 Inn Victoria, a bed and breakfast in Chester, Vermont celebrates the first use of
the breakfast deck. Owners Penny and Dan created Victoria’s Secret Garden as a
part of the multitude of renovations this spring. The Garden serves as an outdoor intimate
event venue. “Our goal”; says Penny, “is
to offer intimate events as packages for weddings & elopements at our bed & breakfast in Vermont. Family gatherings, weddings, reunions,
business meetings, etc. will enjoy a quiet and restful place to gather. Victoria's Secret Garden can host up to 50 people
comfortably with an additional 10 on the new breakfast deck off of the kitchen.
 More on Victoria’s Secret Garden in the
next blog; for now lets focus on the breakfast deck. “These photos of happy customers are a real
blessing to us”, says Dan. “We strive to offer our guests exactly what
we look for when traveling….The best relaxing environment and the finest
hospitality. Its always nice to see the
pleasant surprise on their faces”.
“Just a few steps from the kitchen, this
outside deck allows us to serve breakfast on the deck and offer group meals in
Victoria’s Secret Garden. As you can
see, the backdrop of St. Lukes Episcopal church is extraordinary. The intimate setting of the Breakfast Deck
and Victoria’s Secret Garden is a natural addition to Vermont’s most romantic
bed and breakfast.
Penny & Dan Cote
Chester's most Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast held its annual Work Weekend in May with incredible success! Twenty six people participated in a very busy weekend of cleaning, planting, painting, building and fellowship. "We had an ambitious list of items to accomplish this spring"; says Dan Cote, partner with wife, Penny. "The list included an exhausting series of carefully planned tasks including:
- Removing two windows and installing two doors,
- Painting the entire back side of the Inn,
- Planting over one hundred bushes, flowers & trees
- Erecting four large pergolas
- Spring cleaning throughout the Inn
- Building a deck and stairs
- Installing over 1000 square feet of patio bricks
All within a 72 hour window of time"!!
  "We are blessed to have such support from our guests who are willing to come to Inn Victoria for a weekend and work hard to help us improve the property. Guests came from all over New England, New York, Florida and the furthest...Washington State. We all had a great time. All went home with a special gift from Penny and me; aching backs and blisters...LOL; but we really did have a great time"!
Penny & Dan Cote
Owners of Inn Victoria, A Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast
 2/14/12 – NEW YORK, NY – BnBFinder, one of the world’s most comprehensive B&B directories, has named the Inn Victoria (www.BnBFinder.com/InnVictoria) located in Chester, VT, a Guest Favorite for 2011. The Guest Favorite Award, based on guest preferences and independent reviews posted to the site, is the highest distinction awarded by BnBFinder.
“Guests at the Inn Victoria gave it high marks for the delicious breakfast and gracious hospitality provided by Innkeepers Penny and Dan Cote,” according to Mary White, founder of BnBFinder and author of the book, Running a Bed & Breakfast For Dummies.
“The Guest Favorite Award from BnBFinder is a very precious achievement, confirming our commitment to guests” said Dan. “We are truly blessed!”
  Traditional travel guides, rating systems and inspections are being surpassed by the demand for user-generated reviews. Guests are now able to leave reviews while visiting websites like BnBFinder or on-the-go using their smartphones to access sites such as BnBFinder-Mobile. Before booking a trip, many travelers read these reviews, making guest comments one of the most valued decision-making tools for potential travelers.
 For more information, high-resolution images or to interview Mary White, contact Marisa Santillo at (212) 480-0414 x18 or press@bnbfinder.com."
Penny and Dan Cote
Owners of Inn Victoria, an Okemo Lodging
‘Time to Daydream” by Annie Graves of
Yankee Magazine, is a tribute to Vermont Inn to Inn Walking Tours of Southern Vermont
through Okemo Valley villages of Chester, Westin, Ludlow, & the lakes
area.
Miles of dirt roads traverse these lovely
hills, leading walkers through quintessential villages, around tranquil ponds
& lakes, wildflower filled fields, beside rock fences, near wildlife and
more. As Annie’s article depicts so
well, one can easily daydream away the day in the middle of a large field or on
the edge of a crystal clear stream or pond.
So many New England tours require a set
pace and tour guide; not the case with Vermont Inn to Inn Walking Tours of Southern
Vermont. These are self-guided walking
tours to be accomplished at your own pace.
