I have almost forgotten how wonderful it can be to stay in a great B&B, and this one certainly…read morerestored my passion for it -- and then some. From the street it looked like a charming New England B&B and there are plenty of those in the area. What sets this particular one apart, in my opinion, are the following: * At the back of this charming home is a beautifully crafted, lush garden with a hammock and benches placed in strategic nooks designed for optimal book-reading or daydreaming. At the top of the small hill is a pergola -- for more daydreaming, or if you are a bride-to-be looking for a romantic venue, this tops the cake. * The added bonus: you get your own entrance to a walking trail (please see picture below) that connects to a network of trails. It's beautiful now in the the summer time. I imagined how much more beautiful it will be in autumn. I must come back. * The breakfasts are to die for!! Imaginative and definitely gourmet. BTW, I had stayed in some expensive hotels before (the Four Seasons, etc.) -- in my opinion, this B&B's breakfast is better. Way, way better. On my first day, the second course was freshly-baked frittata with a side of steamed kale and zucchini -- picked from their garden. The cheese had just the right gooey to it, and the eggs were fluffy. Day 2: French-toasted croissant filled with creamy custard and drizzled with maple-orange syrup. Yum! * The Owner, Lynn is a wonderful person who had lived in Brattleboro for a very long time and knows its ins and outs -- from where to get great cheese to Brattleboro's unique home architectures. Engaging when a guest needed help and wonderfully welcoming. Yet, I always felt I had my privacy. She has mastered how to be a great host. BTW, the rooms are clean and well kept with a touch of history and modern amenities -- for example: I had a double shower head (a rain shower and a handheld). One last thing: In a hotel or an Airbnb, I always felt unsafe -- locked and double locked. In contrast, in the three days that I stayed here, I left my windows open at night to feel the cool evening breezes from the garden, and during the day, I left my door unlocked while I ate breakfast at the dining room. Priceless. I would come back for the breakfast, or the garden and walking trails, or the wonderfully warm, welcoming atmosphere -- better still, get all three. This one is definitely worth going back to again and again whenever I find myself looking for a great place to stay in Vermont. Highly recommended!

"LIKE FAMILY!"…read more Richard and Lynn treat you like you family from start to finish!!!! We were in awe of the home, the decor, the homemade desserts, the little touches that made our trip very special. The suite was extremely clean and stocked with lovely linens, fresh fruit, coffee, and even fresh autumn leaves for a beautiful decorative flair. They were kind enough to pick us up from the Amtrak station and really attended to our every need. The suite was more than we had imagined, and the online pictures really do not do the Crosby House justice! Thanks The Crosby house for making our stay relaxing, romantic, and unbelievable!!!

Glenda and Ned are the kindest and sweetest Inn keepers. It is a quaint inn, and just lovely. There…read moreare multiple pianos, fireplaces and couches to hang out with friends and make new ones. I spent quite abit of time at the inn as my daughter was too cold to ski. They have a great game room, and there is quite abit for older kids to do. We stayed with 2 other couples and having breakfast at the Inn is a huge help getting out the door. Yes, the walls are rather thin. It is not a 5 star hotel by any means, but look beyond that at it is lovely. There was a group up and walking around late at night, but we just plan to be at the end of a hall maybe next time. It is what it is. My daughter ended up getting ill the 2nd day of our trip. Out of respect for the staff and the absolute horror of the situation, I cleaned much of our room up. They were very accommodating providing supplies. They told us not to worry about it, but there was no way. They took a situation we were deeply embarrassed about and made it positive with their graciousness and hospitality. A cozy inn with lovely inn keepers!

This is a very cute hotel. That is well kept together. Fun downstairs with a big TV, pool table,…read moreboard games, and arts and crafts. They have a breakfast, which is simple but nice. The proprietor is very friendly. Worms were nice and very cozy. Close to the slopes.

