Wells River is a small town of 325 people in the village of Newbury, Vermont. The area is home to eight state parks, museums, historical points of interest and several ski resorts. If you are considering a trip to Wells River, finding accommodations is your first step. There are a few options in and around the charming town that will suit any taste or budget.
The Wells River Motel is centrally located in the historic town center on Main Street in Wells River. With 11 different themed rooms, there is a room and décor to make anyone feel at home. You can’t get any closer to the town's square or any of the downtown restaurants or shopping than the Wells River Motel. Feel free to bring your pup, as this hotel is in Vermont’s Pet Friendly Network and welcomes any and all pooches.
If you’re looking for rest and relaxation on your trip to Wells River, look no farther than the Whipple-Tree Bed and Breakfast. The bed and breakfast is a brand new structure with clear views of Vermont's beautiful mountains and trees. The Whipple-Tree has six rooms with quaint country décor, some featuring soaking tubs or gas fireplaces. The Whipple-Tree offers breakfast each day of your stay and an outdoor hot tub perfect for nature watching or stargazing. Rooms are available from $140 to $190 per night, as of January 2010.
About a one-hour drive from Wells River is the town of Williston, here you will find the Marriott TownePlace Suites. You’re close enough to Wells River for all your tourist activities there, but at the TownePlace Suites you also get the best of Williston and Burlington. Near the hotel are the Ben and Jerry’s tour, Stowe Ski Resort, Lake Champlain, the Burlington Market Place, Echo Science Center and the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. The hotel itself offers comfortable accommodations featuring over 95 rooms with amenities such as a beauty shop and onsite car rentals. The guest rooms are comfortable and designed with modern décor. Pets are welcome with a small deposit.
About two minutes away and across the Connecticut River is the town of Woodsville, New Hampshire. The proximity to Wells River allows for easy daily travel into the city and access to the water activities, restaurants and shopping that Woodsville has to offer. The Nootka Lodge offers log cabin units, Jacuzzi rooms, budget efficiency rooms and Green Tree rooms that feature large decks overlooking the lodge’s wooded area.
