BnBFinder Awards Inn Victoria, a Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast

2/14/12 – NEW YORK, NY – BnBFinder, one of the world’s most comprehensive B&B directories, has named the Inn Victoria (www.BnBFinder.com/InnVictoria) located in Chester, VT, a Guest Favorite for 2011. The Guest Favorite Award, based on guest preferences and independent reviews posted to the site, is the highest distinction awarded by BnBFinder.

“Guests at the Inn Victoria gave it high marks for the delicious breakfast and gracious hospitality provided by Innkeepers Penny and Dan Cote,” according to Mary White, founder of BnBFinder and author of the book, Running a Bed & Breakfast For Dummies.

 

“The Guest Favorite Award from BnBFinder is a very precious achievement, confirming our commitment to guests” said Dan. “We are truly blessed!”

Traditional travel guides, rating systems and inspections are being surpassed by the demand for user-generated reviews. Guests are now able to leave reviews while visiting websites like BnBFinder or on-the-go using their smartphones to access sites such as BnBFinder-Mobile. Before booking a trip, many travelers read these reviews, making guest comments one of the most valued decision-making tools for potential travelers.

For more information, high-resolution images or to interview Mary White, contact Marisa Santillo at (212) 480-0414 x18 or press@bnbfinder.com."

More may be found at the Vermont Journal. 

Penny and Dan Cote

Owners of Inn Victoria, an Okemo Lodging

Inn to Inn Walking Tours of Southern Vermont is Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England Issue, 2012

Yankee Magazine's "Best of New England";  features Vermont Country Inns through their latest article relating to Vermont Inn to Inn Walking Tours.

‘Time to Daydream” by Annie Graves of Yankee Magazine, is a tribute to Vermont Inn to Inn Walking Tours of Southern Vermont through Okemo Valley villages of Chester, Westin, Ludlow, & the lakes area. 

Miles of dirt roads traverse these lovely hills, leading walkers through quintessential villages, around tranquil ponds & lakes, wildflower filled fields, beside rock fences, near wildlife and more.  As Annie’s article depicts so well, one can easily daydream away the day in the middle of a large field or on the edge of a crystal clear stream or pond.   

So many New England tours require a set pace and tour guide; not the case with Vermont Inn to Inn Walking Tours of Southern Vermont.  These are self-guided walking tours to be accomplished at your own pace.  Innkeepers on both ends of your daily route will transport your bags for you, make sure you are safe along the way, and greet you with a fantastic day’s end meal.  Each of the inns offer a unique and relaxing environment seasoned just for you.  Imagine a family farm in the middle of a field,  an old stage coach stop once secretly used as a part of the underground railroad, a country B&B with its own trout pond, and a classic Victorian where you may purchase your own Vermont made walking stick.

Penny and Dan Cote

Owners of Inn Victoria, a Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast

Inn Victoria supports Self-Guided Bike Tours in Southern Vermont

Vermont cycling tours are a big deal in southern Vermont.  Appropriately so; Vermont country roads within a twenty five mile radius of Inn Victoria, a Chester Vermont Bed and Breakfast, are ideal for biking.  One may bike to waterfalls, lakes, streams, quintessential New England villages, covered bridges, river fishing spots, swimming holes, great restaurants and more!  All of this and much more is within easy reach of Inn Victoria and several other great Southern Vermont lodging.

To make it easy to access established biking routes, we have linked this blog with Vermont Cycling Tours, the primer cycling resource for Southern Vermont.  In it you will find established packages with predetermined circuit tours and hub-and-spoke tours; you will also find flexible tour packages for the independent rider.  In all cases the routes are self-guided, making for a low cost, yet highly flexible experience of a lifetime.

If you decide to use Inn Victoria as the hub and spoke out to various spots in the area, we'll customize the routes to your needs and likes.  We'll work with you to make your Vermont bicycling experience, a truly exceptional experience.





Penny and Dan Cote
Owners of Inn Victoria, Southern Vermont's Most Romantic Bed and Breakfast

Vermont Family Reunions at Inn Victoria

Inn Victoria, home of Southern Vermont Family Vacations, recently hosted a baby shower for a couple whose families flew in from California and New York City.  Here is a note they shared with us a few days later!

Dear Penny and Dan,

I've been meaning to write you to tell you what a fabulous weekend we had for my sister's baby shower at the beginning of March.  The party was fantastic and all the food delicious!  We all passed around the recipes that you shared with my aunt!  Can't wait to try the scones myself.  The venue was just right for an intimate and special baby shower.  It was just perfect!  Plus the mothers both LOVED their rooms and everything about staying with you for the weekend.  They were absolutely thrilled. The biggest compliments I heard from them was how much they really enjoyed the both of you. You were both so friendly and accommodating that you made it such a comfortable and enjoyable stay.  I'm really glad I decided to have my sister's baby shower with you.  Thank you so much, again!

