On the plus side, a grand old place, very interesting to look around and beautifully situated on its grounds. On the not so good side-- pretty creepy! And I say this while apologizing to the owners/ innkeepers who were very nice. BUT --
We arrived in November, very cold and early evening. The Inn is actually a 'Gothic' type mansion with marble porch & columns--and slippery. When we entered, it was very dark & woody... lots of dark wood- staircases, paneling, floors, furniture. There was 1 noticeable light on at the reception area around the corner as you enter & the owner/hostess was on the phone. Believe me it was spooky. Wasn't interested in looking around as I usually do because of the darkness. The owner/ host was standing & watching us from the dark hallway. We were shown 2 rooms upstairs [creaking ]. It appeared that we were the only guests-- good, alone in big dark house.
Actually, the rooms were quite pleasant & comfortable & we were pleased with that. A bit shabby, bathrooms, linens & all in great need of an overhaul. There was no way to adjust the temperature in the room & they had cranked it up for us before arrival. So we were hot all night and cracked a window open for some air. This door/window would not close again, which went out on a rooftop [ did i say already that it snowed while we were there?]
So, the first night, lights out. I lay back & immediately feel a pressure on my chest pushing me down! I wasn't scared, just shocked! It happened so fast & was over that I thought it was my imagination. My daughter Laura, who we had come to VT to visit, had a Dr.appointment the next day & came out with a story to tell! It seems her Dr., when she mentioned where we were staying, had said he had relatives come & stay at the Wilburton & guess what.... one of them had a push on her chest when the lights went out. Laura had not related my story to him. I believe in ghosts now.
In the light of day, we roamed around & looked at all the rooms. The place was vacant. Breakfast, which was to be included, went from the 1st morning of eggs & toast made by the handyman, the next morning, only cold cereal & stale rolls put out by the receptionist who we were told would cook for us; the last morning I went down for coffee at 8am & found no one & the kitchen & dining room locked. Went back down later & the host was standing at the bottom of the stairs & offered to make coffee. We didn't stay for breakfast or another night.
In all fairness, I am sure that in a warmer, brighter season that the Wilburton is a delight to stay in. They are supposed to have alot of weddings & family gatherings. But we won't be returning. read more