Stayed here recently for one night and I have to call out the high points. The grounds of the "Castle" building are spectacular. It's so pretty and the landscaping and flowers are wonderful. We loved the pool and hot tub as well. It's very peaceful and relaxing. The Castle building really is gorgeous as well. The staff at the hotel are very nice and want to be helpful. We used the spa and it was okay. The gym is large and well equipped. I had a massage which was okay. The room I was in had a window which faced the road and the traffic noise was louder than the spa music that was playing so didn't lend itself to relaxing. The massage was over $200 so I didn't think it was a great value because I didn't really feel fully relaxed after it. Ask for a treatment room on the pool side of the building if possible. We ate at the restaurant and it was pretty good. Prices were high but seemed to be about on par with another meal we had in the area. Service was nice. Our room was okay...very spacious but the lack of outlets is tough to manage in 2025 with so many devices to charge. I understand the building is very old so I get that there aren't a lot of plugs. My Verizon connectivity was terrible in the whole area and due to a wide-scale outage, Wifi was not working when I was there, which was problematic because I had to take a business call. That and a couple of other issues with our room led to us leaving early to find someplace that had a working Wifi connection but I have to say the staff were helpful and understanding. It was the off season and I think maybe they were a little short staffed but I get that it's tough for businesses these days. Overall, this place was fine and it is very beautiful. read more

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We booked a weekend getaway at Castle Inn Spa in Vermont after seeing the photos online, and I was so excited to stay here. The setting is beautiful, and the property has a lot of history -- over 125 years old and once belonging to Governor Fletcher, with only 12 rooms. Unfortunately, our stay was very disappointing. We checked into Room #9 and right away noticed issues. The bathroom door lock was broken, and I ended up getting stuck inside until my husband let me out. There were also many dead bees on the floor when we arrived, and by the next morning we saw live bees in the room. Since the windows didn't open, I had no choice but to kill them. Service was limited -- no housekeeping even when requested, and the hotel felt very understaffed (likely because it was off-season). The spa treatment was okay, but there was only one massage therapist available. The pool area was relaxing, but that was the highlight. The bee problem got so bad that we cut our stay short. Although we had booked for three nights, we left after just a day and a half, checking out at 9 p.m. on the second night because it became unmanageable. Staff sent a technician, but the only solution offered was to spray, and the bees kept coming back. The environment and historic charm are wonderful, but the property isn't being maintained to the level it deserves. Sadly, I don't see myself returning. read more

We arrived here in the late afternoon on a Monday. The property is about 3.5 miles southwest of the town of Ludlow on Hwy 103. You pull in at a motel that fronts the highway - the sign reads "The Pointe at Castle Hill". Regardless of which property you stay at, you check in there. Afterwards, you proceed up the hill to the inn. You park either just in front of the building or, if the spaces are full, there is a bit more space to the side of another building close by (probably their spa). We never heard any traffic noise during our entire stay. The building itself is about 120 years old, built by a former Vermont governor from this area. It still has the feel of a mansion, with lots of dark wood finishes inside. They have a small desk in the large foyer when you enter who can assist as needed. There is also a lounge with couches and chairs (for reading, mostly). The restaurant is also located on this level. The wide staircase to the upper floors is to the left off the foyer. The 2nd floor had at least 9 rooms. Down the hallway there was another smaller staircase up to the 3rd level, which I think had fewer rooms (I did not go up there). Our room was nice, with a queen sized 4-poster bed (you might enquire if they have a room with a king-sized bed). There was plenty of additional floor space, with a small table and chairs near the front windows. There are a number of relatively subtle upgrade touches like the phone line and water pipes for the adjoining bathrooms. A few things we noted about our room: * It had limited electrical outlets, which was addressed via power strips for each of the main plugs. * There is no central air conditioning, which is probably fine for this latitude (barring some heat wave). You can open the windows for a breeze, as needed. * The heating is central and is not turned on until some point in the season when it turns sufficiently cold. They do offer a space heater in the room (if needed), there is a fireplace (we didn't use ours), and the comforter was quite warm. * The amount of counter and table space available was limited (due to the small antique table). This wasn't a huge issue, but you have to be mindful of where to leave things like a wallet, glasses, phone, etc. You can book a massage at the spa, but we did not make use of that service. The hotel's fine dining restaurant is a great option for a special occasion meal. You should book this in advance (I'm not what is a safe time - at least a month or two, I'd guess). On the night we ate there, we had a formal oval dining room for the home to ourselves for half of our meal, as the larger dining room across the hall was full from a tour bus. The food was very good! They also apparently serve a modest breakfast here in the mornings starting at 8 a.m., but we were trying to get an early start each day and ended up getting breakfast in Ludlow instead. Given the somewhat isolated location, your dining options outside the hotel are a bit limited. There is at least one restaurant in Proctorsville (within 0.5 miles). There are a few restaurants in Ludlow, but many have varying days on which they're closed during weekdays. It may be easier on weekend, and is almost certainly easier in the winter, as there is a ski resort adjacent to the town. Also, Ludlow apparently suffered flooding in July of 2023, so that appeared to have impacted the number of businesses / restaurants that were open downtown (at least temporarily). Another observation about location - on the two full days we had in the area, we drove 45+ minutes to the north both days to check out a variety of places near Windsor and Lebanon. That wasn't a problem, but if I had the same itinerary again, I might have stayed one night at Castle Hill (and dined at their restaurant) and then moved on to lodging closer to other things we were touring. If you are going for a cozy / romantic country inn vibe, this is a great place to stay. There are just some trade offs vs. the location. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here. read more

Castle Hill Resort and Spa - The hotel, as seen from the parking area. - Hotels Near Me - Proctorsville, Vermont

