Independent inns in Mendon, Vermont

Tucked along Cream Hill Road in the mountains of Mendon, The Vermont Inn pairs a well-regarded kitchen with the unfussy comforts of a country lodge \u2014 an upscale restaurant on site and breakfast included with your stay. After a day outdoors, there's a seasonal pool, a hot tub and a sauna to thaw out in. Guests rate it highly (4.7 across 282 reviews), and the inn also hosts events for those who want the whole place to themselves.

Tucked down a quiet lane in Mendon, just east of Killington, The Red Clover occupies a 19th-century Vermont property where old-world details — dark wood, warm patina, an unhurried sense of scale — set the tone. Mornings begin with breakfast included, and evenings can be spent without leaving the grounds, thanks to a polished on-site restaurant. Guests rate it highly (4.8 across 185 reviews), and the inn also hosts gatherings and events.