# Whitford House > Whitford House is a bed-and-breakfast on a historic 1790s farm in Addison, Vermont, in the Champlain Valley about 20 minutes from Middlebury College. Guests stay in the private 865-square-foot Guest Cottage, which sleeps 4 with a king bedroom, full kitchen, and a living room with a pull-out sofa. Set on 10 quiet acres with gardens and a 31.8 kW solar array, it is a peaceful base for Middlebury visits, fall foliage, and Lake Champlain. Rated 5.0 on Google and TripAdvisor. ## Property - [The Guest Cottage at Whitford House](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/guest-house) : 865 sq ft, sleeps 4, 1 BR ## Booking - [Check availability & book direct](https://whitford.guestybookings.com/en/properties) : no OTA service fees ## Guides - [Where to Stay for Middlebury College Graduation](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/guides/middlebury-college-graduation-lodging) : A quiet countryside base for Middlebury College commencement: the Whitford House Guest Cottage in Addison, VT, about 20 minutes from campus. Sleeps 4, full kitchen. Book early — graduation lodging fills a year out. - [Where to Stay for Middlebury Parents & Family Weekend](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/guides/middlebury-parents-weekend-lodging) : Lodging for Middlebury College Family Weekend: the Whitford House Guest Cottage in Addison, VT, about 20 minutes from campus. Sleeps 4, full kitchen, quiet countryside. Book early for the fall weekend. - [Snow Geese at Dead Creek: When to Go & Where to Stay](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/guides/dead-creek-snow-geese-where-to-stay) : See thousands of snow geese at Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison, Vermont each fall (late September–early November, peak late October). Whitford House is minutes away — the closest quiet base. Cottage sleeps 4. - [Champlain Valley Fall Foliage: A 2-Day Addison County Itinerary](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/guides/champlain-valley-fall-foliage-itinerary) : A relaxed two-day fall foliage itinerary in Vermont's Champlain Valley from Whitford House in Addison — Snake Mountain, a Lake Champlain drive, Dead Creek snow geese, and dinner in Vergennes. Peak color is typically early–mid October. - [A Lake Champlain & Basin Harbor Day from Addison](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/guides/lake-champlain-basin-harbor-day-guide) : A day on Lake Champlain from Whitford House in Addison, VT: kayak from DAR State Park (a 6-minute drive, guest kayaks provided), visit Basin Harbor and the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum near Vergennes, and swim or picnic on the shore. - [Kayaking Near Whitford House: Lake Champlain & Otter Creek](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/guides/lake-champlain-kayaking-dar-button-bay) : Where to kayak near Whitford House in Addison, VT: DAR State Park (about six minutes, guest kayaks provided) and Button Bay on Lake Champlain, plus a calm flatwater paddle down Otter Creek from Vergennes — a great option when the open lake is windy. - [Snake Mountain Hike Guide](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/guides/snake-mountain-hike-guide) : A guide to the Snake Mountain hike in Addison, Vermont: about 4 miles round trip to a summit with sweeping Champlain Valley and Adirondack views. Moderate, 2–3 hours. The trailhead is a short drive from Whitford House. - [Where to Eat Near Whitford House: Vergennes & Middlebury](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/guides/vergennes-middlebury-dining-guide) : A dining guide to Vergennes and Middlebury, Vermont — two walkable downtowns minutes from Whitford House in Addison, with farm-to-table cooking and vegetarian-friendly options. Vergennes is about 15 minutes away, Middlebury about 20. - [A Short History of the Champlain Valley Around Addison](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/guides/champlain-valley-history-guide) : A brief history of the Champlain Valley around Addison, Vermont — from Lake Champlain's Indigenous and colonial past and Chimney Point to Revolutionary-era forts, Vergennes shipbuilding, and the 1800s Merino sheep boom. History-minded travelers stay at Whitford House. - [Things to Do in Addison County, Vermont, by Season](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/guides/things-to-do-addison-county-by-season) : A season-by-season guide to things to do in Addison County, Vermont, from Whitford House in Addison — spring paddling, summer on Lake Champlain, fall foliage and snow geese, and quiet winter days. Cottage sleeps 4. - [How to Use the Induction Cooktop](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/guides/induction-cooktop-guide) : How to use the Bosch induction cooktop in the kitchen at Whitford House in Addison, Vermont: finding the power symbol, the 0 to 9 heat scale, the half settings, cleaning the glass, and why induction cooks better. Written for guests who have never used one. - [Using the Kayaks at Whitford House](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/guides/using-the-kayaks) : A Whitford House guest guide to the property's three kayaks: where to find them in the Boat House, how to load and tie them down safely on your car (even solo), where to launch nearby, the basics on the water, and how to put everything back. ## Pages - [The Farm House at Whitford House — Addison, Vermont](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/main-house) - [Local Vermont: Things to Do Near Whitford House in the Champlain Valley](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/attractions) : Attractions and outings near Whitford House in Addison, Vermont — from Lake Champlain and Middlebury to covered bridges, hiking, and local shops in the Champlain Valley. - [The History of Whitford House: A 1790s Vermont Farmhouse](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/history) : The story of Whitford House, built in 1790 and owned for 150 years by the Whitford family, successful Merino sheep farmers in Addison, Vermont. - [About Whitford House — Vermont Bed & Breakfast](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/about) - [Reviews — Whitford House, Addison VT](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/guest-book-reviews) - [Contact Whitford House — Addison, Vermont](https://www.thewhitfordhouse.com/contact-us) ## Contact & facts - Address: 912 Grandey Road, Addison, VT 05491 - Phone: +1-802-758-2704 | Email: elyse@thewhitfordhouse.com - Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 11:00 | Rates $195–$375 - Pets allowed: no - Reviews: 5.0 on Google (35) · 5.0 on TripAdvisor (57) · 4.5 on Airbnb (6)