I had the pleasure of staying at the Bentley House Bed & Breakfast recently for one night and my experience was worthy of a blog post. This B&B was built in 1895 and it has been very well maintained over the years. There are five guest rooms, three upstairs and two downstairs. Over its 125-plus year history, the property has passed through only three owners. The current owners, John and Sharon Nettle, took over as the new Innkeepers during mid 2025, and they are very gracious and friendly.

The entryway leads into this room which showcases rich, masterfully crafted woodwork.

My room was on the first floor and not far from the dining room. Originally I was going to take my dog Mabel. But my younger son offered to watch her so that I could explore the area in more depth (sorry, Mabel).

My room was very cozy and tastefully furnished with a four-poster bed and period antiques.

The bed was firm but comfortable.

I loved the wallpaper in the bathroom which consists of overlapping prints of famous artworks and vintage advertisements.

Plush bathrobes are provided which is a thoughtful touch.

Served in this beautiful dining room are delicious home-cooked breakfasts. John was very accommodating and plated me a delicious breakfast to go which consisted of French toast, bacon and fresh fruit.

Every common room is elegant and inviting. I just love the vintage-style floral wallpaper.

John, the innkeeper, said the vintage Victor Victrola still works. It’s a mechanical phonograph that has a winding crank on the side and it goes back to the early 1920’s.

Every room is filled with interesting objects and decor.

This antique side table (which was right outside my room) shows an ornately carved base featuring cabriole legs in a French Provincial or Louis XV style.

The second floor is just as intriguing as the first floor. The first thing that caught my eye was the vintage clothing on display, almost as if someone had recently unpacked their nightgown bag. Seeing this immediately made me feel as if I had experienced a time travel back to 1895.

From the stained glass window in the stairway to the rich colors of the decor, the second floor is abundant in history and echoes of times gone by.

This is the cozy sitting area upstairs where you can relax and enjoy a cup of coffee (there is a coffee maker in this room).

There is a small balcony on the second floor that offers cozy seating for two while sipping on a glass of wine.

I love Vermont’s charming small towns; and the name of the place, the Bentley House Bed & Breakfast, brings to mind a classic, historic New England bed and breakfast steeped in Victorian-era charm.

Thank you again, John and Sharon, for your wonderful hospitality and I greatly enjoyed my stay. Your beautiful Victorian home is absolutely stunning and every detail–from the cozy rooms, the antique decor, to the delicious homemade breakfast–made my stay unforgettable.