Barrows House
Dorset, Vermont
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About the Hotel
Travelers in need of a romantic, secluded hideaway, look no further than Barrows House Inn & Restaurant, the beating heart of Dorset, Vermont's charming historic district. This early American treasure of tranquility and style is affectionately known as oeDorset's mini-resort,” because guests get the benefit of resort-style amenities with the casual comfort of a bed and breakfast. Spread across eleven acres of manicured gardens, lush lawns, and majestic trees, the Barrows House complex looks like a quaint New England town with a main inn as well as eight cozy cottages, housing 18 guestrooms and 10 suites, each unique in its design and decor. Common to all rooms are preferred amenities such as private baths, free Wi-Fi, and televisions, but guests who want that extra hint of luxury can opt for a room with a fireplace, or jetted bathtub. The idyllic picture of the Barrows House complex makes the inn an ideal venue for everything from intimate getaways, to weddings, and family gatherings. Whether you need one room, a cottage, or the entire complex, feel free to make Barrows House your home away from home.
Location
Barrows House
3156 Route 30
Dorset, Vermont
05251
Nearest Airport: BTV
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Organic Cuisine
- On-Site Amenities
- WiFi
- Gazebo
- Outdoor Pool
- Tennis Courts
- Gardens
- Private Whirlpools
- Theater
- In-Room Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Television
- Direct Dial Telephones
- Televisions
- Mini Refrigerators
- Private Decks
- Kitchenettes
- Activities
- Bicycling
- Cooking Classes
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Tennis
- Mountain Biking
- Canoeing
- Nature Walks
- Boat Excursions
- Bird Watching
- Trail Riding
- Sledding
- Sleigh Rides
- Horseback Riding
- Nearby
- Historic Sites
- Shopping
- Art Galleries
- Restaurants
- Golf
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theatres
- Interests
- Honeymoons & Romance
Reviews for Barrows House
Delicious Food and Warm Hospitality
Warm hospitality and delicious food made for a relaxing dining experience! We arrived on Trivia night and learned how much fun the patrons have at this event and were welcomed to join. We declined as we were looking for a quiet evening and we enjoyed our meal in the main dining area.
bobandpattic - Chester, New Hampshire
Not Working Tonight
I don't know what was up tonight. We ate there a year ago and were really looking forward to another great experience. Tonight though, our appetizers took an hour to arrive and our main dishes came cold. The waitress was great and apologetic, but something misfired. $600 for three couples and a bad experience.
Explore60730228080 - Savannah, Georgia
Neat place and very impressed
We visited for a friend's wedding and it was perfect. The wedding and reception were inside the building and we were extremely impressed. The food and service was exceptional. It is a beautiful town and I would love to come back one day. We had a large group for dinner the night before the wedding and then a larger group for the reception and everyone commented that the food and service was outstanding.
GREG B - Virginia
The Barrow House team is incredible
I want to give a huge shout out to the Barrows House team, particularly Renee and Colleen, for going above and beyond to make sure my family had a great vacation. My family of four (including a 3 year old and a baby) arrived at a rental house on Saturday for a week long vacation and were extremely disappointed with the accommodations. I was scrambling and reached out the BH team late that night to see if they could relocate us to one of their rentals. They answered my request that evening, and by the next afternoon, we were in a beautiful home managed by the Barrows House. From there on out, we had a magical stay. They literally saved the day for our family and for the vacation that we were so looking forward to. I am forever grateful for their kindness and will be a lifelong guest of and advocate for this special hotel!
lizzier1229 - New Canaan, Connecticut
Restaurant Very Disappointing
We were up to VT for a few nights but stayed elsewhere where there was an amazing view. We had a reservation for dinner at 5:00 on Sunday the 7th. We were seated promptly. Then it took a bit for a waitstaff to arrive. Menus were dropped off and we ordered a bottle of white wine immediately. The dinner menu was somewhat limited but we were going to make it work. At 5:20 we were told our bottle of wine nor the one below it were available. Always good to know what is not available when menu dropped off. We were gruffly asked so what do you plan to order. We responded we would catch them on a better night and left.
ajt398 - Canton, Connecticut
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Thank you for the most wonderful stay at Barrows House! We had a fantastic time. We very much enjoyed Bill's talents but also enjoyed "visiting" with each of you. It is the people that are the icing on the cake of Barrows House.
-Sue S.
We always have an exceptional time staying at Barrows House...the people, dining, food, conversation and setting are wonderful. We will be back again!
-Albany, CA
What a Vermont inn should be...Everything you've dreamed of, everything you've heard of, can be experienced at Barrows House. Cozy, yummy eats, extensive menu and down home people. Charming!
-Burlington, VT
