Places to stay in Manchester Village, Vermont

The Bennington County towns of Manchester and Manchester Center, Vermont are surrounded by spectacular mountains including the 3816' Mt. Equinox. Manchester is in the southwestern corner of Vermont, located midway between Bennington and Rutland on U.S. Route 7. Local restaurants include Ye Olde Tavern, Ye Olde Tavern, Candeleros Southwestern Grill, and Gringo Jack's.

If you are travelling in the area, Manchester Village is located close to Sherman Cemetery, Burnt Hill, Long Hole, Red Fox Landing Field and Wilder Cemetery.

In its early days, Manchester Village was nearly exclusive as a destination for the rich and famous, as evidenced by the grand Hildene Estate - summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, the son of President Abraham Lincoln. This 412-acre estate on Route 7A south of Manchester, is open to the public year-round and is home to numerous art, music, and recreational events. At the center of this affluent village stands the 200-year old Equinox Hotel, which continues to serve as Manchester's elegant centerpiece. Within steps of its doorway lies numerous boutiques and quaint shops along marble walkways. Also nearby are the American Museum of Fly Fishing and the Ekwanok Country Club.

In addition to an abundance of history and intrigue, Manchester serves today as a shopping mecca for those seeking its renowned Factory Outlet Malls, Antique Shops, and the region's traditional quaint New England shops. Day visitors will be thrilled with the large and diverse selection of restaurants available in the area, and overnight guests are offered a multitude of lodging venues - from country inns and B&Bs to destination resorts.

Downtown Manchester features dozens of fashion outlets and specialty stores which have helped make Manchester a shopping destination and regional tourist attraction. The Orvis Company is headquartered here, and the region offers excellent trout fishing on Vermont's famous Battenkill River. Manchester is also home to the Manchester Journal and Vermont News Guide weekly newspapers.

Excellent ski resorts and golf courses abound in the Manchester area - the Bromley Mountain Ski Area is located on Route 11 in the town of Peru, the Stratton Mountain Resort & Ski Area is located off Route 30, and Magic Mountain Ski Area is located in Windham.

Manchester and the surrounding mountains offer outstanding hiking, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling opportunities.

In a nutshell, the picturesque town of Manchester, Vermont boasts nature's beauty, cultural activity, fine or casual dining, diverse lodging, great shopping, and is in close proximity to all Vermont sports and recreation venues.

The center of Manchester Village ( which is at is longitude -73°2'16.036 and latitude 43°11'18.42 ) is located 1 mile away from Manchester Center, 3 miles away from Manchester, 4 miles away from East Dorset and 6 miles away from Dorset.

Available Manchester Village lodging

We currently have 8 accommodations in and around Manchester Village.

Manchester Village Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Hotels

The Palmer House Resort

Approx 2 miles away in Manchester Center:

Tucked away in the heart of Green Mountain National Forest is Palmer House Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection®, a boutique hotel in Manchester Center, VT.
5383 Main Street
Bed & Breakfasts

The Reluctant Panther Inn

This elegant, romantic 21-room country inn at the foot of Mount Equinox in Southern Vermont's Manchester Village Historic District offers luxurious accommodations, fine dining, and a peaceful village setting convenient to great shopping and diverse four-season activities.
17-39 West Road
Hotels

Barnstead Inn At Witherell Farm

Approx 2 miles away in Manchester Center:

14 wonderful rooms, spacious, yet cozy - each with private bath, air conditioning, cable television, individual thermostats, courtesy coffee, wireless Internet access and firm comfortable beds. all tucked into a New England hay barn built in the 1830s.
349 Bonnet Street
Bed & Breakfasts

The 1811 House

Situated in the center of Manchester, a classic Vermont Village, the 1811 house offers you the warmth and comfort of your own home, the ambiance of yesteryear combined with 20th century conveniences including full air conditioning..
3654 Main Street
Hotels

Wilburton Inn

Approx 4 miles away in Manchester:

The Wilburton Inn is a 30 acre hilltop historic estate with extraordinary panoramic mountain views. At the turn of the century this was the largest most prestigious estate in Manchester. The feeling of privacy and gracious living is still present today.
257 Wilburton Drive
Manchester, Vermont

Manchester Village Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Cottages

Casablanca Motel

Approx 1 mile away in Manchester Center:

Come to a fabulous get-away to the most intriguing corner of Vermont ... come to the Casablanca Motel, the feel of a romantic inn. Stay in the exquisitely decorated cottages in the spectacular valley separating the Taconic Mountain Range and the Green Mountains.
5927 Main Street
Cottages

Hideaway Cottage

Approx 2 miles away in Manchester Center:

Offering one floor living, this very private cottage with its enclosed porch, is tucked away amidst perennial gardens and lawns, at the end of a quiet lane, just steps away to Manchester's Designer outlets, groceries, art galleries, movies, .....
Bond Street
Cottages

Dorset Hill Cottage

Approx 5 miles away in East Dorset:

1728 Dorset Hill Road
East Dorset, Vermont
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Manchester Village

Photograph of Mistral's At Toll Gate, Manchester Center
Mistral's At Toll Gate

Earth And Sea Fish Market ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 3757 Richville Road, Manchester Center, 2 miles from the center of Manchester Village. Starting in 1986 from a refrigerated mini-van to a downtown store front our goal has always been to bring quality, sustainable fish to our customers. Exceptional quality and service has always been the backbone of our business model. Our desire was never to be the biggest fish market but rather to be the best fish market. www.earthandseafishmarket.com Link

Colburn Cafe ( / Cafe ). Located at 15 Bonnet Street, Manchester Center, 2 miles from the center of Manchester Village. Come and visit us and indulge in a wide drink and food menu featuring your favorite morning breakfast and lunch sandwiches! Whether in small or large gatherings, our staff is more than happy to welcome you and enhance your experience. colburncafe.com Link

Gourmet Deli & Cafe ( Dining / Deli ). Located at 4961 Main St., Route. 7A, Manchester Center, 2 miles from the center of Manchester Village. The Gourmet Deli and Café, a green café, serves breakfast and lunch daily inside or on our patio. We also offer full service catering & gift certificates! Nestled in the heart of Mancheseter Center, between Jewel of The Mill, Toys in the Attic & Long Ago, Far Away in the Green Mountain Village Shoppes, Route 7a South, 4961 Main Street. www.manchestergourmetdeli.com Link

Ye Olde Tavern ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 5183 Main Street, Manchester Center, 1 mile from the center of Manchester Village. We invite you to enjoy our circa 1790 Colonial restaurant, featuring innovative New England & Traditional Fare with superior service and genteel hospitality of a bygone era. www.yeoldetavern.net Link

Mistral's At Toll Gate ( Dining / French ). Located at 10 Tollgate Road, Manchester Center, 3 miles from the center of Manchester Village. Located at the site of the last Toll Gate in Vermont, Mistral’s has been delighting diners since 1988. Relax and enjoy the sound of Bromley Brook as it cascades by while you savor Chef Dana’s exquisite cuisine. Complement your meal with a bottle of wine from our extensive wine list, recipient of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence since 1994. www.mistralsattollgate.com Link

Southern Vermont Arts Center ( Theatre / Other ). Located at 930 Southern Vermont Arts Center Drive, Manchester, 3 miles from the center of Manchester Village. For many decades, education has been a vital part of Southern Vermont Arts Center’s mission to nurture the arts and continue to build a community of active artists. SVAC offers a variety of workshops and classes for adults taught by skilled artists in a variety of mediums. SVAC has opportunities for all levels of experience and offers both in-studio and plein air classes and workshops. www.svac.org Link

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