The town of Orwell, Vermont, can be found in the western part of the state, not far from the New York border. Highlights of Orwell include the Orwell Library and Mount Independence, a state historical site where thousands of American soldiers battled the British in the Revolutionary War. Travelers visiting Orwell or just passing through have several options for accommodations in the nearby area.
Just a short five mile drive north of Orwell is the town of Shoreham and the Shoreham Inn. Committed to environmentally-friendly and “green” practices, the Shoreham Inn features seven guest rooms in the main house and three two-story suites located in a renovated sheep barn behind the property. Guests are provided a full breakfast each morning. For lunch and dinner, guests can check out the inn’s pub, which offers a full menu of "gastropub" cuisine and drinks. Nearby attractions include the Shoreham tennis courts, bicycle tours of the area, and numerous farms, cheese makers and wineries.
Located about 10 miles east of Orwell, the Brandon Inn offers 39 guest rooms in a four-story historical home located in downtown Brandon. Guests are treated to a full country breakfast each morning and can use the inn’s two public television rooms and main living room to relax and gather. While in town, visitors can check out Brandon events like Art in the Snow. The Brandon Inn offers special packages that include accommodations and tickets to many special events. Several dining options are located just down the street from the Brandon Inn, including Café Province and the Watershed Tavern.
Also located in Brandon, the Lilac Inn specializes in romantic getaways by offering couples' packages and wedding, elopement and honeymoon packages. Other special packages combine accommodations with winery tours, cheese making and cooking classes. The nine guest rooms feature private baths, high-end toiletries, and fireplaces and whirlpools in several of the rooms. The on-site lounge and bar serves local Vermont microbrews, and guests can also dine at the on-site restaurant. Nearby downtown Brandon is full of art shops, antique stores, bookstores and restaurants.
Housed in a historical Victorian home in Brandon, the Inn on Park Street invites guests to stay in one of its six guest rooms, complete with full breakfast each morning featuring homemade pastries. The inn offers a special "Cooking with Chefs" package, where visitors can spend the weekend cooking with professional chefs, shopping for food items at Vermont farmer’s markets, farms and wineries, and enjoying Brandon attractions. Attractions just outside the town of Brandon include the beaches of Lake Dunmore, hiking in the Green Mountain National Forest and cross country skiing at three local resorts.
