White River Junction, in central-west Vermont is a village located in Hartford, Vt., separated from the state of New Hampshire by the White River. An art colony nestled in Vermont's green hills, the junction was the first and largest railroad center in Vermont and New England north of Boston, and the village's architecture retains its late-19th century charm. The area's bucolic allure lends itself to quaint, comfortable bed and breakfasts.
The Parker House Inn is a bed and breakfast located in Quechee, Vt., another village of Hartford. The Inn offers seven boutique rooms, each uniquely decorated and newly renovated. Rooms feature queen-andr king-size beds and air conditioning. The historic inn--built in 1857--is just five minutes from Dartmouth College, and guests enjoy full access to all amenities at the nearby Quechee Lakes Country Club. The Inn's restaurant, owned by chefs Adam and Alexandra La Noue-Adler, is renowned for its "sunny French flavors" with a New England twist.
The Parker House Inn
1792 Quechee Main St.
Quechee, VT 05059
802-295-6077
theparkerhouseinn.com
The Trumbull House is located across the river from White River Junction in Hanover, N.H. With four rooms, a suite, and an independent guest cottage, the bed and breakfast is decorated in a charming and luxurious New England style, with warm bedding and country colors. Breakfasts--which start each day with fresh fruit--are served whenever individual guests desire, and features many local, organic products, like eggs fresh from the farm up the road.
Trumbull House Bed & Breakfast
40 Etna Road
Hanover, NH 03755
800-651-5141
trumbullhouse.com
Pippin Inn is located next to the scenic Quechee Gorge, on 6 acres of grounds hemmed by antique stonewalls. The Inn's roomy suites boast large private bathrooms and luxurious accommodations. Some rooms offer fireplaces, four-poster beds, and private balconies, while others offer canopy beds and pond views. Built in the 1800s, the Inn was originally the site of a successful woolen-mill
family; the bed and breakfast was founded in 1997, and accommodates guests in its three suites for six nights or more.
Pippin Inn
696 Deweys Mills Road
Quechee, VT 05059
802-296-3646
pippininn.com
The historic Quechee Inn was built in 1793 as the home of Colonel Joseph Marsh, Vermont's first lieutenant governor. It maintains its historic charm with wide pine floors, Queen Anne furnishings and period antiques. The Inn offers 22 guest rooms and three suites, many of which boast views of Dewey's Mill Pond, the Ottauquechee River, and the property's majestic spruce and hardwood trees--as well as modern amenities such as private bathrooms, cable television, and air conditioning. Guests may also enjoy buffet breakfasts and gourmet dinners, served daily.
The Quechee Inn
1119 Quechee Main St.
Quechee, VT 05059
800-235-3133
quecheeinn.com