Innkeepers on both ends of your daily route will transport your bags for
you, make sure you are safe along the way, and greet you with a fantastic day’s
end meal. Each of the inns offer a
unique and relaxing environment seasoned just for you. Imagine a family farm in the middle of a
field, an old stage coach stop once
secretly used as a part of the underground railroad, a country B&B with its
own trout pond, and a classic Victorian where you may purchase your own Vermont
made walking stick.
Penny and Dan Cote
Vermont cycling tours are a big deal in southern Vermont. Appropriately so; Vermont country roads within a twenty five mile radius of Inn Victoria, a Chester Vermont Bed and Breakfast, are ideal for biking. One may bike to waterfalls, lakes, streams, quintessential New England villages, covered bridges, river fishing spots, swimming holes, great restaurants and more! All of this and much more is within easy reach of Inn Victoria and several other great Southern Vermont lodging.
To make it easy to access established biking routes, we have linked this blog with Vermont Cycling Tours, the primer cycling resource for Southern Vermont. In it you will find established packages with predetermined circuit tours and hub-and-spoke tours; you will also find flexible tour packages for the independent rider. In all cases the routes are self-guided, making for a low cost, yet highly flexible experience of a lifetime.
If you decide to use Inn Victoria as the hub and spoke out to various spots in the area, we'll customize the routes to your needs and likes. We'll work with you to make your Vermont bicycling experience, a truly exceptional experience.
Penny and Dan Cote
Owners of Inn Victoria, Southern Vermont's Most Romantic Bed and Breakfast
Inn Victoria, home of Southern Vermont Family Vacations, recently hosted a baby shower for a couple whose families flew in from California and New York City. Here is a note they shared with us a few days later!
Dear Penny and Dan,
 I've been meaning to write you to tell you what a fabulous weekend we had for my sister's baby shower at the beginning of March. The party was fantastic and all the food delicious! We all passed around the recipes that you shared with my aunt! Can't wait to try the scones myself. The venue was just right for an intimate and special baby shower. It was just perfect! Plus the mothers both LOVED their rooms and everything about staying with you for the weekend. They were absolutely thrilled. The biggest compliments I heard from them was how much they really enjoyed the both of you. You were both so friendly and accommodating that you made it such a comfortable and enjoyable stay. I'm really glad I decided to have my sister's baby shower with you. Thank you so much, again!
And I'm thinking that someday when my husband and I need a night or two away, we'll be calling you for a get away weekend close to home!
 Sincerely, AH
Penny and Dan Cote
Owners of Inn Victoria, a Chester Vermont Bed and Breakfast
Planning your New England Wedding? Take a look at what Inn Victoria, a romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast, is building. Already rated as Vermont's Most Romantic B&B, Inn Victoria is building an event venue that is sure to catch the heart of every bride to be.
The back lawn area of Inn Victoria faces south taking in plenty of sunshine for a spring, summer or fall outdoor wedding. This private setting affords an exclusive view of the next door church and its lovely flower garden & steeple. The church is 200+ years old and offers a very nice backdrop to the Inn Victoria event venue.
Inn Victoria's Secret Garden, as we call it, will be a formal Victorian garden complete with three, twelve-foot pagodas and a cooking station. There will be a fire pit in the center of the garden with room for up to sixty people to enjoy a memorable family event such as a wedding, reunion, tea party, or a formal dinner. We will plant many flowers & trees to ensure privacy in this relaxed intimate setting.
 
Inn Victoria's Secret Garden opens Sat, May 26. In the meantime we will publish photos of the building process and invite your suggestions
Penny & Dan Cote
Owners; Inn Victoria, a Romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast.
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Inn Victoria, a bed and breakfast in Chester, Vermont celebrates the first use of
the breakfast deck. Owners Penny and Dan created Victoria’s Secret Garden as a
part of the multitude of renovations this spring. The Garden serves as an outdoor intimate
event venue. “Our goal”; says Penny, “is
to offer intimate events as packages for weddings & elopements at our bed & breakfast in Vermont. Family gatherings, weddings, reunions,
business meetings, etc. will enjoy a quiet and restful place to gather. Victoria's Secret Garden can host up to 50 people
comfortably with an additional 10 on the new breakfast deck off of the kitchen.
More on Victoria’s Secret Garden in the
next blog; for now lets focus on the breakfast deck. “These photos of happy customers are a real
blessing to us”, says Dan. “We strive to offer our guests exactly what
we look for when traveling….The best relaxing environment and the finest
hospitality. Its always nice to see the
pleasant surprise on their faces”. 
