Barrows House is a luxury small resort in Dorset, Vermont. The inn blends historic charm with modern luxury– perfect for a romantic getaway, family vacation, or group retreat. Our onsite restaurant serves inventive farm-to-table cuisine paired with an award-winning wine list and curated cocktails.
ROOMS
Barrows House was constructed in 1804 as a private home for the pastor of The Dorset Church. The original home, now referred to as the Main Inn, houses eight of our guestrooms. The remaining nineteen guestrooms are located around the property in out buildings that were once used as stables, a blacksmith cottage, and even the chicken coop!
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Main Inn
Eight guest rooms on the second floor above our living room, lobby, and restaurant.
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Blue Jay Way
Four guest rooms and one suite around a common living room with wood-burning fireplace.
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Mockingbird Court
Six guest rooms on two floors and a relaxing front porch.
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Cardinal's Retreat
Two luxury suites and a signature guest room with a shared kitchenette.
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Piper's Peak & Lark's Ledge
Optionally adjoining suites each with a king bed and cozy living room with gas fireplace
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Falcon's Flight
Petite Suite overlooking the pool.
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Wren's Nest
Cottage room with patio, fireplace, and soaking tub.
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Raven's Loft
Cottage sleeps up to six people with two bathrooms, living room, and private outdoor spaces.
Breakfast
A full, hot breakfast is served each morning and is included with most stays. Houseguests will start their day with classic favorites and daily specials at either The Dorset Inn or Dorset Bakery.
Amenities
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Heated Salt Water Pool
Exercise or unwind at our luxury pool. Located at Barrows House, the pool is accessible to all Inns of Dorset guests. Poolside dining and beverages available.
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Racquet Courts
The tennis and pickleball courts at Barrows House are available for all Inns of Dorset Guests. Racquets and balls are provided.
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Lawn Games
Our guests are invited to play horseshoes, bocce, cornhole, and more. Games can be found seasonally on the lawns at Barrows House.
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On-site Dining
Restaurants serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner are on-site or a short walk away.
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Outdoor Spaces
Relax in a rocking chair on the porch, enjoy a drink by the firepit, or take a stroll through the park-like settings of our Dorset yards and gardens.
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Living Rooms & Parlors
Common spaces throughout our inns invite guests to unwind. Check out our lending libraries for books and games.
Additional Amenities
Coffee and snacks
Lending Library
Board Games
Lawn Games
Snowshoes and Ice Spikes
S’mores Kits
High Speed WiFi
Binoculars and Birding Guides
Activity Backpacks for Kids
ABOUT BARROWS HOUSE
This six acre estate was built in 1804 and served as the home of the Reverend William Jackson, pastor of the Dorset Church. In 1900, Experience and Theresa Barrows purchased the property for a farm and country inn dedicated to serving local residents, the traveling public, and long-term summer boarders. Many of these guests were writers and artists escaping the summer heat of New York City.
Barrows House has changed throughout the years. Functional buildings like the hay loft above the stables, the blacksmith cottage, and even the chicken coop were converted to accommodate more guests. In 1939, a fire destroyed the rear wing of the building. Restoration then included an overlay of Greek revival features, creating the iconic facade visitors enjoy today. More recent interior renovations revealed original wall stenciling created in the inn’s parlors by an itinerant artisan. We’ve preserved some areas of the painted plaster. Guests can view it by peeking behind hinged panels in the living room and lobby. In 2012, the owners of The Dorset Inn (Est 1796) purchased Barrows House, and it was completely renovated before opening in the summer of 2013. The inn’s 27 guest rooms, restaurant, and tap room have been modernized and reconfigured to include a large outdoor dining terrace and a local marble bar. The inn boasts several cottages, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and beautiful gardens and grounds. It is now home to the finest of accommodations and superb American cuisine.