We just had our daughter's wedding at Castle Hill the weekend after the catastrophic rains and destruction in Ludlow. What happened is just short of a miracle and we owe it to the amazing staff at CH. Lisa, the wedding coordinator pulled out all tricks and made this an amazing weekend. They cleared out all the mud in the tent and it was perfect! All guests stayed at the various options at the resort: condos, hotel and mansion. The Aveda spa did a fantastic job with hair and makeup We are so grateful to everyone there. I would highly recommend it as a wedding option. And it is a good price point as well. Thanks Lisa and Kelly! read more

Spa and Pool - 5 star; very well-run spa. My dd had some mobility issues and management went out of their way to accommodate her. The facial was great - no product pushing, which I appreciated. The pool and spa area is lovely, you can spend hours there just relaxing. The jacuzzi is very hot, a treat. And the facilities are very clean. The restaurant was 3.5 stars, it got great reviews and some dishes were good, but others were just okay. The mussel curry app was all about the sauce, the mussels had no flavor. The accompanying rolls were amazing. The grilled salmon was very good, but the risotto was like a pilaf. The lamb was good, and a substantial portion - easily splittable - but the potato napoleon was like mashed potatoes in layers, and the greens were overcooked. The staff was wonderful and bent over backwards to accommodate allergies. The ambience is delightful - the original early 20th century furnishings are intact. I strongly recommend having drinks and/or dessert in the library. It is like a trip back in time, with a great view from the windows. read more

We love, love, love this place!!! So cozy and warm! Clean rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff! Great restaurant with delicious food right within the Castle. We love how close it is to Okemo. They have a beautiful spa and hot tub as well. The hot tub is 5 feet deep! We have visited every year for about 5 years now. The Castle is one of our favorite places. read more

This is a fantastic venue to get married at! It was an absolutely stunning venue to get married at! The grounds are beautiful, there were so many flowers in the garden we didn't even need to decorate other than centerpieces! The day of my wedding Lisa did a great job of giving us time checks as we got ready and ensured everything started without delay. She met all my vendors and helped direct them so I didn't have to worry about running around for that. I worked extensively with Lisa who was a phenomenal help. She has a lot of experience running weddings and was very helpful during the planning process. I had a lot of family politics (as do most) and she did a great job of making it all run smoothly. Kelly is part of the team and she runs point on the wedding day after the ceremony concludes. They both had great communication skills with us, our parents, and between each other. Everything was perfect on my wedding day, Lisa's team did a fantastic job setting up the place cards, votives and photos around the venue. One of my favorite touches were the photos that they set up around the venue to make it look like our family home. Lisa's suggestions on wedding day specifics like getting in a group photo (highly recommended) and asking if we wanted to not be disturbed when eating - (yes she made a point of keeping both my husband and I fed and hydrated. I've been to plenty of wedding where the couple barely get a bite in. ) She also created a weekend timeline and had a bunch of planning resources that made the whole process easy. The food was divine. We ordered the rib eye and the maple stuffed chicken breast. Her team even made some vegan/vegetarian entrees for our guests. We had a few food allergies for one off guests and had to design a mostly gluten free menu and they did a fantastic job tailoring it to our preferences. The steak was monstrous and absolutely divine, as was the chicken, veggies, salad, and everything else! We got married in July 2021 amidst the uncertainty of COVID and Lisa was very communicative in ensuring we were aware of the changing regulations while keeping our guests safe. We had 80 guests total to stay on the safe side but I believe there capacity is 200+. Albeit our smaller wedding size, the space did not feel cavernous as they spread out the tables to fill the space. Additionally we had several budgetary constraints and Lisa worked with us to give us the wedding of our dreams without blowing our budget. If you are considering Castle Hill, you should get married here. You won't regret it! read more

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Went to the Spa for a massage. Mask required when face up during the massage. $115/ 50 was pricey considering the quality of massage. BUT it wasn't horrible just not the same experience I have had in my other reviews. After my massage I purchased some Aveda product. I bought an eye makeup remover because it was oil free and the sale clerk assured me it took off waterproof makeup. That evening I learned it DID NOT!!!!! And left my eye blood shot. Give the product did not do what the sales clerk assured me of--- it was no use to me and went to return the next morning. The clerk called her boss "Courtney". I was then informed there was no returns. Well this is NOT posted anywhere nor was I informed of such. " Courtney said the policy is behind the desk outside of consumer view. And then just refused to refund or even offer a credit. The product was not cheap so this was pretty ridiculous considering 8 was sold a product under false pretense (takes off waterproof makeup when it does not) and never being advised of their hidden policy--- which is odd considering even Aveda takes returns. BUYER BEWARE!!!!! Oh and one last note "courtney" who was on the phone was silent when I asked to speak to her---- said she lost reception--- but clearly texting clerk immediately after. read more

This place is a strange mixture of historic (The Castle), Modern and Cozy (Condominum Suites) and Average (The Pointe). I booked this through a deal online as well and enjoyed my stay. We stayed at a Condominum suite and it was great. The place was clean, modern with a country flaire. The water was a bit tricky but soon figured out how to get hot water. For some reason, the hot water was in the cold direction and vice versa. ALso you have to let it run for awhile to warm it up. Soon we had clean warm water for showering. It also has a complete Condo with kitchen, living room, and rooms for a family. I can see how it would be great during skiing season (too bad I dont ski). We enjoyed both the jacuzzi and pools (indoor and outdoor). The outdoor pool was warm and clean. There are lounging chairs, a jacuzzi and a glass room for yoga/pilates. Next to it is the Aveda spa which we did not use so no comment. The indoor pool/jacuzzi was nice but not as impressive as the outdoor one. It was however open later. The castle itself was magnificent and victorian. Very romantic. We missed the dinner- it ends at around 8pm. So we had to drive into town for food. Only thing open was the bar, so we were stuck eating hamburgers. Everything in town closes at 9pm, at least when we went in October. No night life to speak of, so not good for singles. We did have a chance to eat breakfast in the castle the next morning. It was however a continental all you can eat breakfast. It was delicious with homemade granola and yummy pastries. Recommended. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing, peaceful, beautfiul place to stay at in the scenic green mountains of vermont. Pictures to be posted later. read more

