The Quail's Nest :: Danby & Vermont

Details and Policies
Check-in is only between 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.

The Quail's Nest is a
non-smoking establishment.

Check-out is anytime before 11:00 a.m.

Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m.

No pets allowed.

Children 16 or older are welcome.

We require advanced reservations.

Payment is made when checking in. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.

Wireless service is available to our guests. There are no telephones in the rooms. There is a guest telephone at the base of the stairs from which local calls (including Manchester and Rutland), calling card calls, and toll free calls may be made. We will gladly relay phone messages made to our main number. Cell phone reception in Danby is improving but limited depending on your carrier

There are no televisions in the rooms. The Common Area has a television with VCR and DVD player and a selection of movies.

Danby & Vermont

Danby is located in Rutland County, Vermont, and was chartered on August 27, 1761. It's area is 26,672 acres (41.68 sq. miles) with a population of 1,292 (2000 U.S. Census).

Click on the buttons to the left to view maps of Danby and Vermont, including links to various activities and locations.

Activities include:

Summer/Fall: Spend a day hiking on the Appalachian Trail and Merck Forest. The shopping at the outlet shops in Manchester is a legendary mecca for the serious or not-so-serious shopper (who can pass up a quality bargain?), you can also tour Hildene while you're there. There's also horseback riding at one of two area stables. And, pack a picnic lunch and visit some of Vermont's famous covered bridges.

Winter: Downhill skiing at Stratton and Bromley. Cross-country skiing at Wild Wings, Merck Forest, and Hildene. We can also help you arrange a family or romantic sleigh ride.

Local Restaurants

White Dog Tavern (802-293-5477) — Dinner Only. Three miles north of Danby on Route 7. Casual dining in an 1800 house. Dishes include fish and prime rib. Entrees priced from $14.00 to $20.00. Closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

Emma's Restaurant (802-293-5567) — Dinner Only. Walking distance from The Quail's Nest. French and continental cuisine. Located in the Silas Griffith Inn. Entrees priced about $25.00. Closed Sunday.

Mountain View Cafe (802-293-5200) — Across the street from The Quail's Nest. Hours 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. closed Tuesdays, serving breakfast and lunch.

There are many fine restaurants in Manchester (20 minutes). A few recommendations include Mulligans, Perfect Wife, Ye Olde Tavern, Maxwells Flat Road Grill, and Zoey's Deli.

And some in Rutland (25 minutes). Recommendations include Little Harry's. Note that all restaurants may have reduced days and hours between November and May.

Reservations are recommended in the Summer months and in October.