The Inn At Mountain View Farm — Hotel in Burke

We stayed at the Inn at Mountain View Farm as a mid point stop from our Canadian Journey of Montreal and Quebec. The Inn at Mountain View Farm was that perfect place! ||We arrived late afternoon and were greeted by Marilyn, the owner (with her Husband John). ||Marilyn’s creativity over the years, with an eye of perfection but retaining New England’s warmth and simplicity and beauty are all evident in the most wonderful ways. You could walk from room to room and feel the history and the stories that each room told with its furnishings and origins. ||Even Marilyn’s Mom’s P.P Stewart Cast Iron Stove (wood burning cooking stove) sits prominently in the morning Dining area as a Relic to New England

 | |The New England farm landscape, homes with manicured lawns, freshly painted barns and buildings on the grounds all dating back to the original owner (Elmer Darling) as this property has tremendous history, which is worth reading. ||We settled in after a long rid and were provided with some local restaurants, and headed out to a local place, but looked forward to the morning where we knew we would see a ‘country breakfast’’ which was really amazing. 

The Morning Chef, a very charming woman, has been working the kitchen for some time, and is so creative, with French Toast, Fruits, croissants, well, I could go on and the coffee too, all perfect. ||The rooms (all of them) as we made our way thru the 2nd floor of the Creamery building as it was in it’s Dairy days, has been transformed into the most charming and New England living areas, all with their own personalities and comfortable living for the stay. Each with private baths, and unique bed, furniture and carpets, making each one different and welcoming. ||We visited the animals, and visited the barn with the animals and found them all well cared for and loved in their home sanctuary and retirement home! ||

I could paint a picture of this beautiful place facing Burke Mountain. We only stayed 2 nights, as we were heading back, but truthfully could have spent much longer here at this New England Haven in the Mountains of “The Kingdom’’ as it is called. ||The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont is a unique place, with many offerings, and we did take the time to visit Burke Mountain, Lake Willoughby ( Vermont’s Deepest lake) and Dined one evening at the Inn on the Hill overlooking the Inn at Mountain View farm, where the Owner (Elmer Darling) built his retirement home, now called the Inn at Burklyn. ||

We will return, without a doubt to enjoy the New England Fall in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. 

||Bill Girolamo 
|Melrose...

My youngest child/son got married this past weekend at the Inn. The whole event from welcome dinner, to a truly beautiful/unforgettable wedding ceremony, and a fabulous reception was just wonderful, could not have been better. The Inn, its houses, the barns and the land are gorgeous/breathtaking and make for an incredibly wonderful event.||While it was touch and go for a bit the wedding was outdoors, up the hill and under an arch decorated with local in seasonal flowers, overlooking the Lake Willoughby gap. We had had rehearsal in the barn due to the expectation of rain and while no breathtaking view a barn wedding would have been a close second - it is a huge barn and is beautifully set up for a wedding. ||The night before the wedding we had a dinner set up under tents in a field beyond the Inn grounds. Set up by Steve, with flowers from Carolyn, we had drinks, a fabulous barbecue (pulled pork, brisket and strawberry rhubarb cobbler) and played games until late and a bit of rain.||The reception was held in the stables which made for a really fun set up - a long table down the middle and round tables in the stalls on either side. Under a tent (rain) outside of the barn, there was a cocktail time with amazing appetizers, AMAZING!!! After drinks we moved in to the stable for a really delicious dinner of a yummy kale salad and perfectly cooked steak, fish and pasta. ||Then the dancing - non stop fun - and a myriad of desserts!!!!!!||The "Inn keepers" and the entire staff of the Inn were just lovely, I mean really special people. Carolyn, Steve and Marilyn top the list of so many...

The Inn at Mountain View is THE place to stay if you’re looking for the perfect blend of Vermont B&B plus trail side accommodations with bike was & storage. We came for Kingdom Trails. ||Farm to table breakfast from 8-9:30 made fresh daily was a delicious way to start the day, no lunch/dinner available-FYI. ||Warning-showed are small, each room is different but on small side, we did not have a bath tub -which would be nice after long day of mountain bike riding.||FYI on mountain biking-need to get pass to ride, purchase online or onsite at Welcome center in town, very close. We were her for several days so we opted for family monthly membership-good rate. Stop by welcome center for only place to find merch with Kingdom Trails logos. Top must not miss trails in order (not including the bike park): East Haven’s Black Bear (haul up but longest downhill around made us want to do several times-so smooth, don’t miss Sunny’s-skip Storm Norman’s unless you like roots, near town: Kitchel, Ware’s Davis, from the Inn: Emma’s Sanctuary (OG trail section-Pastore Point loop-great views, iconic Heavens Bench, Side winder, NewT, Piggy Back. ||FYI on lunch-Country Store a winner for fast sandwiches & pizza-very yummy!||FYI on dinner-fancy places only open Thursday-Saturday so plan accordingly for places like Sweet Basil & The Inn at Burklyn-make reservations in high season. Other nights hit up The Mountain View Inn for great views & great food, or for fantastic pizza & salad hit up Tomassoni’s Bistro of the Burke...