And I'm thinking that someday when my husband and I need a night or two away, we'll be calling you for a get away weekend close to home!

Sincerely,  AH           


Penny and Dan Cote
Owners of Inn Victoria, a Chester Vermont Bed and Breakfast

Wedding in New England at Inn Victoria, Southern Vermont's Most Romantic Bed and Breakfast

Planning your New England Wedding?  Take a look at what Inn Victoria, a romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast, is building.  Already rated as Vermont's Most Romantic B&B, Inn Victoria is building an event venue that is sure to catch the heart of every bride to be.

The back lawn area of Inn Victoria faces south taking in plenty of sunshine for a spring, summer or fall outdoor wedding.  This private setting affords an exclusive view of the next door church and its lovely flower garden & steeple.  The church is  200+ years old and offers a very nice backdrop to the Inn Victoria event venue.

Inn Victoria's Secret Garden, as we call it, will be a formal Victorian garden complete with three, twelve-foot pagodas and a cooking station.  There will be a fire pit in the center of the garden with room for up to sixty people to enjoy a memorable family event such as a wedding, reunion, tea party, or a formal dinner.  We will plant many flowers & trees to ensure privacy in this relaxed intimate setting.


Inn Victoria's Secret Garden opens Sat, May 26.  In the meantime we will publish photos of the building process and invite your suggestions

Penny & Dan Cote
Owners; Inn Victoria, a Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast.

Bromely Ski Resort to Open an Aerial Adventure Park Near Inn Victoria, a Chester Vermont Bed and Breakfast

Inn Victoria, Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast, congratulates a local partner; Vermont's biggest outdoor adventure park with its newest event to open in early July....The Aerial Adventure Park at Bromely.

Here is what our friends at Bromely are saying about the Aerial Adventure Park: "Challenge yourself to new heights, literally!  Combining elements of a zip line, canopy tour and challenge course, this will be the latest aerial adventure park in Vermont.  As you work your way through the canopy, from platform to platform and tree to tree, over bridges of rope, wood and wire, you’ll be safe in your harness, exploring a whole new side of Bromley with a squirrel’s eye view.  We’ll have courses for all skill and age levels!

The Aerial Adventure Park will offer family fun for ages 7 and up.

This is what we're planning...5 different course levels, in the trees!  Each course has zip lines but primarily consist of “bridges” between tree platforms made of rope, cable and wood configurations creating countless unique challenges.  We'll provide a harness and safety equipment, as well as training that will enable you to climb & zip around the park!  Trained Adventure Park staff members monitor the Park and are there to assist if needed.  (These pictures are examples from other parks our designers have built!)

You'll build skills, get exercise, enjoy nature...it's going to be great!"

Here is a view of Bromely's Sun Mountain Flyer......go for it!....opens May 26.

Penny and Dan Cote

Owners of Inn Victoria, your place for Southern Vermont Family Vacations

VTICA Grand Opening in Chester, Vermont

The Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts is celebrating with a Grand Opening on May 5, 2012.  Inn Victoria, a Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast,  salutes VTICA and Jeanne Carbonetti in their partnership in the Grand Opening; "The Power of Beauty:  Introducing the Paradise Suite"...the Watercolors of Jeanne Carbonetti.  Jeanne has her gallery at Crow Hill here in Chester, Vermont. 

According to Abby Reader, Executive Director;  "The VTICA anchor facility is located at 15 Depot Street, Chester, VT. It comprises a Central Revolving Exhibit Gallery of approximately 2000 square feet, plus a Permanent Collection Hearth Barn of approximately 650 square feet, and offices and Artist Workshop Teaching Studios of approximately 1200 square feet.

The Town of Chester lies at the center of a large and diffuse community of outstanding artists, some indigenous and some imported from art communities elsewhere. Rich and insightful creativity percolates up through the Green Mountain soil not only in traditional forms of foliage, village churches and covered bridges, but also in the indescribable, mind-blowing, out-of-body interpretive creations, by young and old artists alike, practicing age-old – and cutting edge – techniques that challenge us to awaken and to respond to a deeper calling. Art is calling each of us deeper."

 

The Vision: For a world enriched by the creation and enjoyment of contemporary art.

The Mission: Is to cultivate and nurture an appreciation for contemporary art through

education, innovation, conversation, and presentation.

Grand Opening on Saturday, May 5th, 2012 from 5:30PM to 8PM.  The Watercolors of Jeanne Carbonetti will be on display from May 5 through June 17, 2012.

Dan & Penny Cote

Owners of Inn Victoria, a Chester Vermont Bed and Breakfast