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Ruthcliffe Lodge

1002 Quarry Road, Isle La Motte, VT 05463
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Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
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40 reviews 40 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

The location of this lodge is beautiful - right on the edge of the lake. You walk right out of your room onto the small lawn which is in front of the rocks and the water. Keep in mind there is no beach area, so you can not swim right there. There is a dock near the restaurant that you... More

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Montreal
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15 hotel reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

We stayed at Ruthcliff Lodge from September 1 to 3. The lodge is perfectly located on Lake Champlain. All rooms are lake front. The nights were quiet and peaceful. "Zen" is the first word that came to our mind. Mark and Kathy, the owners, are really kind and helpful, making us feel at home. Diners was top quality, like a... More

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Keene, NH
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

We were in Isle La Motte to visit St. Anne's shrine and stayed at the lodge for 2 nights. If I could, I would give this lodge 2.5 stars, as we felt the accomadations were somewhere between adverage and poor. But as I can't do that I have rounded the rating up to 3. First the possitives - as others... More

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Philadelphia, PA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

We stayed at Ruthcliff Lodge from Thursday, July 12 through July 16. Despite the hot weather in Vermont - we truly enjoyed our stay at Ruthcliff. My husband and I are active people and we loved being able to rent kayaks and bikes from the lodge. Since the lodge is right on the water, we could launch and paddle all... More

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Westfield, MA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2012

Quiet location (no noise at all from the campground next door) located directly on Lake Champlain. We could walk out of our room and were just a few steps away from the lake. Perfect place to sit and enjoy the view. Our room and the bathroom (and the shower) were small - but all that we needed. Breakfast was good... More

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Stowe, Vermont, United States
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2012

The solitude, peacefulness and views are a balm to the busy soul. There is nothing phony, glitzy or contrived about Ruthcliff. Just walking out of my room, seeing the lake and the vistas across the lake was breathtaking. The food is creative, plentiful and in my 2 visits, worthy of a top class restaurant. This is Vermont, not Cape Cod,... More

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Stowe, Vermont, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2012

I was at Ruthcliffe for 2 nights in June 2012. A throwback to true lodge style camps where the intention is to enjoy the outdoors, relax in an adirondack chair by the lake, appreciate the stunning views, eat well and disconnect. ( Internet and phone service exist, but really to be here is to commit to disconnection). This little family... More

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NYC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2012

I’m a frequent business traveler, who for some time has thought about enrolling in tripadvisor, as I frequently look to this service for its reviews. Having just visited the Ruthcliffe lodge for a little R&R I found it to be the perfect catalyst for enrolling and spreading the word of my travels and dining experiences My wife and I just... More

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New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2012

My boyfriend and I recently ate dinner here and enjoyed every moment of it. The food,service and view was excellent! I recommend the Dijon herb encrusted rack of lamb, which was cooked to perfection. I would also recommend the Fra Diavlo, for people who like a little extra flavor! Try to leave room for Kathy's homemade desserts! mmm! True authentic... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2011

Quaint little inn, just what we were looking for. Enjoyed a lovely afternoon on the lawn with a good book. Room was clean and appropriately appointed. Not a 4 star hotel but that's not what we were looking for. Restaurant food was excellent and the portions were generous. Breakfast was included and there were lots of choices. Excellent service, and... More

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Ruthcliffe Hotel
Address: 1002 Quarry Road, Isle La Motte, VT 05463
Region: United States > Vermont > Isle La Motte
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant
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Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Isle La Motte

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