The Dorset Inn

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

10

About this property

Historic Charm: The Dorset Inn in Dorset, Vermont, is housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy a swimming pool with a view, a beautiful garden, and a terrace. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, air-conditioning, bathrobes, spa baths, fireplaces, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a tennis court, tennis equipment hire, family rooms, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves American cuisine for brunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy a bar and relax on the terrace. Local Attractions: Stratton Mountain is 33 km away, Mount Equinox 14 km, and Bennington College 49 km from the property. Rutland State Airport is 45 km distant. Highly rated by guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Danielle
Australia Australia
“Staff, proximity, food and cocktails at all of the Dorset venues”
Sweeney
United States United States
“Staff was very friendly. It was a cozy inn. Food was excellent”
Jeff
United States United States
“Great accommodations. Staff friendly and courteous and went beyond with explaining everything about the inn and the room. Enjoyed our drink in the bar followed by a highly dining experience. Breakfast which is included was great with a vast...”
Charles
United States United States
“Fabulous country inn. Team is excellent. Honestly, we love this place and will hopefully come back again. Super clean. The charm is unparalleled. Breakfast legendary.”
Liz
United States United States
“The history and beauty. Ambiance and dining experience.”
Kevin
United States United States
“Everything was great. Dinner at restaurant was exceptional. Staff attentive, courteous and friendly. My wife and I plan to return.”
Rick
United States United States
“The entire experience was excellent and the people we met were so accommodating and helpful”
William
United States United States
“We loved everything about this place !! From the girl that welcomed us to the one that said good bye and gave us helpful tips for places on our vacation”
Sean
United States United States
“Location and the people were great. History of the Inn was wonderful too”
Linda
United States United States
“Breakfast was at the Cafe and it was outstanding. Service was friendly and attentive. The front desk staff were wonderful. The attention to detail in the Inn was very evident.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 44 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Just step outside to take in the charm of this Vermont village. The Dorset Inn anchors a divided town green lined with charming white clapboard houses, the gourmet Dorset Union Store and historic Dorset Congregational Church. There is much to do in our small village.

Property information

For more than 222 years, The Dorset Inn has offered traditional New England hospitality...gracious lodgings, gourmet dining, fine wine & great spirits...all trademarks of a quintessential Vermont experience.

Neighbourhood information

Dorset is home to the Dorset Playhouse offering professional summer stock theatre, the Norcross Quarry, the oldest marble quarry in the United States and local summer swimming hole and the Dorset Village Library. To better appreciate our town's history, pop into the Dorset Historical Society. Year round check out local foods and handcrafted products at Dorset Farmer’s Market. If it's art and antiques you're after, Redux Fine Art & Antiques and Kara Finn Oriental Rugs offer lovely selections. In addition, Flower Brook Pottery, Marie Miller American Quilts and The Dorset Exchange all feature unique gift items. JK Adams offers a fabulous selection of specialty food products, kitchen wares and hand crafted wood items and the family owned H.N. Williams General Store has been servicing the area's needs since 1840.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner

House rules

The Dorset Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.