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Barrows House

4.6(289)
Inn
About

Barrows House is a refined inn set on a six-acre estate in Dorset, Vermont, blending historic charm with modern comforts. Its 27 guestrooms occupy the original 1804 home and converted outbuildings like a blacksmith cottage and former chicken coop, offering unique spaces for small group stays and retreats.

The inn features a polished restaurant serving inventive farm-to-table dishes alongside an award-winning wine list, complemented by a local marble bar and outdoor dining terrace. Amenities include a heated saltwater pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and inviting common areas with fireplaces, lending libraries, and lawn games, making it a versatile venue for business gatherings and overnight stays.

Best for
  • Executive retreats with private cottages
  • Upscale client dinners in historic setting
  • Team bonding by outdoor fire pits and pool
Standout features
Inn with 1804 origins and Greek Revival facade
Historic Architecture
Inn with 1804 origins and Greek Revival facade
Barrows House was originally built as a private home in 1804 and later renovated with distinctive Greek Revival features after a 1939 fire. Guests can glimpse original painted plaster stenciling preserved behind hinged panels in the living room and
Heated saltwater pool and lawn games on six-acre estate
Outdoor Amenities
Heated saltwater pool and lawn games on six-acre estate
The property offers a heated saltwater pool accessible to all guests, alongside outdoor lawn games like bocce, cornhole, and horseshoes, plus fire pits with complimentary s’mores kits for a relaxed Vermont evening.
Guest rooms in converted historic outbuildings
Unique Guest Accommodations
Guest rooms in converted historic outbuildings
Beyond the main inn, guest rooms are housed in former stables, a blacksmith cottage, and even a chicken coop, each thoughtfully updated to blend historic charm with modern luxury.
At a glance
Location & hours

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3156 Vermont 30
Dorset, Vermont 05251
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Hours
Sunday8am – 10pm
Monday8am – 10pm
Tuesday8am – 10pm
Wednesday8am – 10pm
Thursday8am – 10pm
Friday8am – 10pm
Saturday8am – 10pm

Rated 4.6 on Google · 289 reviews