We spent a lot of time looking online for a place to stay in Vermont and we couldn't be happier that we settled on the gorgeous Fan House. Our room was beautifully furnished in a perfect, understated and stylish way and the entire house feels cozy, and is full of interesting books and art etc. Sara, our host, couldn't have... more

We needed just a stopover in Vermont on our way to Cape Cod... but Sara made this "stopover" unforgettable!!! This B&B is gorgeous! The Suite for our family ( 2 kids: 3years and 10 month) was huge and with stylish decor. Sara, her friends and the guests beeing there made our stay memorable. We were pampered with a delightful breakfast,... more

I travelled to The Fan House with a couple of friends - we were all taking a class at an artist's studio nearby. We were so excited about the trip...and had no idea what a terrific choice we had made for room accommodations! Sara is the perfect hostess. She made us a delicious breakfast each morning (oh, I'm still dreaming... more

One of the most delightful B&B's I've ever stayed in. The owner, Sara, was a wonderful hostess and made us feel like family. She took great interest in our daily outings, making sure we had good directions and dinner reservations to finish our day off right. I had a darling room, a bed loaded with fluffy pillows and a down... more

I had an fantastic stay at the beautiful Fan house. It's located so close to all the sights in that area, so there wasn't a far drive in any direction. And Sara our hostess couldn't have been more gracious, booking us into the best restaurants every evening after the classes we were taking at a local artist's. It's a beautifully... more

Sara was such a gracious and generous hostess - Wonderful cozy feel right at home decor - very comfortable bedroom - beautifully decorated - Sara has great style! Very Monet like garden - gorgeous - wonderful for photography and relaxing enjoying a glass of wine. Barnard is is a lovely rural location - good shopping and excellent restaurants in the... more

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