Inn on Putney Road

Don't we all wish we had more time? Fran and I were on a four-state road trip to see family and friends and had the good fortune to pick Brattleboro's Inn on Putney Road as one of our overnight stays. The Inn is a nearly century-old French-style mansion initially built for the head of the Brattleboro Retreat. Each of the six rooms has its bathroom and is well-appointed and comfortable for sleeping and sitting. The large room on the first floor is a must-do for reading, playing board games, playing pool, or sitting and watching the fire. Breakfast is amazing and comparable to the best of restaurant fare. Alas, family in Albany were waiting for us. We wish we had more time. Upon leaving the Inn, we stopped at the Brattleboro Retreat hiking area. It is open to the public and has beautiful trails of varying difficulty. Finally, while hiking at the Retreat, I realized I had left my water bottle at the Inn. By coincidence, at that moment, Paul, the inn's owner, called to mention my water bottle. When he learned I was hiking, he said not to worry, as he was on his way into town and would leave the bottle by my car. Not only is Paul a master chef, he is a genuinely nice person. We do this multistate tour a couple of times a year. Next time, we'll spend more time at the Inn!

We were warmly welcomed upon our arrival and escorted to our room by Paul. The rom was lovely, bed was comfortable, amenities abundant and pillows were perfect. Our breakfast was fantastic and Paul clearly was experienced in the kitchen and was very proud of his cooking. Highly recommended!

Beautiful inn and stunning grounds with connected trails to explore to your heart's desire. The hospitality was perfect to include complimentary Vermont snacks in our room. Breakfast the next morning surpassed our expectations. Everything was so fresh. The proximity to downtown Brattleboro is an added plus.

We had a wonderful time. We were very well taken care of. We stayed for 10 days in this beautiful Inn. Paul made the most delicious breakfasts. It was something new everyday. No duplicates. He accommodated our dietary needs. Our room was very comfy. The only con was there wasn’t much of a Mountain View. But we didn’t really care because we were gone all day exploring. We recommend exploring around Brattleboro because there is a lot to see. The restaurants came highly recommended. We loved Plated, the Marina and the country club the best. Theres plenty of hiking trails right behind the Inn. And the retreat trails were great as well. We did apple picking at Scott’s farm, learned how to get maple from the tree at Robb’s Farm. Went to the farmers market. Paul has all the best recommendations. We would 100% recommend this Inn.

Every member of the staff we met was professional and welcoming and helpful. The room was a little smaller than expected but was still big enough to be comfortable. The bed was perfect firmness and lots of hot water in the shower. The gardens are lovely. The location is walking distance to so many things in Brattleboro and easy driving distance to so many things in Southern Vermont. The best thing were the breakfasts. Fresh, many locally sourced ingredients, portions big enough to really enjoy without being so big you overeat or leave some on your plate. Delicious recipes made with common foods in creative ways.

The breakfasts were outstanding! Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfy bed. Towels were so soft! Snacks in the room were welcome since most restaurants in the area are closed on Mondays. Lovely grounds with comfortable seating areas. The walk to downtown area was a bit further than we thought it would be, but a lovely day so we enjoyed the scenery. Downtown parking is kind of limited so not always easy for shopping or dining. Easy drives to neighboring sights. Only negative was a dripping faucet in the bathroom.