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Ardmore Inn
23 Pleasant Street, Woodstock, VT 05091-0466
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5 of 5 stars
madpom 20 contributions
Adelaide, South Australia
2/2 found this review helpful

This was our first experience of a B& B American-style, and what a joy it was. From the moment we first made contact, everything had that personal touch so missing from the major hotel chains.
On arrival, host Cary made us feel most welcome in his ( and Charlotte's) home - and we felt we were getting a real slice of American hospitality.
Our room (the Tully) was beautiful - with the bed the highest I have ever experienced - see photo attached. The only downside was the traffic noise, as the Inn is situated on the main street.
Ear plugs are provided, but in the end we didn't bother. In hindsight, we should have spent a few extra dollars to get a room at the back.
Breakfast each morning was a veritable feast, and varied pleasantly for each of our three mornings there. Classic American, eg maple syrup pancakes, but with extra touches - such as the allegedly bite-sized sorbets. This was the sort of B&B where the hosts serve and then retreat, but they were always willing to offer helpful advice about sight-seeing and restaurants.
With no TV, good old fashioned pastimes such as board games, cards and reading were the go in what remained of the evenings after dinner. Charlotte used to run a bookstore in California - so her library is extensive and fascinating. She re-decorates the Inn four times a year, so, for example, the extraordinary pumpkin theme of the fall will soon be replaced by Christmas.
In the impossibly perfect village of Woodstock, where pumpkins abound on the street and there's no sign of graffiti nor vandalism, the Ardmore Inn is a gem. Perhaps the exterior could do with a little polishing, but that's being churlish. Of course we'd stay again - with knobs on!

  • Liked — The atmosphere created by the hosts
  • Disliked — The traffic noise
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since February 25, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Loved the Ardmore Inn and loved Vermont

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5 of 5 stars
marfra 7 contributions
Utah
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed at the Ardmore Inn for a couple of nights while we visited Vermont during leaf peeping season. The inn is a quaint, comfortable older home, and Charlotte and Carey are wonderful, hospitable hosts! Charlotte and Carey went out of their way to make us feel at home and helped us to experience a memorable Vermont autumn.

The candlelight breakfasts were delicious, and we also loved the homemade cookies and mulled cider available in the dining room whenever we returned from our day's travel.

Our room was spacious and charmingly decorated. The library/sitting room was cozy (includes a fireplace) and nicely decorated for autumn. It contained a great collection of books (including children's literature), magazines, and even games.

The inn is located right on highway 4 so there's a bit of noise from the traffic -- especially when the trucks go by. The rooms facing away from the street are quieter. Earplugs were provided for noise, but we found we could sleep without them.

Vermont is gorgeous in autumn. We fell in love with the state. We hope to return again, and when we do we'll probably stay at the Ardmore in Woodstock!

  • Liked — Being in a historic, charming, older home with friendly, hospitable hosts.
  • Disliked — Street noise.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay October 2006
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since May 19, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Wonderful B&B!

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5 of 5 stars
jtg 3 contributions
Fairport, New York
3/3 found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed at the Ardmore Inn for a couple days on a brief vacation a couple of years ago. We absolutely loved the inn. Legendary breakfasts from Carey. As a matter of fact, Charlotte wasn't there to greet us on the day we arrived because she was in New Hampshire selecting the hand-picked raspberries Carey planned to use for breakfast the following day! A great Inn, very comfortable, very gracious hosts who gave us a lot of good ideas for our leaf-peeping excursions, and as always we met some interesting fellow travelers.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay October 2004
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since July 08, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
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I'd vote Carey and Charlotte for Innkeepers of the Year

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5 of 5 stars
Berkeleytraveler 18 contributions
Berkeley, CA
1/1 found this review helpful

My partner and I stayed at the Ardmore in early July when we came to Vermont to attend a wedding. We were absolutely delighted with both the Ardmore Inn and Woodstock Village. The Inn is on the main street leading into the village, and is easy to find. Parking is in the rear, off the street, and so very convenient. When you enter the inn, you feel like you are stepping back in time to a gentler, friendlier America.

Our room was the smallest the inn had to offer, but still comfortable for us. The small, but nice bathroom was re-stocked with lovely toiletries every day. I'm still using their lip balm!

Not all is picture perfect at the inn. There are a some spots where the paint has cracked or wear shows on the stairwell. However, this just makes it seem more like the home of a beloved friend rather than a pristine, cold hotel, where you're afraid to cough or to laugh out loud. No, this is like a beloved home away from home.

The absolute best thing about the Ardmore Inn is the innkeepers, Carey and Charlotte. They are both fantastic bakers. Every day brought a fresh treat both at breakfast and in the afternoon. In the 5 nights we stayed, there was no duplication in the goodies provided. One day we came in to find two freshly made pies, one peach and the other strawberry rhubarb. Tea and home-made lemonaide were also served. The breakfasts were a 3 course affair, including desert! Everything melted in our mouths. Carey and Charlotte swear it is the King Arthur Flour they use, but I disagree. They are masters at their craft. They are also more than kind and attentive, without hovering over their guests. Charlotte is such an expert on the whole state of Vermont, that I thought she was a native. She and Carey are, instead, transplanted Californians, but have taken Vermont to heart. Every suggestion they made was spot on. Charlotte is known to have her yellow highlighter in hand and a supply of maps to guide guests to places they might not otherwise have found on their own. When Carey learned that we needed information about the wedding from the bride and groom's website, he volunteered to print it out for us.

As a last note of kindness, Charlotte took our picture outside the Inn on our last morning, and sent us a lovely card with the photo attached. Also, since we had to leave early to catch our plane, and so miss breakfast, she packed us a bag containing breakfast treats that we were able to eat, along with a great cup of Green Mountain coffee, at the Burlington airport.
Needless to say, my partner and I are plotting our return to the Ardmore Inn.

  • Liked — The location, the innkeepers, the loveliness of the house and rooms, the food
  • Disliked — nothing
  • Tips/Secrets: — Just go!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay July 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since June 24, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event
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Heavenly!

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5 of 5 stars
pace_dello_spirito 6 contributions
Boston, MA
1/1 found this review helpful

Our daughter and son-in-law booked us this B&B for a combined mother/father's day gift. We had five luxurious nights in the Tully Room with the cloud-like four poster bed that I could barely climb into without a leg up!! The linens were impeccable, the breakfasts put Martha Stewart to shame, and the aura/atmosphere of the house soothing and calm. That is because Charlotte and Cary are two very cool people who make you feel at home without "hovering" like some B&B's we have visited. Charlotte has a great collection of books (may I suggest "The Buffalo Soldier" by Chris Bohjalian if you are in the mood for a moving story indigenous to the area) and knows the skinny on every restaurant in the area as well as all the sites. The inn is only a block from the center of Woodstock. We highly recommend it to everyone!!!

  • Liked — Cleanliness and simplicity
  • Disliked — nothing!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay July 2006
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since August 05, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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Average price*: $153 (year-round)
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23 Pleasant Street, Woodstock, VT 05091-0466