Name: Swift House Inn
Address: 57 N PLEASANT ST, Middlebury, Vermont, United States of America, Middlebury, Vermont, US
Price range: US$246–US$395 per night
Rating: 8.63

What guests think

At Swift House Inn, travelers consistently praise the charming historic setting, lovely gardens, and especially the standout dining—excellent cooked-to-order breakfasts and Jessica’s gourmet restaurant—alongside friendly, accommodating staff who help create a comfortable, welcoming stay.

Rooms are generally comfortable and well appointed, though several reviews mention traffic or bar noise in certain rooms and some beds feel quite firm. Cleanliness and maintenance are mostly strong, with a few reports of missed housekeeping details and shower issues. Facilities include a pleasant bar and an on-site restaurant; many rooms are upstairs and there is no elevator. Expect a charming, food-forward inn with warm service and some room-to-room variability.

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Facilities

Lovely historic property with well-kept gardens, an on-site bar, and the acclaimed on-site restaurant. Many rooms are on upper floors and there is no elevator.

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8

Robert

12 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Grounds are perfectly done. Who ever is in charge of the landscaping should be honored. Room is clean, large and well appointed. Breakfast is ok, but needs fresh fruit and juice. This might have been available and was just not offered to me. Staff are kind, thoughtful, helpful and very pleasant. There is some loud noise at night from a bar or something, which makes afternoon and night time walks not peaceful at all. This is a shame since the inn and homes in the area are just so wonderful to view. Also the street noise from some rooms can be difficult to unhear. Thank you to all who are making my stay so enjoyable.

10

Rhoda

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A beautiful, historic Inn! The staff members were very professional and helpful. The food was excellent! The grounds were well maintained and the flowers are beautiful! I most certainly will be back!

10

Leslie

19 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Although an historic property the Inn has been updated and we enjoyed a clean, well appointed room right down to a sound machine to ensure audial comfort and improve sleep! Freshly baked cookies and caramel apples greeted us in the foyer and a detailed and spotless coffee and tea bar was just outside the guest rooms. The custom breakfast served in the main inn was excellent. Warm scones, rich coffee, French toast with Vermont maple syrup and perfect eggs with sautéed baby spinach in front of a fire listening to Miss Simone and other classic jazz vocalists…..simply heaven Cannot wait for another opportunity to return.

8

Jean

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved so many aspects of this hotel: breakfast at Jessica’s, historical architecture of the buildings, helpfulness of the staff, etc. We stayed in a room with no comfortable chair, just a couple padded footstools. We almost needed a ladder to climb into the bed. The mattress was very firm. One day the towels weren’t picked up nor the room refreshed though we asked for this service. They did rectify this later in the day. Our room was on the second floor which was difficult for 2 older people without an elevator and hauling luggage up and down stairs. The gardens on the grounds are lovely.

10

William F

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the bar/restaurant as well.

10

Joseph

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful inn with spacious rooms and an excellent restaurant on site. Optional Dinner was fantastic. Complementary breakfast was top notch. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Note that the inn has most of the rooms on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator, but that was not an issue for us. Grounds are lovely with nice flower plantings. Highly recommend for a small town Vermont experience. This town is the setting for the Newhart Show of the 80s to 90s and the Waybury Inn, that was the model for the Stratford Inn, is a few miles away and they offer informal tours and dining.

10

Charlene

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful grounds, container gardens supply ingredients for the gourmet restaurant , Jessica’s. The owners, Matthew & Serena come out to bid guests goodbye. A special place!

10

Randall

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to Middlebury. Has a bar. Excellent staff.

8

William

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Overall an enjoyable stay in this quaint country Inn. Some mould in the shower stall, and shower temperature inconsistent. Occasionally breakfast not always made correctly to order but service polite and attentive. Room above bar was noisy till 10 PM on Friday’s “ DJ” night. Windows but one were stuck shut. Dinner at Jessica’s very pleasant and well prepared. Lovely gardens and lots of tree shade to sit under and relax. No in room fridge and had to ask for ice at the bar.

10

tresa a

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful Inn. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The gardens are lovely and the breakfast was delicious. We had an especially relaxing vacation.

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Cleanliness

Generally clean and well maintained, with several guests praising spotless spaces; a few noted lapses like beard clippings, cobwebs, and some mold or shower issues.

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10

Chungja

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are very friendly, responsive, thorough. The inn itself is very well maintained and tastefully done with wonderful outdoor spaces to sit as well. Breakfast is gourmet every morning with delicious cookies as treats. I’d highly recommend Swift Inn to anyone.

