Arlington’s West Mountain Inn

My husband and I got married 2 months ago here on August 15, 2015. I can’t say enough good things about the Inn, the innkeepers and the wedding coordinator Terry. Everyone makes you feel like family and the setting is spectacular and magical. My guests kept raving that the barn looked like «a movie set», and the food was delicious! The rehearsal BBQ was fantastic (even with a little rain), the food was phenomenal and the wedding went beautifully. The staff is professional, attentive and kind, and the inn is just lovely and homey. They were so observant and on top of the weather, moving and adjusting to a little rain that everything went on without a hitch.
The inn itself has a quaint warm feel, and there are so many things to do in the area from hike the local trails, bike ride or head into the local town. All the rooms are unique and lovely. I can’t wait to go back and enjoy the seclusion and the food. A perfect place to relax, enjoy some outdoor activities and eat to your hearts content! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a weekend getaway or a rustic Vermont wedding location!

We’ve stayed at the West Mountain Inn many times over the past 30 years and I’m happy to report that on our most recent visit the food was amazing, much more innovative and delicious than at several hipper and more self-​consciously foodie restaurants we ate at in Burlington. Amazing pheasant ragu and absolutely incredible low-​priced wine list. Not the coolest place in the world but really comfortable and relaxing with true quality underneath.

A nice, relaxing getaway with great service and atmosphere! We were in the «Grandma Moses» suite which had a cozy thick-​mattressed double bed with a «princess» canopy. Next to the bed was an old fashioned wood fireplace and a window with a fantastic view of the mountains and the Inn’s gardens. Wifi was available but unneeded. While staying at this inn it’s best to stay off the net. In addition to our bedroom we had a living room and a small bathroom. My dad said the shower had excellent water pressure.
My favorite thing about the Inn were the little touches. In the room they give guests the gift of a flower (African violet) to take home. Downstairs in the lobby is a library full of modern and antique books. There are also journals (guest books) everywhere! About 10 in the hall, one in each room and one downstairs.
Breakfast was included in our reasonable bill. I had wonderful chocolate pancakes while looking at the mountain-​view, all while classical music played. So relaxing!
PS be sure to walk through the garden maze and say hi to the alpacas out back! Adorable.

Great service, great food, great rooms, great romance. There’s nothing better than getting away from civilization for a weekend to spend at the West Mountain Inn. We’ve done two Groupon deals there, and sadly they did not do another this year (otherwise, for us, it’s a bit expensive). I absolutely love it here. Both times that we stayed we went to visit the Lincoln Family Home at Hildene just a short trek away. And both times it was nice to not have a TV. You can really reconnect with yourself while there and detach from the computers, TV’s, and cell phones that seem to run our lives.

This inn is a lovely venue for a wedding. We attended one this past weekend and it was a nice mini vacation. Our cottage had a television in one of the three rooms. Ours did not have one, which was fine with us. We liked going outside and exploring. The reception for AT&T was not the greatest, however they do have wifi if needed.
I had the French toast and berries for breakfast. It was delicious with the Vermont maple syrup. I had it two mornings in a row.
The staff was friendly and helpful with questions we had. There was one very sweet girl who waited on us who was just delightful.
There are plenty of hiking trails and outdoor space for activities. Don’t be afraid to get out and explore!

This was the third time that we have stayed at Arlington’s West Mountain Inn. Once for a wedding, once on a Groupon special and the third time because we just like the place. Each room in the main lodge (a big old farmhouse) is unique and special. We have had different rooms on each occasion all with separate reading or just relaxing areas. One minor negative is no TV’s in the rooms if that is important to you. There is a large common area on the main floor with a public TV as well as reading areas however. The grounds & mountain views are magnificent and the food for both breakfast and dinner first rate. If there is one negative that stands out it is the roadway that needs repair leading up to the Inn. We do anticipate returning here on our next trip to the area,

We got a great deal for this Inn through Groupon. Were able to book Room#8, Carl Ruggles Room, with a fireplace. The Inn is beautiful with a great view. When we arrived upon check there was no one at the desk, so we sat down and waited, which wasn’t a big deal. A waitress from the kitchen was really friendly and said someone would be with us shortly. Renee a staff member came through a few minutes later. We felt she was polite but rather cold. Didn’t really welcome us and just seemed to be in a bad mood. This poor mood and lack of hospitality continued throughout our stay. Not really sure what we did or said to offend her but she was not friendly at all (perhaps because we were a Groupon customer?)
The room was nice and clean with basic toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, and cream). The water pressure wasn’t very good, and definitely needs to be updated as the water went in several directions and barely sputtered out. There are no TV’s in the room, but this wasn’t a big deal, as it was nice to get away from the electronics.
I read several great reviews on the breakfast, but wasn’t impressed. Breakfast was served from 8am-​10am but by 9am most of the items needed to be replenished. The daily serving was muffins, fruit sitting in a bowl, pancakes/​french toast, eggs (these were almost always out), bacon, and eggs. The coffee was pretty good and was usually served right away. I’ve had better breakfasts at Holiday Inn Express. They should give you the option of how you want your eggs cooked and should keep the buffet better stocked as you feel awkward asking them to keep replenishing certain items. Also, the website states there is a lavish Sunday breakfast brunch, the Sunday brunch was exactly the same as the breakfast buffet served on Saturday with the exception of instead of pancakes there was french toast.
The dinner prix fixe is $ 40 which offers a 4 course meal with appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert and coffee/​tea. It was a good meal for the price. We got the scallops for an appetizer which was tasty, but tasted a bit off with the maple syrup addition. The salad was pretty basic with cranberries and cucumbers. The NY Steak was overcooked (I ordered it medium). The maple cheesecake was not good and had an odd flavor, but the chocolate pudding was tasty. They have a nice selection of wines ranging from $ 26 to $ 90.
They do give you a cute African Violet plant to take home, which is nice. However, they add 10% tax (normal), along with 18% gratuity to all meals (I’m not sure why the $ 10 breakfast BUFFET has an 18% gratuity tacked on, as it’s a buffet?) and bar service which is a bit odd as gratuity is NOT mandatory. Didn’t like this part, as it’s a bit shady.
All in all a beautiful Inn, would recommend it for the view and quaint rooms.

This review is for the bar/​lounge & for the 150 acres of hiking on the Battenkill River.
A historic well appointed inn nestled atop the mountain w fragrant grounds & beautiful wooded mountain views.
Cozy loung area w a game room, chess table, lots of hewn wood & a fireplace.
The cocktails, coffee & lounge menu offers the perfect way to end a hike into the their wooded trails, Llama farm, sheep, flower beds etc. or sit in the Adorondack chairs and take in the scents & sounds. Very relaxing.
Gracious service.

Lovely place, great breakfast!

Forgot to write a review after our wonderful trip this past summer. The staff at West Mountain Inn is wonderful. We had one of the smaller rooms (the hotel was full for a concert series), but it was still lovely and we spent so much time on the grounds and around the area, the room was mostly just a place to sleep. :) The food was fabulous. Both the sit-​down meal we had one night and the special barbecue on another evening were fabulous. The breakfasts were also wonderful and there were always cookies, muffins, and snacks available all throughout the day. Really special place.

This place is incredibly beautiful, the staff is amazing, the rooms are cozy, the food is great and the mountain view is breathtaking! I did my wedding here in the late spring of 2009 in the barn and it was perfect! Renee, the wedding coordinator, was very helpful and I would recommend anyone (and everyone) have their wedding or family event here… Or even just escape for the weekend!