{"id":13522,"date":"2015-03-25T14:56:32","date_gmt":"2015-03-25T18:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=13522"},"modified":"2016-09-08T01:26:42","modified_gmt":"2016-09-08T05:26:42","slug":"grafton-inn-one-of-this-countrys-oldest-inns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/grafton-inn-one-of-this-countrys-oldest-inns\/","title":{"rendered":"Grafton Inn \u2013 one of this country\u2019s oldest inns"},"content":{"rendered":"

Grafton Inn then<\/h1>\n

\"Phelps<\/p>\n

In 1801, the original Grafton Inn<\/a> was a two-story home which was converted to provide food and accommodations for a traveling public. By 1820, it doubled in size and in 1886 the third floor and porches were added. By then, the stagecoach was making runs every other day to and from Bellows Falls, VT.\u00a0 The town was vibrant and alive.<\/p>\n

As the twentieth century saw a rise in popularity of motels and hotels serving the motoring public, the inn lost favor with travelers, changing owners frequently. By the early 1960\u2019s, the inn was in a sorry state. Fortunately, the inn had a guardian angel in Dean Mathey, who loved Grafton and had spent many summers there growing up.<\/p>\n

Forming the Windham Foundation, he set about purchasing and restoring many buildings and homes in the village that interested him. Along with his cousin, Mathew Hall, they totally restored the inn, adding modern conveniences and decorating it for a sophisticated traveler.<\/p>\n

Grafton Inn now<\/h1>\n

\"Grafton<\/p>\n

Presently, the foundation owns numerous properties (both residential as well as recreational) in and around Grafton. Staying at the inn grants privileges to many of the foundation\u2019s outdoor activities: tennis courts, swimming pond, game room, hiking, biking and cross country skiing.<\/p>\n

The inn offers 38 rooms furnished with period furniture and seven suites. In addition, you could rent one of six charming, individual homes across the street; each accommodating from six to 10 guests. Some homes are pet friendly. The same privileges extend to those staying in the individual homes.<\/p>\n

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Checking in at the inn<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The day we arrived, it was snowing as it had been for most of the month. We couldn\u2019t help but drive around the village admiring the architecture before registering at the inn \u2013 it was just so quaint and charming.<\/p>\n

Abundant parking was available out back behind the Phelps Barn (a wonderful two-story barn for dining and drinking). Upon entering the inn we could see a half dozen people sitting in the lobby, clustered around a roaring fire; most reading the daily paper and looking quite relaxed.\u00a0 In the adjoining sitting room, Innkeeper Angela Comstock was meeting with a group who were planning their wedding.<\/p>\n

\"Lobby \"Sitting \"Registration<\/p>\n

Getting our keys, we took the elevator to the second floor where we checked into suite 001 on the northeast corner of the floor. From our small but comfortable living room, we could look out on Main Street and see the beautiful Homestead Cottage. Had it been warmer weather, the wrap around porch would have been perfect for sitting and relaxing.<\/p>\n

\"View<\/p>\n

Our bedroom was nice and spacious with comfortable bed, antique desk, upholstered chair and dual end tables. The bathroom offered separate walk-in shower and bathtub. There was no TV, but the inn did offer Wi-Fi in the room as well as the public areas.<\/p>\n

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Dining in at the inn<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With the snow falling outside, we were quite happy to dine in. Making a reservation for late dinner, we first went over to Phelps Barn and upstairs to the cozy pub area. Two giant fireplaces in the barn set the mood for relaxed, comfortable dining and drinking. \u00a0A couple custom crafted cocktails lasted until it was time for dinner. A good number of locals were seated around the pub, laughing, sharing stories and having a generally good time.<\/p>\n

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Heading back to the main building, we enjoyed a leisurely dinner in quieter surroundings at the Old Tavern\u2019s main dining room. There are actually three dining areas: a classic dining room with white wooden wainscoting and yellow wallcovering, a wood paneled room with rustic wood beams and a breakfast dining area with sunroom-style glass wall and ceiling with a view of the back patio area.<\/p>\n

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I started off with a grilled hearts of Romaine creamy Caesar salad, generously topped with shaved Grafton two-year cheddar. Fabulous. For the entr\u00e9e, I enjoyed a perfectly prepared pan-roasted salmon with fingerling potatoes, cider braised cabbage and bacon, and a whole grain mustard sauce. It was a perfect ending to our first day in Vermont.<\/p>\n

\"Grilled \"Salmon<\/p>\n

Contact Information:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Angela Comstock \u2013 Innkeeper<\/p>\n

Steven Griffiths \u2013 Assistant Innkeeper<\/p>\n

The Grafton Inn<\/strong><\/p>\n

92 Main Street<\/p>\n

P.O. Box 9<\/p>\n

Grafton, VT 05146<\/p>\n

800-843-1801 or 802-843-2231<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.graftoninnvermont.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Getting out and about<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Read more about the recreational opportunities in Grafton<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Distinctive Inns of New England<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Grafton Inn is one of the Distinctive<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Inns<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>of New England (DINE<\/span>), a consortium of 12 inns located throughout the six New England states.\u00a0 This collection of luxury inns and B&Bs are carefully aligned to offer distinctive surroundings and haute hospitality all within an easy drive of one another.\u00a0 Choose one or create an itinerary for either coastal or mountain inns.\u00a0 Either way, an extraordinary escape will offer bucket list accommodations. Visit\u00a0www.Distinctiveinns.com<\/a>\u00a0for more information or follow DINE at\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DistinctiveInns<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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We were invited by Distinctive Inns to review five of their inns.\u00a0 Read additional reviews of:<\/p>\n

Deerfield Inn \u2013 Historic Deerfield, MA<\/a><\/p>\n

Capt. Jefferds \u2013 Kennebunkport, ME<\/a><\/p>\n

Manor on Golden Pond \u2013 Holderness, NH<\/a><\/p>\n

Grafton Inn \u2013 Grafton, VT<\/a><\/p>\n

Chesterfield Inn \u2013 Chesterfield, NH<\/a><\/p>\n

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