I, recently, had the privilege of being a dinner guest at this serene and very comfortable Inn…read more The country ambience, the well appointed sitting rooms and the bar area all invite one to sit and stay a while. The restaurant is well lit, uncrowded and staffed by the nicest people in the area. While the menu is very limited, the five course, price fixed meal was wonderful. For a quiet, romantic country dining experience, I highly recommend this very special venue.

Everything about the Inn is amazing! The perfect place to stay to enjoy all the charms of Southern…read moreNew England. All the rooms are beautiful and the management and staff a joy to interact with. We were treated as family by Marybeth and look forward to coming back often, as this was our very first visit. Great hiking and historic sites to visit from the Inn and the daily breakfast was the perfect start to each day! How could you not like being greeted by two happy Golden Retrievers! For a tail wagging good time visit this Vermont Inn.

Yelp asks what could improve?…read more Well, for starters my now wife and I booked an elopement package here. We booked the Tier Two package as we thought it was the best value. Based on what we saw on their website it looked amazing! Unfortunately after the experience it felt extremely over priced. We were under the impression the manager Cheryl was going to be there and was assisting us with any questions or issues that came up leading up to our special day and then the day before found out that she was on vacation and Jen would be helping us. Upon checking in we went to our room the "Lucinda's Suite" which by the name sounds great. The room itself was large and rustic which isn't bad and was what we were looking for however when i went to use the shower i barely fit never mind the shower head was at my chest level. I'm not a tall person either. On Saturday the day of our "special day" we went to the included breakfast which was nice but were left wondering what was going on for our big day as we were introduced to absolutely no one and told nothing besides a time to show up. When my wife and I went to the gazebo where the ceremony was to be held it was a rough site. Paint peeling, rotting floor boards and things of that nature, not something you're imagining to take pictures in on your big day. As we sat in our room we watched as they decorate led the gazebo...with a table and a table cloth. About 30 minutes prior we were finally introduced to Jen and our Photographer Greg. The best thing i can say was Greg was truly an amazing photographer and did the best he could with our photos. He honestly made the day for us a lot better with his energy and his enthusiasm. After it all we decided to just cut our losses and go home even though we had paid for 2 nights. The 3 hour drive and staying in our own home sounded better. Overall if you're looking for a nice place to elope this wasn't it, as our day did not feel as though it was made very special. The absolute best part was the photographer Greg Nesbitt.

My mom and I spent a weekend here. The inn is quiet, unique, and cozy. The staff were all so kind…read moreand helpful. Breakfast was wonderful each day in the beautiful solarium. We also had massages at the inn, and they were fantastic. Easily drivable to Manchester. Definitely recommend!

We had a truly incredible meal here. The waiter told us for a party of two he'd recommend 3-4…read moredishes, and not only did we more than double that, we ate and loved every bite. We got the sourdough pita, crispy chickpeas, scallop crudo, cabbage with nduja, short rib with baba, grilled squash, mushroom risotto, and finished with the tahini ice cream and strawberry/rhubard granita. The pita is an absolute must, and if I have any regret it's not ALSO getting a pizza, because those looked incredible. I think the absolute best bites of the meal, though, were the short rib and risotto, along with the tahini ice cream, which blew me away (and I didn't even expect to like it that much). I can't imagine that there's a better restaurant within 50 miles.

Wow, we love this place! Amazing Inn, with beautiful views, great accommodations and warm helpful…read morestaff. Highly recommend the on-site farm to table restaurant with a highly satisfying menu. Get the carrots, the mushroom risotto, the chicken wings... everything we had was wonderful! Book a reservation. This would be an amazing place to book a wedding or event. We will be back!

Greatly exceeded my expectations. Half the price and double the charm of most area hotels. Perfect,…read morerecently remodeled room and delicious (free) cooked to order breakfast. Great service. Great experience.

We spent a couple of nights at this delightful motel while visiting the Manchester, VT area. The…read moreowners are wonderful and do everything possible to make your stay pleasant and comfortable. Our room was nicely decorated and spotless. The bed was very comfortable, and everything looked like it had just been freshly painted and new furnishings. They have added so many personal touches to make it pretty and welcoming from the flowers to the lighting at night. We felt like we were being welcomed home. To top it off they offer breakfast every morning with your choice of several egg options, homemade banana bread, cereals, cheese, fruit, orange juice and coffee. We had the best omelets we have ever had! Thumbs up to the owners for going above and beyond!

