White Gates, The Old Tavern-the comforts of home, the amenities of a country inn

 

Location: Grafton, Vermont, USA (12 miles from Interstate 91, 97 miles Hartford Airport.)

Accommodations:  House, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths (Sleeps 8)

Since 1801, The Old Tavern at Grafton has been providing visitors with timeless elegance and the finest comforts and amenities in a quintessential Vermont setting. The inn is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and is one of the oldest operating inns in the US. Forty-six rooms, including our four rental houses, are individually appointed with period antiques.

White Gates, a gem of a home, is located in the heart of Grafton, Vermont at the junction of routes 121 and 35. Conveniently located in Southern Vermont, just twelve miles from I-91, and 2 hours from Hartford, 2.5 hours from Boston and 4.5 hours from New York City.

An array of local attractions such as fly fishing, hiking, and mountain biking provide the perfect opportunity to relax and invigorate. Things to enjoy: restaurants, art galleries (three in Grafton alone), tennis, fitness center, outdoor swim pond, nordic skiing, cycling, and mountain biking. Nearby: golf, variety of restaurants, horseback riding, freshwater fishing, downhill skiing/snowboarding, outlet shopping. Attractions: in addition to historical Grafton, the local towns of Chester, Weston, Woodstock, Bellows Falls, Ludlow, and Manchester.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking: White Gates has its own parking lot.
  • Wood Fireplace: A beautiful working fireplace is in the large living room.
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: Three queen bedrooms all with canopy beds and large private bathrooms. Master room has whirlpool tub, double sink and large walk-in shower. Other two rooms baths feature a double soaking tub. All rooms have sitting areas.
  • Double Bed: Located on the first floor, this bedroom includes an antique double bed with a private bathroom (shower only).
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: Local cable is provided.
  • Jetted Tub in Bath: Located in the master bathroom.
  • Shared Pool: A seasonal swim pond is part of The Old Tavern at Grafton - and of course offered to all rental house guests. It is in a lovely setting by a brook.
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Large kitchen with separate breakfast nook. Cooking utensils, plates, cutlery included.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available: The Old Tavern restaurant can prepare special meals for groups of 16 or more.
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio: Lovely back patio overlooking a meadow.
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Located in historic Grafton Village, named one of the 10 most beautiful places in the US by USA Today. Many antiquing options are available in Grafton and the surrounding areas. The Grafton experience also includes a visit to the award winning Grafton Village Cheese Company, the blacksmith shop, three art galleries, unique gift shops and two museums. Picnic areas and walking trails are scattered throughout the Village. Day trips to neighboring Vermont towns like Brattleboro, Chester, Manchester and Weston include a variety of activities, art galleries, theatre and restaurants. Bromley Mountain(30 minutes), Okemo Mountain (35 minutes) and Stratton Mountain (30 minutes) offer skiing/snowboarding in the Winter and golf and other activities in the Summer. Grafton Ponds Recreation Center offers year-round activities, which are complimentary for Inn guests (and in our rental homes). In the Summer enjoy mountain biking and hiking. In the Winter, Nordic skiing, snow tubing, snowshoeing and ice
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible: Please inquire.
  • Not Suitable for Children: Not suitable for children under the age of 8.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Sledding/Tubing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • White Gates is part of The Old Tavern at Grafton, an historic inn that has been providing visitors with timeless elegance and the finest comforts since 1801. Within The Tavern are four rental homes, including White Gates, offering a full kitchen, living room, dining room, fireplace, four bedroom/bath, with a master suite. All the benefits of The Old Tavern are part of your stay, including maid service* (can be excluded). Amenities include tennis, paddle tennis, fitness center, WiFi, swim pond (seasonal). Grafton Ponds Recreation Center has 2,000+ acres of mountain biking and hiking in the Summer, and 30 Kilometers of Nordic skiing. Massage services now offered.

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Weekly rentals only. Start day is flexible. Please call to inquire.
Optional daily maid service is available for an additional $525.
Rates Range From $3150-$4200/week.
In Season Summer:     May 4-Sep 20, 2008.
Peak Foliage Season:  Sep 21-Oct 20, 2008.
In Season Winter:     Oct 21, 2008-Mar 15, 2009.
Visit The Old Tavern website for more photos of White Gates.
The Old Tavern is Closed from Mid-March-Early May.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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