8

Robert

12 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Grounds are perfectly done. Who ever is in charge of the landscaping should be honored. Room is clean, large and well appointed. Breakfast is ok, but needs fresh fruit and juice. This might have been available and was just not offered to me. Staff are kind, thoughtful, helpful and very pleasant. There is some loud noise at night from a bar or something, which makes afternoon and night time walks not peaceful at all. This is a shame since the inn and homes in the area are just so wonderful to view. Also the street noise from some rooms can be difficult to unhear. Thank you to all who are making my stay so enjoyable.

10

Rhoda

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A beautiful, historic Inn! The staff members were very professional and helpful. The food was excellent! The grounds were well maintained and the flowers are beautiful! I most certainly will be back!

10

Leslie

19 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Although an historic property the Inn has been updated and we enjoyed a clean, well appointed room right down to a sound machine to ensure audial comfort and improve sleep! Freshly baked cookies and caramel apples greeted us in the foyer and a detailed and spotless coffee and tea bar was just outside the guest rooms. The custom breakfast served in the main inn was excellent. Warm scones, rich coffee, French toast with Vermont maple syrup and perfect eggs with sautéed baby spinach in front of a fire listening to Miss Simone and other classic jazz vocalists…..simply heaven Cannot wait for another opportunity to return.

10

Lawrence

19 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was comfortable and clean. Staff was very helpful. A great experience.

8

Jean

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved so many aspects of this hotel: breakfast at Jessica’s, historical architecture of the buildings, helpfulness of the staff, etc. We stayed in a room with no comfortable chair, just a couple padded footstools. We almost needed a ladder to climb into the bed. The mattress was very firm. One day the towels weren’t picked up nor the room refreshed though we asked for this service. They did rectify this later in the day. Our room was on the second floor which was difficult for 2 older people without an elevator and hauling luggage up and down stairs. The gardens on the grounds are lovely.

8

Douglas

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice area clean rooms slightly dated

10

Kerri

30 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at The Swift House this past weekend and it was fantastic! The staff was very attentive and above & beyond for us- from delivering fresh towels to our room to packing up our delicious breakfast to go!! I cannot say enough positive about our stay- it was that good. Also I will add the Swift House was spotless and beautifully maintained. Thank you again for a fantastic time, Kerri C

8

William

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Overall an enjoyable stay in this quaint country Inn. Some mould in the shower stall, and shower temperature inconsistent. Occasionally breakfast not always made correctly to order but service polite and attentive. Room above bar was noisy till 10 PM on Friday’s “ DJ” night. Windows but one were stuck shut. Dinner at Jessica’s very pleasant and well prepared. Lovely gardens and lots of tree shade to sit under and relax. No in room fridge and had to ask for ice at the bar.

6

Nancy S

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were two small piles of beard clippings on the floor of the bedroom. There was a long cobweb hanging from the bathroom ceiling. The “cold” water faucet in the bathroom ran HOT unless you let the water run at least 3-5 minutes. Sometimes it was so hot you couldn’t hold your hand under the water! On the other hand, everyone was very friendly and the breakfast was excellent.

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Rooms

Rooms are charming, comfortable, and often well appointed, with some spacious options and nice touches like big windows or sound machines. Multiple reviews report noise in rooms near the road or bar, and a few found mattresses quite firm.

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8

Roderick

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I enjoyed: the big windows and the shape of in the turret room, the lovely breakfasts, and the easy access to downtown.

8

Jean

29 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We were in the Gate House and found the proximity to Rte 7 and the traffic light made our room noisy because of truck traffic. All staff very welcoming with the exception of our waitperson at Jessica's Restaurant for an evening meal.

8

Iris

17 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint property, well maintained and conveniently located. Room decor very inviting. My only suggestion is a change in mattress. I could feel the springs which didn’t make for a comfortable night’s sleep. Breakfast included was superb, staff very friendly. Overall, highly recommend this property if in town for any MIDD events.

10

Leslie

19 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Although an historic property the Inn has been updated and we enjoyed a clean, well appointed room right down to a sound machine to ensure audial comfort and improve sleep! Freshly baked cookies and caramel apples greeted us in the foyer and a detailed and spotless coffee and tea bar was just outside the guest rooms. The custom breakfast served in the main inn was excellent. Warm scones, rich coffee, French toast with Vermont maple syrup and perfect eggs with sautéed baby spinach in front of a fire listening to Miss Simone and other classic jazz vocalists…..simply heaven Cannot wait for another opportunity to return.

