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Governor's House in Hyde Park

Governor's House in Hyde Park

100 Main St
Hyde Park, VT 05655
United States of America

(802) 888-6888
(866) 800-6888

 

Circa 1893. The Governor's House in Hyde Park is a centerpiece of the quiet Village of Hyde Park, Vermont, just nine miles from Stowe. This historic 1893 mansion offers modern comfort with the gracious elegance of an earlier time. Recently restored and decorated with period furnishings to reflect its Georgian and Victorian architecture this B&B boasts spectacular woodwork, a Vermont marble foyer and drinking fountain, mirrored mantelpieces and original gas lighting fixtures. Full English afternoon tea is served in the library or on the pillared portico with a mountain view. Guest bedrooms feature fireplaces and antique clawfoot tubs. Pleasing treats include Toll House cookies, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream or hot chocolate at bedtime. Small private events, intimate weddings and the romantic elopement special are popular.

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Governor's House in Hyde Park



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Rates

$125 to $265

Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover, Travelers Checks, Visa and Personal Checks.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments

Events Hosted

  • Honeymoons
  • Meetings
  • Reunions
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Weddings
  • Jane Austen Weekends: Talks & Book Discussions
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Movies
  • Carriage Ride

Available Food Service

  • Full Breakfast
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Catered Breakfast
  • Country Breakfast
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Picnic Lunches
  • Gourmet Lunches
  • Dinner
  • Gourmet Dinner
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Room Service
  • Banquet Service
  • Catering Service
  • Hors d'oeuvres

Other Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Skiing Cross Country
  • Skiing Downhill
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports
  • Wineries
  • Dogsledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Sleigh & Carriage Rides
  • Glider Rides/lessons

On-Site Spa Services

  • Fitness Center
  • Body Scrubs
  • Massages
  • Manicures/Pedicures

Innkeeper(s)

Suzanne Boden

Languages Spoken

French

Rooms

This property has 8 total guest accommodations, 6 with private bath, 5 with fireplaces, 1 with whirlpool, 1 two-bedroom suite. The types of beds available include Queen, Twin and Double.

Amenities In Room

  • Modem Hook-Up
  • Cable TV
  • Reading Lamps
  • CD Player
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Clock Radio
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Data Ports
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Desk
  • VCR
  • Fireplace
  • DVD
  • Hair Dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Bath Amenities
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hot Chocolate At Bedtime
  • Popcorn
  • Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

Amenities On Site

  • Library
  • Parlor Games
  • Computers
  • Phone
  • Fireplace
  • Handicap Access
  • Gift Shop
  • DVD
  • Movie Library
  • Tournament Croquet
  • Full English Afternoon Tea
  • Wifi

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Desk
  • Television
  • Modem Connection
  • Internet Access
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Flexible Check in/out Times

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Governor's House in Hyde Park

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Location: Mountains and Village in the mountains.


Romantic Interest

Bedrooms are very private with working fireplaces.

Historic Interest

Built for Carroll Page in 1893 while he was governor of Vermont. Copy of 1759 Longfellow House in Cambridge, Mass. Restored and decorated in 2001 with period appropriate furnishings. Some appropriate historic memorabilia on display.

Historic Awards:

  • National Register (Applied)
  • National Register (Granted)
  • City Historical Site (Granted)

Weather

Policies

Cancellation:Full refund, less $25 fee, with 15 days notice
Pets:Innkeepers pets on premises.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

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Publicity and Press Reviews

2007 Yankee Magazine Travel Guide to New England, Editor's Choice.

Promotional Rates and Packages:

Marriage Made In Heaven: Elope In A Balloon
The two of you take to the skies in a hot air balloon for your marriage ceremony. The package includes two nights in a romantic room with a fireplace, full breakfast each morning, the marriage ceremony with the pilot officiating, champagne and two flutes to keep as a remembrance, and a private dinner back at the Governor's House in Hyde Park with a wedding cake for two. We can arrange the paperwork for the Vermont marriage license and you'll be Up, Up and Away forever with very special memories. $1,175. Some restrictions apply.
Valid from 04/11/2011 through 03/31/2012.
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Jane Austen Weekends
Leisurely weekends of literary-inspired diversions in a Georgian mansion have something for every Jane Austen devoteé. Book discussions. Movies. Afternoon tea. Informal talks. Carriage & sleigh rides. A challenging quiz over Sunday brunch. It's not Bath, but it is Hyde Park and you'll love Vermont circa 1800. Imagine the interesting conversation with a whole houseful of Jane's readers under one roof. Rates start at $295 single, $260 pp double, $235 pp triple for 2 nights, all meals & activities.
Valid from 03/17/2010 through 02/15/2012.
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Romantic Interlude Special
Bouquet of fresh flowers, queen-sized canopy bed with eyelet lace linens, chilled champagne, a bowl of fresh strawberries, a fire in the fireplace, something just right on the CD player, promise of a gourmet breakfast in bed. Two people, two nights, $379.00. Too good to pass up! Advance reservations required. Not valid some weekends.
Valid from 03/09/2010 through 03/11/2012.
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Marriage Vow Renewal Special Package
Glad she married you? Want to show him you'd do it all over again? You can when we welcome you for the weekend and take care of all the arrangements. Two romantic nights in a deluxe room with fireplace. Full breakfast each morning, in bed if you like. Ceremony with a justice of the peace inside or out. One private candle-lit dinner for two. Champagne. Flowers. Certificate of vow renewal. Bring along the family or some friends & we'll give them 10% off regular room rates. Add photo/video. $585.00
Valid from 03/09/2010 through 03/09/2012.
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Elope To Vermont: It's A Piece Of Cake!
Just the two of you want to slip away and tie the knot. We'll welcome you for the weekend and take care of all the details. Two romantic nights in a deluxe room with fireplace, dinner for two, full breakfast, champagne, flowers, ceremony inside or out, and all the paperwork including a Vermont marriage license. Why deal with the hassle when it could be a piece of cake! Bring a few friends and we'll give them 10% off regular room rates. Surcharge for Christmas and foliage. Photo & video options.
Valid from 03/09/2010 through 03/31/2012.
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Birthday Celebration
Celebrate 40, 50, 75 or any birthday at all and let us make your special birthday even more special with a 10% discount on any room, a private dinner, birthday cake, and a small gift to take home from Vermont. Whether you're sneaking away by yourself or bringing along some friends, we'll make it a birthday to remember. For one to twelve guests. Advance reservations. Subject to availability. Some restrictions apply.
Valid from 03/09/2010 through 12/31/2012.
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