Dream House Country Inn

My husband and I and another couple just spent 2 perfect nights at Dreamhouse Country Inn. Steve welcomed us just as we drove in, picked up 2 of our bags and we headed into the lovely, comfortable, clean home that was ours for the next 2 days. Sue greeted us soon after and gave us tour of the house and our rooms. Everything is spotless and the bed linens are all a very beautiful cotton. Our bathroom was lovely with a shower that offered ecological holders of shampoo, conditioner and liquid body soap. The towels are thick and absorbent. They have thought of everything anyone might need. The wifi is excellent as well. There is a living room for guests with very comfortable sofas and chairs and an area devoted to Keurig coffee/hot chocolate, Kind bars, and a fridge filled with water and soda and seltzer (and a pitcher of cream for my pre-dawn coffee), plus a bowl of chocolates in the living room. Breakfast was absolutely delicious- the most incredibly tender and not too sweet maple scones the first morning, which preceded a perfectly prepared omelette with cheddar cheese and spinach, which could be modified to your tastes. A yogurt and fresh strawberry parfait preceded the omelette. Fresh fruit was beautifully placed on the plate as well. The second breakfast was orange hinted French toast made with a baguette and local maple syrup with sweet fresh pineapple and strawberries. Blueberry crumb muffins were also offered and which Sue put into bags for us to take with us. Tea and coffee were available as well. Sue and Steve were present in the best of ways- offering info when asked, telling stories as we talked on the porch. (Even the porch furniture is extremely comfortable.) They never imposed themselves, but were always available. We rarely have extended conversations with B+B owners, but could have stayed and talked for hours with Sue and Steve. We are hoping to come back next year with a French friend of ours who is the queen of hospitality and she will feel quite at home! A million thanks to Sue and Steve. We went on early morning walks down their road and spent some time in Bristol going into some appealing art, book,and specialty shops. Bristol is 15 minutes from Middlebury and 15-20 minutes from Vergennes. We drove to Mt. Philo for a hike up the mountain (moderate) and spent our last day at the Shelburne Museum- beautiful property with historic buildings and art museums.

Hosts Sue and Steve were wonderful, welcoming, knowledgeable of the area, and prepared delicious breakfasts. A definite recommend.

Great jumping off spot for area activities. Our room was spot on. Would definitely go back!

This is just a lovely B&B. The hosts are so charming and the food is divine. Their breakfasts are homemade, varied and delicious.

Proprietors were delightful and helpful, and the house and grounds were well maintained.

I loved the house itself---historic 19th C. architecture! The hosts were very welcoming---I felt as If we were already friends! And the breakfasts were the best ;-)

The Inn is a wonderful heave away from the world. Sue and Steve are the friendliest most accommodating hosts, and the views from the property are stunning. We keep coming back here.

This is an extraordinary inn. Steve and Sue were promptly responsive to questions I sent them before our arrival. When we arrived, they met us at the door and warmly welcomed us. Warm cookies beckoned as we were shown around the house. Our room was spacious, and included a separate sitting room with a stunning view of the yard, manicured gardens, and the mountains. A delicious, homemade,multi-course breakfast was served each morning. We really enjoyed talking with Steve and Sue about our family and theirs, and their enjoyment of running the inn and meeting new people is evident. The inn is in good proximity to both Bristol and Middlebury, not far off the main roaf but far enough to put you in a serene amd beautiful country setting. The property has been carefully and beautifully maintained, inside and out. We can't wait for a chance to return!

Dream House is the perfect place to get away and relax. The hosts were fantastic: helpful, kind, accommodating. The huge porch was the perfect place to read and book and relax. The rural setting is ideal and there are many outdoor things to see and do nearby. Good food can be found nearby. One of the very best B&Bs we have experienced (out of about 20)!