8

Jean

25 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

We loved so many aspects of this hotel: breakfast at Jessica’s, historical architecture of the buildings, helpfulness of the staff, etc. We stayed in a room with no comfortable chair, just a couple padded footstools. We almost needed a ladder to climb into the bed. The mattress was very firm. One day the towels weren’t picked up nor the room refreshed though we asked for this service. They did rectify this later in the day. Our room was on the second floor which was difficult for 2 older people without an elevator and hauling luggage up and down stairs. The gardens on the grounds are lovely.

8

Elizabeth

19 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was right over major traffic intersection and quite noisy as a result.

10

Christopher

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful location, comfortable and well appointed rooms and gracious staff.

10

Richard

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay at the Swift House Inn. Rooms are charming and staff super nice and responsive. Thanks

10

Joseph

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful inn with spacious rooms and an excellent restaurant on site. Optional Dinner was fantastic. Complementary breakfast was top notch. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Note that the inn has most of the rooms on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator, but that was not an issue for us. Grounds are lovely with nice flower plantings. Highly recommend for a small town Vermont experience. This town is the setting for the Newhart Show of the 80s to 90s and the Waybury Inn, that was the model for the Stratford Inn, is a few miles away and they offer informal tours and dining.

10

Simone

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic bed & breakfast in the heart of Middlebury! Lovely inn, beautifully appointed rooms and friendly staff. FYI Room 31 (Cartmell room) is on the main road, so if you are sensitive to street noise this may not be the room for you.

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Service

Staff are friendly, professional, and responsive, often going above and beyond with thoughtful touches and smooth check-in. Occasional hiccups include a missed refresh, difficulty reaching staff by phone, or an unwelcoming server.

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laura

3 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Address online is not address for registration . When I got to to the wrong area I tried to call and no one answered to help me figure out where to go. Of course it was in the middle of a snow storm and after dark. Restaurant was not open, I was told there was a bar but come to find out it was in an entirely different building.

10

Chungja

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are very friendly, responsive, thorough. The inn itself is very well maintained and tastefully done with wonderful outdoor spaces to sit as well. Breakfast is gourmet every morning with delicious cookies as treats. I’d highly recommend Swift Inn to anyone.

8

Jean

29 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We were in the Gate House and found the proximity to Rte 7 and the traffic light made our room noisy because of truck traffic. All staff very welcoming with the exception of our waitperson at Jessica's Restaurant for an evening meal.

10

Rhoda

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A beautiful, historic Inn! The staff members were very professional and helpful. The food was excellent! The grounds were well maintained and the flowers are beautiful! I most certainly will be back!

10

Larry

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great visit (as always). The staff is incredible friendly and accommodating. Beautiful B&B with great food.

10

Erwin

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy. Even when asked to upgrade to other room. Very pleased with the gentleman who helped us out with that. Thanks The Shea’s

8

Jean

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved so many aspects of this hotel: breakfast at Jessica’s, historical architecture of the buildings, helpfulness of the staff, etc. We stayed in a room with no comfortable chair, just a couple padded footstools. We almost needed a ladder to climb into the bed. The mattress was very firm. One day the towels weren’t picked up nor the room refreshed though we asked for this service. They did rectify this later in the day. Our room was on the second floor which was difficult for 2 older people without an elevator and hauling luggage up and down stairs. The gardens on the grounds are lovely.

10

Richard

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay at the Swift House Inn. Rooms are charming and staff super nice and responsive. Thanks

10

Kerri

30 Jan 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

We stayed at The Swift House this past weekend and it was fantastic! The staff was very attentive and above & beyond for us- from delivering fresh towels to our room to packing up our delicious breakfast to go!! I cannot say enough positive about our stay- it was that good. Also I will add the Swift House was spotless and beautifully maintained. Thank you again for a fantastic time, Kerri C

10

Donald

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, well maintained property supported by a friendly, excellent staff. Highly recommend!

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Location

Convenient to downtown Middlebury with easy access to local spots. Some rooms pick up traffic noise due to proximity to Route 7 or an intersection.

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4

laura

3 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Address online is not address for registration . When I got to to the wrong area I tried to call and no one answered to help me figure out where to go. Of course it was in the middle of a snow storm and after dark. Restaurant was not open, I was told there was a bar but come to find out it was in an entirely different building.

8

Roderick

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I enjoyed: the big windows and the shape of in the turret room, the lovely breakfasts, and the easy access to downtown.

8

Jean

29 Dec 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

We were in the Gate House and found the proximity to Rte 7 and the traffic light made our room noisy because of truck traffic. All staff very welcoming with the exception of our waitperson at Jessica's Restaurant for an evening meal.