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The spa was a fantastic experience! Great massages and reasonably priced, and we were there early so started with the heated pool (86 degrees they said) & the hot tub before getting massages. That seemed to be a good move to warm up the muscles, and then we went back in after the massages. Great spot with good service. If we were wanting anything, it was to have robes available (I think not because of covid time) and a bathing suit spinner to dry those out, but that's not a norm at most spas anyway. Friends and I recommend and will be back!! read more

I love this place and we come here whenever we ski Okemo. The hotel is super clean, affordable and ten minutes from the mountain, we usually rent a condo on the hill. It's always clean, modern and super comfortable. The innkeeper, Andy, is amazing and so is his team. Book early to get the best deals but def come here when staying over. read more

We booked two rooms for 5 days, as the family was celebrating a special occasion. We got situated on the top floor via a narrow staircase, likely where the help was housed. One room only has a small shower and a 18 inch TV. We did not complain, as a matter of fact I try to see the positives in every situation and being together as a family is a tremendous positive. The rooms are small but that was ok. There's however no microwaves in the rooms and small kids do need food around the clock. No worries we went downstairs to reheat a small meal and were sternly told that the microwave on the premises cannot be used by guests. I expected more in terms of amenities or at least customer service after paying over $4000 for this experience. read more

Honestly we only have nice things to stay about our weekend at the resort. The staff was very friendly. Those who said otherwise need to understand that the staff will be as engaged as you would like them to be but also try to not over engage and give you your space. Specifically, Carmen who I believe was the restaurant hostess went above and beyond to answer our questions about the castle and the Governor. She even walked around the outside with us to point out a few specific features. The resort was very clean and provided everything we needed. Good water pressure, champagne on ice in the room, etc. The food at the restaurant was very good and the drinks were really good too. Dessert was done with a little extra special congratulations message which was very thoughtful. No bar or porch area to hang out with a drink before or after. Not sure if bringing one into the parlor would be acceptable. Our anniversary package came with dinner and a massage at the spa. No complaints just a minor suggestion that a couples massage be done in the same room. The breakfast offered was very limited and not included. Simply eggs, pastry, and fruit. We opted to go elsewhere. Since we never travel to the same place twice, I'd be lying to say we may return but I would recommend staying here if you like the historic inn experience. That may not suit your needs if you require constant attention and absolute perfection. read more

My favorite quote while staying at The Pointe: "This hotel is for people with more money than sense." There is really one baseline by which all hotels are judged, and that is the quality of their beds. When I say this was THE WORST night's sleep I've had in years, that is compared to floor-sleeping, car-sleeping, camping, cot and cabin-sleeping. Yes. The Pointe has beds designed to torture you in the farthest reaches of your worst nightmares. One side of the bed may feel like a level plateau, but roll even a hair's breadth towards the center and you will plummet inescapably into the lumpy ravine. You can fight your partner for the plateau-side, but in the end you'll both wind up in an uncomfortable jumble. Think you might try the other queen bed in the room? Surprise! they are equally uncomfortable. If you, like me, wandered into one of their Groupon deals, the BEST thing you can do while staying at The Pointe is: - don't stay long - don't pay $100+ for dinner in their just-okay but overly-fancy restaurant, which they gave you a measly $25 voucher for - DO try a massage at the spa, which is great! (their only saving grace) - drink up the free coffee in the lobby (you'll need it to stay awake after a night of strain) If you had to choose between a La Quinta, Holiday Inn, and The Pointe, err on the side of sense. Oh yes, and they *charge* for wifi. A policy as old as their mattresses. read more

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I came here to celebrate Valentine's Day and booked their anniversary special. We had room #11 and it was a spacious, beautiful and spectacular room. I loved the decor of the very simple, rustic home style to the standing bathtub. Being from New York, our suite seems HUGE. A big room with a couch, and two love seats. The bathroom is attached to a walkin closet. I guess the best way to describe the room would be what Carrie had in Sex and the City. The bathroom in our suite is bigger than my teeny apartment in NYC. Needless to say, I loved how much room my fiancé and I had! Our package came with two massages and a dinner. We were too comfy and ended up being 10 minutes late to our massage. They were booked back to back and couldn't give us our minutes back :( I didn't like how they only had one lock left for the spa though. The lockers were barely enough to fit one persons belongings let alone two peoples !! Please note the spa is NOT in the hotel, it is across in a house beside the heated pool. So we had our coats, hats and layers of clothing on when we showed up. It didn't help that we went during the coldest weekend Vermont ever had this winter... Moving onto the dinner. The restaurant iS in the hotel and it was very romantic. We chose from their regular menu and had the most delicious food! I started off with escargot and it was wonderful. The buttery sauce just melts in my mouth. I would say it's probably the best escargot I ever had. My second course was perhaps my favorite. I had the cold beer salad and it was delightfully refreshing. I loved all of components in the salad. I honestly wanted to order one more and eat it upstairs later! My main course was the lobster with steak. Yum yum yum. It was honestly such a large entree that I could only eat 1/3. Trust me, I never not finish lobster! We shared a dainty little chocolate dessert that was the perfect balance of bitter and sweet. They added two large chocolate covered strawberries too! Well, I will definitely come back and try out their heated pool. I really want to give the hotel 5 stars but unfortunately, we had some issues with the heater ( either too hot or it won't turn on) and the water pressure is not the best. There is no elevator and it did take some time getting to the third floor with a huge suitcase... read more