Great bed and breakfast- it's straight out of a Vermont country magazine, with the picturesque…read morelittle town and views. I stayed here last winter and plan to go again in March. This area of Vermont doesn't have much lodging choice except B&Bs and ski resort condos so for value, this one is worth it. Very convenient- on Rte 30 on the way to Stratton Mountain, Bromley Mountain, Magic Mountain, Manchester outlets, etc. My room and adjoining bathroom were small and quaint but clean and very comfortable. Breakfast is in their restaurant area- delicious food. We didn't try their dinner but it smelled great- apparently, they are a gourmet, multi-star restaurant. They also had afternoon wine & cheese. Owners and staff are really nice and go out of their way to make you feel welcome (it's a little jarring when you travel from city life- at first, you wonder why people are so nice!). An example was breakfast our first morning- we planned to leave for Stratton early without a sitdown breakfast and told the owners ahead of time not to expect us. In the morning, Ed had warm blueberry muffins that he ran out to us as we were packing our car...they were the best muffins I've ever tasted! Note to those who can't do without some modern conveniences- most rooms and their common rooms don't have televisions (yes, it's an old rustic inn in Vermont but if you're stuck inside without a book, it's nice to have the choice to use modern technology). The inn does have a couple of portable DVD players they will lend you if available. There's also spotty cell phone service in this area b/c of the mountains. Great for quiet getaways, ski trips (with the focus on skiing and relaxing), basically, for enjoying Vermont. I'll post an update after my March stay.

Have stayed at this lovely inn several times and it's always a pleasure to come back. The owners…read moreare very helpful; rooms are perfectly clean; beds are wonderfully comfortable. Can't wait to come back again soon! Thanks!

There's nothing I love more than quaint and cozy B&B. It was a great location near 2 great…read morerestaurants that you must go to (Sawmill and 1846 Oyster Bar and Tavern ) and 3 miles from Mount Snow. When you first walk in there a the smell of pine trees and warm fireplace. Ariiane and Scott were very welcoming. We stayed in the Evergreen room which had a fireplace in the room and jetted tub which was much needed after a day of skiing. My only complaint was the pillows were not so comfortable. They had complementary bottled water cookies and coffee in the room. Very clean and nicely decorated. Breakfast was very good and their dog Josie greeted us daily. We loved it and we'll be back soon!!

If you want to experience a quintessential New Englad B&B this is a perfect place to visit…read more Our room was amazing and super clean. It had all of the amenities of a 5 star hotel. The attention to detail in the room and the Inn made for a nice relaxing weekend. The room had a jetted tub, fireplace, outside private deck and super comfy bed. The linens and pillows were soft like clouds. The personal touches like the robes or make-up face cloths were those little unexpected things you appreciate. The owners Ariana and Scott were so gracious and accommodating. Josie their pup was friendly especially during breakfast. :) I have food restrictions and they were able to accommodate all of them. The breakfast was delicious homemade everything...cinnamon chips scones, omelets, bacon, coffee and tea etc. YUM!! Did I say how immaculate the room and common areas in the Inn? By far the cleanest and most organized B&B I've ever stayed at and I have been to a lot. The location is perfect for people wanting adventure or just a nice relaxing day or both. We took advantage of the location and went on a 5 mile hike which was wonderful. We relaxed with a bottle of wine and a nice hot bath after the hike. It was perfect. We highly recommend staying here and will be coming back for a few nights next time because we enjoyed it so much. Thank you Ariana and Scott for making my birthday weekend so special. Mark and Karen

I, recently, had the privilege of being a dinner guest at this serene and very comfortable Inn…read more The country ambience, the well appointed sitting rooms and the bar area all invite one to sit and stay a while. The restaurant is well lit, uncrowded and staffed by the nicest people in the area. While the menu is very limited, the five course, price fixed meal was wonderful. For a quiet, romantic country dining experience, I highly recommend this very special venue.

Everything about the Inn is amazing! The perfect place to stay to enjoy all the charms of Southern…read moreNew England. All the rooms are beautiful and the management and staff a joy to interact with. We were treated as family by Marybeth and look forward to coming back often, as this was our very first visit. Great hiking and historic sites to visit from the Inn and the daily breakfast was the perfect start to each day! How could you not like being greeted by two happy Golden Retrievers! For a tail wagging good time visit this Vermont Inn.

I would give 10 million stars if I could. Our beautiful wedding weekend began at The Farm at…read moreWilliams River House in Chester, Vermont, and we truly could not have asked for a more perfect place to get married. Being able to spend the entire weekend surrounded by the people we love most was incredibly special. The inn was absolutely beautiful, our rooms were perfect, and the delicious breakfasts they provided Saturday and Sunday were just another thoughtful touch. They even have the most adorable tiny home on the property, where my in-laws stayed. From the moment we arrived, it felt like home, and we will forever be grateful for the memories we made there.

