The Fan House      
PO Box 294, Barnard, VT 05031, USA    
(802) 234-6704
  • Free Night Participating Inn
 
 

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  1. Fireplace Suite, king bed, private bath with separate shower and tub, sofa and t...
  2. Red Toile Suite with private bath with tub, dressing table with chair serves as ...
  5. Yellow Toile Suite with queen bed, private bath, tile shower, connects to unlist...
  6. Patio....
  7. The First Universalist Church and Society of Barnard founded in 1802....
  8. Silver Lake open to swimming, canoeing and kayaking....
  9. Patio musicians....
  10. Radishes from a local organic farm, Fable Farm....
  11. White winter in Barnard...
  12. Meeting before a wedding in the living room...

$180
- $240


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Description

Circa 1840. Sitting on two acres with birch trees and perennial gardens this renovated bed and breakfast was built in 1840 and maintains a history full of lore and legend. Furnished and decorated in a sophisticated minimalist style, old pine floors reside comfortably with artwork and heirloom Gobelin tapestries from around the world. Relax by the fire in the living room. Elegant air-conditioned guest bedrooms and a two-bedroom suite feature fine Anichini linens, down comforters and wraparound bath sheets. Savor a leisurely hand-crafted breakfast in the dining room. Nap in a hammock, enjoy a private yoga session and schedule an in-room massage. Take a three-minute walk to swim in Silver Lake. The river below the ravine separates the grounds from 55,000 acres of wilderness known as The Chateauguay. Hike the Appalachian Trail.

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Rates

$180 to $240

Off Season: $160 to $190

Payment Types Accepted Include Personal Checks.

Amenities

This property has 3 total guest accommodations with private bath, 1 with fireplace, 1 two-bedroom suite and 1 conference room.

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  • Air Conditioning
  • Bath Amenities
  • Bathrobes
  • Child Care
  • Fireplace
  • Hair Dryer
  • Turn-Down Service

Events Hosted
    • Family Reunions
    • Seminars
    • Meetings
    • Romantic Getaways

Foreign Languages Spoken

Italian, some German, some French

Spa Services

On-Site Spa Services

  • Body Scrubs
  • Body Wraps
  • Facials
  • Fitness Center
  • Hair Care
  • Manicures/Pedicures
  • Massages
  • Medical Spa Services
  • Private Trainer
  • Water Therapies
  • Waxing
  • Yoga/Meditation

Off-Site Spa Services Available

Nearby Recommended Spas

Woodstock Fitness Center

The Strong House

Romantic Interest

Aesthetics, quiet, no TV (no access to same), although can provide VCR and DVD facilities in common areas. Serenity of grounds, perennial gardens in process. Walk to Silver Lake and The Tiny Town that Time Forgot -- Barnard with a post office and general store

Innkeepers Association Memberships

Woodstock Chamber of Commerce, Vermont Chamber of Commerce

Describe Garden and Grounds

Hammocks, patio, garden (perennial), river below ravine that separates grounds from 55,000 acres of wilderness known as The Chateauguay

Reservation/Cancellation Policies:

Children Restrictions

consideration given to other types of guest in house. must bring own port-a-crib

Cancellation

Two weeks before arrival

Smoking

Smoke Free Property.


Other Activities
    • Antiquing
    • Art Galleries
    • Beaches
    • Bicycling
    • Canoeing/Kayaking
    • Fishing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseback Riding
    • Live Theater
    • Museums
    • Parks
    • Shopping (Local Crafts)
    • Skiing Cross Country
    • Skiing Downhill
    • Sports Events, Major College
    • Tennis
    • Water Sports

Historic Interest

Historic house near Silver Lake in Barnard (Woodstock) Vermont.

Historic sites nearby:

Woodstock (12 miles), Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park (12 miles), Shelburne Museum on Lake Champlain

Nearby College/University

Dartmouth College, Vermont Law School

Get a Free Night at this inn

The dates this property will honor the certificate are November, March-April subject to availability, Non holiday, Sunday-Thursday only.

