Bed & Breakfast / Inn Options
The Old Brick Tavern Bed & Breakfast and Antique Shop - Townshend
Built in 1792, the building now known as the Old Brick Tavern
B&B is one of the oldest in Townshend village. It is said to have served as a
tavern, dance hall, antique shop and the residence of a silent movie actress.
The B&B offers two beautiful guest rooms with luxurious baths and room
amenities include air conditioning, cable TV, and velour robes and slippers.
The common areas are welcoming and designed for guests' enjoyment and relaxation.
The TV lounge is furnished with a comfortable sofa and chairs, numerous antiques
and a 52″ HDTV with a large selection of movies.
Included is a delicious breakfast
served each morning in the dining room from
tables set with antique china, beautiful crystal, and linen tablecloths. Dinner
options are also available at the B&B.
Other dinner options near the B&B include Townshend Pizza (also serves,
pastas,
sandwiches and beer) located on the Village Green, the Stuffed Bun (burgers
and sandwiches) located 1.1 miles from the Green, and the Dam Diner located 3.9
miles from the Green.
Room Rates
: $150.
Website:
www.oldbricktavern.com
The Boardman House Bed & Breakfast - Townshend
Built
in the Greek Revival architectural style, this 1840 farm house turned bed and
breakfast sits next to the most photographed church in Vermont! This B&B features
5 rooms and 1 suite, all with private modern baths and several of which overlook the historic
village green.
Guest rooms are uncluttered and are furnished in the Shaker style with bursts of color on the duvet covers and paintings.
A well maintained barn on the property houses a sauna on the lower level.
Breakfasts are gourmet and might offer individual soufflés, homemade muffins, or
baked pear pancakes.
Dinner options near the Boardman House include Townshend Pizza (also serves
pastas,
sandwiches and beer) located on the Village Green, the Stuffed Bun (burgers
and sandwiches) located 1.1 miles from the Green
and the Dam Diner located 3.9 miles from the Green.
Room Rates: $60 - $80 /
Suite Rates: $90 - $110 (no credit cards)
Website:
www.southvermont.com/townshend/boardmanhouse/index.html
The Old Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast - Townshend
This cozy 1790 farmhouse sits on 15 acres just outside of Townshend and offers guests three
spacious bedrooms with queen size beds and private baths. Each bedroom has old American charm
with beautiful wide board pumpkin pine floors, original artwork, and hand made
quilts.
There is a solarium where you can watch the numerous varieties of birds and
wild turkeys feeding
at the bird sanctuary. Also in the solarium is a reading nook, television, and
piano for your enjoyment.
A hearty country breakfast is served with a choice of fresh fruits, home made
cakes and muffins, a variety of egg dishes, pancakes, bacon & sausages and
French toast.
Dinner options near the Boardman House include Townshend Pizza (also serves
pastas, sandwiches and beer) located on the Village Green and the Stuffed Bun
(burgers and sandwiches) located 1.1 miles from the Green
and the Dam Diner located 3.9 miles from the Green.
Room Rates: $95 (No credit cards.)
Website:
www.oldefarmhouse.net
The Redwing Farm Bed & Breakfast - Townshend
On a quiet back road just minutes from the entrance of the Townshend State Park,
this 200 year old farm house is nestled on the West River and offers serene
views of the river valley and distant mountain tops. Still a working farm, the
Redwing Farm B&B offers three rooms (one with private bath) that are spacious, bright, and
have a warm cozy feel.
Dinner options near the Redwing Farm include the River Bend Grill located 2.3
miles away and the Riverbend Farm Market for carry-out of prepared foods, deli
sandwiches, salads and baked goods located approximately 3 miles from the
Redwing.
Room Rates: $60 to $95.
Website: www.redwingfarm.com
The Sugar House - Newfane
This 1796 post and beam cottage was originally built
for maple sugaring and was converted to a charming guest house in the 1970's. Built without any nails, the hand hewn wood beams give the cottage a warm cozy feeling.
The cottage has a full kitchen, sitting area with fireplace, a loft that sleeps
two additional people and a private patio. The kitchen is stocked with coffee,
tea, water, juice and milk. A cheese and fruit platter will greet you upon
arrival and in the morning, freshly baked muffins are delivered to your door
with the newspaper. Other amenities include air conditioning and satellite TV.
