Southern Vermont offers luxurious lodgings for special romantic getaways

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In any season, romance and New England fit together perfectly. Lodgings for a romantic getaway range from chic, high-rise city hotels to little inns and bed-and-breakfasts tucked into a mountain valley or poised above a rocky coastline. See ideas for romantic lodgings on this page, below.
During your romantic getaway, don’t miss the many unique and welcoming places to dine and shop. Romantic activities range from a horse-drawn sleigh ride in Vermont to antique shopping in Connecticut to beach combing in Rhode Island.

The Landmark Trust USA

707 Kipling Road Dummerston, VT, 05301 Phone: 802-254-6868

Why rent a room for your romantic getaway when you can rent a cozy sugarhouse?

Looking for the perfect romantic getaway? Come rent one of the many lovingly restored properties of The Landmark Trust USA. There is the sweet Sugarhouse perfect for two next door to the Scott Farm Orchard, where you can take a hike on the farm’s scenic trails or shop at the farmstand for heirloom apples in fall. Other Landmark Trust USA properties available are two comfortable farmhouses, a restored carriage house and the majestic home of Rudyard Kipling, where he wrote “The Jungle Book.” Nearby are restaurants, art galleries and world-renowned summer music festivals.

Taconic - A Kimpton Hotel

3835 Main Street Manchester Village, VT, 05254 Phone: 802-362-0147 Toll-Free: 877-699-3331

Let luxury surround you with a romantic getaway in Vermont

Head to Manchester, Vermont, for your next romantic getaway, and stay at the newly-opened Taconic, where luxury will surround you. Taconic is a Kimpton-managed hotel, which means dining is a memorable experience. We serve farm-fresh cuisine that reflects New England's culinary heritage. The centerpiece of our restaurant is a double-sided fireplace that encourages lingering. Enjoy thoughtful perks and amenities, including yoga mats in every room, complimentary coffee and tea to start the day, hosted evening Social Hour, in-room fitness programming, and complimentary bike rentals. Taconic is year-round destination. We're close to two ski resorts, Bromley and Stratton. In warmer months enjoy hiking, boating, fly fishing, mountain biking, and more. In fall the brilliant foliage is unforgettable.

Manchester View

77 High Meadow Way Manchester Center, VT, 05255 Phone: 802-362-2739 Toll-Free: 800-548-4141

Two-person tubs, crackling fireplaces, mountain views

No matter which season you plan your visit, the hills of Vermont are the most romantic place in New England, and The Manchester View is one of the most romantic inns there. Our property sits high up on a hill just a mile and half north of the center of Manchester Village. You can enjoy crackling fireplaces, two-person spa tubs, and mountain views from your bed. Come in the winter and the two of you can enjoy skiing at several nearby top resorts, including Bromley and Stratton. In warmer months our guests are given entree to Manchester Country Club, just a quarter mile away, for golf and tennis. Choose our romance package and find a bottle of chilled champagne and gourmet chocolates in your room upon arrival.

Hill Farm Inn

458 Hill Farm Road Sunderland, VT, 05250 Phone: 802-375-2269

Escape to an historic southern Vermont B&B

Settle in any time of year on fifty acres of pristine meadowlands and valley with enough country comforts and serenity to soothe and recharge you both. This classic Vermont bed and breakfast getaway offers rooms and suites with stunning views and private baths. You also find separate sitting rooms, gas stoves, flat screen TV’s, complimentary Wi-Fi, down pillows and comforters with luxurious linens. Start your day with a bountiful breakfast included in your stay. Then head out for nearby Manchester for world-class shopping, dining and cultural sites. Four season outdoor recreation awaits with hiking, biking, skiing and canoeing and much more. Or simply relax poolside, in the pub, or on the porch for some unlimited hand holding, eye gazing and smooching.

The Manchester View - Fine Vermont Lodging Since 1977

Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant

39 West Road Manchester Village, VT, 05254 Phone: 802-362-2586 Toll-Free: 800-822-2331

The place for an all-encompassing romantic vacation

Elegance will surround you when you spend a night at The Reluctant Panther, a boutique inn in historic Manchester, Vermont. Our 20 guestrooms and suites demonstrate the attention to detail that will help create a special romantic vacation, or just a weekend getaway – comfortable furnishings featuring traditional New England and modern style elements, luxurious baths and cozy fireplaces. Combine that with superb fine dining at our award-winning restaurant, and attentive and personable service. Make the most of our cuisine with our excellent Epicurean Package, tee up at local golf courses with our Golf Getaway Package, or our ‘Shop ‘til you Drop’ Package and enjoy a bit of local retail therapy. The wonderful array of Manchester’s outdoor and cultural activities await you just outside our doorstep.

Grafton Inn

92 Main Street Grafton, VT, 05146 Phone: 802-234-8718

Slip away for a special time for two in Grafton, Vermont

The Grafton Inn is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opened in 1801, the Inn has hosted presidents and literary luminaries like Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau and Rudyard Kipling. Cozy and scenic Grafton, Vermont has been restored to its pre-civil war finery and simple pleasures to reflect New England as it once was. Stay in the Main Tavern, cottages or one of five guest houses and fill your day with yoga, massage and the fitness center, while in room you’ll enjoy private bath and complimentary WiFi. Savor delicious in-house dining at the Old Tavern Restaurant and the Phelps Barn bar and pub. You’re near great shopping, sightseeing and the areas major attractions and recreational activities.

Inn at Manchester

3967 Main Street Manchester, VT, 05254 Phone: 802-362-1793 Toll-Free: 800-273-1793

Get away to some romance in Vermont

Add some romance to your life; get away to the Inn at Manchester. We offer 21 guest rooms, including suites, mountain views and fireplaces. All feature air conditioning, private baths with massage shower heads, flat-screen TVs, luxurious linens and handmade quilts. Manchester is a beautiful country town that boasts great restaurants, galleries, and shops. And there's so much to do in southern Vermont -- skiing, hiking, golfing, and more. Enjoy theater and the arts? You'll find it nearby at the Dorset Theatre Festival, home to acclaimed summer stock productions, the Old Castle Theatre Company, Bennington’s answer to quality entertainment, and the Weston Playhouse, an area landmark. For more than 30 years the region has played host to the Manchester Music Festival, a celebration of chamber music.Photo Credit: Christine Glade

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