The Governor's House in Hyde Park
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The Governor's House is the centerpiece of the quiet village of Hyde Park,Vermont just nine miles from the world-class resort of Stowe, Vermont. The fully-restored historic mansion offers the quintessential New England holiday. Perfect for a honeymoon or romantic weekend getaway, it is also ideal for family reunions, intimate weddings, romantic elopements or simply enjoying the fall foliage or sleigh rides in the scenic countryside.
Charm and luxury abound inside this distinctive inn furnished with antiques, bedroom fireplaces, and a well-stocked library. The Green Mountains will beckon offering skiing, hiking, dog sledding, snowshoeing, fly fishing, and glider rides to name a few. We serve a full English afternoon tea. Our Jane Austen weekends offer a chance to feel you've escaped to Regency England with a variety of literary-inspired activities. Adjacent to the bike trail along the scenic Lamoille River which doubles in winter as part of the VAST trail, it's an easy stop while biking or by snowmobile.
In 1893, Vermont Governor Carroll S. Page built the house for his family on the bluff in Hyde Park not far from his boyhood home. A copy of the 1759 Georgian house in Cambridge, Massachusetts, known as the Longfellow House, it also had the latest gas lighting fixtures, a drinking fountain of Vermont marble, and made-to-order mirrored mantle-pieces.For modern comfort we've added in-room high speed internet, WiFi, cable TV and VCR/DVD players, and a fully handicap accessible room with a private porch and garden. Many original details have survived the century, and the house has been restored and decorated to preserve the gracious elegance of an earlier time. So when you're ready for a very comfortable stay, come to The Governor's House in Hyde Park and back to a time when warm bread and cookies come straight from the oven, and maple syrup comes straight from the tree.
Guests will find the inn's big, quiet guest rooms very inviting. The parlor is always available to guests, and the well-stocked library is a perfect place for afternoon tea or a game of chess. The cozy reading nook on the second floor has a panoramic view of the mountains, and the quiet portico overlooking the back toward the mountains is a great place to enjoy a summer afternoon drink.A very hearty three-course breakfast is served at 8:00 a.m. in the dining room, which looks out toward the mountains. On summer afternoons, fresh lemonade and homemade cookies are served. In the fall, it's likely to be cold cider with cheddar cheese and crackers. Winter guests are often warmed with mulled cider.
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Travelers are always looking for memorable and relaxing experiences. Let’s discover more through the words of our innkeepers. Many thanks to Suzanne Boden for sharing her own secrets with BBOnline.com! Why do most travelers stay at your inn? Pleasure, luxury.
What are you best known for? What makes your inn unique? What do you love most about your inn? Elegance and style in a carefully restored and decorated mansion built by Vermont's governor in 1893.
If someone has never been to your city, what is the #1 reason to come visit? It's a charming small village in the mountains.
What’s the best compliment you have ever received about the inn? Almost every time a couple does my elopement package or a small wedding, somebody, if not everybody, says, "It was perfect."
What’s the best kept secret about the area? It might be the afternoon tea I serve at the inn, which is truly as good as what you would get at the best London hotels - I compare at least once a year and people rave about the scones which I serve fresh from the oven. Or it might be New England as a whole which is small enough to easily drive from corner to corner on mostly scenic highways, has more cultural and historical things to do than any other part of the US, and touches New York City and Montreal.
If a traveler is staying at your inn for 4 nights, what should he/she do in the area? Ski (downhill & nordic), snowshoe, kayak & canoe, fly fishing, hot-air balloon ride, glider ride or lessons, fantastic hiking (dozens of easy hikes & the Long Trail which was the original section of the Appalachian trail), several summer theaters - one right across the street, more than a dozen art galleries in 12-mile radius of the inn, dog sled rides and an overnight dogsled camping adventure, several wineries and breweries, the Shelburne Museum where visitors often spend two days & Billings Farm & Museum and the Marsh Billings Rockefeller House, the state capital is charming (the smallest in the nation and the only of the 50 without a McDonald's, instead it has the New England Culinary Institute with several restaurants and the historic state house is free to visit), maple sugar houses, Ben & Jerry's ice cream and Cabot cheese factory, corn mazes, zip line, ballet and several chamber music series each summer.
Is there anything within walking distance of your inn? Hiking trails, fly fishing, theater, cross country ski and snowshoe, snowmobile trail.
What is your favorite restaurant/food in the area? Harrison's is a lovely bistro and Foxfire is a charming family-run Italian restaurant.
Any good area guides/websites that travelers could reference? Visit the New England Driving Tours page of my website and the list of local activities http://www.onehundredmain.com/explore-area/area-activities/.
