The Hartness House Hotel - Springfield

3-star historic inn in Springfield, VT with tunnel tours and locally sourced dining

History & Attractions

The Hartness House is housed in a restored 1904 Victorian mansion. Guests can access engaging tunnel tours that include the Harkness Porter Amateur Telescope Museum and a speakeasy. The innkeeper offers personal tours of the underground tunnels and the articulated telescope connected by a 150-foot tunnel.

Accommodations

Hartness House Inn offers a wide variety of room sizes and layouts, including suites with balconies. Certain guest rooms feature flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with air conditioning. The property includes a motel-style addition connected to the main mansion, offering clean and quiet rooms.

Dining

On-site dining is available at a newly renovated Tavern that serves locally sourced ingredients. The Tavern provides a crafted dining experience for guests. Hartness House Vermont includes a continental breakfast with pastries, fruit, and coffee in the morning.

Location & Surroundings

Hartness House Springfield is set on 35 acres of Vermont countryside, close to the Connecticut River for fishing and boating. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area offers nature activities, and Morningside Flight Park provides recreational enjoyment. The inn is 14 miles from Bellows Falls Amtrak Station and 28 miles from Mount Tom.

Amenities & Services

The Hartness offers on-site spa and relaxation packages to enhance guest stays. Free self-parking is available, and the property has a garden with views. Expert event coordinators assist with weddings and special events on the property.

• History: Engaging tunnel tours and telescope museum
• Dining: Newly renovated Tavern with local cuisine
• Rooms: Variety of layouts including suites with balconies
• Location: 35 acres of Vermont countryside near Connecticut River
• Amenities: On-site spa packages and free self-parking