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Please call The Equinox at 800-362-4747 to make a reservation. Searching for the ideal East Coast vacation destination? Look no further. The 1811 House offers the perfect Southern Vermont vacation retreat, with a backdrop of historic Manchester Village. However, for many who seek a romantic country inn, it's the
room, its decor and the amenities that really matter. Each of the 1811 House
guest rooms offers a story of its own. The
rooms are named for Manchester's illustrious and colorful figures, and each offers guests a glimpse into the sophistication of historic Manchester Village.
Guest rooms are located in the Inn, and at the adjacent cottage. The
rooms all feature a private
bath, oriental rugs, fine artwork, and authentic American and English antiques. Your
guest room includes two comfortable chairs,
alarm clock,
bath amenities, bottled water,
hair dryer, and luxurious
bathrobes.
Wireless internet access is available throughout the Inn including all common areas and in each
guest room. While you're at the Inn, we encourage you to relax in the
living room and library, both featuring wood burning fireplaces. We hope you'll make yourself comfortable in the public areas. Fine Print Guest Guidelines. Please note that the $25 per day resort fee is added to all
rooms. **PLEASE CALL 800-362-4747 FOR RATES**. Jeremiah French
Suite Located on the first floor, this spacious
two-room suite with a wood burning fireplace offers a king size canopy bed. The
bathroom features a heated floor and a deluxe tiled
shower. Relax in the adjoining sitting
room, where you can curl up on the love seat snuggled under a cozy throw. The love seat pulls out into a single bed, which makes it possible for three guests to stay in this
suite. There is an additional charge of $50 per night for a third person. This
room has a LCD
flat screen television hidden behind one of the artworks in the sitting
room. View Larger
Room Picture. Franklin Orvis
Suite Upon entering this spacious
two-room suite you will first notice the warm and inviting sitting
room with its cozy loveseat and wood-burning fireplace. The
bedroom has a king pencil post bed from which you can enjoy views of the
gardens and the Green Mountains beyond. The
bathroom has a large tiled
shower suitable for two, and a claw foot
bathtub. The sitting
room love seat pulls out into a single bed, which makes it possible for three guests to stay in this
suite. There is an additional charge of $50 per night for a third person. This
room has a LCD
flat screen television hidden behind one of the artworks in the sitting
room. Mary Lincoln Isham This lovely corner
room was a favorite of Mary Lincoln Isham. Taking advantage of its location, the
room is filled with natural light and offers views of Mount Equinox and historic Manchester Village. The queen four-poster canopy bed faces the wood-burning fireplace and there is also a
flat screen LCD
television. The
bathroom has beautiful bamboo wood floors, a heated towel
bar and a tiled
shower with
tub. Robert Todd Lincoln The queen four-poster canopy bed, Federal-style slate blue mantel, wood burning fireplace and original stencil border all contribute to the enticing nature of this
room. The
flat screen LCD
television is tucked away, but there if you want it. The rich colors and sophisticated decor gives this
room an authentic Federal-style feel. The
bathroom offers a
tub and
shower combination. Henry Ethel Robinson A
room with a view, this
guest room features a large private porch with exceptional views of the Inn's extensive
gardens, the
golf course, and Vermont's Green Mountains beyond. When not sitting on the porch you will enjoy the king four poster canopy bed and discreetly hidden LCD
flat screen television. The
bathroom includes a distinctive marble enclosed
shower stall with a claw foot
tub in the
center prompting the inevitable question, How did they get it in there?. Munson Climb your own private staircase to this large cheerful
room with a king brass bed and sunny yellow washed walls. The
bath features a
tub and
shower combination. This
room also has a
flat screen LCD
television. Burr With a hand hewn wooden beam running along the ceiling this
room captures the historic flair of the Inn and Manchester, Vermont. The queen canopy bed rests on a dark blue oriental rug, which compliments the warm red wallpaper. The
bath features a
tub and
shower combination. There is a
flat screen LCD televistion in this
room. Enjoy views of the
gardens and Vermont's Green Mountains beyond. Grace Hoyt Singer This
room with a queen four-poster bed, with lace canopy, has a light and airy feel that beckons those in search of sophisticated yet informal Southern Vermont lodging. The windows offer a great view of the Manchester Village Green and the historic First Congregational Church. This
room has an LCD
flat screen television and the
bathroom features a beautiful tiled
shower with
tub. Mark Skinner The antique secretary, silk oriental rug and queen canopy bed all contribute to a feeling of authenticity for which the 1811 House is renowned. The
room has an LCD
flat screen television. The
bathroom features a
tub and
shower combination. The views of the extensive
gardens and the Green Mountains are an added bonus. Hidden Good things come in small packages, and this snug
room tucked under the eaves is living proof. Cozy and intimate, this
room offers a double bed. The
bathroom has a claw foot
tub with
shower. Janet Lang Located on the first floor of the cottage, this spacious
room features many windows along with a sense of privacy. The oriental rug underfoot is set off beautifully by the coordinating window treatments and the king lace-canopy bed. Added features of this
