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Lilac Inn

53 Park St., Brandon, VT 05733
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Ranked #1 of 12 Brandon B&B and Inns
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013 via mobile

My husband and I stayed at The Lilac Inn in December. We had both been married before and wanted a simple wedding second time around, but something memorable. We found The Lilac Inn online, we called and spoke with Shelly and set everything up. She gave us the names of everyone we needed to complete our day florist, photographer, officiant... More

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Lilacinn, Owner at Lilac Inn, responded to this review
April 21, 2013

Thanks again for choosing The Lilac Inn for your wedding....we love planning and hosting all sized weddings. I really enjoyed meeting you all and sharing time with your family. We look forward to many returned visits and, of course, serving breakfast to you in your PJ's! Our best, Shelly & Doug More

Franklin Lakes
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

Our stay at the Lilac Inn was all too brief but very enjoyable. We stayed there as part of a culinary weekend retreat in conjunction with the restaurant Cafe Provence. The hosts are really welcoming making sure everything was to our satisfaction. Doug even went out of his way to walk with us and give us a quick history of... More

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Lilacinn, Owner at Lilac Inn, responded to this review
April 12, 2013

Thanks so much for being our guests and for your kind comments. We are very excited about the wonderful response to our Culinary Weekend Retreats with the Cafe Provence and glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to your return in October! More

Lake George, NY
2 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

The Lilac Inn is one of the nicest B&B's I have ever been in. The rooms are spacious, welcoming and beautifully decorated and the beds are incredibly comfortable. Independent heating in each room makes your stay even more personalized. The inn itself is a wonderfully well kept facility. The hosts, Doug and Shelly, are friendly and accomodating. They take the... More

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Lilacinn, Owner at Lilac Inn, responded to this review
April 12, 2013

Thanks so much for staying with us for a girlfriend's getaway. It was wonderful getting to know each of you and so glad you enjoyed Shelly's breakfasts. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and we try to make sure all of guests leave happy and satisfied. The grounds are slowly coming back to life and we welcome a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013 via mobile

From the moment we arrived we received nothing but great hospitality. Our favorite part of the inn was the breakfast and beautiful fireplace in our suite. The owners make you feel at home. The night of our wedding the chef cooked a great meal and it was topped off with a yummy cake from the local pastry shop. We can't... More

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Lilacinn, Owner at Lilac Inn, responded to this review
March 13, 2013

Thank you so much for having your wedding with us. We are very happy you chose our Inn as the location for your special day. We loved meeting your friends and family and also look forward to seeing you again in the fall. Best regards until then: Doug & Shelly More

Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

Just looking to get away for the weekend, this was the perfect spot. We reserved the Master Suite, it was incredible, the wood fire place and spa tub made for a much needed weekend of R & R. Doug and Shelly were exceptional hosts, who go above and beyond to insure their guests are at home. Breakfast did not disappoint,... More

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Lilacinn, Owner at Lilac Inn, responded to this review
April 12, 2013

Thanks for staying with us and we are glad you enjoyed a nice warm fire in your room. We find there are fewer and fewer Inns that still use real wood, but we have no intention of every switching to gas or DuraLogs. We love meeting new guests and the next time you stay in the Grand Suite you will... More

Kingston, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

We travelled with friends and happened upon this place. What a find. It was beautiful. They were very accommodating and reasonably priced. If we travelled again through this area - would definitely stay again. Shelly and Doug were both lovely. The food was delicious. Really did not want to leave.

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Lilacinn, Owner at Lilac Inn, responded to this review
March 3, 2013

Dear Karen, Thanks so much for your kind words. Shelly and I love having you and your friends with us this past summer and hope you can return this summer. Doug & Shelly Sawyer Owners and Innkeepers More

montreal
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

This was our 5 th visit to Brandon Vt but our 1st stay at this Inn, We found the owners to be very friendly and helpful. The Inn is very bright and welcoming and has many interesting antiques on display. The room was very nice and had a beautiful fireplace which unfortunately we did not get to use because we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2012

Very friendly and accommodating hosts. Knew the area and recommended local attractions. Breakfast was delicious, especially the scones. The inn itself is very nice and was very festive for the holidays. Would definitely go back and would recommend to anyone.

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 15, 2012

Great hosts, Very warm and welcoming. Large delicious breakfasts. My husband and I stayed here in October on Bike trip. We enjoyed it so much that we came back Veteran's Day weekend. Both stays were terrific. Town of Brandon is a real gem We returned relaxed and refreshed.

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New York City, New York
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4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2012

This review is just nostalgic. It has been four years since we got married at the Lilac Inn and we could not be happier we did it there! Having been a part of many weddings since, I am so grateful at how smoothly things flew, how willing Shelly is to work with us to give us exactly what we wanted... More

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Additional Information about Lilac Inn

Also Known As:
Lilac Hotel
Lilac Hotel Brandon
Address: 53 Park St., Brandon, VT 05733
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Region: United States > Vermont > Brandon
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 12 B&Bs / Inns in Brandon
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Lilac Inn a leading luxury romantic Vermont Country Inn Bed and Breakfast known for Vermont Country Inn Dining, Custom Vermont destination wedding venue packages, New England wedding venue receptions, romantic getaway packages, and special family celebrations - in any season. Featured in Yankee, Country Living and Vermont magazines, the feel throughout is that of a "small luxury hotel with personal service to match". Each morning begins with a three course gourmet Vermont breakfast. The Inn is located on Park Street, the prettiest street in Vermont in the welcoming village of Brandon. Twenty minutes South of Middlebury, Brandon is an unspoiled village in the authentic Currier & Ives tradition that has been tastefully updated to suit the needs of today's visitor. ... more   less 
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