Alexandra Inn Bed and Breakfast in Bennington has a couple's package for a New England romantic getaway which includes a two-night stay, gourmet breakfast, afternoon tea and intimate candlelit four-course dinner complete with Champagne and chocolate truffles. Two miles down the road at the Green Mountain Oasis Spa, a 60-minute couple's massage is available as part of the package. The Alexandra Inn overlooks the Green Mountains and is close to downtown Bennington and historical attractions such as covered bridges and the Bennington Battle Monument, dedicated to the Revolutionary War Battle of Bennington in 1777.
The Inn at Weston, in Weston, has a couple's romantic getaway package which includes two nights lodging and a horse-drawn sleigh ride for two. As part of the package, couples have two three-course candlelit dinners accompanied by live piano music, chocolate-covered strawberries and Champagne, and multi-course country breakfast each morning. Nearby Weston Village is within walking distance to The Inn at Weston and has indoor and outdoor activities for visitors. The village is surrounded by the Green Mountains and has waterfalls, New England churches, the Vermont Country Store and Farrar Mansur House and Museum featuring local historical items.
A romantic place to stay in the southern Vermont area is the The Manchester View, located on a hilltop in Manchester, off of historic Route 7A and close to the Green Mountains and several ski resorts. As part of the romantic package at The Manchester View, couples stay in a suite with spa tub, have a private balcony with a mountain view and in-room fireplace, as well as a wine and cheese welcome basket. The Manchester View also provides an in-room massage. Guests are close to attractions such as a scenic drive to the top of Mount Equinox and the Hildene, the summer estate of President Abraham Lincoln's only son.
When looking for a romantic hotel destination in southern Vermont, it is important to plan ahead and make reservations. Some of the hotels have a limited number of rooms, especially rooms that are part of a romantic package. Packages may require more than a one night stay. Rates may be lower during the weekdays and higher on weekends, and may vary depending on the season. Rates for the romantic package could vary depending on the style of room; for example, The Inn at Weston offers the choice of a traditional, luxury or carriage house room.
