Situated in Dorset, in a historic building, 33 km from Stratton Mountain, The Dorset Inn is a bed and breakfast with pool with a view and garden. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers room service and a housekeeping service. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a restaurant. The property also offers accommodation for disabled guests. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV. At the bed and breakfast, some units are fitted with a coffee machine and chocolates or cookies. A bar can be found on-site. You can play tennis at the bed and breakfast. Mount Equinox is 14 km from The Dorset Inn. Rutland State Airport is 45 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.5
Location
10.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Dorset

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sweeney
    United States United States
    Staff was very friendly. It was a cozy inn. Food was excellent
  • Jeff
    United States United States
    Great accommodations. Staff friendly and courteous and went beyond with explaining everything about the inn and the room. Enjoyed our drink in the bar followed by a highly dining experience. Breakfast which is included was great with a vast...
  • Susan
    United States United States
    Nice welcome for my dog... Dining room and dinner was very good. Staff was friendly.
  • M
    United States United States
    Restaurant/tavern is outstanding. Bar is well stocked. Staff is very friendly.
  • H
    Helen
    United States United States
    Breakfast was great. The waitress was upbeat and excellent service
  • Rick
    United States United States
    The entire experience was excellent and the people we met were so accommodating and helpful
  • William
    United States United States
    We loved everything about this place !! From the girl that welcomed us to the one that said good bye and gave us helpful tips for places on our vacation
  • Sean
    United States United States
    Location and the people were great. History of the Inn was wonderful too
  • L
    Linda
    United States United States
    Breakfast was at the Cafe and it was outstanding. Service was friendly and attentive. The front desk staff were wonderful. The attention to detail in the Inn was very evident.
  • Janet
    United States United States
    The breakfast at the inn was outstanding. We appreciated all the options as well as size choices.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 50 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Just step outside to take in the charm of this Vermont village. The Dorset Inn anchors a divided town green lined with charming white clapboard houses, the gourmet Dorset Union Store and historic Dorset Congregational Church. There is much to do in our small village.

Property information

For more than 222 years, The Dorset Inn has offered traditional New England hospitality...gracious lodgings, gourmet dining, fine wine & great spirits...all trademarks of a quintessential Vermont experience.

Neighbourhood information

Dorset is home to the Dorset Playhouse offering professional summer stock theatre, the Norcross Quarry, the oldest marble quarry in the United States and local summer swimming hole and the Dorset Village Library. To better appreciate our town's history, pop into the Dorset Historical Society. Year round check out local foods and handcrafted products at Dorset Farmer’s Market. If it's art and antiques you're after, Redux Fine Art & Antiques and Kara Finn Oriental Rugs offer lovely selections. In addition, Flower Brook Pottery, Marie Miller American Quilts and The Dorset Exchange all feature unique gift items. JK Adams offers a fabulous selection of specialty food products, kitchen wares and hand crafted wood items and the family owned H.N. Williams General Store has been servicing the area's needs since 1840.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner

Facilities of The Dorset Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Tennis equipment
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Seasonal
    • Pool with view
    • Heated pool
    • Shallow end
    • Swimming pool toys
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Fence around pool

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    The Dorset Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Cards accepted at this property
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    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about The Dorset Inn

    • Check-in at The Dorset Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at The Dorset Inn include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Family
    • The Dorset Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Tennis court
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Swimming Pool
      • Tennis equipment
    • The Dorset Inn has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant
    • The Dorset Inn is 50 yards from the centre of Dorset. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, The Dorset Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at The Dorset Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.