My husband and I had a lovely stay in West Dover. We enjoyed the house very much. Situated on a private road that allowed us to take pleasant, short walks in a forest-y setting and very close to a market and a few restaurants, the property’s location also allowed us easily to explore lakes, rivers and forests by car. We swam, hiked, fished, read, and had picnics.We also took longer drives to visit an art museum, a couple of college campuses and larger towns like Manchester.
The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed for cooking and BBQ-ing. I appreciated having a full kitchen/dining room table as well as an outside deck with chairs and small tables. The living room was comfortable and pretty. There were plenty of towels and linen in the three bedrooms. We needed only one room, of course, but it was nice to have the extra space.
The neighborhood was very quiet , so we could relax and read without interruption. We didn’t watch TV, but there were three of them available - one in each bedroom. The WiFi was strong, so we could readily access Netflix and other other Internet resources.
The only suggestions I’d make would be to fix the handles on the dresser drawers and make sure there is soap for guests on arrival. We were there during a particularly hot and humid week. The fans helped, but it was a difficult to sleep for a couple of nights. Still, we had a very good time.
For those who wish to have outside dining only, there were options like The Anchor restaurant in nearby Wilmington, Betsy’s restaurant for breakfast in West Dover, a pizza place, and more. We didn’t get to see the “Bridge of Flowers,” but I heard after we left that it’s worth seeing. The “Creemee Stand” has delicious ice cream. The Clark Art Institute (with the building designed by Pritzker architecture prize winner, Tadao Ando) in Williamstown has a terrific collection as well as beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. It was worth the drive. The restaurants on Spring Street right near the Williams College Campus has a nice variety of international cuisine. And the college bookstore has great books (for those of you who still appreciate “the real thing.”)