- One Night Free: This property is featured as participating in the iLoveinns.com Buy-One-Night-Get-One-Night-Free program.


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From Cairo

What a lovely escape from the revolution (Cairo). It has been a wonderfully relaxing time and we look forward to returning soon Happy New Year.
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12/31/2011

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From Australia

Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us for a two-night stay. We appreciated greatly your hospitality in collecting us from the Lebanon airport and taking us to pick up our car for the beginning of our VT/NH leg of the trip. It has been wonderful to meet you and mingle with fellow travelers and swap stories over the fire at night. Best wishes, all the way from Australia.
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10/13/2011

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Great first B&B experience

What a wonderful way to spend two nights in Vermont! Thank you for a great first B&B experience.
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10/7/2011

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Restored Memories

I so enjoy this home away from home. You helped restore a lot of memories of Vermont for me. And I was so inspired to get such a good start on my screen play. Thank you so much for conspiring with my daughter for my 65th. We are looking forward to visit again.
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10/6/2011

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A Nourishing Experience

What a gift to be here – a peaceful sanctuary for our “girlfriend getaway”. We only had 24 hours but we both feel so renewed and relaxed. The food, the art, your hospitality all made this a nourishing experience. We hope to return.
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10/1/2011

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Staying with family

We have enjoyed our stay here immensely. Your home is very cozy. We felt as if we were staying with family. We enjoyed our journey up to Montreal and Burlington, VT. Best of luck to the town of Barnard as they recover from the Hurricane (Irene). This is a lovely, quaint town that provides a great safe haven to travelers escaping their corporate lives. All the best.
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9/18/2011

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A Kindred Spirit

Thank you so much for everything. Finding this place was perfect. Even though it was last minute and what I needed was a shower & bed, you made it seem like I was part of your family. I enjoyed my stay very much and will be back in Sept for my friend’s wedding. I will be staying here again and look forward to you seeing you and Millie’s (a temporary rescue dog) smiling faces and warm hearts. You are a kindred spirit, and this was the best place to find on accident. See you soon.
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7/8/2011

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Old Family

What a beautiful house you have here! My family and I lived here 30 years ago! My parents, sister and brother moved to Vermont when I was 14/15 years old. We lived in this house for one year. A lot is the same … and you have improved it dramatically.
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5/25/2011

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4th visit in 7 years

It was 2003 when we first came to The Fan House. We were here for our first wedding anniversary and knew this was a special place. Now it’s our 4th visit in 7 years; it’s always great to see you. We look forward to many more visits in the future. Our best to you and your family.
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10/12/2010

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Little Sanctuary

Thank you for welcoming us into your little sanctuary. You’re a special person. We know now why you love these green mountains. We will definitely be back.
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10/10/2010

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Clean and Comfortable

We had an incredible time at your B&B. This is the first time we’ve felt clean and comfortable at a B&B, even a hotel. Thank you so much for everything. We will recommend your inn to all and write great reviews for you! P.S. The Bulgari shampoo smelled amazing!
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10/9/2010

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Family warmth we all long for

It’s not often you go away form a B&B feeling treated like royalty yet with the kind of family warmth we all long for. Thank you for making us feel special.
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10/24/2009

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Lovely, relaxing time

Thank you so much for a lovely, relaxing time at the Fan House. We wish we could stay a couple more nights! The Fan House is just as magical as we remembered and we are so looking forward to our next stay. Until then …
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9/28/2009

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Reminisce

To travel these three thousand miles and met someone who grew up in my neighborhood over 5 decades ago is amazing. The reminiscing of common memories was wonderful. Thank you for accepting us.
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3/6/2009

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Restful, delicious, engaging

As always, my time at the Fan House has been restful, delicious and full of engaging conversation. You are an artful and thoughtful host who manages the balance between giving your guests privacy and making them feel welcome and home. I look forward to my next visit.
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2/2/2009

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Publicity and Press Reviews

Travel & Leisure (April 2002), Boston Herald (summer 2002), New York Daily News (summer 2002), Ski Magazine (winter 2002).


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