It was once said, "You either love Vermont in Fall, or you're wrong". We were not wrong. :-)…read more The Farm at Williams House is a pastoral jewel that makes you feel like you're in the bosom of nature's bounty and beauty. It is no wonder that so many of America's great writers have made Vermont home from time to time, as this wonderfully adorned property provides everyone with inspiration to feel like you are not in the mountains, rather the mountains are in you. John & Kathy are the ever so accommodating hosts, providing every aspect of hospitality expected from such a romantic and bucolic setting. This property has the detail and authenticity to seemingly tell its own stories dating back to colonial America, but whilst providing all modern comforts (AC, Fast Wi-Fi, etc.) to make for an easy, enjoyable stay. If you want to immerse yourself in tranquility and nature, take time here to relish in the gifts of country living, as only John, Kathy, and Vermont can provide. We cannot wait to make it back, in the meantime, we have precious memories as sweet as the syrup.

Traveling in the Berkshires and want that old school "revolutionary war" Inn experience? River Bend…read moreFarm is the place for you! It's an old house. There are old objects in your room (aka "antiques"). It kinda smells.... you guessed it, old. We stayed in the Parlor room. Visually it looked great, but our bed was rock hard and our pillows squishy soft. Not a good combination. They had extra pillows, but they smelled of moth-balls, so we declined using them. The owners/hosts are amazing! They gave us a country breakfast of homemade granola, fruit, yogurt, homemade muffins and breads, and coffee/tea. They also hung out and told us about local history and their extensive collection of antiques. All in all, River Bend was the epitome of the B&B experience; an interesting house and interesting hosts. Sure their beds could have been more comfortable, but then it wouldn't have been in keeping with the revolutionary war theme.

This was an A+ experience!!! We were enthralled with every detail of our stay at River Bend Farm…read more It is a perfect B&B for a couple or a family whose children are especially interested in Colonial times, history....and for children who like the Felicity American Girl Doll, it's a dream come true, this place and Colonial times will come alive!! No ropes across the furniture....you can enjoy life in Colonial times unfettered as did the 10 children who once lived here! Our bathroom was the former butter churn room, evidenced by the presence of butter churns. Our bed was comfortable and modern with top quality linens/bedding, as we dreamt of a bygone era in a room restored to its original glory. There's a children's oriented book on the night table in the parlor room (we slept here) where George Washington and dignitaries stayed in this tavern owned by war hero and landowner, Col. Benjamin Simonds in 1770, a founder of Williamstown. I read the history of the area and in the morning, owners Dave and Judy Loomis generously hosted us with a fantastic homemade breakfast including gems such as quince jam from quince grown on their farm, served with period silverware in the 1770 kitchen with the huge original fireplace and rare baking oven. They lovingly restored this home and made exciting discoveries about Colonial times during the process. Didn't miss a TV...we felt transported back in time and it was magical! This was the best part of our visit to Williamstown!

The old man and I stayed here for 2 weeks scoping out southern VT. We had a cool room that is set…read moreaside for us pups. There was even a water bowl waiting when we got there. They have outside chair by the pond and outdoor seating next to the restaurant so my hooman and I could hang out together This place was super nice and very welcoming to us good doggos and the staff was really great. They got to know me and brought me ice cookies 4 paws up

Charming is the only word to describe The Reluctant Panther Inn. My husband and I met Robert upon…read morecheck in who was kind and resourceful. Having being shown to our room was a lovely touch to the hospitality that radiated throughout the property. We stayed in a little suite equipped with an electric fireplace and sitting room, comfortable bedding and old-world decor. The hand-delivered breakfast was the star of the show. Every day before 7 pm, you fill out a form of what you would like for breakfast the next morning. You select your favorite and a time window for delivery. They put all the items in a legitimate picnic basket, it was a differentiator my husband and I have never seen, and we are relatively well-traveled. I would whole heartedly suggest this hotel for your stay in Manchester. A true New England gem tucked away with privacy and understated elegance. Thank you for the great visit!