Sara Widness is such gracious host and went above and beyond our wildest expectations to ensure an unforgettable weekend in Vermont. We loved every moment - from sneaking up the stairs after arriving on Thursday night at 1am and lighting the log fire in our bedroom at Sara's house to enjoying delicious baked apples and home-made granola for breakfast to... more

My husband and I stayed at The Fan House for four nights in September and had a delightful experience. The proprietor, Sara Widness, is a wonderful hostess who went out of her way to make our stay pleasant. She's an extremely interesting person and a good conversationalist. She's welcoming and engaging without being intrusive, and she enjoys talking about the... more

Thoroughly enjoyed everything about our stay at the Fan House. Beautiful home, atmosphere, and hospitality! Great linens, luxurious baths, and plenty of room to relax! Silver Lake at sunrise, awesome coffee and a delicious breakfast. We enjoyed every minute of our visit! more

What a wonderful getaway! We stayed at Sara's Fan House for 3 nights and enjoyed every minute of it. The house was absolutely beautiful, the bed was extremely comfortable, and the food was delicious. Sara is a wonderful host, giving us great suggestions on how to spend our days. We were able to snowshoe every day in the park across... more

We have stayed at the Fan House twice - first time was roughly 2003-2004, and second time was the first week of 2008. Of the many B&Bs we've stayed at over the years, this is one of our all-time favorites. And the great experience we had on our recent repeat trip confirms consistent long-term success with this B&B. We have... more

The Fan House is a terrifically well-managed establishment in lovely Barnard, Vermont. If you are visiting the Woodstock area, I'd highly recommend a stay here. A few of the highlights: -Incredibly warm and welcoming host without being overbearing -Spotlessly clean -Beautiful wood floors and other true-to-period elements in the house with modern updates that blend in seamlessly -Scrumptious breakfast, including... more

We spent two wonderful days at the beautiful Fan House. The B&B is just a short walk away from the center of town's lake/state park and quaint General Store--a picturesque Vermont setting. The Fan House provides a luxurious and comfortable stay, without being pretentious. Proprietor Sara Widness is both accommodating and knowledgeable. She was quick to make great dining and... more

This was the first leg of our first visit to New England and it was a wonderful experience. Situated in a quiet, rural location, The Fan House offers everything you could want on holiday. The house is beautifully decorated from top to bottom and our room was very comfortable and spotlessly clean, with every need catered for. Breakfast was a... more

We had a wonderful stay at the Fan House.The town is small and perfectly situated in the lust Vermont countryside. Quaint. Delicious and hearty breakfast and most of all, a wonderful host. more