Fodor's Expert Review West Mountain Inn

This 1810 farmhouse sits on 150 mountainside acres with hiking trails and easy access to the Battenkill River, where you can canoe or go tubing; in winter, guests can sled down a former ski slope or borrow snowshoes or cross-country skis. The house is a patchwork of additions and gables, so rooms have eccentric configurations, but all are comfortable, with nice views and sitting areas.