Located in the heart of the Green Mountain National Forest, this bed and breakfast features an outdoor swimming pool and on-site tennis courts. Hildene, the Lincoln family home is 10 miles away. Each uniquely decorated guest room at Barrows House boasts cable TV and an en suite bathroom. Some rooms have a flat-screen TV and refrigerator. The Barrows House Restaurant serves New England tavern fare and craft beer and can be enjoyed on the seasonal outdoor patio. A daily breakfast is provided for guests. The Dorset Barrows House has lush gardens and 6 acres of land. Manchester Country Club Golf Course is 6 miles from the B&B. Stratton Mountain Resort is 22 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

Free private 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
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Dorset
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  • Fidelma
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful surroundings , friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food.
  • Gwynneth
    United States United States
    The ambiance, friendly staff, beautiful location.
  • Sandy
    United States United States
    The grounds were beautiful, the room decor just our style! Loved the modern bathroom and keeping its charm! Most important clean!

Hosted by Barrows House

9.1
9.1
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Barrows House
Barrows House and its cluster of eight buildings are centered on six acres of lovely gardens, expansive lawns and venerable trees. Lodging options include luxury suites with whirlpool baths and fireplaces, cottages with multiple guest rooms, free-standing homes with living rooms and outdoor seating areas ideal for extended family & friends. In the summer enjoy our pool and tennis courts. In the winter, warm by the outdoor fire pit. Whatever the season…there’s always a reason to stay at Barrows House.
Originally, this six acre estate served as the manse of the Reverend William Jackson, pastor of the Dorset Church for 46 years. In 1900, Experience and Theresa Barrows purchased it to create a farm and country inn dedicated to serving local residents, the traveling public and long term summer boarders, many of whom were writers or artists escaping the summer heat of New York City. Unfortunately, a 1939 fire destroyed a rear wing of the building. Renovations then included giving the entire inn an overlay of Greek revival features. Later, some interior renovations revealed original wall stenciling created in the inn’s parlors by an itinerant artisan. Barrows House has served as a country inn ever since offering guests a classic four season Vermont experience. In 2012, Barrows House was purchased by the owners of the Historic Dorset Inn’ Est 1796 and was completely renovated before opening in the summer of 2013. The inn’s 27 guest rooms, restaurant and tap room hav been modernized and reconfigured including a new large outdoor dining terrace and a local marble bar. The inn boasts several cottages, a swimming pool, tennis courts and beautiful gardens and grounds, as well as, t
Chartered in 1761, Dorset is a vibrant and historic community nestled in the hills of southern Vermont. Dorset is well known for its mountains, valleys & New England village charm. Come learn the reasons why people love to live, eat & play in Dorset!
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Barrows House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Barrows House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

Available 24 hours

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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
Extra bed upon request
US$50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Barrows House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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.

If you expect to arrive after 22:00, please inform the property in advance.

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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Barrows House

  • Barrows House is 400 yards from the centre of Dorset. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Barrows House include:

    • Double
    • Suite

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

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

  • Guests staying at Barrows House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Breakfast to go

  • Check-in at Barrows House is from 00:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Barrows House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Barrows House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Games room
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tennis equipment
    • Live music/performance
    • Horse riding
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Badminton equipment
    • Swimming Pool

  • Barrows House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1