What People are saying
Perfect Vermont Inn
Sportsman4 on 17/10/2017 20:19
My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights the second week of October. Tom, the owner, is such a nice gentlemen, always asking if there's anything that we need. The same goes for his assistants, Ann Marie and Karen, We didn't have dinner here, but the breakfasts were delicious, especially the pancakes, which were 3 giant ones that I could hardly finish. The room was small but comfortable. My only complaint is that the TV is too small. Other then that we had a fantastic time at the Inn and all the surrounding area when we drove around, just beautiful!!!
The Type Of Inn You See In Movies!
LKSG123 on 16/10/2017 02:39
My husband and I stayed here for two nights while we roadtripped along route 100 to see the fall colors. We had no idea what we were looking for when we booked our trip. We both had never stayed in an Inn before and had never been to Vermont. I'm so happy that we found Echo Lake. This Inn is just like what you imagine from seeing movies. Our room was on the second floor and was very cozy, spacious, and quiet. Breakfast was delicious both mornings. We had dinner on our last night and it was wonderful. The atmosphere was great and the food was too. The innkeeper, Tom, always made sure that people were happy and was very friendly. He gave recommendations on what to see and do near Ludlow. We loved our stay here and we were sad when we had to leave wishing we had more time. That's always the best way to leave though, isn't it?
Oozes "New England" and authentic charm
KateShrewsbury on 18/09/2017 04:14
I stayed here in a 3rd-floor room for a couple of nights recently. This inn is THE REAL THING when it comes to Vermont/New England charm. Warning: the inn is old so the wooden floors aren’t completely level, and the stair treads are a little smaller than we’re used to in newer buildings, and you won’t get a 50" TV but to stay in a room where Calvin Coolidge or Thomas Edison stayed -- wow!
The food here is EXCELLENT, especially breakfast. Service is prompt and the toast arrives HOT so the butter melts right away. Of course, REAL Vermont maple syrup is served!
Note to management: today’s guests really do need a desk or work table of some kind, even a small one, and 1-2 more lamps. The wifi worked fine for what I needed it for, though I didn’t do any streaming.
There is no elevator so be aware of that if your room is on the 3rd floor, you have to walk up, though the inn staff was very willing to help.
Thursday Night's Prix Fix Dinner Was Outstanding.
VTLC28 on 31/08/2017 18:22
Make a reservation, sit on the porch, and enjoy! It is fine dining with a down to earth feel. The wait staff are professional, and knowledgeable about the food, but make you feel right at home. Our server, Max was able to answer all of our questions about the menu and the wine list. The food presentation was delightfully arranged with color and class. Our meals were tasty, and clean, not overly sauced or salted. I had the salmon which was melt in your mouth delicious, and my friend had the Ribeye, which was cooked to perfection, both meals were large in portion. You get a choice of an appetizer, and then homemade dessert, try the bread pudding, it's a treat!
Hospitality at its best
Bob K on 17/08/2017 23:05
We arranged a wedding dinner for about 40 people, and we could not possibly have been happier with the way the innkeeper, Tom Gianola, made us feel welcome. From our first telephone conversation with him, Tom was anxious to please, without even the tiniest hint of pressuring us toward one choice or another. We also liked his trusting attitude: He did not even ask us for a small deposit in advance. On the day of the event itself, he welcomed all our guests warmly at the start of the dinner. His wait staff was very kind and accommodating, and the food was excellent. The dinner was the joyous culmination of a happy day: our daughter Rebekah's wedding to her husband, Bobby, on the dock at Echo Lake, below the house that we have rented once a year from the Tepper family for two decades. We recommend Tom and the Echo Lake Inn enthusiastically.