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THREE-Part Review: 1- Hotel 2- Spa 3- Restaurant Important note: there is NO cell service here. Like none. it's a struggle for even one bar. The Hotel We stayed at the castle. It was built in 1901. Most is original, including the wall thickness. We stayed in Room 6, at the end of the hall. King size bed and jacuzzi tub. FYI, there's no shower. Yep. Sure would be good to tell someone prior to checking in, wouldn't it?! We could hear every single person in the hall, upstairs, downstairs, and outside. Plus there's lots of noise from the road. We got an incredible deal to stay here so we can't really complain. Next time, I'd stay in a room with a shower. I wouldn't stay at the hotel part- it looked just like a Motel6. The Spa I'd go back. NO question. The staff was sweet and nice, the massage was one of the best I've ever had, and it was a quick walk across the parking lot from the castle. The pool is heated, but be aware it's saltwater. The hot tub is quite warm but the jets don't work. They don't have tea or any fruit/snacks, which is odd for a spa, and you have to ask for bottled water. They have locker rooms but you have to ask for shampoo/conditioner/soap from the front desk. We had a coupon for two services but you can't combine them ,even though when I booked the girl told me I could. Fortunately, the manager was there so she kinda made it work. The Restaurant I would not go back. We were terribly disappointed. The staff is great, the wines are very good (Sterling is their house wine brand), but we are convinced their food is frozen and just reheated. So sad... read more

Massages were awesome The woman did an amazing job The amenities like sauna and hot tub are not a reason to go Just go for your appointment and that's it read more

Let me start by saying, I stayed here on a Groupon discount,and I only stayed for three day during a period when it was during an off skiing season period. I'm a bit of a history buff so I was excited to hear that The Castle was originally built for Vermont's Governor Alan M. Fletcher who served from 1912-1915(With a plaque at the entrance). The concierge was very helpful & knowledgeable of the estate. The Castle interior is has carved wood paneling, velvet drapes, original furnishings, and a HUGE FOURIER & HUGE Dinning room. The menu was a little to steep for my pockets & wanted to do some sight seeing, so I didn't do the spa either. But even with the Groupon discount, that was expensive in my book, however, was very tempting to do. The bed room was gorgeous! Very clean, maintained very well through out the estate. The bathroom is bigger than my kitchen & has a tub deep enough to fill two people *wink**wink* ;-) I would definitely go back. What saved me for food/dining & tours around the town was the Yelp app on my phone. read more

Castle Hill Resort and Spa - Hotels Near Me - Proctorsville, Vermont

The hotel isn't going to make a huge impression, but it's nice enough and comfortable. Our room had double queen beds, air conditioning and a Keurig coffee maker. The bathroom is nothing special, but they stock Aveda shampoo and conditioner. Whatever the hotel is lacking in accommodations it makes up in location, about a 5 minute drive to Ludlow. I went up to the Castle and hung out by the outdoor pool for a few hours, it was empty at first but eventually people trickled in slowly. You have to sign in with the spa to take out towels, which is annoying and unnecessary. We got a deal on Groupon for about $100 a night with a credit for dinner which we didn't wind up using since you were required to order a 3 course meal with a minimum purchase of $100. The best feature of the hotel is that it's pet friendly! read more

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We stayed at the resort for 4 nights, in one of the condos near the pool and spa. The two bedroom condo was very large, came with a full kitchen, large living area, nice fireplace and another small sitting area. It was basically two rooms that you can join and use as one property. Nicely furnished, and really very nice. Only complaints; king bed was a rock, the water pressure in the master bath was lousy (you could get a better shower in a hard rain), and being on the first floor you hear everything that the people above you are doing. So, it was not the peaceful getaway I was searching for and desperately needed. I did ask the front desk if we could be moved due to the noise, but they were fully booked and could not offer us another room, and did not offer any adjustment to our expensive bill for the inconvenince. The restaurant at the Castle was very good and would highly recommend. It is the best in the area. The waitress was very friendly. The outdoor heated pool is very nice, though I wish they had taken care of the bees that seemed to be gathering by the steps into the pool. They were there the entire 4 days of our stay and made it a bit tricky to get in and out of the pool. But otherwise pool was really nice. In terms of the area, during the summer there is not much to do in the general vicinity of the resort. You have to travel 30+ minutes to get to shops and quality restaurants. But it is a quiet, pretty area and a drive up Okemo Mountain offers a cool view. There a a couple of shops in town including a great clothing store for kids, a nice bookstore and gift shop. There is a great maple ice cream gift shop about 15 minutes away. All in all a nice stay, lovely area. read more

It was a pretty decent spot with a king suite and queen bed but the Pointe didn't have the scenery that I really envisioned staying in VT and driving 4 hours. Definitely do your research! But it was a great last-minute groupon trip with some ladies. The kitchen was a nice touch but I don't think I would spend $150 a night given the location wasn't really ideal. We thought the castle would be closer to The Pointe where we were staying. What really lifted and peaked my interest was the yoga session at the solarium near the gorgeous outdoor pool. Generally, they charged 10 bucks to use the pool only if you're staying at the Pointe, I believe... But we paid for the yoga instead and got a small glimpse of the pool. Great scenery and definitely think that would be great for a family! The hotel was VERY clean though, and the breakfast at the castle was not as bad as people said... But, I would see why people would rather go into town and have a VT experience. I can't really say I would recommend it based on the location, since Woodstock or some other towns would have been fine as well, and lots more to do. But, if you're visiting the nearby ski mountain, definitely think about it if there is a good deal. read more

