Rabbit Hill Inn

P.o. Box 55 48 Lower Waterford Road, Lower Waterford, Vermont 05848
Innkeeper(s): Brian & Leslie Mulcahy
 
  • How to Find Us

    From I-91 (North or South):
    Exit 19 to Rte. 93 South
    Exit 1 onto Rte. 18 South
    7 miles to the Inn

    From I-93 (North):
    Exit 44 onto Rte. 18 North
    2 miles to Inn

    Manchester, NH (Manchester Airport) 110 miles 2.0 hours
    Burlington, VT (Burlington Airport) 85 miles 1.75 hours
    Boston, MA (Logan Airport) 165 miles 3.0 hours
    Hartford, CT (Bradley Airport) 216 miles 3.5 hours
    Portland, ME 125 miles 2.5 hours
    New York City 304 miles 6.0 hours
    Providence, RI 212 miles 3.5 hours
    Montreal, Canada 153 miles 2.5 hours
    Quebec City 244 miles 4.0 hours

  • Awards & Accolades

    Conde Nast Traveler Magazine - Gold List of World's Best Places to Stay,  2012

    Travel+Leisure Magazine - 500 World's Best Hotels, 2012

    Conde Nast Traveler Magazine - #8 Best Small Resort in America, 2011

    T+L 2011 Best awardTravel+Leisure Magazine - Top Ten Inns North America, 2011

    Bed&Breafkast.com - Top Ten Inns in the United States, 2009-12

    Food & Wine.com - America's Best Bed & Breakfasts, 2011

    Yankee Magazine - 2010 Travel Guide to New England
    Editor's Choice Best of New England - named "Best Romantic Place"
    "... light the fire for romance...disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with your partner... "

    Travel+Leisure Magazine Best Awards - August 2009
    Selected one of the Best 100 Hotels Worldwide

    Yankee Magazine - May-June 2009
    Editor's Choice Best of New England - named "Best Country Place"
    "...Rabbit Hill Inn defines romance..."

    National Geographic Traveler
    "54 Great Inns in America"
    "Rabbit Hill Inn sets the standard for making you feel you're one-of-a-kind guest"

    ...and many more!

  • Introduction

    Rabbit Hill Inn - Lower Waterford, VermontOur Northern Vermont bed and breakfast is the premier romantic New England getaway to Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Rabbit Hill Inn's luxurious Vermont B&B guestrooms provide all the amenities and comforts you could ask for in Northern Vermont Lodging accommodations.

    Chosen as a "Romantic Hideaway" by Discerning Traveler and often featured as a chosen New England destination by the Boston Globe, Rabbit Hill Inn sits in the charming little town of Lower Waterford, VT. This Northern Vermont inn exudes an ambiance of bygone days when Lower Waterford was the perfect midway stopping point for folks traveling from Boston to Montreal.

    Beautiful vistas of the White Mountains of New Hampshie and the hills of Vermont can be seen from the front porch and lawn of our Northeast Kingdom Bed and Breakfast. The 18th and 19th century architecture of this Northern Vermont inn invites you to linger, to slow your pace to that of another less hurried era. This feeling will be reinforced as you take your breakfast and dinner in our welcoming Vermont restaurant dining room or afternoon tea and refreshments our parlor, part of the common area at Rabbit Hill Inn. Step out our front door and enjoy all the fun offered by Northern Vermont activities and Attractions, such as skiing, golfing and antiquing.

    Rabbit Hill Inn is a member of Select Registry and Distinctive Inns of New England, and has received the prestigious AAA four-diamond award. We look forward to hosting you at our Vermont luxury inn very soon.


    Peace & TranquilityEstablished in 1795 in Northern Vermont, Rabbit Hill Inn is a truly romantic and luxurious Vermont bed and breakfast country inn - a perfect New England vacation destination for intimate getaways, honeymoons, celebrations and relaxing escapes to Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.

    We invite you to this tranquil place - an oasis of unparalleled Vermont lodging comfort and amenities, heartfelt hospitality, service that anticipates and pampers, and soul-inspiring surroundings. Select from nineteen romantic, lavishly appointed Vermont B&B guestrooms and suites - most with glowing fireplaces, many with luxurious double whirlpool tubs, heavenly canopy beds, and intriguing antiques. All rooms are steeped with charm and elegance, designed with your needs and comforts in mind.

    Northern Vermont Dining at Rabbit Hill Inn is unsurpassed. Enjoy glorious breakfasts by candlelight and delicate pastries & tea served mid-day. Celebrate your evenings with sophisticated and artfully prepared cuisine presented in a most romantic and comfortable atmosphere.

    The Rabbit Hill Inn sits peacefully upon 15 acres of unspoiled countryside in the time-forgotten village of Lower Waterford, located in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. A stroll past the white steeple church takes you to the Connecticut River and a glance south captures the majestic views of the White Mountains.

    When the snow falls, ski the mountains of Cannon, Burke or Bretton Woods. Enjoy snowshoeing, cross country skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Warmer weather invites you to enjoy hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and golfing at three notable courses. Of course, in-room massage is the perfect way to relax after any activity!

    Our common areas offer you a variety of beautiful, charming places to feel "at home." From covered porches with serene mountain view to spacious sitting rooms with soft music, candlelight, and blazing fireplaces - comfort and relaxation comes easily here.

    You will discover a wonderful library of books and games - especially our extensive collection of STAVE puzzles! (known as the "Rolls Royce" of puzzles). Be warned, these hand-crafted, mind-boggling treasures are quite addictive!

    In the mood for a movie? We have a couple of 15" LCD DVD/TVs available on a first come, first served basis. Choose from our movie collection or bring your own to enjoy. Join the fun in the Snooty Fox Pub, offering an array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks along with good cheer and conversation.

    Rabbit Hill sits on 15 acres of lush countryside. Wander through the gardens and over to the spring-fed pond. Relax in the gazebo and listen to the waterfall. Our trail map will guide you through a beautiful hiking adventure or 8 kilometers of cross-country skiing in the winter.

    The Rabbit Hill Dining Experience

    We proudly offer a fine Vermont country inn dining experience as grand and memorable as the Northern Vermont landscape itself. Enjoy award-winning, creative and exciting cuisine in an intimate, romantic setting - elegant, yet comfortable and unpretentious.

    Your day starts with a full candlelit breakfast beginning with a bountiful buffet of fresh baked treats, our famous homemade granola, fruit, yogurts and juices. And yet there's more... your choice of two hot entrees such as apple cheddar crepes in a caramel sauce served with a spinach-orange-pecan salad or a cheddar and roasted red pepper egg Napoleon drizzled with sundried tomato anglaise served with a rosemary potato galette.

    Afternoon Tea
    A perfect cup of tea and delicate pastries await you in the Federal Parlor each afternoon from 2:00 - 5:30. In the warmer months, you will also find pitchers of lemonade on the front porch.

    Evening Dining
    Celebrate your evenings with unforgettable epicurean pleasures and splendid libations. Relax by candlelight as we pamper your spirit and your palette. Our chef and his staff proudly present a new, innovative seasonal dinner menu featuring eclectic interpretations on local ingredients.

    To assure availability, dinner reservations are required and recommended at the same time room reservations are made as seating is limited. We usually are unable to accommodate reservations made after 3pm. Rabbit Hill offers a full bar and a carefully selected wine list to complement our exquisite menu. Dress for dinner is "dressy casual". Though a jacket and tie are not required, ultra- casual attire such as shorts and tee-shirts are not appropriate for dinner. The dining room is closed Wednesday evenings except during peak season.