Very surprised to see all of the positive reviews here because we were frankly unimpressed and extremely disappointed by this inn. The inn keepers were friendly, no doubt about that, but this could not make up for the musty odor when one entered the inn, the peeling paint visible from the outside, and the incredibly dirty and dingy carpeting in the common areas. The inn seems to have a lot of issues with water damage. The room was *very* spartan and the view of the fetid swimming pool out the back was not real inspiring. There is better available in Manchester.

My Husband and I just returned from a lovely weekend at the Manchester Highlands Inn. This was the first time we stayed at the Inn and won't be the last. We stayed in the Artist's Loft. A newly renovated large room with a gas fireplace and the biggest and most comfortable bed we have ever slept in. The atmosphere of the Inn is very laid back and comfortable, making you feel right at home. Breakfast is wonderful. I had the best blueberry pancakes. I'm a blueberry fanatic and these were the best.
The only thing I'm disapointed in, is that we didn't sit out on the lawn with a glass of wine and watch the sun go down over Mt. Equinox. When we return again, I will make sure we make time to take in that magnificent view.

My boyfriend and I had a great time spending New Year's weekend 2005 at the Inn. The hosts were not only gracious, but they welcomed the group, who was staying at the Inn, with a lovely cocktail hour, as well as some champagne on New Year's Eve. A class act. The house is within walking distance to town and not far from skiing.

Breakfasts were outstanding. All in all, a very memorable weekend. I'd go back for sure and am planning on a return this New Year's!

We recently spent the night at the Manchester Highlands Inn, looking for a romantic getaway. I picked the inn based on the reviews posted here, which are fabulous. And I can say that I agree, the owners are very nice, accomodating, and absolutely go out of their way to be hospitable and helpful. I liked them very much. The breakfast WAS delicious; the owner is a fantastic chef.

That being said, the inn itself needs a lot of work. The paint on the exterior of the building is peeling off. Our room was not acceptable to us -- there was no door between the bathroom and the bedroom. Huh? Not romantic, and this was not mentioned in the room descriptions on the inn's website. The heat kicked on in the middle of the night and made the room about a 100 degrees. The water pressure in the shower went away completely when someone else ran water. The feathers from the feather bed poked at us through the sheets all night. Ouch. Now, some people might find these items quaint and part of the charm of an older inn, but we didn't. We felt like it was too much money (even at $150) for what it was.

To defend the owners further, we didn't complain to them about the room or the heat or anything, so they didn't have the opportunity to respond to our disappointment. And I think that they have recently purchased the property and intend to put a lot more work into it. I just felt a responsibility to post this here because I felt that the other reviews are somewhat misleading.