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I came here with my fiancee for Valentines Day weekend. We needed a simple quick trip to get away from the hustle and bustle of NYC and what better then the snowy mountain scape of Vermont. Since it was valentines weekend I inquired about the anniversary package they offered. It wasn't available at the moment, but the staff and management made it available at my request. The package included champagne and chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival, a couples massage and 3 course diner. The room itself was very spacious and the old world feel was to die for. Our windows overlooked the car park and the spa house can be seen in the distance. The bathroom had a large cast iron standing tub. The only issues I had was that the door knobs stuck or had to be turned a specific way to open and the tub/shower was hard to get into due to it's height. My fiancee who isn't tall had the most issues getting in and out. The actual hotel itself used to be a mansion before it was converted over. Everything inside is original and is well maintained except for a few cracked walls. Upon entering through the driveway over hang you are greeted by the concierge. Beyond that is a grand piano that is played by a local musician at dinner time. Also for those who just want to listen there is a small study room just next to it. Our room itself was 3 floors up and unfortunately due to the buildings age the 100 year old elevator isn't in use anymore so we had to carry our bags up the 3 flights of stairs. Otherwise I saw it as a welcomed and well needed exercise. So our package included the spa which unfortunately due to the comfy bed we ended up sleeping in and showing up 10 minutes late to our appointment. Since it was a holiday weekend they couldn't push the massages without effecting other customers. Just outside the spa if you were brave enough you could have taken a dip in the heated pool and Jacuzzi. Our package also had the 3 course dinner. Since it was valentines day we had the option to chose from a specially made valentines day menu for a small fee on top of the package dinner. We both opted for the normal menu which is small but contains a variety of options for everyone. I chose the shrimp for my appetizer, the new England clam corn chowder and the beef wellington. All of the food was delicious, perfectly seasoned and the flavor was to die for. Overall even with the slight flaws with the room the experience was amazing and it was a well deserved time off. Even though the weekend was bitter the room stayed the perfect temperature. Will definitely return for a spring or summer excursion next time. read more

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We stayed at the sister location a hill away because I had a pet. The accommodations were nice, extremely clean free wife etc . What a good hotel might have. This was a gathering of old friends. However we went to dinner at the original Castle hill restaurant " up the road". From beginning to end the experience was wonderful. All of us are experienced diners so you should account for this. We were seated almost immediately in an exquisite dine room. There were a few. Our server was incredible. Friendly , professional and accommodating. All the food was excellent and plentiful. Cocktails were well made and the wine list extensive. Bread was excellent and warm ..perfect. Here's what was ordered..pork chop, halibut, steak and lobster tail, vegetables with rice in curry. Salads bit Caesar and beet. All were delicious and beautifully presented. I had the vegetarian option. It was absolutely delicious. The curry was spicy but not " hot" the vegetables seemed fresh cut from a garden. Salads were large, I had the beet which I shared with a gourmet cook. We agreed the dressing was excellent. I felt compelled to write because it was such a memorable experience. It was topped off by a lemon tart with a birthday candle. I'd make the trek up there again just for the restaurant. It was a Monday in June and it had quite a few quest so , if you go, make a reservation. read more

My bf, mom, and myself just got back from staying a week here. Definitely, we loved the condo it had tons of room and we were pleased to find it also had a washer and dryer and an amazing tv and roku set up. However, the beds were beyond horrible. We literally felt like we were sleeping on a slab of concrete and the pillows were like quick sand. They really need to replace the mattresses as I don't think I've ever experienced such an uncomfortable bed in my life. Also, they desperately need to have the doors sanded down as we had to fight to try to get them to shut or open for that matter. I also noticed we could hear everything our neighbor was doing below us as I'm sure they could hear us so maybe an investment in sound barriers would be good to have. All in all not a terrible experience beautiful location just needs some tweaking and it could be amazing. read more

I received a Gourmet Getaway as a birthday gift. This includes a meal in the Castle's restaurant and an overnight stay at the Castle for 2. The service was EXCELLENT! Note that you must stop at the Pointe hotel to check in, as well as, turn in the key at the end of your stay. Check in is 3 pm and check out 11 am. For the Castle, it's a REAL metal key! (When was the last time you had one of those, eh???) Yes, the restaurant is very expensive. That said, the dinner I ate was the best food I'd EVER eaten. The Gourmet Getaway is a 3-course meal. So, you have your choice among an appetizer, soup/salad, entrée and dessert. The creme brulee was very eggy, so it wasn't the tastiest. The rack of lamb was amazing! Just get it... Not all the bathrooms have both a tub and shower; many are either/or. Room 4 not only has both, but it also has a jetted tub. Very nice! The shower, though, didn't have much pressure. That was unfortunate. The room was beautifully appointed with period furniture and was large. A Keurig machine and a flat screen TV was in the room. Another room on that floor also had a small, dorm-sized refrigerator. My room was air conditioned and had a fireplace. I want to return! There is a baby grand piano in the library and guests may play it. I could go on, but I think you get the gist! read more

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The facility itself is nice. I had a "massage" that was really just an essential oil rub for $115.00. Therapist was nice but, it was not a massage. read more

I want to preface this review by saying THANK YOU Living Social! I had the pleasure of staying at the Pointe Hotel Castle Hill Resort and Spa during one of the best times to visit Vermont. The view from this amazing resort is breathtaking! I woke up just as the sun was rising over the mountains, striking the low-lying fog that had settled over, and creating a brilliant and eerie scene that I thought was only possible in the movies. What a way to start off the morning indeed! The Pointe Hotel is quite simply one of the best hotels I have stayed in. It's elegant, quaint, clean, and modern all at the same time. The room is beautifully appointed, with a mini-fridge and Keurig coffee maker in each room. The beds are comfortable and the bathroom is sparkly clean. And they use genuine Aveda salon products for toiletries. There is an indoor pool and hot tub open year round, aside from the awesome spa just up the hill, for patrons to use. A game room is near the entrance with a pool table and some arcade games. I have to admit I was playing some Tokyo Drift for old times sake. I did not try the spa but I heard from others staying that it was divine. The one restaurant in the resort was the only disappointment. Ridiculously overpriced ($9.99 per person for breakfast that only included some bagels, pastries, and scrambled egg! WTF!) Aside from this the rest of the stay was amazing. I would definitely come back again especially if Living Social has another $79 per night offer like the one I used. Even if they don't I would gladly pay the regular amount for another memorable stay. read more

