The Dovetail Inn provides a great location for exploring a very picturesque area of Vermont, loaded with quaint villages, natural beauty, beautiful streams, great swimming holes, fine dining and most of all - relaxation when you want it.

Jean & Jim Kingston do a great job of pampering to the needs of their guests. The rooms are spacious and well furnished. Breakfast of fresh baked muffins, scones, fruit, coffee, tea and juice, not to mention conversation about recommendations for the day, really set the table for a wonderful stay. They are both very knowledgable about the area and things to do. They provided great suggestions based on what the guests indicate they would like to do, and it was fun to chat about the history of the area with them.

We took advantage of kayaking one of the nearby rivers with Battenkill Canoe, hiking and swimming in Merck Park, and dining in restaurants both in Dorset as well as nearby towns. "The Barn" restaurant in nearby Pawlet is a great value with excellent food - you will not leave hungry! Manchester Center and its outlet shopping, dining options and weekly farmers' market is just down the road. The Dorset Historical Society Museum is worth a visit to learn about the marble history of the area.

It was always nice at the end of a day out to come back to the Dovetail, grab something cold to drink, and sit on the front porch in the rocking chairs. The location is ideal (in the middle of the village of Dorset), the Dorset Union Store (they have a bit of everything) is right across the street, and if you don't want to drive anywhere to find dinner, there are 4 or 5 excellent restaurants within easy walking distance.

We truly enjoyed our stay there and would go back to the Dovetail the next time we visit that part of Vermont.