A Perfect Fall Afternoon at Cold Hollow Cider Mill
One of the best things to do in Vermont in autumn is visit Cold Hollow Cider Mill. In fact, visiting Cold Hollow Cider Mill is rated as the second best activity on Trip Advisor in the Waterbury Center, VT area. You’ll find everything here for a festive fall outing, from fresh apple cider (you can […]
Where to Find the Best Skiing in Vermont near our B&B
While the Green Mountains are still awash in vibrant fall colors, before we know it, those same mountains will be a frosty white and home to the best skiing in Vermont. The ski season in Vermont generally begins around Thanksgiving and heads on through the winter while the snowy conditions hold up. Thankfully, there are […]
Day Trip: Branbury State Park and Lake Dunmore
Though we’re in the height of summer in Vermont, it’s never too soon to start planning for the most popular season: the changing of the leaves. And Branbury State Park on the shores of Lake Dunmore is a lovely place to catch the colorful show. Located about an hour from our Vermont Bed and Breakfast, […]
Head to Mad River Distillers near our Bed and Breakfast
There are a few places in the area to try the whiskey, rum, and brandy crafted by Mad River Distillers, the premier local spirits producer of the Mad River Valley. The current brand line consists of two flagship whiskies, three limited-release whiskey offerings, two cocktail grade rums and three aged rums, and a delicious apple […]
6 Essential Stops on the Vermont Cheese Trail
The Vermont Cheese Trail is a 240-mile loop encompassing some 45 artisanal cheesemakers who invite the public to tour their scenic dairies and sample their sumptuous goods. A good number of these cheesemakers are located in and around Warren, in the Mad River Valley — which happens to be the home of our Bed and […]
FAQ: To Help You Plan Your Stay at West Hill House B&B
The Warren Bridge Why should I book directly with West Hill House B&B (westhillbb.com) and not through a booking site such as Expedia? Start by doing research to decide upon a B&B. Once you have made your choice, enter the B&B website directly into your search engine. Booking directly will show all available rooms at […]
Scrumptious Gluten-Free Cornbread: Just What You Have Been Wishing For
Stirring it up: Scrumptious Gluten-Free Cornbread. Love cornbread and need to eat gluten free? This cornbread recipe is easy and made with ingredients you probably have in your kitchen right now. The recipe can be halved and still produce an excellent result. Enjoyed by our guests. It’s keeper! Gluten-free cornbread uses a few unexpected ingredients. […]
Clue: Cheese Sampling. Answer: What is the Mad River Taste Place
Cheese Sampling The team at the Mad River Taste Place prepare samples for visitors A visit to the Mad River Valley of Vermont wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the Mad River Taste Place for cheese sampling. Opened in the summer of 2017, visitors have discovered this new addition to the food scene in the […]
The Covered Bridge: Come Tour the Iconic Bridges of Vermont’s Past
A Vermont covered bridge Aways a great attraction. It is part of the beautiful Vermont scenery. Whether long, short, painted, unpainted one span or two, windows or solid walls there is something romantic about these structures. In Vermont, there are just over 100 authentic covered bridges giving the state the highest number of authentic covered […]
Scottish Oatcakes: An Age Old Tradition in Scottish homes
Stirring it up: Scottish Oatcakes are made with oats but the result isn’t a traditional cake! This recipe can be mixed and baked in about 30 minutes. The result is a crisp and cracker-like Oatcake to be eaten with cheese, butter, jam or meat. Oatcakes are almost a Scottish icon like whisky, highland cows […]