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What an adorable little place. Make sure you stay in castle room, if possible! We loved the outdoor pool, beautiful and comfortable, warm and clean! Rooms were just fine, nice and roomy. Tiniest tv I've ever seen, but we didn't really need it. I wish the restaurant was more accessible, price-wise, it was just lovely to look at. read more

Stayed at the condos. We had the 2 bedroom. Everyday we needed to call multiple times to have the trash picked up. It was outside our front door from 9 am till 7pm. each day. We were there for 5 nights. This happened each day. We needed to call. The spa was adequate. Nothing special. My massage therapist gave a great deep tissue massage yet she did chat a bit. We ate ate the Castle. We had the private dining room. The food was very good as was the service. I would not return nor would I recommend this establishment read more

Spa: Amazing service and affordable Castle: STUNNING Dinner at the Castle: Incredibly underwhelming. All of the dishes on the menu appeared to be unique and different, however they all had the same mixed veggies, the same brown sauce, the same stewed tomatoes and the same mashed potatoes... Our meal was extremely expensive for the quality. Our server Cory was awesome though! I wish I could write a separate review for the restaurant because I would give it about 2 stars. The Pointe: We got a Groupon to stay in the suite, which was so much better than the pictures! Incredibly clean, much larger than what the pictures make it seem, comfortable bed, VERY spacious, perfect size kitchen for cooking a few meals if necessary. Location: Only a few miles (5-7 minute drive) to the downtown area! read more

We stayed here on a weekend to celebrate our anniversary! The area is great, we stayed in summer so it's considered "off season" but we loved it as it's not overrun with tourists. The castle is amazing...from the woodwork and ornate ceilings to the wallpaper in the beautiful stairway that's original from the early 1900's!!!! Beautifully landscaped, no over head wiring, it's just stunning. We overall liked our room except for the bathroom, it really needs some minor TLC for the price you pay(see pics) I'd expect that as this place is older (and that adds to the charm) however you can still spray paint the pipes in the bathroom and clean around them, and fix tile...again if this were a $100/night venue it may not be as big a deal but for what you pay for the Castle rooms, make your bathroom look better guys. It's only our room though (room 4) from what I heard and the rest of it was GORGEOUS, great view, nice room, huge closet, etc. (see pics!!) also the only other complaint about the bathroom is there are 2 15-20 watt bulbs next to the mirror and that's IT for light. It was impossible to see anything in the light, I had to take a bulb from the bedside lamp and use that just to see. No overhead light or light above the shower and it's really needed. We had our anniversary dinner here as well. The service was friendly and wonderful. The food was really great, from the appetizer to the fresh salad. I tried beef Wellington for the first time and it was delicious, our waitress was also awesome...wish I remembers her name...she even had our dessert brought out with "happy anniversary" written in strawberry sauce on the plate! Overall a super chill and awesome getaway, the only reason for 4 and not 5 stars was the state of the bathroom in our suite. Again I get the old world appeal and some original thing ms are hard to change but you can keep pipes from looking icky and get a new toilet bowl as the one in our suite looked nasty. But other than that, we would definitely return, and try another room perhaps. We ALSO had an AMAZING couples massage in the Aveda Spa by Kristen and Frank they were AWESOME!!!!! Any negative reviews I've seen seem to be from people who thought they were staying in the castle and stayed at the POINTE at the bottom of the hill, which seemed nice but is more Like a La Quinta or a place like that. The two places are night and day and the castle will easily be double to triple the price, so know where you're booking! The other suggestion is allow castle guests to just drive up and check in at the Castle, not to have to go to the Pointe check in desk. read more

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Like Jessica H., I too came here because of the Groupon special for $99/ night. The Castle Hill Resort and Spa is a historic hotel in Vermont and it was built in the early 1900s. It was one of the first buildings in Vermont to have electricity. We checked in at The Pointe Hotel (sister hotel), which was located on the bottom of the hill where the Castle was located at. I was presented with a pair of keys. ( First time I got keys at a hotel and not room cards..) There was plenty of parking at the Castle so no need to worry about that. Most of the people who travel there are from Boston. (license plates..) This has got to be the smallest hotel I've ever been to because it has less than 20 rooms! Classical music being played on the piano at the library greeted us when we walked in. The hallways were amazing and it made me feel as if we were transported through time. My boyfriend was playing with the buttons in the hallway and accidentally turned off some of the lights. haha. We got the "penthouse" lol (room 11 to be exact) and the view of the mountains were fabulous. The room was huge and the decor was very romantic. I love the little curtains and the lamps, etc. I also love the candles by the fireplace. Everything about the room screams luxury. We reserved seats for dinner and they seem to group people into half hour time frames. For example, you can either go in at 7:30, 8 or 8:30..It's not on a waiting basis. It was fine because we were only staying one night. We each got three course dinner. We got the shrimp cocktail, crab cake, lobster bisque, french onion soup, sirloin steak and filet mignon. Everything was a bit salty, but I would recommend getting the filet mignon over the sirloin steak. The lobster bisque was good, but unfortunately, no chunks of lobster..just soup.. For dessert we had creme brulee and strawberry cheesecake. The creme brulee was a bit too burnt and so we took off the top layer and just ate the bottom layer. The strawberry cheesecake was delicious! Must have. Dinner came out to be $120 including tips and the $25 voucher that was given to us at check in. My boyfriend had the man at the piano play Canon in D while we were eating dessert. Cute. =) We had continental breakfast ($9.95/person) the next day. The food was average, but the atmosphere makes up for it. It really feels like we were at a little tea party. Breakfast was a buffet consisting of yogurt, eggs (scrambled or boiled), pastries (taste better than they look), bagels, cinnamon bread, and the usual beverages: orange juice, milk, cranberry juice and tea(only if you ask for it). Service was pretty good. I would say dinner is skippable. But the breakfast is a must try if you want to just have one meal at the Castle. The cons: It's a beautiful place with the perfect little touches, but alas, this place is kinda old. The plumbing is outdated and the toilet didn't seem to be flushing very well. We had to use the bathroom on the first floor. =( Also, I don't think this really qualifies as a resort as it doesn't have any activities for its guests. The swimming pool is really small. Toiletries were NOT Aveda. (yeah..a bit disappointed..) It was located in the middle of nowhere. The closest thing was probably the Simon Pearce Glass Blowing Center in Quechee. = \ I really loved the decor and the service was pretty good, but the lack of events around there makes me hesistant to book another weekend getaway there. read more

