Saxtons River, Vermont, is in the southeastern part of the state, near the border with New Hampshire. Saxtons River has a population of around 500 and is home to Vermont Academy, a highly regarded preparatory school founded in 1876. The village is close to biking trails, the Saxtons River and a number of wineries including Barnett Hill Vineyard and Mountain View Winery. Okemo Mountain Ski Area is nearby.
The Saxtons River Inn is in the middle of the town, close to dining and shopping and a short drive from summer and winter outdoor activities. The inn is in a Victorian-style building featuring 16 guestrooms, each with a private bathroom and decorated with antique furniture. Amenities at the inn include complimentary continental breakfast, wireless Internet, telephone and fax services, limited laundry service and concierge assistance. As of January 2011, room rates run $99 to $159, double occupancy, but are subject to change depending on holidays and special weekends. The Saxton River Restaurant, onsite, is headed by Executive Chef Brant Webster. The restaurant focuses on fresh and local ingredients and features an extensive menu of seafood appetizers, salads, soups, burgers, fish and chips, steaks and plethora of desserts -- including carrot cake, lemon curd tart and creme caramel.
Moore's Inn is a Victorian-style inn overlooking the Saxtons River. Moore's Inn features six second-floor rooms that include amenities such as telephones, TVs, coffee makers and private bathrooms. As of January 2011, second-floor rooms run $99-$119. The third floor of the inn features three rooms that share a living room, kitchen and bath. Rooms on the third floor can be reserved individually or as a unit. Third floor rooms run $99 to $109. Rates are subject to change based on availability and time of year. Moore's Inn offers bike tours, sightseeing and skiing planning. The hotel is near golf courses, craft shops, bike trails, downhill and cross country skiing areas and canoeing and rafting along the Saxtons River. The hotel is near antique shops, the Grafton Museum of Natural History, maple sugar houses and craft shops.
The Readmore Bed and Breakfast is a Colonial Revival mansion listed on the National Historic Registry and a State of Vermont designated Green Hotel. Amenities include turndown service, TV, feather beds and pillows, with fireplaces and whirlpools in most rooms. Rates run $150 to $250 per night, with a minimum two-night stay, as of January 2011. The Readmore accommodates adults 18 and over -- no children allowed. The Readmore offers a daily breakfast in the dining room, which features a "millennium mural" depicting the Vermont area over the past 1,000 years and vintage table linens. Meals that are made with fresh, local ingredients obtained from area farmers and dairies. The Readmore also features a large library of books for guests to borrow or purchase. The property features expansive gardens with more than 50 varieties of roses. Nearby attractions include local Vermont festivals, glass shops and farmers markets.
The Everyday Inn in Bellows Falls is located along the Connecticut River and offers a number of simple clean rooms. Rates vary depending on the season but range from $59 to $129 during the spring and summer and $59 to $109 during the winter, as of January 2011. Pets and children are allowed at the Everyday Inn. Room amenities include color TV, coffee maker, fridge and in-room telephone. The hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool for summer use. The Everyday Inn is close to restaurants, water sports and 20 miles from Okemo Mountain Ski Area.