After our other arrangements for sleeping for the night fell through. I found this place on google…read moremaps, it was 4 stars there! We drove over to check it out and after it started snowing heavily and traffic was crawling on our way from Bennington, we decided to give this place a go. The good: Extremely clean, cheap and while everything was dated it looked brand new! Well cared for. The bad: The bed was really uncomfortable, it could be a bit softer! The wifi is pretty terrible and nearly impossible to use for anything other than simple online things. I did manage to download a movie on amazon tho. It wasn't bad for the night but we would probably seek a more comfy bed to sleep in next time we are in the area.

Good clean cheap....my experience was good and I have stayed there on many occasions for work…read morerelated projects...o will be back...Good place for on a tight budget ........like I said cheap and clean.

My son and I stayed here one night before heading further North. Very quirky and cute home. Our…read moreroom was very nice and fresh. Loved the claw foot tub as well. The breakfast was amazing. I liked the yogurt/granola parfait better than the actual hot breakfast. Lol. The host was funny and informative as well. I'm heading back up in Oct and may stay here again for a few days.

If you're looking for a comfortable, affordable stay in an historic Inn, you've found it at the Ira…read moreAllen House. My recent stay at the Inn fit everything that I look for at a Bed &Breakfast Inn. The building shows the character of a building from the 1770's so know that the floors are uneven and stair treads are narrower than today's standards. I like that about the place. The Innkeepers are experienced, knowledgeable and as helpful as you want them to be. Michael made us feel welcome and his help and suggestions greatly enhanced our stay. The decor is country inn quirky and comfortable. This is a place to put your feet up, read or do a puzzle in the great room, sit in the meadow and watch the river run by, or if it's pouring rain, lay in bed and listen to the rain. We enjoyed an excellent breakfast each morning, complete with homemade muffins and granola. I appreciated that Michael was more than willing to adapt what he served to accommodate our food preferences and needs. I'm looking forward to my next visit to the Ira Allen House.

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!!

This motel is a wonderful gem! Clean, quiet- and easy in and out! Our room was immaculately clean…read moreand comfy- the water was hot and plentiful for the shower! After. Long drive in, the snack lounge was SO appreciated! Thank you!

You are familiar with the phrase "put lipstick on a pig?" Sometimes you end up with a beautiful…read morepig, actually. Such is the case with the Brittany, which is an old-school 10-room motor lodge of the type that used to be operated as a Ma-and-Pa business by owners who lived above the office and did all the work themselves. Many of these hotels have disappeared, most that remain are of somewhat questionable quality. Not so the Brittany: it has been reasonably spruced up and operated on a streamlined basis, such that (seriously, to my surprise) I had a better two-day stay than I had at the last two Hampton Inns I've stayed at. As noted, this is a self-service motel (it's so lo-fi, I'm tempted to call it a lo-tel) where you get a text with your room code and number and you let yourself in. The rooms are basic but comfortable (this may be the only hotel I've ever stayed at that didn't have "hotel art" on the walls, which was honestly kind of a pleasant change of pace). There is a breakfast room of sorts -- "The Gathering Place" -- which is a converted former room that has a cold a la carte self-serve selection of things. (The hotel is refreshed mysteriously while guests are out and about; I was up at 5 AM and the coffee, according to the machine, had been made nine minutes earlier, but I never even saw an extra car in the parking lot. Stealthy!) I wish the Gathering Place had been open a bit later than it was, as I wanted to play one of the games I had spotted at breakfast, but using Elf labor probably requires they lock it up a bit earlier. Similarly, there's a nice fire pit with a mountain view and adirondack chairs out front, but it's a mystery as to how one might use the fire pit without logs and such available. (BYO Duraflame?) The setting is quite peaceful, and while I could hear stirrings from the room adjacent -- there's only so much you can do with old construction to soundproof it -- the other occupants were quite quiet. Around you is a whole lot of nothing, although it's just a few minutes south of Manchester center, so getting provisions is easy. No microwaves in the rooms, but there's a mini-fridge, stocked with some complimentary water. The TV was also the tiniest screen I've seen in a room since CRT TVs went by the wayside, but all I wanted to watch was the Red Sox game, and they had NESN, so I soldiered on. There are a few other nits I could pick, but the old-school full-sized bathtub was a pleasant surprise and a big upgrade over all the identical awful shower-only bathrooms in almost every hotel around these days, so I will gloss over those nits. One particular kudos on the amenities: there was herb tea with the self-serve coffee! THANK YOU! It's appreciated by those of us who like a nice tisane before going to sleep. So this isn't a five-star hotel like the Four Seasons, but it's a five star motel within its class - decent value for the money, well-operated, quiet. The quiet part is all I really want from a hotel stay (that and having a door that locks correctly) and the lovely surroundings and the very very low key breakfast were big plusses.