July comfort

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Date of Stay: 2010-07-01

In Hyde Park, Vermont I found a gracious, historic restored mansion B&B,The Governor’s House. If you love to see grand old homes brought to new life through the love and hard work of its owner look no farther than this gem in the county seat of Lamoille County, 10 miles north of Stowe, Vermont. Inn keeper Suzanne Boden welcomed me even though I arrived well into the evening. I settled in into the “French Room” (though I only speak English and a little Spanish LOL) I loved the warm yellows and mint green decor. Large double hung windows opened to nights cooling breeze. I set my bags down and lay out on the sleigh style bed. Just as I let the day exhale from my lungs I heard the quaint chiming of the town clock tower. One…two… I counted along with it to nine. Nine o’clock. Too early to turn in. I could choose from dozens of DVD’s in the upstairs alcove, or read a book I tucked in my bag from home, or browse the many books in the downstairs library, or draw a bath in the claw-foot tub.

Before I knew it the morning had arrived and I woke from a very sound sleep. I was looking forward to a scrumptious breakfast. Suzanne told me the night before that breakfast would be at 8 AM overlooking the backyard and the mountains beyond. She felt inspired to honor July and was going to make a special red white and blue waffle. Or I could choose maple flavored poached egg in a bread nest. When I “waffled” on which would be best she said, “Oh, let me make you one of each.” I sat down to strawberries and coffee and blueberry muffins to start. I am not sure more blueberries could have been added to the muffins! Mouth watering good. Next came the egg. Delicious! I had to ask her how to make it ---it was way cool. Finally came the waffle with blueberries and strawberries and whipped cream. Perfect July breakfast.

It was a short but sweet visit at the Governor’s House B&B but it won’t be the last.

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Ratings (1=Poor; 5=Excellent)
Rooms: 5
Facilities: 5
Service: 5
Value: 5
Overall: 5