One of the best inns in Vermont, this three-story 1915 neo-Georgian looks out over a substantial lawn and a wonderful old stone wall. On the second floor, Rooms 1, 3, and 11 have great bay windows and fireplaces. One has a chandelier hung over a hot tub, old-fashioned washstands, and a flat-screen TV cleverly concealed by a painting. All rooms are light and bright, and two cottages in back...
This 1912 Colonial Revival catches your eye as you roll into Bennington from the west; it's right at the edge of Old Bennington, and the towering Bennington Monument looms just over its shoulder. Set back from Route 7 on a big, nicely landscaped lot, the three-story mansion features -- no surprise -- four prominent chimneys. Guest rooms are divided among the main inn, an ice house, and a...
It's a treat just to walk up the long path to this classic Old Bennington mansion, the most refined setting around. The dining room is a discreet, quiet room lit by candles and a gas fireplace. Chef Pete Jaenecke creates a sophisticated seasonal menu. If you're lucky, it might include hand-crafted agnolotti (ravioli) pasta filled with Angus beef, braised in port with a shallot confit and cherry...