Dinner
options within two miles of the Sugar House include the River Bend Grill; the Newfane Market and the Newfane Cafe & Creamery for carry-out of prepared
foods, deli sandwiches, salads and baked goods; Rick's Tavern; and for upscale dining, the Four Columns Inn or the Old Newfane Inn.
Room Rates: $200
Website: http://thesugarhouse.info
Four Columns Inn - Newfane
The Four Columns Inn is a legendary 15 room country inn built in the elegant
Federal style. It sits nestled at the foot of a 150-acre private mountain and rushing stream in the heart of downtown Newfane. The inn's comfortably elegant rooms, all with private bath and
most with spa tubs and fireplaces, are extremely well appointed featuring luxury linens, fluffy robes, custom bath accessories, individual heat/air
conditioning, high speed wireless internet access, and complimentary bottled water. Rates include a hearty country breakfast each morning in the inn's
elegant dining room, complimentary newspapers, and afternoon tea and coffee service with sweets.
Other amenities include a swimming pool, walking trails, and gourmet restaurant.
In addition to the award winning restaurant on-site, the Old Newfane Inn is a three minute walk from the Four Columns.
By bike, Rick's Tavern is 1.1 miles from the Inn and the River Bend Grill is 2.5
miles from the inn.
Room Rates: $170 - $195 /
Foliage Season: $215 - $240
Suite Rates: $227 - $329 /
Foliage Season: $340 - $390
Website: www.fourcolumnsinn.com
Newfane Woods Guest Suite - Newfane
Located on the ground level of the owners' log home, this tourist accommodation, with
its private entrance, offers a comfortable home-like atmosphere for 2 persons only. It includes a spacious living room, bedroom with a queen-sized bed,
private bath (shower), and patio with pleasant views of the pretty setting. Amenities include a fridge, microwave, coffee-maker, toaster, dishes, glasses &
utensils, as well as everything you'll need for a satisfying, continental-style, self-serve breakfast.
A seasonal sandwich / burger shack at the confluence of the West and Rock Rivers is a short walk from Newfane Woods, and the very popular Rick's Tavern is 1.7
miles by bike. Guests are also welcome to pick-up provisions at Dutton's farm stand across from Rick's (local fruits &
cheeses and fresh baked goods) and / or the Newfane Market and Newfane Cafe and Creamery
(freshly made salads and sandwiches) for dining in at Newfane Woods.
At the Newfane Woods Guest Suite you'll experience a private, peaceful, slice of authentic Vermont living that is walking distance to the West River beaches
and the Rock River's unspoiled swimming holes.
Room Rates: $115 / Foliage Season: $135
Website:www.vtcycling.com/nw/home.html
Motel Option
The River Bend Lodge - Newfane
The River Bend Lodge, located on the banks of the West River 2.5 miles north of Newfane village, offers twenty
recently redecorated standard rooms. For breakfast, coffee and doughnuts are served in the lobby. Amenities include a popular full service restaurant , The
River Bend Grille (not open for breakfast), a golf driving range, indoor game room and close proximity to the Townshend State
Park entrance.
Breakfast provisions can be purchased at the nearby River Bend Farm Market the night before for dining in your room,
Room Rates: $55 - $65 /
Holiday & Foliage: $82
Website: www.riverbendlodgevt.com
Camping Options
Townshend State Park
The campground, situated in a wooded area, has 30 tent / trailer sites. There
are two bathrooms, one of which has showers ($). A picnic shelter with a
fireplace and three tables is attached to the ranger's quarters. Visitors can
take a hike up the Bald Mountain Trail, passing various chutes, waterfalls and
pools on the way to spectacular vistas to the north, south and east. Those
seeking a less strenuous experience can relax in the campground or picnic area
and enjoy the tranquility of this natural area.
Open: Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. 2-night minimum stay required.
Rates: $18 per night per tent site.
Website:
www.vtstateparks.com/htm/townshend.cfm
West River Camperama
Located on the banks of the West River between Newfane and Townshend, this
full-service campground offers a number of amenities, as well as easy access to
Townshend State Park. 170 campsites, all with water. On-site camp store.
Open: Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend
Standard Site: $29 per night per tent site.
Waterfront Site: $32 per night per tent site.
Website :
www.camperamacampground.com
Kenolie Village
Kenolie Village offers 9 primitive tent sites in a beautiful, wooded setting just a short
distance from the village of Newfane. River swimming, rafting, canoeing, and fishing are within walking distance. On-site camp store.
Open: April 1 - mid-November
Rates: $17.75 per night per tent site.
Website:
www.kenolievillagecampground.com
