I stayed here a few weeks back with my sister and brother-in-law while we attended a nearby wedding. The two men who checked us in were quite friendly. Our room was cute. We had a little porch just off of it with rocking chairs. I especially enjoyed the hen and the dog who wandered around the property. The only issue was that our father had booked a room, under the same last name, different first name for the same dates. They cancelled one of our reservations, thinking that we booked twice in error without clarifying with us. Luckily, there was still space when they came to check in. Breakfast in the morning was delicious as well. The girls working in the morning were friendly as well. I would definitely stay here again.
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Brad B.
For the restaurant: Superb dinner enjoyed by all in our party of 4. 1. Excellent bread. 2. Inventive appetizers. 3. Terrific seafood special. Three ordered 2 apps each for their dinner. Crabcakes, pancetta wrapped shrimp and a gorgonzola cheesecake (suggested for 2) were among the choices. All were beautifully presented and excellent. The cheese cheesecake was on a "crust" of polenta, and was a hit, came with pesto sauce on the plate and an olive oil drizzle. The seafood special was a generous portion of snapper in panko crust with a light lemon sauce with a few capers served on a bed of rice with grilled vegetables and a lovely salad. The fish was perfectly cooked and not overwhelmed but complemented by the method. While there were many choices for dessert, we shared a flourless dense chocolate cake with ice cream. Appetizers hovered around $10, dessert same. Entrees were either side of $30. Not inexpensive, but all we had was truly good. It didn't hurt that it was a crisp, clear Vermont evening and there were 8 stunning classic Porsches from the 1950s and/or 1960s in the back parking lot. We left the very attractive and gracious Arlington Inn full and happy. Very good experience.
The Arlington Inn is a sweet little Inn and Restaurant near Brattleboro, VT. It has a main house, two smaller guest houses, a small dining room, a classy parlor, and a large rustic garden/gazebo out back. I photographed a wedding here in August - it was a very intimate wedding in the garden's gazebo attended by two guests, a chicken, and a cat. It would be a great place for a smaller wedding (I'd say less than 50 guests) in the summertime or an intimate wedding or elopement in the colder season.
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Aimee S.
My review is mainly for the facilities and service, not the restaurant. This is where my husband I eloped last August. We live near Boston, and decided to elope in Vermont so I started researching B&Bs there that offered wedding planning services. Most of the places I found online were for adults only, and we wanted our two children with us so I emailed a few that allowed children. Out of the four that I contacted, only two responded, and one did not respond to a second email requesting more information so I ended up choosing the Arlington Inn by default. I was a tiny bit worried because I wasn't able to check it out in person beforehand, but once we arrived we discovered that the web site did not do this place justice. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere, in this quaint little town, and it is just beautiful. The room we stayed in, called Old Squire's Gable, was quite roomy, with a main bedroom, a loft area with a queen size mattress for the kids, and a sitting room. The sitting room also had a day bed. This room was in one of the smaller guest houses, so I can only imagine how big the rooms in the main house are, since that house is so much bigger. The only night we had dinner in the restaurant was our wedding night, since the meal was included as part of the ceremony. The food was not bad. We didn't have dinner here any other night because I felt the prices were a little high. We did eat breakfast there every morning, however, which was very good. My kids loved the pancakes. I had something different each day, and it's hard to choose a favorite. The staff was great, and very attentive to our needs. It turns out that the owner grew up a few towns away from me! Our wedding was held in the gazebo in the backyard, and we even had the honor of having the Inn's pet chicken, Potato, attend as a surprise guest. I'm glad I chose such a wonderful place for my wedding, and I'm looking forward to going back again.
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Harry K.
Food was just OK. Sort of like dining in your strange Uncles house. Very rushed service.
(3)
Andrew J.
Nice place for a high-end dinner. Entree's 25 to 35. Excellent bar and mixologist, make sure you take time for a pre dinner drink. Lovely setting. Located between Bennington and Manchester, in Arlington, VT.
