Swift House Inn

About The Hotel

From $289/night — Middlebury’s upscale inn with jet-tub carriage-house rooms. A 4.8 historic estate inn across three elegant buildings, with on-site Jessica’s restaurant, locally sourced cocktails, sauna, and gracious owner-led service. Beautiful rooms with fireplaces and soak tubs. Note: buffet breakfast can run low when busy; the inn operates as an efficient inn rather than a chatty B&B. Best for couples and special occasions wanting an elegant, beautifully run inn with a jet-tub room, fine dining, and a walk into town. On North Pleasant Street a short walk from downtown Middlebury and the college, set on landscaped grounds with a main house, gate house, and carriage house; Otter Creek Falls is minutes away.

What Guests Are Saying

“Swift House Inn is my go-to escape in Vermont. I’ve stayed in both summer and winter, enjoying elegant rooms with balconies, cozy fireplaces, espresso makers, deep soak tubs and stress-melting views. Mornings begin with an amazing breakfast, and evenings bring the finest dining and a superb wine selection. On-site, I’ve loved “Fancy Friday” with DJ Serena followed by Saturday morning somatic yoga. Nearby, you can explore charming downtown Middlebury, stroll along the Otter Creek Falls, tour local breweries and wineries, or enjoy scenic drives through Vermont’s Green Mountains. It’s the perfect mix of relaxation, fine dining, and local adventure. I can’t wait to return with my fur baby in tow for another royal getaway.” — N’neka H., 5 stars

“We recently celebrated our son’s wedding and used the Swift House as our home away from home. There just might not be enough adjectives to describe how perfect Mathew Robinson and his team made our visit. First, the location. It can’t be beat, walking distance to everything Middlebury. Second, the Inn itself. Separated into three buildings surrounded by gorgeous gardens, each and every room is comfortable, pretty, filled with every amenity you can think of and some you never thought of. Third, the staff could not be more accommodating. From Brett who I think slept at the registration desk as he was always there when we needed him. To Linus who made breakfast every morning a family affair. To Mathew, who truly makes every guest feel like family, you cannot ask for a more welcoming stay. Fourth, the food and drinks that came out of the kitchen and bar were delicious. Pretty last minute we asked Mathew if he could do a dinner party for us for 35 people who were coming in Thursday evening for the wedding. Of course he responded yes and then he executed an absolutely perfect kick off to our wedding weekend. Again his staff in the kitchen and at the bar and all the servers worked very hard to make this last minute Thursday evening event so memorable. Truly, if you have an event or even just find yourself in Middlebury VT, there is only one place to stay, The Swift House. Thank you Mathew and team, for making our wedding weekend magical.” — Lynn R., 5 stars

“We stayed three nights in The Mansfield Room in the Carriage House as part of a two week New England road trip. Our room was in the Carriage House which is located at the back of the large property with its own parking area, a 30 second drive from the Gate House where check in is done, and a 30 second walk from the main house which also houses Jessica’s restaurant where breakfast is taken. Access is down one flight of stairs or from a path that winds through the garden to a semi private patio. Weather was a bit chilly for sitting outside but it would be delightful in summer. The room is large with a comfortable king size bed, a good sized bathroom with shower over bath and plenty of hanging space. No outside noise that we could hear – we slept well. We had a superb meal one evening in Jessica’s and enjoyed a chat with owner Matthew from whom this is clearly a labour of love. The town of Middlebury is also delightful and well worth a morning mooch. We thoroughly enjoyed the efficiency and friendliness of the staff but it is very much an inn rather than a B&B with staff in branded casual uniform and a set way of doing things. And therein lies our one issue – the buffet breakfast. On arrival we had to book times for each morning with everything done through Open Table which meant three texts in quick succession as we were asking questions. Business like and it may work for them but I got the impression that people were turning up when they felt like it. Ultimately this meant that food ran out or wasn’t as warm as it should have been. Staff were lovely and would happily make you an omelette or scrambled eggs instead so why not offer a plated main course in the first place? Having said that, it certainly wouldn’t put us off staying here again and we thoroughly recommend the Swift House Inn.” — adamhornets, 5 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Elegant jet-tub carriage-house Mansfield Room with private patio and large jetted tub
• On-site Jessica’s restaurant and standout bar with locally sourced cocktails
• Beautiful gardens, balconies, fireplaces, espresso makers, and deep-soak tubs
• Gracious owner (Matthew) and polished, professional staff throughout
• Walkable to downtown, college, and Otter Creek Falls; strong 4.8 cleanliness rating

Cons:

• Premium pricing at $289 per night
• Buffet breakfast runs low/limited (especially gluten-free) when busy
• Run as efficient inn with branded staff and set systems rather than chatty B&B; one bedding-reuse complaint noted

The Location

On North Pleasant Street a short walk from downtown Middlebury and the college, set on beautiful landscaped grounds with a main house, gate house, and carriage house. Otter Creek Falls is minutes away. Elegant, peaceful setting with walkable access to town amenities. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.