The Notch (ADA)
Thoughtfully designed, The Notch blends romantic charm with modern luxury. Curl up in the graceful, scrolled iron king bed dressed in garden-inspired fabrics, and let the warmth of the double-sided fireplace set the mood.
The beauty of our garden is always in view. Step just outside your door—or simply look through your window—to watch the gentle cascade of our waterfall. It’s a soothing, visual soundtrack for your Vermont escape. The Notch is fully ADA compliant, offering accessibility without sacrificing beauty or comfort.
Name Inspiration
The most famous of the nearby landmarks, Smuggler’s Notch or the “Notch” as locals call it, is a famous mountain pass a few miles from the Inn. The Notch separates Mt. Mansfield, the highest peak of the Green Mountains, from Spruce Peak and the Sterling Range.
Smuggler’s Notch derives its name from activities precipitated by a request of Thomas Jefferson to prevent American involvement in the Napoleonic Wars. The Embargo Act of 1807 forbade American trade with Canada and Great Britain, however, with close proximity to Montreal, Canada was a convenient trade partner for Vermonters. The Act cause great hardship to Vermonters, many of whom continued illegal trade with Canada, carrying goods and livestock through the “Notch.” Fugitive slaves also used the Notch as an escape route to Canada. In 1922, the route was improved to accommodate automobiles providing a way for liquor to be brought in from Canada during the Prohibition years.
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Recent Accolades
Best Bed & Breakfast in Stowe Vermont
Tripadvisor and U.S. News
4x “Best of the Best” and 14 consistent Certificate of Excellence/Travelers’ Choice recognition years. A “Best of the Best” winner is Tripadvisors top Honor, recognizing the top 1% of lodging worldwide; Travelers’ Choice/Certificate of Excellence winners are in the top 10% of lodging worldwide.
