Boasting a garden and views of garden, Swift House Inn is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Middlebury, 49 km from Mad River. This 3-star bed and breakfast offers a spa experience, with its sauna and steam room. The bed and breakfast has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. All units feature air conditioning and a satellite flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and bathrobes, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a patio. At the bed and breakfast, the units include bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available. Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in American cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Bradbury State Park is 17 km from the bed and breakfast, while Mount Horrid Observation Site is 27 km from the property. Burlington International Airport is 58 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
6.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • M
    Marian
    United States United States
    The property was very clean and comfortable. I did have difficulty with the stairs, but greeter at the front desk helped me. Thank you! I did have trouble finding the building for breakfast, but did figure it out. All in all, my stay was very...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a beautiful Inn in an interesting university town.
  • Jing
    United States United States
    The breakfast was perfect and the cookies were very delicious.
  • Brodhead
    United States United States
    I thought it was outstanding. Extremely clean, thoughtful decor, attentive staff, beautiful surroundings, comfortable bed, spacious and well maintained bathroom.
  • Sanja
    United States United States
    Beautiful setting and very close, walking distance to shops & restaurants. The GARDEN ROOM was well appointed and relaxing. Loved it.
  • Donna
    United States United States
    Fabulous historic estate very close to town square. Fabulous breakfast, served on the patio by pleasant folk. What could be better?
  • Suz
    United States United States
    We loved the room and clawfoot tub. The room was spacious and the bed very comfortable. The breakfast was very good. The bar staying open until 10 pm was also very nice, as I had an obligation until about 9 pm.
  • Martha
    Denmark Denmark
    Beautifully decorated rooms and common spaces, fabulous restaurant (one of best Inn breakfasts ever) and lovely staff, plus so many thoughtful small touches such as fresh cookies, herbal tea and fruit available on landing. Short walk to downtown...
  • Myra
    United States United States
    Perfect location for walking to downtown and Middlebury University and exploring the area. Wonderful breakfast with very friendly staff.
  • Robert
    United States United States
    Breakfast was excellent. Server had scrambled egg whites made for me and Almond milk was available. Bathroom was very clean and had all of the necessary items available.

Managed by Matthew Robinson & Serena Kim

Company review score: 9.8Based on 46 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The buildings that comprise our historic inn are the product of over a century of adapting to the needs of the Swift and Stewart families who lived here from 1815 until 1981.The original portion of the Main House was built by Samuel Swift in 1814. Shortly after Judge Swift's death in 1875, the house was bought by Governor John W. Stewart. Stewart's political career included eight years in Congress and one term as Governor of Vermont. The house served as home base for the Stewart family, which consisted of Governor Stewart, his wife Emma Battell Stewart, and their children: Philip, Elga, and twins, Jessica and Robert. They lived in the house for only part of the year, using it as a base from which they traveled. In 1915, on the death of Governor Stewart, the house passed to his daughter, Jessica. After a romantic and brief first marriage, she married an older man, Charles M. Swift, grandson of the original owner of the house. After Mrs. Swift's passing in 1981 (at the age of 110), the building and its contents were auctioned off and the property was turned into a inn. Today, the Inn is owned and managed by Matthew Robinson and Serena Kim.

Neighbourhood information

Middlebury is the quintessential small Vermont college town. Home to Middlebury College, an academically outstanding small New England college. Its campus overlooks the town, the Green Mountains, and the Adirondack Mountains. Its beautiful campus blends in with the beauty of Vermont and reflects the college’s commitment to the environment and Vermont. The academics are complemented by their powerhouse Division 3 NESCAC student athletes, and the incredible artistic and performing arts programs. The town of Middlebury also features a number of unique local shops. Danforth Pewter, Geiger, Beau Ties of Vermont, Sweet Cecily, and Middlebury Chocolates are just a few. Vermont is ranked #1 nationally for craft breweries per capita in America. The Vermont Brewers Association has 39 members and grows every year. Middlebury is home to not only Drop In and Otter Creek microbreweries, but also Woodchuck Hard Cider, Stonecutter Spirits, Appalachian Gap Distillery, and Lincoln Peak Vineyard. Our central Vermont location makes the Swift House Inn the best central base for traveling around the area to see sites like Fort Ticonderoga, Lake Champlain, and Shelburne Museum.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Jessica's Restaurant at the Swift House Inn
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Swift House Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Wellness

  • Steam room
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Swift House Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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