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Strong House Inn

Strong House Inn

94 W Main St
Vergennes, VT 05491-9531
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Hugh & Mary Bargiel

(802) 877-3337
 

Circa 1834. This Federal-style home boasts expansive views of the Green Mountains and the Adirondack range. The inn's 14 guest rooms offer amenities such as private baths, fireplaces, private balconies, and wireless access. A delectable country breakfast is served each morning and snacks and goodies are available throughout the day. Families attending events at Middlebury College will find the Strong House Inn to be a perfect home base, just a short drive away. Nearby Lake Champlain offers boating and fishing, and golfing, hiking, skiing and some of the finest cycling in Vermont are all part of the area's myriad of outdoor activities. Innkeeper Mary Bargiel is an avid gardener and decorates the grounds with flowers and herb gardens. During the Winter, Quilters flock from all over the country to attend Mary's famous quilting retreats. The Inn also hosts special events, weddings, and luncheons and sets a perfect backdrop for your next event!

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Strong House Inn



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Rates

$120 to $340

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

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments

Events Hosted

  • Reunions
  • Seminars
  • Meetings
  • Weddings
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Quilting Retreats
  • Scrapbooking
  • Stamping
  • Gardening Weekends

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Country Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments

Other Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Skiing Cross Country
  • Skiing Downhill
  • Tennis

Transportation Services

  • Bus Station Pickup

Innkeeper(s)

Hugh & Mary Bargiel

Rooms

This property has 14 total guest accommodations with private bath, 4 with fireplaces, 1 suite and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include King, Queen, Twin and Double.

Amenities In Room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable TV
  • Reading Lamps
  • Refrigerator
  • Central Air
  • Stereo
  • Clock Radio
  • Telephone
  • Coffeemaker
  • Television
  • Desk
  • VCR
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Voice Mail
  • Wireless Internet Access

Amenities On Site

  • Library
  • Parlor Games
  • Copy Machine
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Handicap Access
  • Television
  • VCR
  • Gift Shop

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Strong House Inn

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Location: Country.


Historic Interest

The area has no shortage of antique shopping, and the inn itself is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Historic Awards:

  • National Register (Granted)
  • State Register (Granted)

Historic sites nearby:

Ft. Ticonderoga (40 miles).

Weather

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:some weekends require a two night minimum and holidays
Cancellation:Room deposits are fully refundable up to 14 days before arrival minus a $25.00 administative fee
Pets:Innkeepers pets on premises.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

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At A Glance

86% would stay again
Last reviewed on10/7/2011
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Magic Moments

Strong House Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Jim A
10/7/2011

Thank you for making Sandy and me so Happy on our Engagement proposal in your gazebo. We will never forget the magic moments. Our room was extra special just the way to start a new life together. This has been the best romantic time of my life. We will grow more in love each day because of Vermont. Thank you for everything.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Romantic Room

Strong House Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Penny K
10/27/2011

Mary & Hugh Such a beautiful and Romantic Room to celebrate our 27th Anniversary. We loved everything. Thank you for your warmth and hospitality. The Black Sheep Bistro was Amazing too. Can't wait to come back to your wonderful Inn!

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    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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The scene of our Engagement

Strong House Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Joel F
11/26/2011

I too was wary at what we would find after purchasing 2 vouchers from Living Social, but as we walked into this suite all of that dissapted at one glance at the gorgeous ground and decor! The room was perfect, jaccuzzi a dream and the hospitality amazing and sadly rare. The room ended up the scene of our engagement which makes it that much sweeter of an experience. Returning is a guarantee! Thank you Mary and Hugh

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    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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We don't want to leave

Strong House Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Jesse A
12/18/2011

Dear Mary, Thank you for the wonderful stay! The room is perfect and we don't want to leave! We will most definetely be back and hopefully sending other people your way. Thank you soooo much again. P.S. The pancakes were delicious:)

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    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Amazing Room

Strong House Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Steve C
1/7/2012

Wonderful overnight stay in an amazing room. We loved the accommodations, especially the fireplace and jacuzzi.. Black Sheep Bistro was wonderful. Enjoyed the wine and chocolates.. Very relaxing stay. Thank you so much for the hospitality. We are now off to I'm sure a delightful breakfast.. We will definately return.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Mandatory Tip!?

Strong House Inn

2 of 5 hearts
Jennifer Homan (2 reviews)

I bought a package on Living Social which included a stay at the Strong House Inn, a $25 gift certificate to a local restaurant, wine, and chocolates. When we were driving to the inn,we couldn't find it and drove around for a bit before calling the inn and asking for better directions. The owner was kind of rude about it and then when we showed up, he berated us for not making reservations at the restaurant the gift certificate was for, and implied we arrived late (we got there at 7pm.) The room was beautiful and the breakfast was pretty good. At check out, the owner told us how much the tax for the room was- which we were expecting, and then said, "And you haven't tipped yet. How much would you like to tip? The minimum is $32 and the recommended is $64." I was totally surprised, and because I was caught off guard, I opted for the $32 instead of challenging her. I have stayed at many bed and breakfasts before and this had never happened. We tipped the restaurant on the pre-gift certificate amount and left a few dollars in the room for whoever cleaned it. While the room was great, and the food was good, the way the owner demanded the $32 'tip' out of the blue really put a bad taste in my mouth.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
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    • 1 of 5 heartsService
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Blissful

Strong House Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Anonymous
10/21/2008

Blissful stay...Glorious breakfast!

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Publicity and Press Reviews

New York Times, Vermont Magazine, Addison County Independent, RETN.

Other Ratings: 3 AAA Diamonds, 3 Mobil Stars, iLoveInns Guests

Get a Free Night at this inn

- One Night Free: This property will honor the Free-Night certificate found in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. The certificate is valid for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night.

The dates this property will honor the certificate are Nov. 1-May 15, Sunday-Thursday, subject to availability