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Heart of the Village Inn

5347 Shelburne Road, P.O. 953, Shelburne, VT 05482
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Ranked #2 of 5 Shelburne B&B and Inns
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I had the pleasure of staying here for one night on a quick visit with relatives. I wholeheartedly recommend it! We booked 3 rooms, 1 in the main building and 2 in the Carriage Barn (which doesn't seem like a barn anymore, very lovely!). Mine was the Fletcher, on the 2nd floor of the Carriage Barn. I absolutely loved my... More

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Devon
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

We stayed at this Inn for the first time in february, 2013 for 3 nights. Originally we planned to stay for 2 nights; but extended it. The rooms are small; but very well decorated & clean. Great towels, duvet, pillows & very comfortable bed. We had the Mary Deyette room, which is at the back of the house. It is... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Because of its excellent location I've stayed at Heart of the Village for years. I find the inn much improved in every category over the last ownership: well-heated well-stocked rooms, very nice linens; good coffee, yummy snacks, and wine available downstairs; very pleasant common areas. The friendly inn keeping staff are unobtrusive. They seem to have thought of everything.

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Shel5347, Manager at Heart of the Village Inn, responded to this review
22 February 2013

Thank you so much for returning to stay with us again! The new owners and staff here are very commited to providing a relaxing and non obtrusive experience. It's gratifying to know that our improvements have not gone unnoticed. We hope we'll get to host you again the next time you're in the area! More

New York City, New York
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27 reviews 27 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

we have been going to this inn for many years. before the last owners, it was victorian and very cluttered with pillows, dollies to the point of suffocation. the rooms were painted in fairly dark colors except for one or two. We went back last week end and we were happily surprised to see the rooms painted in light colors,... More

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Shel5347, Manager at Heart of the Village Inn, responded to this review
22 February 2013

Thank you so much for commenting on our improvements! We're very glad to hear that you gave us another chance and were pleased with the changes we have made at the Inn. We've tried to create a relaxing experience with a Victorian atmosphere but one that does not overwhelm our guests. It's great to hear that we've done exactly that.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012 via mobile

The staff went over and above to make us feel special. The decor was very inviting and warm. The breakfast was made to our liking and was delicious. The location was central to many of the local points of interest. If in the area again we would stay there again.

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Shel5347, Manager at Heart of the Village Inn, responded to this review
30 November 2012

Thank you for you kind words! We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and our scrumptious breakfasts. More

Tarrytown, New York
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

Everything was fine: clean, reasonably friendly hosts, food pretty good... but not great. The innkeepers, who are very well-intended foolks, need to do much more detailed walk-through of rooms before guests check in, to make sure everything works --- lights, toilet, heat, etc. I also felt it needed more of a VERMONT feeling --- the decorations, food, etc, could have... More

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Shel5347, Manager at Heart of the Village Inn, responded to this review
3 November 2012

Thank you for your review. We always do a thorough check of each room before our guests arrive; if there was something specific in your room that was malfunctioning I do wish you would have spoken to us about it and given us the chance to fix it for you. I am sorry to hear you found fault with our... More

Shoreline
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

I was disappointed in this B&B on my recent fall vacation to New England. The previous two B&B's I stayed at the inn keepers and staff were very pleasant and welcoming even though we arrived late. At this B&B we called to state we were going to be late, since it was a longer drive from Bar Harbor to Shelbourne... More

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Shel5347, Manager at Heart of the Village Inn, responded to this review
6 October 2012

Thank you for your review. Our Innkeeper does not reside on property and you will find that on our website and in our confirmation letter it says that if you do plan to arrive after 8pm we will arrange to have a key left for you. We have a lovely caretaker that lives on our property and is available during... More

Boston, Massachusetts
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

On arrival we were greeted by a kind, friendly welcoming host who gave us a tour and the details that we needed to make this a great stay. We (2 couples) were in the coach house, and we had the two upper rooms. They were spacious, comfortable, clean and well laid out. As visitors from the UK the opportunity of... More

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Leeds
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96 reviews 96 reviews
65 hotel reviews
Reviews in 59 cities Reviews in 59 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

The reviews are glowing and maybe we were just unfortunate but we really weren't that impressed here. The welcome was excellent and our host couldn't have been more helpful, recomending local dining options and getting the menu sampler for us to look at. We stayed in the Carriage House just steps from the main Inn and the room was large... More

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Shel5347, Manager at Heart of the Village Inn, responded to this review
6 October 2012

I am sorry to hear that your stay with us did not exceed your expectations and I appreciate your candid review of our Inn. I am glad to hear that you found our staff welcoming and our rooms comfortable. We have taken actions to remedy your concerns and again, I appreciate your input as we are always striving to be... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

We were visiting from the UK, and were extremely impressed with the welcoming and helpful staff. The building and furnishings are delightful, and the Vermont breakfasts are a highlight. We slept very well. We stayed in the carriage rooms and loved the robes and fresh baked goods put out every day. The staff go out of their way to make... More

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Shel5347, Manager at Heart of the Village Inn, responded to this review
6 October 2012

Thank you so much for your kind words Judith and Paul. I'm glad to hear that your enjoyed yourselves while you were here. We had a lovely time hosting you! More

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Additional Information about Heart of the Village Inn

Address: 5347 Shelburne Road, P.O. 953, Shelburne, VT 05482
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Region: United States > Vermont > Shelburne
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 5 B&Bs / Inns in Shelburne
Price Range: ££
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located in the historic village of Shelburne, the Heart of the Village Inn is the perfect place to stay in the Burlington area. We are conveniently located across the road from the Shelburne Museum, and surrounded by several great restaurants and art galleries, along with a quintessential Vermont country store and a local wine & coffee shop. We are a short-bike-ride away from Shelburne Farms, Shelburne Vineyards, Vermont Teddy Bear, and the beaches of Lake Champlain. A ten-minute drive will get you to downtown Burlington, and within sight of some of the best ski mountains in New England. The freshly-redecorated Heart of the Village Inn features nine guest rooms, all with private baths, phones, WiFi, and A/C. Innkeepers Shona Mossey and Zoe Bishop look forward to showering you with their hospitality. ... more   less 

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