We came here on a Groupon special since we haven't experienced the East Coast much. The special came with vouchers to the spa and the restaurant, so we made reservations to both about a month before coming. The spa called us on the same day that we were due to arrive -- which, according to their policies, would have been too late to cancel or re-schedule. wtheck? places usually call at least a couple of days in advance -- or at least within their own cancellation policy... well, good thing that we weren't cancelling, I guess. Minus 1 star. The exterior of the spa and pool area are nice, but the facilities of the spa left A LOT to be desired -- ok, to be fair, I've been to a lot of spas, (the Bacarra in Santa Barbara and the Claremont in Berkeley being two of my favorites), so compared to those two, the Castle Hill Resort and Spa pales quite a bit in comparison. First of all, the place is an "Aveda Concepts" spa -- so the whole place looks more like an Aveda store than a spa, products everywhere for sale. Secondly, the restroom/locker areas are really dated. Dated wallpaper deco -- which I'm not even going to hold against them (with the whole "castle" theme going). But seriously, the shower stall is one of those plastic molded shower stalls that almost reminds you that you are in an RV! and the product that they use in the shower isn't even Aveda! it's cheapy wholesale soap! Seriously Castle Hill -- your spa locker area could use a facelift and better products. Minus 1 star. Now, the massage itself... wow, I don't even know where to begin. My masseuse was nice, don't get me wrong, but when you go talking about Mayan calendars and how the world is only run on oil money... it's not the most relaxing topic... I was nice and humored the therapist (after all, I was lying down, semi-nude) and despite the mediocrity and un-relaxing nature of it, we did tip 20%. Minus another star. Our Stay: The resort was booked for the entire weekend due to a private event -- which was fine, we get it -- so we got one of the "condo" suites. I didn't realize that these could be privately owned, well, apparently, they are and even though the description on their website indicates "free Wi Fi" -- it is not available everywhere unless you are actually in the Castle or the Pointe hotel, or unless the condo owner provides wi fi -- Guess what, ours didn't. They didn't inform us of this until I called. So seriously, we are in the middle of a sleepy ski town and no internet and retched cell service? I get it, we're supposed to relax -- but we also use our phones to get info on directions -- so we couldn't really do that, we had to drive close enough to the hotel to pick up wi fi -- yet another minus star. The ONLY saving grace was the restaurant. They have a prix fixe menu and our dishes were exceptional. The dining area deco is a little stuffy for my taste, I felt as though I were in an episode of Downton Abby -- but I guess that's supposed to be "Classy"? despite this, their wine selection and food were delicious. We ordered the filet mignon and the rack of lamb. The only thing about the restaurant that bothered me was that they do not source their food locally, nor is it organic/free range -- so the meat was from the mid-west somewhere with god knows what hormones pumped into it..... Aside from this aspect, our server was friendly, prompt and we had an excellent dinner which really made the trip memorable. read more

NOTE TO PERSON READING: You will more than likely NOT sleep in the Castle/mansion! You will be staying in the Hotel, NEXT to the Castle/mansion... Not sure why they advertise it the way they do, perhaps cause there are a few rooms in the castle/mansion, but for the most part people do not stay there. The WAY overpriced restaurant is in the castle/mansion, which there was one couple there I think for the whole night... No wonder it's so expensive... The room we had was nice, and very comfortable, but something was off, which I still can't put my finger on. Anyways, it seemed that this place was a 3 star hotel that really wanted to be a 5 star. The best part of this place was the outdoor hot tub and heated swimming pool!! Their indoor pool and hot tub was closed for the day we were there because they painted so we trekked it up to the spa area and it was totally worth it. I'm telling you, bypass the indoor one there in the hotel and go up to the outdoor one, no matter how cold it is! It was about 17 degrees Fahrenheit, so it was pretty cold. But the heated side walks allowed us to make it from the locker room to the pool and hot tub with no problems... Then being in that hot tub was like heaven and made our whole stay worth it. Anyways, this place is alright, had it not been a Groupon, I probably would never had stay here. Also, no free WiFi, which drives me nuts... read more

This is not a four-star hotel and our room was clearly a two-star at best. Be careful when booking your room! We were given a "suite" that was actually a kitchenette, worn carpeting and furnishings, a 15-year old television, and a three-quarter bath that was very depressing. This room was a basement unit with a thin mattress that sunk in the middle and felt like a box spring--two-star hotels are far better. We complained about the mattress and were given a much better room with fireplace, full kitchen, etc., but still the furniture was worn. Wonder why we weren't given the better room to begin with?? We thought we'd get to stay in the Castle with a special coupon deal advertised, but were misled. We ate in the castle and asked the chef to cater to vegan needs, but it was very bland. Service did not seem four-star and the food was not worth the cost for our meals. We felt the experience overall was not as advertised since the Castle is really a large home/restaurant with a limited number of rooms that we did not get booked in. Furnishings and decor are mostly original in the "castle" and it was pretty and the hostess at the castle was very nice. read more