How many rooms does your inn have? Eight rooms.
Do you accept pets? No, but there is a great vet an easy 1/4 mile walk away in the village who boards all pets and has 24-hour visiting.
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The simple elegance of Governor's House is a perfect setting for an intimate ceremony. All arrangements & menus for the occasion are custom designed to suit your style & your budget. A weekend of family feasting, a formal reception for 50, or a private candlelit dinner with a heart-shaped cake for two. And we make it ever so easy, taking care of all the details including the license and the justice of the peace. So why put up with the hassle when it should be a piece of cake? Please contact us for details.
Just the two of you want to slip away and tie the knot? With three days notice, we'll welcome you for the weekend and take care of all the details. Two nights, dinner for two, full breakfast, champagne, flowers, ceremony inside or out, and all the paperwork. Why deal with the hassle when it could be a piece of cake! Also included. Bring a few friends and we'll give them 10% off regular room rates. Subject to availability. Special Price: $895.
For information about weddings, please visit the Governor's House in Hyde Park weddings page.
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Please come to Afternoon Tea at The Governor's House in Hyde Park
Thursdays and Sundays 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Reservations required. 802-888-6888
Other days & times are possible by prior arrangement.
This is a New England tea room, but even visitors from Old England won't be disappointed with our freshly brewed house blend loose leaf tea.
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Weekend Away B&B**Stayed: August 2018, traveled as a couple**
"Surprised my husband with an anniversary trip to this B&B in late August. Very cute place to stay with a hospitable host and delicious breakfast! Easy drive to many fun and uniquely Vermont attractions. We also participated in “tea time” which taught us how to pour tea and endulge in a few delectable scones. Would certainly recommend!"
Jane Austen Weekend
**Stayed: August 2018, traveled with friends**
"I first heard about the Jane Austen weekends they had here when I was in high school. This summer I finally got to go with my mom, her friend and my husband. We came all the way from the west coast for this event. We had a ball. It was lovely experiencing things of Jane's time with all of the conveniences of today. It was a great group of people who all were able to share a love of Jane Austen’s work. The ladies that had been to the events before were so obliging and happy to share so many fun facts about the period. Even though my husband was the only man in attendance and has only ever seen the movies based on the books and not actually read any of them, he had such a wonderful time. It is a great experience for anyone who loves a time gone by."
Jane Austen Weekend
**Stayed: August 2018, traveled with friends**
"The house is beautiful, and our room was charming and very comfortable despite there being no air conditioning. The Innkeeper is very knowledgeable about Jane Austen and regency-era history. The food was excellent, and I really appreciated her accommodating my vegan diet. It was an excellent experience."
An elopement of our dreams
**Stayed: June 2018, traveled as a couple**
"First off, the Governors House is absolutely gorgeous! The antique vintage style was absolutely beautiful. My now husband and I, did the elopement in the sky package through Govenors House and Suzanne made it absolutely perfect, from booking and planning the trip, to scheduling our hot air balloon ride. She made sure we had everything we needed. She was an amazing hostess, her homecooked meals were exquisite. For running the house all on her own she is SO attentive and accomodating. With our elopement package she made us a delicious homecooked dinner of chicken and tortellini, and a strawberry shortcake with a bottle of champagne! It really made our elopement experience perfect! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience for ourselves. I would recommend this place to anyone, whether you’re traveling, or eloping. She makes it feel like a home away from home.'
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An elegant setting makes your private event even more special and at The Governor's House in Hyde Park, you will fine elegance is very affordable.
Whether it's a wedding, birthday party, family reunion, afternoon tea, shower, or weekend of adventure, someone here is ready to help with all the details. Use the library, the dining room, the back portico, or the entire inn for your very special private gathering. We will create a menu to suit your individual needs.
The Governor's House is ideal for family celebrations, reunions, bridal showers, intimate weddings, or just getting away together.Family meals are tailored to your individual tastes.
Please visit The Governor's House in Hyde Park events page for more information.
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Well-behaved children are warmly welcomed at The Governor's House in Hyde Park.
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- Jane Austen Weekends
- Downtown Abbey inspired dinners and weekends
- English afternoon tea
- Hyde Park Opera House
- Burklyn Ballet
- Helen Day Art Center
- Stowe Theatre Guild
- Day trip to Montreal
- Glider rides
- Hot air ballooning
- Hiking & biking
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Horseback riding
- Dog sledding
- Snowshoeing
- Sleigh rides
- Ice skating
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowmobiling
For more information about activities and events near The Governor's House at Hyde Park, please visit our website.