Swift House Inn Bed and Breakfast - Middlebury, Vermont

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Swift House Inn

Owner: Address: 25 Stewart Lane Middlebury, Vermont, 05753 Phone: (866) 388 9925		Email Innkeeper: Send Email Direct link to the website: http://www.swifthouseinn.com Review B&B: Review and Vote this Inn

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Major Credit Cards accepted

Non-Smoking

Room Amenities

Air Conditioning

In-room Phone

In-room TV

Business Amenities

Conference Room

Fax on Site

Dial-up Internet Connection

Inn Amenities

Wheelchair Access

Coffee/Tea Services- Tray-in-Bed

Secured Parking

Sauna

Central heating

Quiet location

Terrace

Inside, candlelit dinners await you. Large, comfortable rooms offer modern amenities in period decor. Relax. Sip a glass of wine by the fire, or ponder your favorite book in the library while the kids explore the garden or sled on a nearby hill. Every window frames a picture of country tranquility, yet shops, museums, and Middlebury College are a short walk away.
The Main House, the most historic, is a Federal-style mansion with all the hospitable elegance you would expect in a governor's home - marble sinks, crystal doorknobs, push-button light switches and a fascinating collection of nooks and crannies. The Swift Room, once the master bedroom, still displays the old brass internal telephone that Mrs. Swift used in Woodrow Wilson's day.

The adjacent Carriage House, which was fully modernized in 1990, provides spacious rooms with king-size beds, queen sleeper-sofas, and all the comforts of home. Luxuriate in your own private Jacuzzi, or walk down a flight of stairs to bask in the steam room or sauna. The Carriage House conference room and adjoining guest room have a private patio which leads to a walkway that weaves through five acres of spectacular lawns and gardens.

You may prefer the Gate House, a Victorian gem complete with porte-cochere and wraparound porch. The interior is a pastiche of ornate woodwork and stained glass. Spend the evening next to the fire, or enjoy a game of Scrabble in the parlor. All rooms come with luxurious linens, handmade quilts, Internet data ports, and private baths. Antiques grace every corner.

Today the Swift House Inn is a beautifully-appointed gathering place, ideal for family dinners, reunions, holidays, weddings, and executive retreats. A gourmet meal at our restaurant is always memorable. You will be shown to your candlelit table with its fine linen, elegant silver, and sparkling crystal. The delectable menu ranges from Mediterranean flavors to traditional Vermont favorites. Everything is supplied by local growers to ensure absolute freshness. As proud members of the Vermont Fresh Network, the Slow Food Movement, and the Chef's Collaborative, our award-winning culinary team is unrivaled in central Vermont. But it's not just the food, it's the alchemy of intimate ambiance, doting staff, splendid surroundings, and an extensive wine cellar that make The Swift House Inn a magical experience. After dinner, nod next to the hearth, peruse the volumes in our library, or sit on the window-lined veranda watching village lights twinkle like stars in the distance.

Area Activities

Gardens/arboretum

Middlebury's central Vermont location makes it an easy drive to major attractions: the Shelburne Museum, New York's Fort Ticonderoga, Lake Champlain, and the ski slopes of Mount Mansfield. There is also plenty to do right in the neighborhood. Middlebury is home to the Sheldon Museum, the oldest community museum in the country. Nearby is the Robert Frost homestead, the Vermont State Craft Center at Frog Hollow, the famed Breadloaf writer's school and ski area, and the Middlebury College Museum of Art.
Addison County Chamber of Commerce
Information center, walking tour maps, lodging, dining, shopping information, local and state interest materials. 2 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 802-388-7951.

Chimney Point Historical Site
Early Native American campsites and French Colonial Settlement. Museum explores this heritage through to present day. Addison, VT. 802-759-2412.

Danforth Pewterers
See the traditional art of pewter spinning Monday - Saturday. Shop open Monday - Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Sunday 10am - 5pm June-December. Located in the historic Marble Works complex. 802-388-0098.

Factory Marketplace at Kennedy Bros.
Located just north in Vergennes. Antique Center with more than 100 dealers. Manufacturers of fine oak, pine and cherry accessories. Made in Vermont crafts, unique gemstone jewelry. 802-877-2975.

Fort Ticonderoga Ferry
Enjoy a Lake Champlain Boat Ride, short cut between Green Mountains and New York Adirondack’s. Daylight operation. Continuous 6 minute crossings. Since 1787. Larrabee’s Point, Shoreham, VT Route 74. 802-897-7999.

Frog Hollow Mill
Overlooking the falls in downtown Middlebury. An outstanding 18th century landmark, restored under auspices of National Trust for Historic Preservation. Serving both as Grist & Woolen Mill, John Deere worked here before going West. Now housing a consortium of distinctive stores. 802-388-7424.

Geiger of Austria Fashion Outlet
Famous Geiger clothing for less. Located on Pond Lane just off Exchange Street, 1 mile north of town. 802-388-3156.

Heart of Vermont Lodging Association
Swift House in is a member of this association with more than 30 lodging establishments. All the inns, B&B’s, and cottages lie within a 25 mile radius of Middlebury.

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Historical exhibits, nautical archaeology, maritime collections, working forge, boat building, and a 54 foot Revolutionary War gunboat replica Philadelphia. Open daily 10-5, May thru October. Located in Vergennes, VT 802-475-2022.

Middlebury College Center for the Arts
Art Center with concert hall, studio theatre, dance performing space, music library, cafe, and art museum. Programming & Exhibition Information 802-443-6433. Museum hours Tuesday - Friday, 10-5, Saturday & Sunday, 12-5. 802-443-5007.

Mount Independence
Revolutionary War fort site named for the Declaration of Independence. Remains of stockade, fort’s foundation, block houses, gun batteries, and hospital. Located in Orwell, VT.

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