Country Retreat independent inns

Set on a hillside above Arlington, this antiques-filled farmhouse leans into its Vermont roots — creaky-floored rooms, extensive gardens to wander, and a full breakfast each morning. Dinner is served on site, with a bar for the hours in between, and the grounds double as a favorite setting for weddings and gatherings. With a 4.9 rating across 225 reviews, it's the kind of place guests return to rather than merely pass through.