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The Willard Street Inn is a charming Victorian mansion built in 1881 of brick and white marble as a private family home for Charles W. Woodhouse. The three story Inn offers grace and grandeur blended with the warmest hospitality. Tall double front doors with antique brass handles open to welcome you into the beautiful cherry paneled foyer and its striking staircase. The décor is both elegant and comfortable. Each of its 14 guest rooms, all with private baths, are individually decorated with authentic and reproduction antiques. Each room has its own personality that welcomes you with a blend of historic charm and modern comforts. Every morning a delicious gourmet breakfast is prepared by our chef and served in the sunny marble floored solarium with its delightful views of our beautiful English gardens and Lake Champlain.

In the warmer months, a stroll down the stunning marble staircase off the solarium leads guests to our 1.5 acres of lawn and English gardens filled with flowers and herbs. Whether in bloom with spring flowers or ablaze with autumn color, the gardens are a place to behold the wonders of nature. A short walk takes you to the University of Vermont, Champlain College, Lake Champlain's waterfront and Church Street's fine restaurants and shopping.

OUR CURRENT PROMOTIONS

We are a proud members of Select Registry, an national association of independent innkeepers united by a commitment to gracious hospitality and exceptional property settings and amenities and the Professional Association of Innkeepers International.

Innkeepers/Owners: Katie and Larry Davis

General Manager: Carrie Davis

Chef: Anthony Spine

Check-in Time: 3:00 p.m. or after / Check-out Time: 11:00 a.m.

News/Announcements

Announcement #1... Destination Vermont: The official magazine of the Burlington International Airport, honored the Willard Street Inn with a front cover picture for their February-March 2009 issue. Inside the issue, an editorial features both the history of the Inn and the family at its heart. Flying into Burlington Airport for your stay? Be sure to pick a copy up on your way here.

Announcement #2...Project Foodie selects the Willard Street Inn for its Bed and Breakfast Spotlight! Check out our Chef's culinary creation: Chocolate Chip-Orange Scones.

Announcement #3...Willard Street Inn supports local farmers and producers as a member of the Vermont Fresh Network.

Announcement #4... Willard Street Inn "Goes Green" and is recognized as an Environmental Partner and Green Hotel by the Vermont Dept. of Environmental Conservation. Take a look at our green efforts in the Policies page.

Special Occasion Gift Certificates: Looking for the perfect gift for your loved ones, parents, business associates, or anyone else you want to treat special? Give them a Gift Certificate for a relaxing stay at the Willard Street Inn. Gift certificates are available in any amount, are personalized and presented with the Inn's elegant foil seal. Call us for the details!

What the travel experts are saying...

September 2008 Everyday with Rachael Ray: Pick up a copy and check out the "School Trips" article for ideas on "learning vacations"which recommends the Willard Street Inn as the place to stay in Burlington when attending cheese making classes put on by the Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese.

TripAdvisor.com: Go online and see for yourself! We truly appreciate all the nice comments from our guests! From San Francisco, CA: "Worth the trip to Burlington for the Inn alone." From Maine: "Wish I could move in!" From London, UK: "Lovely Stay." From Toronto: "Felt like the Queen of England!" From Boston, MA: "Romantic, Relaxing - Great Location. PERFECT!"

January 2008 Ski Magazine: Check out the Traveler Weekends section on p.41 that describes Burlington, VT as the "perfect base for New England fun."The Willard Street Inn is the first recommended place to stay! Specific attention is given to our breakfast experience, citing scones and omelets as some of Executive Chef Christopher Wagner's culinary treats.

September/October 2007 Vermont Magazine: We were pleased to be featured in a full page article with color photos in one of Vermont's leading magazines: "Country in the City - Burlington's Willard Street Inn has all of the charms of a country getaway, yet with an urban setting."

Top rating from the British travel authority Rough Guide to New England: We earned their special recommendation as one of their authors' favourites (British spelling!) and we quote: "the large rooms at this distinctive home are brilliantly restored (but not frilly). You also get a 24 hr. pantry, excellent homemade breakfasts, and a lush, green, relaxing English Garden."

Conde Nast Traveler: The Sporting Life section featured "The Rush of Black Ice" article, telling winter travelers that "the handsome Willard Street Inn," is a recommended place to stay in Burlington.

The Boston Globe "Explore New England" article: We received the following kudo from The Boston Globe: "Burlington's most charming bed-and-breakfast is the Willard Street Inn."

Northwest Airlines Magazine: nwa WorldTraveler chose the Willard Street Inn as a great place to stay when visiting Burlington and the surrounding Lake Champlain Valley region.

Wall Street Journal article: We received a Valentine from WSJ! In a February 14th issue the Willard Street Inn was included in the "Off the Beaten Track" Travel section as a charming place to stay when visiting Burlington, Vermont. Come see for yourself!