Location. The Inn at Manchester, located in Manchester, Vt., is set on Main Street in this historic village with restaurants and shops within walking distance. Nestled in a valley between the Taconic and Green Mountains, the inn offers a country atmosphere with in-town convenience. The inn is adjacent to the Gleneagles Golf Course at the Equinox Resort. Skiing at Bromley Mountain is nine miles away. Emerald Lake offers fishing and swimming 11 miles from the inn.
Features. This Victorian-style inn, built in 1880, is set on four acres of gardens and lawns with a meandering brook. Accommodations are located on three floors in the main building and in the historic carriage house. Complimentary, full breakfasts, featuring Cottage Cakes with hot apricot sauce, are served on the patio or in the dining room each morning. Coffee, tea and freshly baked goods are offered each afternoon. Simple savory suppers are available by reservation on Fridays and Saturdays in the winter. The inn’s pub, The Nineteenth Room, offers beer, wine and cocktails. Complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the inn, fax and photocopy services, and a computer station with high-speed Internet access are available. The Inn at Manchester offers common sitting areas with fireplaces, featuring art and sculptures from around the world. A wraparound porch and garden area with hammocks provide mountain views. The property offers a secluded outdoor pool enclosed by a wooded area and garden. In-room massages are available for a fee. Pets are not allowed at this property.

Guestrooms. Five suites and 13 guestrooms at The Inn at Manchester offer private bathrooms with massage showerheads. All accommodations boast vaulted ceilings, period decor, antiques and handmade quilts. Select rooms offer four-poster beds, televisions, VCRs, fireplaces, separate sitting rooms and jetted tubs. All rooms boast panoramic views of the mountains, and select rooms offer private balconies.

Expert Tip. Manchester, Vt., is home to the Manchester Music Festival and the Southern Vermont Arts Center, approximately one mile away. For over thirty years the festival has offered classes and classical concerts by the faculty and renowned guest artists.