My husband and I had such a unique and enjoyable stay at this cool little inn. It is rich with…read morehistory and one of the most unique and interesting hotels I have stayed at. We stayed in the Meadow Look room on the top floor. It has your own fireplace, large bathtub, and patio with great views! The room itself is spacious with a very antique historical feel. We had a great time.

Our first visit to Windham Hill Inn was over 25 years ago for an autumn wedding anniversary…read moreget-away. We have returned about 10 times since then as the ambiance and atmosphere of both the Inn and the West Townshend VT area have 'called' to us. We have loved the historic feel of the farm, the amazing food and generous and down-home hospitality. One of the greatest charms has been the individual and very unique feel and character of each room - no two are even closely alike. The original farm house which housed the kitchen, bar, living room, and dining area also had some 12-14 guest rooms. There is a second building on the property, a 140 year old dairy barn that has been converted to an additional 8 guest rooms. It also has a shared large living room / lounge with fireplace and full kitchen in the lowest level. With wide wood plank floors, four poster beds, fireplaces and soaking tubs, these rooms range from intimate and 'cozy' to spacious and airy. The original farm-house building was struck by lightning in the spring of 2021 resulting in a serious fire that did significant damage. This main building remains closed and repairs are still being planned. The entire property closed for a while and finally reopened, but in a somewhat limited capacity. Only the rooms in the barn are currently available and they are open in a self-serve type manner. You can reserve your room online and then receive a door access code to your room on the day of your arrival. You can check yourself into the room using the door code, though during our recent visit in May/June 2024 the friendly and welcoming caretaker Jason was present to welcome us. The barn building and rooms, as well as the pool and local grounds are all being well cared for and are in very good condition. There is no on-site food service available which is still a little disappointing. The 4 star cuisine (included in the original room prices) was one of the great appeals of the Inn prior to the fire. Room rates are now much lower which should make this an even more appealing (read affordable) destination. You should consider bringing your own supply of snacks to tide you over between meals. There is a small mini-refrigerator in each room to keep bottles, cans and perishables fresh. There was no ice in the room yet Jason offered to get some for us if needed. There is a Keurig coffee machine in the common area which was stocked with some tea and bold coffee along with creamer / half and half. We took a couple small coolers with us, one in which to put a small bag of ice purchased at a local convenience store and the other to hold our crackers, cheese, nuts, and other snacks. Beds are large (Queen or King) with memory foam toppers - tending toward being a bit soft. There is a large TV in the room with many options and there is robust WiFi inside the building. There is no daily room / cleaning service currently. West Townshend is a very rural area with few dining options. If you are here on a Friday from mid-may to October (4:30--7:00 PM) you should consider visiting the West Townshend Country Store at the bottom of the hill. They have an outdoor pizza oven with picnic tables. People come from all over for a pizza with locally sourced toppings, to sip some beer or wine, listen to live music and shop the pop-up farm stands for locally made crafts and food items. If looking for a variety of dining options, you need to travel 25+ minutes back toward Brattleboro or out toward Stratton Mountain and Manchester. While the 150+ acres of the property do offer some hiking trails, there are also many other local places, a short drive away, to explore the outdoors. Our favorite go-to is Jamaica State Park and a 5.5 mile (total out and back) easy-to-moderate hike up to Hamilton Falls. If covered bridges are your thing - there are several within a short drive of the property. We truly love our visits to Windham Hill along with the beautiful sweeping vistas and very quiet and laid back ambiance. We look forward to returning here again, many more times. We hope the owners do consider renovating the original farm house and bringing back some of the additional appeal of the original operation.

The camera above the hot tub watching you was enough to make me never come here again. The wife of…read morethe owner, mad at me for being there when she wanted it closed, made me never come here again. It's obvious from the amount of cars located at this lodge that nothing has changed.

Super accommodating and nice hosts. Cozy atmosphere. Very easy to get to the mountain with the…read morepublic transport (only 1 stop away!)

We loved the delicious breakfasts in the mornings,and the yummy warm mulled apple cider and fresh…read morebaked cookies in the evenings. In this family owned bed and breakfast inn, everyone was warm, friendly, and kind. The place was very clean. There are some original parts that date to its origin as a pub and inn from the late 1700s. Some quirks in the facility are due to various retrofittings and building updates. We really enjoyed staying here. But if you are looking for more modern or luxurious accommodations, this may not be for you.

My wife Terri and I were on a trip around New England two weeks ago and stayed three nights at the…read moreWhetstone Inn. We absolutely loved it. A great jumping off spot for driving around the local area. And the Inn itself was fantastic too, starting with Jeff who was very helpful and welcoming. Robin took our reservation over the phone and she also was very friendly. The breakfasts were very good and it was great to hang out behind the Inn where there is a large pond. We did do a trip up to Woodstock and truthfully we were very happy that we were staying at the Whetstone Inn rather than someplace in Woodstock. Way more relaxing I think. It was our first visit to New England and it might be a while before we get back but when we do, we'll be staying at the Whetstone Inn. Go, you'll love it.

