Southern Vemont has hotels, resorts that welcome your dog friends

At some of the fully restored historic properties owned by Landmark Trust USA, you can walk out of your front door to hike or, in the winter, snowshoe or ski. You know who will love that? Your dog, of course! Couples (and their pooches – up to two of them) will love the cozy, one-bedroom 1915 Sugarhouse, a rustic cabin at the edge of a stand of maples still used for maple sugaring in the spring. For larger groups, there’s the 1802 Amos Brown House, which sleeps six and also allows for two dogs. You can walk right out the front door to go hiking, biking, bird-watching, skiing, snowshoeing or snowmobiling. Six miles away, you can go canoeing, swimming or fishing at the Harriman Reservoir.

Dogs just love Vermont, and Vermont loves them right back. And that’s more than evident at the Manchester View, sitting high up on a hill in Southern Vermont, with marvelous mountain views from most of its 36 rooms and suites, many of which welcome dogs 40 pounds and under. With a variety of hiking trails nearby, including trails that lead to water falls, trails in nature reserves and parks, you’ll find plenty of ways to keep your dog happy and healthy, four seasons of the year. And you’ll love your uniquely appointed room or suite, some with large soaking tubs for one or two people and seasonal gas or wood-burning fireplaces. Most room entrances open directly to the outside, making your stay with your pooch even more convenient.