(5)
Bob P.
We have our annual couples bridge group dinner here yearly. Also have frequent wine pairing dinners here. The members of our group are literally world travelers and have eaten in restaurants around the world. The meals at the Arlington Inn are as good as any meals we have had anywhere, infinitely better than most. You can't go wrong eating here. Superb!
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Stefanie B.
We first came to the Arlington Inn for our honeymoon, then again for our five year anniversary and most recently for our ten year anniversary. Every single time, the staff has been exceptional and made spot-on recommendations on places to eat and things to do. We love sitting in the beautiful gardens, and each room we've stayed in - from a king-size jacuzzi suite to the cheapest room available - has been comfortable and charming. To address some of the criticism in another review, we have found some of the floor coverings to be dated and the bathroom ceilings have seen better days. However, everything was clean and I expected a bit of that in a historic inn in rural Vermont with period furnishings. It certainly didn't detract from our experience!
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D M.
I recently attended an outdoor wedding here. The place is beautiful, but the grounds definitely need more attention. Many of the garden plants were overgrown and not pruned, and the grass was in definite need of cutting. Since the wedding was outside, one couldn't help but notice. As for the ambiance, the barn was lovely for a wedding setting, and the food was good (especially the creamy potato salad). Since the couple were vegetarians, I thought it odd to serve meat as a boned leg of a chicken. Interesting selection. The "cocktail" hour was lovely, serving delicious local cheeses & fresh fruit. Overall, it was a lovely experience. The ambiance was nice, and the food was alright. Hopefully the price of the wedding for the couple was not over-the-top.
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Theresa C.
We spent a long weekend at the Arlington Inn and what a beautiful place to come home to each day after a day exploring nearby towns. Breakfasts were incredible, so don't take the quick and easy cereal route. Enjoy the quiet of the morning overlooking the beautiful sunny gardens and treat yourself to some seriously delicious food. Their omelet was so delicious we had it both mornings. Our first night there we had dinner, which was outstanding. I don't know if the Gorgonzola cheesecake the chef made is always on the menu, but if it's offered, spread some on their fresh bread - don't pass it by!
(4)
Stacy T.
Always a fabulous experience at the Arlington Inn. We just love it there. The owners Eric and Elizabeth are wonderful. We were also married at the Arlington Inn in June 2010. It was magnificent.
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Angie I.
We stay at the Arlington Inn a few times a year. We've gone in the summer,in the fall to see spectacular foliage, and cozy up by the fire in the winter. The rooms are all charming and unique - with historical preservation. I was sad to see the negative review...it's not a Ritz Carlton nor does it want to be. Old Squire's Gable is a very charming room that our two young daughters loved because of a little bed where they could sleep under the eaves. The owners have been very accommodating, and even found us a babysitter so we could have a romantic Valentine's dinner without toddlers! Breakfast is always delicious with hot Green Mountain Coffee and fresh waffles and pancakes. The restaurant is excellent as well, it is pricey, but the quality of food is not lacking. Whenever the rat race of two busy lives is getting to be too much we always seek solace at the Arlington Inn, and will keep coming back every year!!
Mary Liz C.
I stayed here a few weeks back with my sister and brother-in-law while we attended a nearby wedding. The two men who checked us in were quite friendly. Our room was cute. We had a little porch just off of it with rocking chairs. I especially enjoyed the hen and the dog who wandered around the property. The only issue was that our father had booked a room, under the same last name, different first name for the same dates. They cancelled one of our reservations, thinking that we booked twice in error without clarifying with us. Luckily, there was still space when they came to check in. Breakfast in the morning was delicious as well. The girls working in the morning were friendly as well. I would definitely stay here again.
(4)Brad B.
