STORY BY BENJAMIN LERNER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY WEST HILL HOUSE B & B
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West Hill House B & B
In the heart of the Mad River Valley , an inviting country inn stands on a quiet and idyllic hillside . Located on the former site of a historic 19th century Vermont farm , the West Hill House B & B provides a pleasurable and relaxed lodging experience . Its well-appointed rooms are decorated with charming nostalgic artifacts , which further enhance its welcoming atmosphere . Owners Peter and Susan MacLaren have overseen the West Hill House B & B for the past fifteen years . After working for decades in the fields of communications engineering , philanthropic fundraising , education , and radio broadcasting , the MacLarens have channeled their shared passion for positive connection into building profound relationships with both their guests and their local community . Their dedication to respectful and genuine hospitality is manifested through their thoughtful stewardship of their cherished country inn , which serves as a welcoming sanctuary where tasteful vacationers can enjoy an exceptional Vermont sojourn .
A Room for Every Occasion
Situated on nine acres of breathtaking Vermont scenery , the West Hill House B & B boasts a total of nine comfortable and cozy guestrooms and suites , which are spread out across its two separate buildings . Some guestrooms pay homage to the past owners of the West Hill House
B & B . Others serve as touching tributes to the the MacLarens ’ heritage and the happy memories that they have made over the course of their worldly travels .
The Allen Suite is named in honor of the Allen family , who were the owners of the original mid-19th century farmhouse that is now the West Hill House B & B . The land served as the home for their family farm for several generations , and the Allen family had a recent connection with the West Hill House B & B . “ The children of the last Allen baby to be born at the Allen farmstead actually came to visit several years ago ,” says Susan MacLaren . “ It was wonderful to meet them , and they had a great time exploring the house and
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