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I’ve never stayed at a hotel that did this before, and to me it demonstrates more than just lip service to protecting the environment. One thing I really loved here was that Topnotch provides full-sized containers of shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and lotion. Yet they both thought the Murphy bed was the most exciting thing ever!! Maybe we should have bought one of those instead… At home, they have reasonably new and expensive bed sets, similar to the bedroom sets from. The décor was charming and included lots of Vermont-appropriate details including more moose and sleds.Īnd the kids got to sleep in a Murphy bed that came out of the wall, which was of course totally fun for them. In addition to a large bedroom and enormous living room, we had our own little porch and patio area. We stayed in the Garden Suite, which was more than big enough for four people and indeed, could have comfortably slept six. When he eventually died, it was decided that he should continue to benignly survey the guests from this perch. The moose head is that of Mikey who roamed the property when the resort was being constructed in the 1950s. Please click on photos for full-sized versions I loved the friendly vibe in the cozy lobby, the comfy furniture throughout the public spaces, and the fact that the boys were playing ping-pong in about 30 seconds. I knew the minute we walked in the front door that Topnotch was a great place for us. Which is why I felt lucky this summer to stay at one of the town’s oldest lodges, Topnotch Resort and Spa. With lots to do during pretty much every season, a number of great restaurants, and some of the best views in the state, I love spending time there. Stowe, Vermont is becoming one of my favorite towns for a family getaway. Close by, one of the most beguiling of New England towns, Stowe, Vermont, offers a legendary mix of shops, culture, cafés and hospitality.Since our stay at Topnotch in 2012, the resort has been renovated and has a new look – see my review from our 2014 stay for an update. Tennis? With six outdoor and four indoor courts, as well as a USPTA-certified international staff, our Tennis Center is ranked one of the Top Ten U.S. Our Topnotch Spa is considered one of the world’s top resort spas by Spa Finder, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure. Or escape to your balcony with a good book – or a chaise by our indoor and outdoor pools – and drink in the sights, the air, the moment. Mansfield). Golfing, horseback riding and sleigh rides, hiking, biking. Here, you can do anything (well, nearly anything) you want. Cross-country and downhill skiing (we’re two miles from Mt. And by the many invitations this environment extends. Surrounded by a 120-acre wooded estate in Stowe, Vermont, our personality is defined by the close company we keep with the mountains.
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With only 68 rooms and 23 luxurious resort homes, and many to welcome few, our Vermont country retreat offers an unyielding focus on the hotel experience and on characteristics that separate the extraordinary from the ordinary.
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Much like a countryside auberge, you’ll find an intimate and serene escape at our New England luxury resort – one that brings nature seamlessly into the conversation. A majestic mountainside destination in Stowe, Vermont that blends the gracious charm of a ski lodge with the luxurious amenities of a world-class resort.