West Mountain Inn

Llamas and African violets are only two of the delightful surprises at this relaxed country inn, nestled on a mountainside overlooking the Battenkill River. It is customary for guests to leave with a lovely African violet. In addition to the llamas, fishpond & bird feeding station there are cheerful rooms & a rich outdoor world to explore.
Trails for hiking or wilderness x-country skiing, & river sports opportunities abound. Guests dine on exceptional New England country cuisine in an atmosphere filled with a spirit of genuine warmth & hospitality. Mobil 4-Stars.

Location
The Inn is located on 150 acres of wooded mountainside on the Battenkill River, just off Route 313 in the village of Arlington, in southwestern Vermont - about an hour's drive from the nearest airport, in Albany, New York, and about four hours driving time from both New York City and Boston.

Accommodations
The Inn offers our guests a choice of eighteen rooms and suites, in a wide variety of sizes and configurations, located in three buildings: the Inn, the Cottage in the Pines and the historic Millhouse. Each is unique, individually and distinctively decorated in a country style. All have private bath, and Gwendolyn's Room offers barrier-free access. Like the rest of the Inn, all rooms are smoke-free. In guest rooms the guests will find fresh fruit, a trail map welcoming them to hike our "back forty," and an innkeeper-written guide to southern Vermont which includes, several self guided day trips, bike loops, and hiking tours. Of course, West Mountain Inn tradition also requires that each visitor return home with an African violet.

Meals
The Inn serves a hearty breakfast each morning and a fine country dinner each evening to both overnight guests and outside guests. The Inn's menu changes seasonally but always consists of creatively prepared country cuisine complemented by the Inn's extensive wine list. Guests dine in our wood-paneled dining room complete with fireplace, candlelight and the Inn's most splendid views. Warmth and hospitality abound.

Amenities
-The enclosed porch is a favorite spot for all kinds of games -- jigsaw puzzles, cards, checkers, chess,
backgammon...
-Flower gardens and wild flowers
-Songbirds, squirrels and chipmunks
-Fishponds with goldfish and frogs
-Llamas, goats and rabbits
-Beautiful views
-The Inn's 150 acres include many woodland trails of various lengths and destinations -- ask for a trail map at the front desk
- Take a walk down River Road -- it's a quiet, level dirt road that starts at the Inn and runs along the Battenkill for 10 miles. River Road passes by BOTH of Norman Rockwell's homes and one of the most beautiful covered bridges in Vermont.
-Take a tobboggan run down the llama pasture
In the winter:
-Take a cross-country skiing or snowshoeing tour around the property
-Build a snowman or have a friendly snowball fight

Children: welcome

Smoking: no

Pets: no

Rates: $105-244 for 2 people and include a full country breakfast, Hors d'oeuvres and good cheer before dinner , An elegant, imaginative dinner by candlelight in front of an open hearth. Extra charge for a third person sharing the room.

Payment: all major credit cards