Name: The Wildflower Inn
Address: 2059 Darling Hill Road, Lyndon, Lyndon, Lyndon, VT 05851, United States of America
Rating: 9

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Caledonia County Airport

The Wildflower Inn

Lyndon

My family and I stayed recently, and we had a great time. We stayed in a clean and spacious suite, which had great views. While we stayed we enjoyed dinner at their restaurant. Service was great while we stayed. We were satisfied and will be back!

Great vacation place

the rooms were fine nice beds good shower. the bar was fun bartender was great then we made the hug mistake of eating their first day the food was ok chicken marsala
was more like chicken and gravy with a few mushrooms. day two they sent out a hamburger that was to be cooked med was burnt on outside cold in the middle the next day get chicken fingers they comped them after we told manager didn t mess up the chicken last day ordered another simple meal chicken sandwich wanted lettuce and tomato they sent out black cherry tomatos didnt grill the bun and warn lettuce the last time we were their food was great will never go back do not eat there just sleep go to town to eat

avoid the wild flower food

The stay was poor to fair and I don't see myself staying there again or recommending it to others.

My thoughts of the room-

Exterior:
The wood rot on the of the building made the first impression very poor. Peeling/chipping didn't add charm, just neglect. The patio when entering on the back of building, where you park, had wrapped wood beams that could injury someone if not paying attention. 

Theres no signage on the property of what the buildings are named eg: Carriage House, school house. This would be a great option other than a map for self navigation, because if you don't know where you are on the map, it's not very helpful. 

Room: non-family room in Carriage house 

The bathroom could stand to be remodeled, or at least removal of the unsightly stain in the sink and replacing the knobs one is cracked and missing a center piece of it. The counter that was installed to hold the sink is certainly from the 80s or 90s. I did enjoy a heater in the bathroom. 

The bed was comfortable. 

There was one upholstered chair in the room. The other two seating options were metal chairs. As one could image metal chairs are NOT relaxing whatsoever. Another upholstered seating option in the room would've been nice.

Add-on to your stay: 

They failed to be mindful when placing overpriced items in the room ahead of the arrival. 

My partner and I arrived at the Inn around 830pm, but knew that was the case and had indicated it on the pre-check in and original reservation. The champagne upon arrival to the room was bathing in a bucket of cold water and cloth napkin sopped onto it. The sweat from the bucket leaked onto the wood furniture causing water ring damage and a paper flyer being stuck it. The champagne should've been delivered to the room closer to my time of arrival or better yet, given to the front desk to deliver to the room upon arrival. OR place something under the bucket to protect your furniture. 

The antipasto was yummy, however it came with only one cheese knife. I would expect at least two plates, silverware, and napkins, as that menu item is not a finger food. However none of these items were in the room. Just coffee mugs. 

This place was not my cup of tea. I'll pay a $50 extra to stay down the road the Burklyn Inn next time.

Underwhelmed

We had stayed at the Wildflower Inn many times over the last 15 years. The previous owners retired and it changed hands a year ago so some of these comments may reflect that it is in transition. There were some great things and some not so good.

The great - the location is still stunning, next to Kingdom Trails adjacent to a bike rental store with amazing views and lovely flowers. It is a magical spot. The staff were all very  friendly from pre visit call and in every interaction. Dinner was excellent, perhaps even better than in the past and the bar was clearly likely with good music (although we didn’t visit). I liked that there were new walking trails and we even built a fire pit. These would bring 5stars. 

I knocked off two stars for the following:

Our room was tired. I think it was previously an office. It’s possible renovations are underway. The room was not cleaned during the 3 night stay.  This is stated on a piece of paper at check in. I asked for it to be, accepting that this would incur an up charge. However the inn was very  busy and the cleaners didn’t make it. I think a room should be cleaned at least once for a 3 night stay. I did ask for at least  towels to be delivered, but they weren’t. I was able to pick one up at the desk. 

I did not like the new style of breakfast. I loved the previous cooked breakfasts. They were a great start to a day outside and a lovely way to interact with the hosts.  A continental breakfast could be nice too,  but this one was prepackaged options, like at a Hampton Inn. There isn’t anything wrong with that, I eat at a lot of Hampton Inns, but it is not what I personally am looking for in a country inn. There was a food truck selling crepes. These were delicious but were only there on one day. 

I suspect the inn is trying to up capacity and keep costs down. This may be inevitable for viability but it needs to be careful to not lose the character. On the other hand it is fantastic  to see it thriving.

