Willow Pond Farm
Bed & Breakfast
Willow Pond Farm B&B is taking reservations for 2024. We still have availability for UVM Graduation weekend and the Burlington Marathon weekend.
You are welcome to send us inquiries by email (preferably) or call us at the number/address below.
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Please note that two-night minimum stays are preferred. Our rates are subject to change and vary according to season and for special and holiday weekends, and for foliage season. And sorry, no pets!
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Our Rooms 1 and 2 upstairs, each with their own private bath, are available to book. The two upstairs rooms are perfect for families or friends traveling together. You can enjoy being the only occupants on our upstairs floor, while your hosts are in a separate area on the ground floor.
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Just give us a call at (802) 985-8505 or email us at
We look forward to hearing from you!
ABOUT
Amidst pasture, woods and wetlands and surrounded by working farms, Willow Pond Farm has breathtaking Adirondack and Green Mountain views. The farm borders Shelburne Pond and is a haven for wildflowers, birds and wildlife. Ospreys, hummingbirds, bluebirds, blue heron and wild turkeys are some of the wildlife that roam the farm.
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The house, set among apple trees, romantic rose and perennial gardens has an exceptional view of its own private pond frequented by great blue herons and migrating ducks. Our two guest rooms are furnished with fine antiques, handmade quilts and oriental and imported rugs. Guests can enjoy true peace and quiet, as we are the last house on Cheesefactory Lane and the entire south side of the house faces our pond and woods.
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The farm is an ideal place for hiking, birdwatching, or strolling through the gardens. We are a ten-minute drive from the Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Farms and Shelburne Village, as well as UVM, St. Michaels College, Champlain College, Lake Champlain and downtown Burlington.
OUR ROOMS
We have two rooms available:
Rooms 1 & 2 upstairs.
Room 1 has a king-size bed and private bath with shower a step right outside your door. You can enjoy views of our own Willow Pond, gardens and woods to the southeast. In addition the room comes equipped with an antique drop-leaf writing desk and loveseat. The rate for double occupancy in Room 1 is $250 plus 10% state tax.
Room 2 has a queen-size bed and private bathroom with bath and shower just across the hall. This room faces southwest with views of Willow Pond, our gardens, the Adirondack mountains and spectacular sunsets! The rate for double occupancy in Room 2 is $225 plus 10 % State tax. The single occupancy rate for Room 2 is available upon request.
In Rooms 1 or 2 you can enjoy the comfort of being our only guests upstairs, while your hosts stay in a separate area on the ground floor.
All our rooms have air-cooling.
We have a two-night minimum stay, and please click on "Reservation policies" for information about our cancellation policy.
Our rates are subject to change without notice, and vary according to the season and for special & holiday weekends, and foliage season. Special weekends include the UVM Graduation in May and holidays. Please expect increased rates for these time periods.
All our rates include our generous continental buffet breakfast, featuring our own homemade granola, a changing assortment of fresh local breads or baked goods, seasonal fruits and marmalades, local dairy products such as yogurts and cheeses, and juices, coffee or tea.
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OUR SERVICES
Our fancy continental breakfast is served from 8:00-10:00 and includes a changing assortment of Bettina's homemade granola with local yoghurt, fresh breads, bagels, English Muffins, cereals,
local cheeses, as well as seasonal fresh fruits, berries or grapefruits. Choose between PARADISO FARM fresh roasted coffee, as well as a variety of teas and juice. Naturally, oat, and almond milk or fat-free dairy products are available upon request.
Please enjoy the extensive landscaping, ponds, romantic rose and perennial gardens that encircle this home. The garden is the labor of love of former B & B owner, Zita Lee, who planned and tended the grounds for over twenty years. Enjoy a late afternoon or early morning stroll through the undulating bands of perennials and spy the occasional curious bunny sprinting through. Sit by the small lily pond amidst the beech trees and enjoy the song of the bullfrogs. Or wander down to the three-acre pond encircled with tall silvery grasses.
Check-in time is 3pm - 8pm
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Our check-in time is from 3-8pm. As soon as you know your approximate arrival time, we ask you to let us know, preferably by email or phone.
For arrivals after 8pm, we do have a late arrival policy which allows you to access your room.
If you arrive in town earlier and would like to drop off your bags before check-in, just let us know
in advance and we will try to accommodate you.
Check-out time is 11am.
Free WiFi
The WiFi password is posted in your room, or available from your hostess
GALLERY
THINGS TO DO
Shelburne Farms
A ten-minute drive brings you to Shelburne Farms, the wonderful grounds belonging to the Webb family estate. Visit the bakery and the old barns, beautiful gardens directly on Lake Champlain and amazing restaurant. Visit their shop and try the fantastic Shelburne Farms cheddar!
Right at our Doorstep
Enjoy hiking on our own extensive grounds, a haven for birds, wildlife and wildflowers. Take a stroll through the field to the BREAD AND BUTTER FARM next door. Their barista bar, Blank Page Cafe serves a wonderful variety of coffee drinks and freshly baked goods. On several weekend nights in summer, from May to August, people come from miles around to enjoy Burger Night at the Farm, complete with live music, and delicious burgers, of course! Ask your hosts for the schedule, or click on the link and book ahead!
Shelburne Museum and Village
Enjoy Shelburne Village, just ten minutes away, complete with great, intimate restaurants like Rustic Roots for lunch or brunch, Village Wine & Coffee, with an amazing wine selection, or Peg & Ter's for dinner, our personal favorite, with a truly delicious, inventive menu and terrific cocktails. Enjoy home-brewed beer and fabulous pizza at Fiddleheads and Folinos, across the road from The Shelburne Vineyard. Or plan a day at the Shelburne Museum, a 45-acre outdoor museum and gardens complete with Round Barn, Ticonderoga steamboat and something for everyone in the family!
Leisure Activities and Burlington
Boating, swimming, bike riding, more ambitious hikes like Camels Hump or Mount Mansfield, ferry rides and antiquing are all at your fingertips. We are a short drive to downtown Burlington, the Waterfront park (Echo Museum) and the marketplace. Enjoy the small boutiques, bookstores, and unique Vermont restaurant scene. The culinary offerings run the gamut from A Single Pebble for great Chinese to Leunig's Bistro for French elegance and flare. Visit Ben & Jerry's on Church Street, Lake Champlain Chocolates or go for bagels at Feldman's on Pine Street.
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