Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn, New England's Most Romantic Pet-friendly InnNew England's Most Romantic Pet-Friendly Inn

The Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn welcomes you to pampered luxury at our romantic Vermont inn near Jay Peak, Vermont. We offer the charming hospitality of a northern Vermont bed and breakfast while ensuring our guests all the privacy and convenience of a boutique luxury inn. New England's most romantic pet-friendly inn, the Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn is nestled in the Green Mountains on Montgomery Center's Historic Main Street, right at the base of Jay Peak Resort, just north of Stowe and central to many attractions — Jay Peak skiing, snowmobiling, canoeing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, golfing, shopping, fine dining and much more! Our Specials & Packages will help you start planning your next romantic vacation at The Phineas Swann.

Best Place to Stay in Vermont for Outdoor Adventure Our romantic Vermont inn offers pet-friendly lodging and luxury accommodations near Jay Peak Resort

The abundance of outdoor adventure opportunities in the Jay Peak Montgomery region makes a vacation at the Phineas Swann a great choice for those who love nature and the outdoors.The Jay Peak area of Northern Vermont, where our inn sits on historic Main Street in Montgomery Center, is one of the best regions in New England for Outdoor Adventure. In spring, summer, and fall, enjoy canoeing and kayaking on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, horseback riding, hiking at Hazen's Notch, or taking a dogcart ride with Montgomery Adventures, the area's premier adventure guide service providers and outfitters. In winter, you'll enjoy a variety of outdoor adventure - after all, the Montgomery / Jay Peak region is one of the snowiest vacation destinations in the eastern United States. Jay Peak averages an annual natural snowfall of 355 inches - the greatest annual snowfall on the Eastern Seaboard. 

View the weather for the Jay Peak area with the Jay Peak Snow Report & Ski Weather Forecast at Snowforecast.com.
 

The Peak of Luxury with Pet-friendly Accommodations Our romantic Vermont inn offers pet-friendly lodging and luxury accommodations near Jay Peak Resort

Relax in the plush comfort of our fully-remodeled and fully climate controlled historic Vermont inn, conveniently located only 8 miles from Jay Peak Resort. Our luxurious accommodations are furnished with fine antiques and romantic four-poster beds. Stay at our Jay Peak Vermont pet-friendly inn on your next Vermont vacation.  We welcome dogs of all sizes and breeds.Unlike other luxury inns and boutique hotels, the Phineas Swann is a very pet-friendly inn, and we look forward to making your next Vermont vacation special for both you and your pet. A great choice for a Jay Peak area vacation with your pet is our Deluxe Dog Spa Package - our package includes accommodations in our Honeymoon suite, doggie massage, grooming, bed-sleeping permission, and more!  During the Winter, try our Pet Perfect Ski Package - this wonderful package includes lodging, breakfast (with a Doggie Bag treat for your pet), ski tickets to Jay Peak Ski Resort, dog-walking services, and a lot of TLC for your baby while you ski the slopes.

As a testament to our pet-friendly nature, Lanier Travel Guides has awarded the Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn its Most Pet Friendly 2010 award. Read more about this prestigious award on our Reviews page.
 

Vermont's Romantic Getaway Destination The Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfsat Inn was named one of New England's Most Romantic Inns by Boston Magazine.

If you’re looking for a romantic getaway in Vermont, look no further than the Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn. Boston Magazine has named Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn one of New England’s Top 5 Romantic Inns in their Best Winter Escapes magazine, and Romantic Country Magazine just named the inn one of the USA's Most Romantic Winter Getaways in their Winter 2009 issue.

Our romantic accommodations are furnished with fine antiques and four-poster beds with luxurious linens, yet also have all the modern conveniences, such as plasma televisions, DVD players, Wi-Fi internet, courtesy phones, and individual climate controls. Our main inn is cozy in the winter (imagine yourself relaxing in front of the fireplace with a hot cocoa) and airy in the summer, offering tea, coffee, cold beverages, and endless snacks throughout the day.  

The Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn is Vermont's Romantic Getaway Destination. Our romantic accommodations are furnished with antiques and feature luxury linens.You’ll start each day of your romantic getaway with an unforgettable breakfast  – everyone raves about John’s breakfast recipes, such as banana walnut pancakes, country omelets with Vermont cheddar cheese, raspberry stuffed French toast made with homemade potato bread, and strawberry crepes. During the day, take a romantic stroll though our gardens, lovingly designed and cared for by Jay, or sit in an Adirondack chair by the Trout River with a glass of wine as you listen to the sounds of the river. In the evening, relax in our outdoor hot tub under northern Vermont’s star-filled sky.

Reserve your next Vermont romantic getaway at the Phineas Swann with our online reservation tool, or consider having your Vermont Wedding here with us.  We specialize in intimate weddings and look forward to helping you make your wedding day as special as it can be.

Download our brochure (pdf - 1.7 MB).
 

Reviews and Accolades Enjoy a romantic vermont vacation at our pet-friendly inn.

