the inn

we invite you to spend some time enjoying the simple things in life...

we are an inn restored and reimagined from its 1790’s bones. we embrace the quirks, character and eccentricities of this old, beautiful building and we hope you do too. we have seven comfortable bedrooms. each room is unique and has been decorated individually with attention to detail.

our vibe is old new england meets northern california meets a flower market meets a farmers market meets a warm vibrant community. wool, wood, leather, copper, natural fibers and rich colors is our look. palo santo, pine, and wild sage is our smell. we like our guests to engage all 5 senses when they're here and soak it all up.

our refinished hard wood and wide plank pine floors creak. the floors and ceiling are often slanted, the heavy steam furnaces have a language of their own and keep us nice and toasty. if your comfort zone is the four seasons or the hilton, perhaps we are not the right place for you. if you love to live off the beaten path, be transported to a simpler time, are inspired by texture and the elements, well — you might never want to leave! we are located in bristol, vermont- nestled up against the green mountains, between burlington and middlebury.

no matter the season, we will always have a fruitful roster of all kinds of happenings here on the property. join us for wine tastings, flower arranging workshops, prix-fixe feasts, holiday cookie decorating, and of course always lots of good music (from family music nights in summer, to lively barn dance parties, and music in the parlor beside a crackling fire come winter).

see frequently asked questions below.

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the summer gardens that wrap around our patio, outside The Tillerman: a whimsically restored 1790s Vermont farmhouse.
A well-made bed with linen duvet cover, wooden night stand and ceramic lamp.
tiled en suite bathroom with natural bath products in our Hattie's Garden room, which overlooks the garden.
Bright clay colored walls, a cozy wood stove, and charming folk art decor in the library dining room at the Tillerman Inn & Restaurant.
Wooden dresser in charming bedroom with original folk artwork and focus on natural materials.
complementary European-style breakfast spread each morning on the long farm table in the parlor. local eggs, yogurt, and berries. handmade scones and granola.
An Americana band plays in front of a historic Vermont barn at The Tillerman in Bristol, Vermont for their summer music series for a large audience outside.
a beautifully tiled blue tub with brass fixtures at The Tillerman in their Corinna room.

questions answered

  • our amenities are thoughtfully selected, keeping focus on natural materials, environmentally friendly products and, of course, comfort.

    • luxury organic mattresses

    • organic cotton sheets, pillows and towels

    • ursa major bath products: shampoo, conditioner, body wash

    • a blow dryer

    • a clothing steamer

    • a mini fridge with complementary drinks upon arrival

    • a closet with hangers

    • airconditioning/heatpump

    • a bluetooth/am/fm speaker

  • yes! a vegetarian european-style breakfast & 24/7 coffee and tea station are included for all bookings.

    • breakfast consists of local yogurt, house made granola, fresh fruits, farm fresh boiled eggs and pastries (house made scones or locally made pastries).

    • local french press coffee - regular & decaf - from little seed coffee roasters.

    • locally curated loose-leaf tea from stoneleaf teahouse.

    • breakfast is served from 8-10am.

    • deposit policy: a 50% deposit is due at the time of reservation.

    • cancellation policy:

      • if you cancel your reservation 14 days or more prior to your scheduled arrival date, we will return your deposit, less a $100 cancellation fee per room. for bookings for 5 nights and over, the cancellation fee is $250.

      • if you cancel your reservation within the period of 13 to 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival date, you will be charged the full amount of the deposit (50% of the total amount).

      • if you cancel your reservation less than 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival date, you will be charged the total amount of your booking.

    • click here for our middlebury college graduation weekend policy

  • arriving between 3-5pm on a weekday?

    a host will be on-site to give you a tour of the space and show you to your room. we don't have a front desk, but a host is always close to the front door to greet you.

    arriving after 5pm OR on a saturday or sunday?

    we ask guests to follow self-check-in instructions that we send via email the day before arrival.

  • we love pets, but we don’t allow them at the inn or in the restaurant. exceptions are made for service dogs, when communicated ahead of time.

    • we have a 2 night minimum on weekends

    • rates are subject to availability and can change at any time. all rates are subject to a 9% vermont rooms tax.

    • no smoking on the property

    • guests are responsible for room damage

    • there is a maximum occupancy for our rooms, this is indicated on our rooms page.

    • the parlor is a common space where inn guests can hang out during the day. on days when our restaurant is open, our servers will start setting the tables in the parlor at 3pm.

  • we love having inn guests for dinner at the restaurant!

    restaurant hours:
    june-october: wednesday- friday, 4:30-8pm
    november-december: wednesday-saturday, 4:30-8pm
    january-may: wednesday-sunday, 4:30-8pm

    reservations are recommended, book your table here.

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