Under new owners - still a lovely spot with nice people and good dinner, but a couple of issues for us

Our family enjoyed a two week stay at the Wildflower Inn.  We have been coming here all seasons for 28 years,  Under new ownership and management, the inn is thriving.   The energy from the staff is palpable.   Gracious, kind and knowledgable.   The restaurant is excellent be it lunch, dinner, or desserts!!  And the bar staff is fun and  have a great vibe.   We plan on returning several times this winter and again in summer and fall.   Skiing at Burke is 5 minutes away.  And there are trails to explore on the property by fat bike, snowshoes, or cross country ski.    Family friendly/dog friendly.   Thank you to the superb management team.

Back to a slice of Heaven in the Northeast Kingdom

We stayed at the inn in order to attend services for a recently deceased family member. We were treated like family by Foster, Dan, and Caroline. Wildflowers in  abundance, a beautiful pool, excellent location on kingdom trails - highly recommend.

Beautiful establishment in a bucolic setting with top notch management.

This place used to be an absolute heaven - everything was so welcoming and unreally warm, so you forget the rest of your life! Looks like the inn owners surrendered this absolute gem to the corporate world - game change!  just check the new Corporate America website -cold! prices are up! the kids loved the free cookies and crackers and cheese in the afternoon -plenty were provided from local farmers near the kids' playroom - no more! if you want this fun treat for your kids, is now $20 extra - and how is that done? ask the kids if they paid for it when the grab the cookie? 
so sad! so sad the innkeepers sold their precious inn to some corporate ass - why? I am crying!

New Corporate Owner Replaces Family Inn Keepers

This place is Vermont turned up to 11. Located in Lyndonville, it's stunningly beautiful but not yet overdeveloped or overrun by tourism like Stowe. Still plenty of local dining and little shops, just not overwhelmed.

The gardens are perfectly taken care of, the service is wonderful, the views are a postcard, and the attention to detail is outstanding. They address so many little touches that add up to a terrific overall experience. Things like fresh cookies and hot cider in the afternoon (GF available by request!), or a basket of warm blankets to grab when sitting outside, or catering to the terrific mountain biking scene in the area ( Kingdom Trails). It's actually more like a mini resort than an inn, with so many activities to do from pickle-ball to tennis to guided bike tours.

The rooms are clean, well kept, and comfy and have everything you would want. You won't find marble in the bathrooms or the type of luxury finishes in a Ritz-Carlton, but it's not missed and not necessary. Be aware- no TV in the rooms, on purpose, but WiFi is strong.

 The on-site dining at Junipers is fantastic (breakfast included) and has a focus on gluten free with locally sourced meats and veggies, many of which are from the inn's farm and garden (eggs from their own hens!). The Pokeessy Lounge on-site bar is great with a ton of local craft beers and house made cocktails with a nice outdoor area and great views.

Good place to bring kids as well with a nice pool, playground, games, and tons of grounds to run around on. 

It's everything you love about Vermont, all in one place. We will be back, again and again!

Perfectly Vermont!

I felt duped by this place - the setting and main building are beautiful and the little pub behind the bike shop is great. But the back of carriage house building (that you don't see from the road) is dilapidated, The room was not as it appears on the website - it was dark even in the middle of the day and was dated. The small deck needed cleaning and I had to ask for a chair so I could sit and enjoy the day.
Bike rental prices were ridiculous so bring your own to enjoy the many trails. Breakfast in the restaurant was fine as was the service. I would not stay here again because I don't like being duped. Plus it is way overpriced.

You are paying for the view not the room

Our family of 5 have been going to Wildflower Inn for at least the last 2 decades.  We usually meet our extended family here for our annual get-together.  
We ski, hike, mountain bike, play board games, laugh and eat.  There is never a bad time or a dull moment.  There is always something to do, either at the Inn or nearby.  The Inn has a great trail system nearby for mountain biking, cross country skiing, hiking, or jogging. 
The bar is very relaxing and cozy with great views and diverse selection of drinks. 
The restaurant, Juniper's, has a wide variety of excellent dining.  
Jim and Mary, the owners, always have a ready smile and time to chat.  The hosts, the wait staff, house keepers and all the other employees are very friendly and always accommodating.  
The rooms are cozy.  We realize that the homes and rooms have been around for awhile.  But it is always clean and welcoming.
This has always been a winter tradition for us.  We always eagerly anticipate our winter wonderland here.
However, this year, we decided to come during the summer.  We went during the July 4th weekend.  Wow!!  We have been missing out!  I thought winter was fun here.  I'm happy to report how wrong we were.  Summer activities abound!  There are many things to do for all ages.  It was great to see little kids frolicking around the Inn.  It reminds me of our family when we first started coming here.  
As a world traveler, with stays in various places in all continents (except Antarctica and Australia), Wildflower Inn is one of my favorite places to return to.  It is truly a place to relax, refresh and re-charge.  Thank you Jim and Mary for all that you do.

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