8

Robert

12 Jul 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Grounds are perfectly done. Who ever is in charge of the landscaping should be honored. Room is clean, large and well appointed. Breakfast is ok, but needs fresh fruit and juice. This might have been available and was just not offered to me. Staff are kind, thoughtful, helpful and very pleasant. There is some loud noise at night from a bar or something, which makes afternoon and night time walks not peaceful at all. This is a shame since the inn and homes in the area are just so wonderful to view. Also the street noise from some rooms can be difficult to unhear. Thank you to all who are making my stay so enjoyable.

8

Iris

17 Nov 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Quaint property, well maintained and conveniently located. Room decor very inviting. My only suggestion is a change in mattress. I could feel the springs which didn’t make for a comfortable night’s sleep. Breakfast included was superb, staff very friendly. Overall, highly recommend this property if in town for any MIDD events.

8

Elizabeth

19 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was right over major traffic intersection and quite noisy as a result.

10

Christopher

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful location, comfortable and well appointed rooms and gracious staff.

10

Patrick

2 Jan 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, excellent...Food, friendliness, and location.

10

Randall

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to Middlebury. Has a bar. Excellent staff.

10

Simone

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic bed & breakfast in the heart of Middlebury! Lovely inn, beautifully appointed rooms and friendly staff. FYI Room 31 (Cartmell room) is on the main road, so if you are sensitive to street noise this may not be the room for you.

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Dining

Breakfast is repeatedly praised as excellent, and the on-site Jessica’s restaurant and bar earn strong reviews for gourmet food, drinks, and wine. A few guests noted occasional inconsistencies or limited availability.

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4

laura

3 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Address online is not address for registration . When I got to to the wrong area I tried to call and no one answered to help me figure out where to go. Of course it was in the middle of a snow storm and after dark. Restaurant was not open, I was told there was a bar but come to find out it was in an entirely different building.

10

Gretchen

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing stay! Kind staff. Beautiful, comfortable, and warm room. Jessica’s Restaurant is delicious. Love the breakfast.

8

Adam

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was amazing and the hotel was charming and cozy.

10

Donald

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We felt extremely welcome. The staff was friendly. The charm of early 20th century inn-keeping. Jessicas dining was relaxing and wonderful. Great breakfasts!

10

William F

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the bar/restaurant as well.

10

Joseph

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful inn with spacious rooms and an excellent restaurant on site. Optional Dinner was fantastic. Complementary breakfast was top notch. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Note that the inn has most of the rooms on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator, but that was not an issue for us. Grounds are lovely with nice flower plantings. Highly recommend for a small town Vermont experience. This town is the setting for the Newhart Show of the 80s to 90s and the Waybury Inn, that was the model for the Stratford Inn, is a few miles away and they offer informal tours and dining.

8

William

8 Jul 2024

·

Stayed 5 nights

Overall an enjoyable stay in this quaint country Inn. Some mould in the shower stall, and shower temperature inconsistent. Occasionally breakfast not always made correctly to order but service polite and attentive. Room above bar was noisy till 10 PM on Friday’s “ DJ” night. Windows but one were stuck shut. Dinner at Jessica’s very pleasant and well prepared. Lovely gardens and lots of tree shade to sit under and relax. No in room fridge and had to ask for ice at the bar.

8

Steven

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

By far the best thing about Swift is the restaurant Jessica’s. The food is gourmet and the wine list is memorable and reasonably priced.

6

Nancy S

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were two small piles of beard clippings on the floor of the bedroom. There was a long cobweb hanging from the bathroom ceiling. The “cold” water faucet in the bathroom ran HOT unless you let the water run at least 3-5 minutes. Sometimes it was so hot you couldn’t hold your hand under the water! On the other hand, everyone was very friendly and the breakfast was excellent.

8

William

7 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful staff! Incredible restaurant! Supreme drinks!

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
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27 $383	28 $275	29 $365	30 $365

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4 $296	5	6 $395	7	8	9	10
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25 $296	26 $266	27 $266	28 $256	29	30	31

Swift House Inn

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46 Gladstone Room

23 Stewart Room

31 Cartmell Room

33 Lucy Ford-Slade Room

45 Mansfield Room

28 Clark Room

25 Seymour Room

24 Swift Room

32 Turret Room

20 Garden Room

42 Bulrush Room

27 Emma Willard Room

35 John Deere

22 Governor's Room

43 Woodbury Room

26 Addison Room

34 Alexander Twilight Room

41 Black Hawk Room

21 Battell Room

44 Sherman Room

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