I've had two massages here and a facial. The treatments were okay, but not really what I would expect for the price in this area. The building itself is gorgeous. However when I arrived for my facial, they had no bath towels or bathrobe ready for me. I was going to sit in the sauna for a bit before the facial so I used a beach towel. That's not a big deal, but the woman at the front desk said she would bring a robe into me and just never came in. I had to poke my head out while wrapped in a towel to call to her and a man coming from the men's room saw me. This was uncomfortable, even if I was covered, as it was obvious I was not wearing any clothes underneath. They do not do extractions with the facial and although my services were fine, the facialist seemed more interested in talking about her family than focusing on my service. Just didn't think for the price it was what it should have been. I've had a massage here before too and again found them more interested in keeping their boredom at bay than giving a great service. read more

there are two sides to this place. one is the luxurious castle in which most people are giving for or 4 stars. the other is the point at castle hill. it's more like a decent hotel. worthy of 4 stars when rated appropriately. i stayed at the point because i was only there for a few hours to rest up before a race the next morning. i was able to take the short walk up the hill to the castle and enjoy the pool as well as hot tub. it sure seemed like a nice place to relax. the countryside of vermont is pretty, the drive is nice, it's a great place to take a bike and cycle to the closest town for a quick bite. it's nice for a long run as well. personally i wouldn't shell out the money to stay here, but if you pay attention you'll find some kind of online deal that allows you to spend some time here. with a discount this place is really worth it. nice little weekend getaway if you can leave by a decent hour on friday night. recommended for: couples who enjoys active lifestyle wants a place with a little bit of character not recommended for: couples who wish to find good nightlife and party up at night. read more

Castle Hill Resort and Spa - Hotels Near Me - Proctorsville, Vermont

ok. Where do I begin. Positive: Very friendly people at the reception desk. Beds comfy A lot to be desired: Rooms at Pointe are not clean. Filthy shower and on the top of the toilet was literally disgusting.Not acceptable! Whoever manages that place need to get their eyes on housekeepers.. The hallways are filled with unnecessary very old/ out of taste decor and furniture. Smell is lacking fresh air and sets the mood to get away from there ASAP. Outside is ok nothing special. Landscaping plants desired better or I should say there are not much. Restaurant: $60.00 main course and I heard some ppl complaining about it, s we did not go. Cost: $500 for 2 nights not a joke, thankfully we had a groupon and paid only half price. read more

You can't feel more like royalty after a night's stay here at Castle Hill. The stone castle mansion is beautiful. Inside are some original bearings to the mansion built by a wealthy Vermont governor, Allen Miller Fletcher. As soon as you walk in, look up, the ceilings are gorgeous. As you walk the staircase to your room, the wallpaper is all original dating back to 1905. The rooms are simple yet so elegant in nature. Room 3 was where I stayed and it has a raised bed and its so comfy. Rooms also include dvd player, a CD/radio, and tv is equipped with cable. I only wish they had a mini fridge. You can drink personal alcohol in the room but are not to carry around the castle. The wallpaper is very elegant. There isn't much to the room but the idea of staying in a castle mansion is just so awesome. For toiletries, they use Aveda products which are the best smelling stuff ever! Also there is an Aveda spa in which you can indulge in massages, facial, mani/pedis, or haircuts. The wallpaper is very elegant. There isn't much to the room but the idea of staying in a castle mansion is just so awesome. The staff here is super nice and very accommodating to your needs. In the evenings, Tom entertain guests on the baby grand piano in the lobby/library. He is about 80 years old, and his memory although not as sharp as it used to be can play requests and sometimes surprise you with tunes to fit your personality or name. he was great and very personable. It seemed like he knew every patron that night. Servers will come around and serve you drinks if you like as well, no need to go to the restaurant to order. Just sit back, relax and enjoy Tom's piano playing, As you sit in the library, there are extremely old books, most original from the mansion and there are tons of wedding books of those who married on the premise. Its very neat to look through, everything is so elegant and beautiful with the green mountains in the background. They have a beautiful garden out back but when I walked about back, it looked like they were just re-doing the landscaping. They also have a heated pool outside. The pool is small and although it was raining the night we stayed. It looks extremely relaxing and refreshing to be in a heated pool outside. Only 3 hours from Boston and it's a beautiful drive up. Indulge yourself for a romantic weekend getaway or treat yourself to a full week of spa indulges. The Castle Hill resort and spa will not disappoint and definitely worth every penny! A side note, Ludlow is a small town close by with many restaurants and a Shaw's. So you aren't completely in the middle of nowhere. And Long Trail brewery is about 20 mins away and a great way to end your stay before you head home. read more

Love this place it's Full of rich history and beautiful architecture and decorations ,the wallpaper that he is in the main hall is original and from 1905 if your history geek or just love beautiful romantic places this one's for you I've stayed here four times already and intend fully on staying each and every room in the castle I guess you could say it's my bucket list so far I've stayed in rooms 4,7,8 & 12 ( our friends stayed and 11 so we also got to see that beautiful room ) love the outdoor heated pool & Hot tub ( and anytime it's raining you could always go down to the point and use their swimming facility) The Spa was a stable way back & beautifully manicured and maintained grounds & the Chef is top notch and ever so Accommodating even to a food pain in the butt like myself all the staff members there are very helpful knowledgeable of the area and always have a smile I really love this place my heart is there , I feel like I'm the queen every time I'm in the Castle. Also wanted to add a side note that they just got new carpeting and redid the sitting room with new furniture new drapes just lovely upgrades Such a special place read more

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