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.
questions answered
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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
wonder valley and ursa major skin and hair products
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, 4:30-8pmreservations are recommended, book your table here.
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the tillerman is located in vermont between burlington and middlebury, just off route 116.
approximate drive times:
burlington, vt: 40 minutes
middlebury, vt: 20 minutes
waitsfield, vt: 30 minutes
boston, ma: 3 hours 45 minutes
new york city, ny: 5 hours 20 minutes
montreal, qc: 2 hours 11 minutes
portland, me: 4 hours
from portland, maine, an alternate route via route 302 takes approximately 4 hours 45 minutes. this route winds through the beautiful kancamagus highway in new hampshire and is well worth the detour!
winter travel to or from the tillerman:
during the winter, guests typically prefer to take route 100 north through waterbury, vt and connect to i-89. this route can help avoid driving through the mountains and is generally preferred for winter travel. -
rideshare service to the tillerman may be available, but it is not a dependable mode of transportation for return trips (i.e. to the airport or train station). the tillerman is located in rural vermont, where uber, lyft, and other rideshare drivers are often limited.
please plan to arrange transportation in advance rather than rely on a rideshare for the trip home.