For the restaurant: Superb dinner enjoyed by all in our party of 4. 1. Excellent bread. 2. Inventive appetizers. 3. Terrific seafood special. Three ordered 2 apps each for their dinner. Crabcakes, pancetta wrapped shrimp and a gorgonzola cheesecake (suggested for 2) were among the choices. All were beautifully presented and excellent. The cheese cheesecake was on a "crust" of polenta, and was a hit, came with pesto sauce on the plate and an olive oil drizzle. The seafood special was a generous portion of snapper in panko crust with a light lemon sauce with a few capers served on a bed of rice with grilled vegetables and a lovely salad. The fish was perfectly cooked and not overwhelmed but complemented by the method. While there were many choices for dessert, we shared a flourless dense chocolate cake with ice cream. Appetizers hovered around $10, dessert same. Entrees were either side of $30. Not inexpensive, but all we had was truly good. It didn't hurt that it was a crisp, clear Vermont evening and there were 8 stunning classic Porsches from the 1950s and/or 1960s in the back parking lot. We left the very attractive and gracious Arlington Inn full and happy. Very good experience.
(4)Jennifer B.
My fiancé and I decided to take a trip a trip up to Vermont for some skiing and relaxation. After checking the web we settled on the Arlington Inn, based on the style of the house and the beautiful photos depicting spacious rooms with large Jacuzzis. The Inn Keepers didn't get back to our about availability until the morning of our planned departure. We accepted Liz's suggestion to take the Old Squires Room. After a 4.5-hour drive we were not pleased to find the room had a terrible smell and could only be described as spacious if you are under 4ft tall. The carpets look like they have not been cleaned since the 70's and there's an animal living in the walls. This is meant to be an attic crawl space, not living quarters. We went to the main house the next morning with the idea of speaking to the owners before the other guests arrived. We explained our issues and were offered a second room in the parsonage only if we agreed to pay $20 more to cover the cleaning costs. We decided to stay put, not because of the $20, but because the second room had other deficiencies that made the packing and unpacking not worthwhile too us. Breakfast was excellent and the waitresses were nice. After a day of skiing we headed back to the Inn where they advertised they would be serving coffee and baked goods. There wasn't any coffee, food, or staff in the public area when we arrived. While looking at some tourist brochures 3 individuals entered the room, including Elizabeth and we presume her husband and mother. We are not sure because nobody introduced themselves or even acknowledged us. We ended up driving 10 miles back into Manchester for a coffee and some baked goods. Elizabeth checked us out of the room the next morning. She asked about our drive up from Massachusetts but made no mention of how we enjoyed our stay. Typically we'd say something but it was quite obvious that they just don't care.
(1)Kelly G.
The Arlington Inn is a sweet little Inn and Restaurant near Brattleboro, VT. It has a main house, two smaller guest houses, a small dining room, a classy parlor, and a large rustic garden/gazebo out back. I photographed a wedding here in August - it was a very intimate wedding in the garden's gazebo attended by two guests, a chicken, and a cat. It would be a great place for a smaller wedding (I'd say less than 50 guests) in the summertime or an intimate wedding or elopement in the colder season.
(4)Aimee S.
My review is mainly for the facilities and service, not the restaurant. This is where my husband I eloped last August. We live near Boston, and decided to elope in Vermont so I started researching B&Bs there that offered wedding planning services. Most of the places I found online were for adults only, and we wanted our two children with us so I emailed a few that allowed children. Out of the four that I contacted, only two responded, and one did not respond to a second email requesting more information so I ended up choosing the Arlington Inn by default. I was a tiny bit worried because I wasn't able to check it out in person beforehand, but once we arrived we discovered that the web site did not do this place justice. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere, in this quaint little town, and it is just beautiful. The room we stayed in, called Old Squire's Gable, was quite roomy, with a main bedroom, a loft area with a queen size mattress for the kids, and a sitting room. The sitting room also had a day bed. This room was in one of the smaller guest houses, so I can only imagine how big the rooms in the main house are, since that house is so much bigger. The only night we had dinner in the restaurant was our wedding night, since the meal was included as part of the ceremony. The food was not bad. We didn't have dinner here any other night because I felt the prices were a little high. We did eat breakfast there every morning, however, which was very good. My kids loved the pancakes. I had something different each day, and it's hard to choose a favorite. The staff was great, and very attentive to our needs. It turns out that the owner grew up a few towns away from me! Our wedding was held in the gazebo in the backyard, and we even had the honor of having the Inn's pet chicken, Potato, attend as a surprise guest. I'm glad I chose such a wonderful place for my wedding, and I'm looking forward to going back again.
