Inn at Shelburne Farms Review

Take the farm tour! The history of this place is fantastic, the views stunning, and the property itself is gorgeous. Watch them make cheese, milk a cow, and make sure to grab a snack at the farmstand or bakery located by the barn. Great for a family outing. Bring a jacket (it's on the lake and gets chilly!).

Fantastic place for small kids. Hands on barnyard and a large network of gorgeous hiking trails

Quite possibly the best bloody Mary in the world, with cheese on top! Who knew? It was the best thing about the bland and pricey brunches - However - the friendly staff, great service, sun loungers and views from the lawn of the lake and mountains made up for it. Gatsby Heaven.

Peaceful, serene, natural and fascinating environment.

This review relates to the Inn at Shelburne Farms only. We came here from the lake for cocktails. It was a glorious late afternoon and we got wines from the bar to have on one of the many lounge chairs of the fabulous grounds. And what grounds! Who knew such a public property, with impeccable English-like gardens even existed on Lake Champlain? We didn't stay at the Inn itself, but could nevertheless learn a little of it's history. If you ever wondered why it was void of heating equipment and thus operating only during summer months, well, you will enjoy learning that the building originally had such equipment, but was stripped of it when the then owners participated to WW2's war effort when the government was looking to round up as much iron as possible. Fun fact.

We went on the "House & Formal Gardens Tour" at the Inn here and really enjoyed learning about the history of the original residents and seeing the rooms. Our guide was a volunteer and was extremely knowledgeable about the place, answering random questions from the group as easily as if she knew what they'd be ahead of time. Snacks afterward and a wonderful view of Lake Champlain when we were outside made for a very pleasant afternoon.

Pleasant place to get nice exercise and see lake champlain and the Adirondacks.

Shelburne Farms is not only extraordinarily beautiful there are so many fun things to do, milk cows, make cheese, feed animals, explore...

Whether taking a guided tour or walking the grounds on your own, this place is one of my favorite spots in Vermont.

My wife and I visited to take a tour of the grounds and the inn. We happened to get there right as an official tour was leaving, so we hopped on. It was a great tour, the docent was extremely knowledgeable, definitely the best way to see the incredible beautiful ground and understand the history of the property. Highly recommend

So beautiful! Had a great time learning in this scenic environment!

The beauty of Vermont, Lake Champlain, and the Adirondack Mountains all in one place.

What a great place! Tip: for just $3 more over the price of general admission, you get a great tour where you get to visit the Inn which probably had some of the best view of Lake Champlain, in addition to s couple other places.

Breathtaking beauty with the rural vermont charm. The farm barn is great for kids. I highly recommend having bruch here.

Such an amazing property! We had brunch in the dining room in a heatwave with no air conditioning but still enjoyed it. Staff needs more training, however. Drinks sat at the bar waiting to be served, food was slow, etc. Staff was too busy flirting with each other. But the home and grounds are worth a visit!

We love visiting here year round. Even when the farm barn is busy it's easy to find some quiet on the trails. Views of the lake are beautiful, and the grounds are lovely.

Incredible day out. Fresh food and great walking trails

Magical. There is no other word I can think of at this moment than magical. My partner and I spent 2 days one nights at The Inn at Shelburne Farm for our anniversary. Every single person treated us like royalty! Noah, the mixologist, made us drinks that were so perfectly crafted that he made us feel like he was out personal bartender. Ari, the somolier and hospitality manager, was so knowledgeable and intentive, my partner felt so lucky and honored to have someone of his caliber to make her feel special. I would always go back and I would always recommend this magical place, with it's gardens and views and food and people, and I haven't even gushed about the glory that was the room! So go. Go for yourself and experience the grandeur for yourself!

What an enchanting place! Shelburne farms is the most beautiful spot that I have been in VT. Unreal lake views and my wife loves to take our son to the barns to see the animals.

There's a nice little farm truck using all thwir farmed ingredients. Well done.

Shelburne Farms is a historical locations in the Burlington area of Vermont. Each of the rooms has a unique story and the entire facility itself is rich with history and unique furnishings that originate from the time that the home was originally built. One could probably spend a week there touring the various buildings on the property, gaining an understanding about how the farm works and wondering and strolling around the vast property. Some of the only issues I had were that it is often hard to get a reservation as it quickly sells out, the restaurant although serving very good food, was very expensive (think New York prices), and lastly but certainly not least, was a curmudgeonly snotty tour guide who quickly earned a vitriolic complaint by me to the hotel manager.

Absolutely beautiful grounds, wonderful gift shop as well.

We went to the inn for dinner and to watch the sunset it was really amazing : the food, the view and the cocktails! I highly recommend it, for me one of the best restaurants in Vermont.

Beautiful place
Great grounds and lovely estate.

If you find yourself within two hours drive of this incredible gem, make no excuses. Go!

If you're thinking of quaint Vermont, this is the place you're thinking of. Absolutely beautiful with a really nice petting zoo and if you have some reservations brunch is great.

Amazing food and views. Great gluten free selection, staff is very knowledgeable about the ingredients and food preparation.

This place is so peaceful and beautiful, one of our faces here in Shelburne.

A storybook experience. I roamed and smiled for the entire time. Bring your camera.

Gorgeous grounds, had a great day walking the trails to the Inn, which is absolutely gorgeous, overlooking the lake with the mountains in the background. Also went to visit the dairy and saw the milking of the Swiss Brown cows. They are beautiful! The people take care and pride in their animals and grounds and it is apparent.

Beautiful park. A wonderful afternoon making new memories.

Shelburne farms is amazing!
There is so much to do it warrants more than one visit.
Learn about gardening, planting crops, raising livestock and making cheese with interactive exhibits staffed by wonderfully friendly and outgoing farm workers. Plenty of great activities for children and adults alike including: milking a cow, feeding baby goats, looking for chicken eggs, and a raptor (predatory bird) show, to name a few.
Take a ride on the tractor pulled wagon or take advantage of the miles of trails that go through farm fields, sugar maple laden woods, and skirt the shores of lake Champlain.
There are so many gorgeous views both east and west. Visit the Inn for an amazing view and trip back through time. Tip: if you see a conspicuously placed wooden bench, there's a nice viewpoint!
Grab some of their amazing cheese and a few baked treats from the onside bakery for a nice snack while walking.
Admission is cheap at 8 bucks a person ( adults ) , but the products and really a bit on the pricy side. I don't mind though, as everything is a local product, most made onsite.
Support this place and the wonderful people that work here!

Beautiful, historical, full of character. However, it can be expensive and the amenities are somewhat tied to the era when the estate was built. Highly recommended.

Amazing and beautiful property with a fantastic breakfast

Wonderful day at Shelburne Farms! I had a delightful breakfast and an still enjoying the cheese.

The most fantastic hotel experience anyone could have! Fantastic food with a view that could never be better. The scenic landscape, gardens and overall property are all astonishing. Love it!

Beautiful estate and Inn. A must when visiting Burlington area.