Vermont's oldest continually operating inn (c.1796) is nestled on the green in the quintessential New England village of Dorset. This inn has been welcoming travelers for more than 200 years and is the cornerstone of activity in the village. This charming country inn offers gracious lodging in twenty-five individually appointed guestrooms and suites. Steeped in tradition yet featuring such modern amenities as air conditioning, cable television and wireless internet, the accommodations are warm and inviting. Sip wine fireside, soak in a whirlpool bath and laze in a plush king bed and awake to the aroma of breakfast. The historic red dining room and cozy tavern are the setting for exceptional New England fare featuring many local Vermont products. Dinner is complemented by an award winning wine list. Centrally located to Southern Vermont cultural attractions such as Hildene, Southern Vermont Arts Center and Dorset & Weston Playhouses. Minutes to Manchester's designer outlets, boutiques and galleries. Recreational activities abound. 

Dinner at The Dorset Inn…always a treat!  The warm and welcoming ambiance of the historic red dining room and cozy New England tavern allows guests to relax and enjoy the food, the wine and the friendly hospitality. As a member of Vermont Fresh Network, we support as many local farms and businesses as possible. Our cuisine is an uncomplicated, bistro-style that demonstrates classic culinary techniques and traditions with regional influences and reflects the freshest ingredients available, changing with the seasons.

The Dorset Inn is located on the village green in the quaint New England village of Dorset and 6 miles from Manchester, Vt.  Dorset is located in the Mettawee Valley between the Taconic Mountains and the Green Mountains.  We are just 1.5 hours from Albany, NY, 3 hours from Boston and 4 hours from Manhattan -- a short drive but a world away.

Number of Guestrooms: 25
For more than 200 years, The Dorset Inn has offered traditional New England Hospitality. Gracious lodging, gourmet dining, fine wines and great spirits...all trademarks of Vermont's oldest continually operating inn. Downhill skiing at Bromley and Stratton, shopping Manchester's designer outlets, attending summer stock theater at our own Dorset Playhouse, enjoying Vermont's unparalleled foliage season. From the quiet getaway to the outdoor adventure vacation...All of this and more are within minutes of The Dorset Inn. Contact us for group rates and availability.

Number of Rooms: 25
Five of our guest rooms are two room luxury suites each with individualized appointments. They are elegant yet comfortable. Think of handsome wallpapers…worn wood flooring… handmade solid wood furniture…rich Oriental rugs. The large sitting rooms are adorned with gas fireplaces, comfy sofas and chairs for lounging and flat screen televisions. The large bathrooms feature heated marble floors, whirlpool tubs for two and tiled walk-in showers (some with steam showers), Dorset Inn bathrobes and English toiletries. Oversized king beds with plush custom bedding anchor the bedroom and there is an additional flat screen television, CD player and ample storage.