I found old take out and drinks, including milk, left in the mini fridge, there was hole in shower…read morestall and my shower was luke warm. The fact that the place was outdated wasn't that big of a deal but seeing old food in the fridge ruined it for me.

The service was great but the room looked very old. The toilet had a dirty ring. The tub lacked a…read morelot and the floor was horrible. I spilled some water on the carpet and the towel I used to clean it with was black when I got done. Other than that the sheets were clean and everything worked-tv microwave and frig.

Hands down the best bed and breakfast I've ever stayed in! Every detail is well-thought out and…read moreperfectly executed. The rooms and the grounds are beautiful and relaxing. Lee and Bob are the perfect hosts, easy to chat with and available at a moment's notice, but never intrusive. And the breakfasts are amazing!!! You will not regret a stay here.

What a charming Idealic setting in luscious Green Vermont very upscale newly renovated inn with…read moresprawling back yard fields a continuous River Brook near a waterfall and covered bridge exquisite morning breakfasts at your requested times . beautiful attentive caretakers ..top quality bed and friendly bathrooms in each room.. quiet gentle cozy rooms made for our splendid perfect weekend stay. LARAAJI & Arji OceAnanda May 25,2022

Adorable blast from the past. Great hosts- very pleasant. Rooms in cabins are great for the rate…read moreand spacious enough for a weekend stay. Beautiful grounds and quiet property. Will come back again and again ! Downfalls ? Hmmm. Chairs on individual porches are inexpensive plastic hard chairs- not too comfy if u want to sit outside for an extended time. That's about the only one .

FABULOUS!…read more Casablanca Motel, we will come back! These little mini-cabins are just adorable. They were plenty big enough for myself, my human travel partner, and my canine travel partner-- and well equipped for summer with AC and windows. We loved being able to hang on the porches. The owners were friendly and organized, and the landscaping is beautiful. Highly recommended! We'll be posting photos, too! One thing-- we couldn't figure out why it was called the "Casablanca."

What a wonderful find! Paul was the consummate host and even helped by taking me to the train…read morestation. The breakfasts were great and they accommodated my dietary restrictions without missing a beat or detracting from the quality. I stayed in the hummingbird suite and was pleased with the space and amenities. I would highly recommend staying at the Inn if you find yourself in the area.

We were greeted by Paul upon arrival- booked breakfast for 8 am- he gave us the keys to Rm 1…read more Charming room with Mountain View-(not easy to see through the trees or phone wires)- the bed was comfortable yet extremely squeaky. If you moved even a little we thought we'd wake other guests- pillows comfortable-this room faces the road- there was a lot of traffic- idling- loud music- they were painting the road at night so we figured that's why so much traffic- was our first time here- next time we'll be requesting a garden view room- live and learn. Accomodations were clean- breakfast in the morning was delicious-the coffee was very good. The website mentioned paths in the back- nice walk on side of lake- not epic- no need to do that- grounds I'm sure are gorgeous when all is in bloom- parking- very tight spaces- there are exact amount of spots for guests- to maneuver can be tricky at times- so pull into driveway slow! We will be back when in the area.

When we got to the property and went to check in, we were greeted first by Otis, a small fluffy…read moredoodle - and it only got better from there. The owners were wonderful and made you feel right at home -without the awkward feeling of obligation to chit-chat that can happen elsewhere. The place is about as adorable as it gets - without feeling kitschy. Each room is it's own little "cabin" and it feels as private as it can be - unlike a hotel. There's a free continental breakfast every morning and a sign up sheet for the next morning's hot breakfast (paid). As nervous as I was, the bed was comfortable and the room clean but still homey. The heating system worked perfectly, and we were totally comfortable even though one night was the first frost of the season! Everything about this place was charming and cozy. The only - ONLY - drawback I noticed (which wasn't even relevant to me since I'm still injured) was that it's not in a running-friendly location (no sidewalks just not highway but not regular road) and you'd have to drive a little to find a place to go. Downtown is freaking adorable and only like two miles away, so it's not too bad. I would go back in a heartbeat - and might have to make a trip in the summer to enjoy the back patio each room had! I would go back in a heartbeat - and might have to make a trip in the summer to enjoy the back patio! Rating Comfort: 5 Appearance: 5 Cleanliness: 4.8 (the carpets are a little old - and I'm admittedly being nitpicky here but only because I did a workout in the room which required being on the floor and subsequently paid more attention to it than usual) Service: 5 Location: 3 (review from: https://thereviewsnobodyaskedfor.wordpress.com/2025/11/02/north-shire-lodge-manchester-vermont/)

The most peaceful weekend! Romantic and sweet separate decks on each room to view the amazing…read moresunset and share a glass of wine! The best service and an "emotional breakfast support furbaby, Otis!" Extremely clean! Fun and rustic! I love this property to truly 'have a weekend!' Beautuful Manchester with shopping and restaurants in a 5 minute drive! You support a genuine lovely family who makes you feel welcomed beyond belief. Homemade, delicious food for breakfast. Thank you, Northshire Lodge! We will be back, often!!