room are a wood burning fireplace and a discreetly placed LCD
flat screen television. The large
bathroom has a
tub and
shower combination. Mary Ann Evans This first floor cottage
room welcomes you with a king canopy bed and beautiful oriental rug. You'll enjoy the wood burning fireplace and a discreetly placed LCD
flat screen television as you relax in your easy chair or
lounge in bed. The spacious
bathroom offers a
tub and
shower combination. Mary Olson The only
room on the second floor of the cottage, this
room becomes your own private retreat. The two large leather chairs and a chenille throw beckon you to settle in front of the wood-burning fireplace. A discreetly hidden LCD
flat screen television is an added feature of this
room. Better yet, watch the flames flicker as you enjoy the fireplace from the king bed. The large
bathroom features a contemporary-style
tub and
shower. 1811 House, PO Box 46, 3654 MAIN STREET, Manchester Village, VT 05254
Phone 802-362-4700; Toll free 800-362-4747; email
reservations@equinoxresort.com
Since the 18th century, Manchester, Vermont has been a premier vacation destination. It is fitting that the 1811 House, renowned for its historic significance and intimate sophistication, would be located in the southern Vermont town so well known for its upscale shopping, dining, culture, performing arts, and recreation. From its' hilltop view of The
Golf Course at The Equinox to the year-round recreation at Bromley Mountain, Manchester
Center, Vermont tops the list for those seeking the ideal East Coast vacation, Vermont romantic getaway, or a scenic stop on a New England
tour. They call this region Manchester and the Mountains, because the aura of Vermont's Green Mountains adds ever-present
beauty to a stay in this stately community. For those who enjoy the lure of New England tourism, steeped in historic significance, a visit to Manchester
Center, Vermont combined with a stay at the 1811 House should not be missed. Shopping tops the list of many who come to Manchester, Vermont. While nationally known manufacturers
outlets are found throughout Manchester
Center, they are tucked away in tasteful white clapboard buildings that celebrate the charm of this quintessential New England town. Antique
shops, galleries featuring locally created artworks, and emporiums of New England made products - not to mention the flagship store for fly fishing king, are all just a short distance from the 1811 House. No Vermont vacation is complete without stopping to
shop in Manchester
Center. Manchester is the seat of culture and performing arts in Southern Vermont. Home to Vermont's oldest cultural organization, the. Southern Vermont Arts
Center. the ten galleries that make up this exceptional arts
center feature classic and contemporary art on view and for sale. The Southern Vermont Arts
Center's 407 acres located on the slope of Mount Equinox offer scenic hiking trails, a botany trail, sculpture
gardens and more. In addition, art classes and performances of music and dance by well-known performers are offered regularly in these newly renovated facilities. The Manchester Music Festival. offers concerts of fine chamber music performed by world-class musicians. Equally significant is. Robert Todd Lincoln's Hildene. a magnificent Georgian revival style mansion built as a summer home by Robert Todd Lincoln, the eldest son of President Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. It is the only house in America where all of Abraham Lincoln's descendants eventually resided. Hildene welcomes visitors from throughout the world to
tour this
24-room home preserved intact with original furnishings and family artifacts, visit the formal
gardens, and to enjoy special events in a spectacular setting. For American history aficionados, a stay in the 1811 House's Robert Todd Lincoln
Room or Mary Lincoln Isham
Room along with a visit to Hildene is the perfect opportunity for a New England getaway steeped in living history. Year round, Manchester's outdoor recreation facilities are considered among the best in New England. Skiers are drawn to. renowned for its variety of terrain in the winter and fabulous
golf in the summer. Families enjoy wide cruising trails in the winter and the thrilling alpine slide, trampoline, mini
golf and so much more in the summer. Viking Nordic
Center offer miles of cross country
ski trails. Golfers will find a number of opportunities, with the scenic.
Golf Course at The Equinox just steps from the 1811 House. Discover the history,
beauty, and local lore while exploring the scenic country backroads. No vacation is complete without memorable dining experiences, and Manchester is considered among the hotbeds for eclectic, creative and sophisticated
cuisine. You'll find everything you could ever dream of from pizza to pate. Ask the
Concierges for
restaurant suggestions according to your taste. Throughout the year, wonderful events beckon visitors from all over the world. From musical performances to plays, you'll find something for every interest. Visit. Manchester In The Mountains Chamber of Commerce for a complete listing of upcoming events. Whether it is rest and relaxation or thrills and chills at area mountain resorts, you will find it in historic Manchester, Vermont. The 1811 House is ideally situated to take in all that Southern Vermont offers from adventure to culture, always surrounded by the natural
beauty of Vermont's Green Mountains and the subtle sophistication of this historic town. We hope if you're planning an East Coast vacation, you'll include a romantic Vermont getaway, and stay with us at the 1811 House. 1811 House, PO Box 46,3654 MAIN STREET, Manchester Village, VT 05254
Phone 802-362-4700; Toll free 800-362-4747