from there. Any further suggestions will really be welcomed! Thanks again!<BR>Norma

[Geri]

Montpelier is a nice town with good restaurants since the culinary institute is located there. Betsy B&B and the Montpelier Inn are both good. Just North of Montpelier, the towns of East Montpelier and Calais are gorgeous in the autumn. Lots of small gravel roads. Also, Peacham has wonderful long range views. In South Woodstock the Kedron Valley Inn has nice rooms and great food. The White Mountain Region of New Hampshire has less deciduous trees than VT, so the colors are not as spectacular. Yet, it is very beautiful there because the mountains are so high. We love to hike up some of the higher summits in October (but, it is very rugged hiking, expect some snow on top and be very alert to the weather forcasts, above treeline can be dangerous in bad weather). Looking down to the valleys with the leaves still colorful is gorgeous. Or, looking up to the snow covered summits is also pretty. In Jackson, there are many excellent inns (Jackson House is one) and also, a good condo resort with jacuzzi tubs, Nordic Village.

[Norma]

Hi-<BR>Thanks Geri, for your response! I made a reservation yesterday for the Wentworth Inn in Jackson, and plan to make a reservation at the Essex Inn soon. Anyone have any feedback about these two properties? We're planning on driving from Jackson down through Woodstock, then up through Montpelier, then ending up in the Burlington area. Thanks in advance for any feedback.<BR>Norma