(5)Harry K.
Food was just OK. Sort of like dining in your strange Uncles house. Very rushed service.
(3)Andrew J.
Nice place for a high-end dinner. Entree's 25 to 35. Excellent bar and mixologist, make sure you take time for a pre dinner drink. Lovely setting. Located between Bennington and Manchester, in Arlington, VT.
(5)Bob P.
We have our annual couples bridge group dinner here yearly. Also have frequent wine pairing dinners here. The members of our group are literally world travelers and have eaten in restaurants around the world. The meals at the Arlington Inn are as good as any meals we have had anywhere, infinitely better than most. You can't go wrong eating here. Superb!
(5)Stefanie B.
We first came to the Arlington Inn for our honeymoon, then again for our five year anniversary and most recently for our ten year anniversary. Every single time, the staff has been exceptional and made spot-on recommendations on places to eat and things to do. We love sitting in the beautiful gardens, and each room we've stayed in - from a king-size jacuzzi suite to the cheapest room available - has been comfortable and charming. To address some of the criticism in another review, we have found some of the floor coverings to be dated and the bathroom ceilings have seen better days. However, everything was clean and I expected a bit of that in a historic inn in rural Vermont with period furnishings. It certainly didn't detract from our experience!
(5)D M.
I recently attended an outdoor wedding here. The place is beautiful, but the grounds definitely need more attention. Many of the garden plants were overgrown and not pruned, and the grass was in definite need of cutting. Since the wedding was outside, one couldn't help but notice. As for the ambiance, the barn was lovely for a wedding setting, and the food was good (especially the creamy potato salad). Since the couple were vegetarians, I thought it odd to serve meat as a boned leg of a chicken. Interesting selection. The "cocktail" hour was lovely, serving delicious local cheeses & fresh fruit. Overall, it was a lovely experience. The ambiance was nice, and the food was alright. Hopefully the price of the wedding for the couple was not over-the-top.
(3)Theresa C.
We spent a long weekend at the Arlington Inn and what a beautiful place to come home to each day after a day exploring nearby towns. Breakfasts were incredible, so don't take the quick and easy cereal route. Enjoy the quiet of the morning overlooking the beautiful sunny gardens and treat yourself to some seriously delicious food. Their omelet was so delicious we had it both mornings. Our first night there we had dinner, which was outstanding. I don't know if the Gorgonzola cheesecake the chef made is always on the menu, but if it's offered, spread some on their fresh bread - don't pass it by!
(4)Stacy T.
Always a fabulous experience at the Arlington Inn. We just love it there. The owners Eric and Elizabeth are wonderful. We were also married at the Arlington Inn in June 2010. It was magnificent.
(5)Angie I.
We stay at the Arlington Inn a few times a year. We've gone in the summer,in the fall to see spectacular foliage, and cozy up by the fire in the winter. The rooms are all charming and unique - with historical preservation. I was sad to see the negative review...it's not a Ritz Carlton nor does it want to be. Old Squire's Gable is a very charming room that our two young daughters loved because of a little bed where they could sleep under the eaves. The owners have been very accommodating, and even found us a babysitter so we could have a romantic Valentine's dinner without toddlers! Breakfast is always delicious with hot Green Mountain Coffee and fresh waffles and pancakes. The restaurant is excellent as well, it is pricey, but the quality of food is not lacking. Whenever the rat race of two busy lives is getting to be too much we always seek solace at the Arlington Inn, and will keep coming back every year!!
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