Valentine's Weekend Getaway Specials

Romance is in the air in Vermont! 
Are you planning a Romanitc Valentine's Weekend Getaway?  Our Willoughvale Inn and Cottages on beautuful Lake Willoughby are a perfect destination. 

You can relax and enjoy the breath taking scenery or jump into some winter recreation and fun; sleigh rides, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, ice fishing, ice climbing and more.  At the Willoughvale Inn you can enjoy the comfort of your room at the inn or a cozy private lakeside cottage.  Don't forget to drop into Gil's Bar and Grill for a snack or a meal and a night cap.


If it is a family getaway, consider a relaxing drive in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom between Lyndonville and Derby Center. This will bring you to the Willoughvale Inn and beautiful Lake Willoughby. The drive will traverse a scenic and hauntingly beautiful section of northeastern Vermont, crossing 35 miles of the remote upland area nicknamed the “Northeast Kingdom.”



Along the drive is fjord-like Lake Willoughby, a long, thin lake bounded by mountains, which is one of Vermont’s most spectacular natural wonders. Our inn is located on the banks of the lake with an amazing and romantic view of the lake and surrounding mountains.  Special attractions in the Lake Willoughby area are; Willoughby State Forest, Great Falls of the Clyde River, scenic views, hiking, fishing, boating, cross country skiing, ice and rock climbing.

Lake Willoughby Winter Getaway

The Vermont ski slopes are open and welcoming all.  The weather could not be better!  Check into our Burke Mountain Ski, Ride and Stay Discount Package, starting at only $95 per person. 

Just imagine your view of the sunset and sunrise on beautiful Lake Willoughby from your Willoughvale cottage.

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The Willoughvale Inn combines the mountains with the beautiful Lake Willoughby for all activites; snow mobiling, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, ice fishing and ice skating.  After a day on the lake or the slopes you can relax in Gill's Bar & Grill, sit by the fireplace or get ready for the next day in your private lakeside cottage.  We want to help make your getaway memorable!

Happy New Year .. It's All Downhill From Here

As the holiday season comes to and end and the the new year begins, why not start the new year with some fun?  The Vermont ski season is here!  There's 8 to 20 inches of snow on the Burke Mountain ski area slops ... just waiting for you.

Its all downhill from here through April!

Our fireplace is lit and we are looking for you to stop in for a meal or even better spend the night with us on the lake.  The nearby mountain cross country trails are looking pretty good and they are ready for you.

Give us a call and ask about our FREE RIDE HOME PACKAGE.  This is a free $50 Gas Card.

For a more relaxing getaway, add some romance with our weekend package, including champagne.  Remember, its never to late to plan your Valentine Weekend.

Pumpkin Picking in the NEK

   

One of the signature items of Halloween is jack-o-lanterns. Before you can start carving, you need to choose the perfect pumpkin. The Northeast Kingdom has many pumpkin patches and vegetable stands to explore. Pete’s Greens in Craftsbury is a farm stand that sells pumpkins already picked off the patch. For a more interactive experience pick your own at O'Donnell Farm in Westfield, they have pumpkins in the field, pumpkins already gathered from the field, a corn maze, a child-sized hay bale maze, horse-drawn hay rides and tractor-pulled hay rides.  Pumpkins abound in Vermont, be sure to find yours before the season ends!

Top Ten Reasons To Stay at The WilloughVale Inn & Cottages

1. Natural Beauty

2. Mountains

3. Lakes and Streams

4. Hiking/Skiing

5. Public Beaches

6. Sunsets

7. Farms/Mills

8. Vermont Made Products

9. Foliage

10. Bird Watching

Fall Foliage Is Upon Us!

It’s that time of year again when we are blessed with the natural beauty of Mother Nature and her colors! Enjoy canoeing or kayaking across Lake Willoughby while staying at our beautiful lakeside cottages at the WilloughVale Inn and Cottages. The bright reds and yellows shine of the lake and create a picturesque getaway for anyone. Foliage is never the same; year after year it brings a distinct new set of color and awe to the Green Mountain State. The Views from and around Lake Willoughby are phenomenal; take a hike up Mt. Pisgah to get a birds eye view from above! The Northeast Kingdom is one of the most pristine spots in Vermont this time of year, both Lake Willoughby and The WilloughVale Inn and Cottages welcome you to stay with us and experience the natural beauty of Vermont’s most spectacular season!

End of the Summer Fitness!

       Come join us at the WilloughVale Inn and Cottages in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont for some great outdoor events and activities before the frigid air moves in! For our biker friends a ride through the Vermont Mountains is a summer treat. Stop in and visit the shops and markets as we begin to see the autumn leaves change and bring their beauty to the area. 

       Be sure stay with us at the Willoughvale Inn and enter into the Kingdom Run a 20, 10, and 5k race through scenic Irasburg on August 11th. Do you like to cycle? Check out the Farm and Food Bike Tour the following week on August 18th, offering two distances of 15 miles and 33 miles and the Annual Echo Lake Road Race on the 25th. Maybe you’re a tri-athlete? This month is also home to the annual 4.75-mile swim across Lake Willoughby also taking place on the 18th.

 

  

       If running, cycling, or swimming isn’t your stride, check out the Arthur Mandros Memorial at the Orleans Country Club or the Kingdom Classic at the Newport Country Club for a day of fun on the links. If you’re looking for an end of the summer getaway and are somewhat of a thrill-seeker/athlete you won’t want to miss August in the Kingdom of Vermont!  While in the area don’t forget to stop in at Gil’s Bar & Grill at the WilloughVale Inn and Cottages.