 Named 2009 B&B Innkeepers of the Year by the Vermont Hospitality Council

 Awarded the Most Pet Friendly 2010 Award by Pamela Lanier Guides

 Recommended as a pet-friendly "romantic Victorian B&B" offering creature comforts and dog-centric services - New York Newsday

 Voted Readers' Choice for Best of New England: 2010 Favorites in the B&B category - Yankee Magazine

 "The inn stands out for its catering to couples looking for a romantic getaway, and for people traveling with their dogs... It's a cozy place for a wedding or a romantic vacation." - New England Ski Journal

Breakfast at the Phineas Swann is unforgettable - omelets with Vermont cheddar cheese, raspberry stuffed French toast, and pure Vermont maple syrup. Rated as one of the Top 5 Most Romantic New or Renovated Historic Inns in all of New England in Best Winter Escapes - Boston Magazine

 Regarded as "...a thriving year-round destination choice for travelers" by The Burlington Free Press

 Named one of the 5 Most Romantic Winter Getaways in the USA by Romantic Country Magazine

 Recommended as a "Delightful Village B & B" by Vermont: An Explorer's Guide

Considered a "must see" and "plush" by Montreal's La Presse

 The inn is a "...well-kept century old farm house (with a) belt-loosening breakfast of omelets stuffed with Vermont Cheddar cheese, maple-sugar-battered bacon, and strawberry-preserve crêpes—a recipe John picked up in the South of France." - New York Magazine

Autumn Barn in Northern Vermont in the Montgomery-Jay Peak area Selected as "Editor's Pick" by Yankee Magazine

 Choice for the state of Vermont by Frommer's "50 Great Getaways"

 Listed as the #5 Top Rated B&B for Vermont State with a 5 out of 5 rating by TripAdvisor.com

 3 Diamond rated by AAA

 Read our reviews, mentions, and notices!

 

Are We the Most Romantic Inn? Most Pet-friendly? Write a review or vote for us for a bed and breakfast award - are we the most romantic inn, the most pet-friendly? Vote now!

Write a Review or Vote for Us!

Our romantic inn is pet-friendly and offers deluxe accommodations.Did you enjoy your Vermont vacation at our Jay Peak area Bed and Breakfast Inn? Would you like to share information about your recent getaway with other travelers to Northern Vermont? Consider writing a review of the Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn - we have links to Trip Advior and BedandBreakfast.com on our Reviews page that will let you share your vacation experiences with others.

If you would like to nominate the Phineas Swann B&B Inn for a Bed and Breakfast award, visit Pamela Lanier's Bed and Breakfast Inns Travel Guide. You can choose up to ten categories, including choices like Most Pet-friendly, Most Romantic, Most Comfortable Bed, Most Attentive Staff, Best Website, and Inn of the Year, among others!  Now if only they had a category for best ski vacation...  Thanks for voting!

 


Many of the photos of northern Vermont, Jay Peak, and the Montgomery Center area used on our website are courtesy of Lenny Christopher Photography, Montgomery Center, VT.


 

New York, Boston, and Yankee Magazines,
Frommer’s Guide, and Montreal’s La Presse

Summer is a wonderful time to visit Northern Vermont - our romantic inn is only 8 miles from great golfing at Jay Peak Resort.

Phineas Swann News Our luxury inn is known for its pet-friendly lodging.

Make Your Holiday Reservations Now!
We fill up fast for the holidays, including Labor Day in the summer, Columbus Day in the Fall, and fall foliage weeks in general. If you are thinking of vacationing with us during these busy times, book now to avoid disappointment.


Yankee Magazine just named the town of Montgomery one of the Top 25 Fall Foliage Towns in New England in its Sept/Oct 2010 issue - come see why our town is so spectacular with a fall foliage getaway at the inn.


Are you looking for a romantic getaway this fall?  Trip Advisor just named the Phineas Swann a Top 10 Romantic B&B in its latest edition of Trip Watch, just in time for the fall foliage season. Book your reservation now to avoid disapointment - we fill up fast during foliage season.


The Phineas Swann received a tremendous honor from the Vermont travel and tourism industry - John Perkins and Jay Kerch were named the 2009 B&B Innkeepers of the Year by the Vermont Hospitality Council.  Congratulations, John and Jay!


Don't see availability for the dates you want?  Give us a call, as we might have a last minute cancellation or specials that don't appear on our website. (802) 326-4306.

The gazebo and gardens at our romantic Vermont inn - visit the Phineas Swann for a romantic vacation in Northern Vermont.

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Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn during Vermont Fall Foliage season

Current Events Looking for Things to Do in Northern Vermont? Our Events Calendar is full with events throughout Northern Vermont and Southern Quebec Canada.

Northern Vermont (including Stowe, Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, Burlington, and of course, the Jay Peak area) and southern Quebec, Canada are home to hundreds of local events each season, from Fall Foliage Festivals and Garden Shows to Winter Carnivals. The Phineas Swann's unique, central location in Northern Vermont makes it easy to visit all of them!

August 29, 2010 - September 3, 2010
Yoga and Sculling camp at Craftsbury Outdoor Center

September 3, 2010
Buy Local! Come to the Hardwick Farmers' Market for produce, baked goods, plants, maple syrup and more

September 3, 2010 - September 4, 2010
Canadian Open at Newport Country Club

September 3, 2010
Farmer's Market in Lyndonville - locally grown produce, VT made products, entertainment and more

September 3, 2010
Friday Night Live in Island Pond


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