About this vendor
The Windsor Mansion Inn’s comfortable lounge areas and extensive lawns with gardens are the perfect setting for a relaxing get away or venue for a memorable event. The mansion features three locations for events, including an expansive deck and patio, perfect for both open air or tented events; offering breathtaking views of the Connecticut River Valley and architectural facades that are the perfect backdrop for memorable events and photos to last a lifetime. Our historical mansion is one of the few venues in the area that has the ability to host ceremonies, cocktail parties, receptions, and lodging all at one beautiful location.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Backyard
- Estate
- Garden
- Historic Venue
- Hotel
- Tented
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Destination Wedding Planning
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out of 5.04 reviews
I absolutely recommend against this venue to any bride or person planning a big event. Please read the other low star reviews for confirmation about the difficulty and demeanor of ...
Andy, the proprietor. He was bad at communicating with vendors prior to the event, which was frustrating, but not a deal breaker. The trouble started when he acted surprised that I would use the venue for a welcome dinner the night before my wedding. In the middle of the party, he cornered me to yell and threaten to kick us out. No measured discussion or warning, he went straight to raised voice and threats (mind you, this was to me - the bride - and not to my husband). Apparently my guests were smoking marijuana outside when this is against the rules. Mind you, nothing is posted about this on premises and the contract only says "no recreation drug use", which I did not assume included marijuana in a state where use is legal like alcohol and cigarettes. I also didn't read it close enough and certainly didn't disperse it to guests. Regardless, I'm happy to follow the rules and we got our guests in line, but Andy continued to skulk around policing everyone for days, creating so much stress and discomfort that it colored our whole event. I was also under the impression that, in renting the entire place for the weekend, that we would have full access to the space including kitchen. Rather, we had to ask Andy for every little thing with no free access to dishes for breakfast or ice for drinks. In yelling at me about the welcome party behavior, he kept insisting that the place is immaculate - but it is far from it. Multiple guests had random dirty towels and dishes in their rooms, there were sad dead flowers displayed, cobwebs in lamps, weeds in the brick paths, melted fallen candles, rough ugly robes. None of this would have been cause for complaint if Andy had been remotely hospitable or kind. I sincerely wish I did not recommend that any of our guests stay extra days, everyone couldn't wait to get away from there. I invested a tremendous amount of effort and expense in this wedding, and this venue is my biggest regret. I hope that, in time, I can look at photos and not remember the terrible experience with this place.
This facility is lovely, but no amount of amenities can make up for an inn owner who yells at the bride, has her in tears, sick with worry that her wedding weekend will be "shut do...
wn" if a guest is caught using marijuana anywhere on the grounds. The night before the wedding, at the rehearsal party, apparently one of the guests pulled out a vape pen or joint outside on the terrace and the owner saw it. He yelled at the guest, who apologized profusely, then yelled at the bride, who was mortified and apologetic as well. Not satisfied with the bride crying, he then also accosted the mother of the bride saying he had smelled marijuana twice, had "never felt more disrespected, " "he would shut this down" and about how it is "in the contract." This prohibition of a legal activity (Vermont) is posted no where for guests to read. There is a small designated smoking area in the gravel parking lot, but marijuana is apparently prohibited property wide. This legal carve out is a strict policy created by the owner. The contract itself merely says "no recreational drug use." The owner failed to ever even ask if the guest had a medicinal use license before he ruined the bride's night. He also took pictures of pizza plates left around the grounds as children played midparty and yelled about that too. It was as the party was in full swing, we had not even had a chance to clean up after the kids, they weren't even done. We spent the next two days on egg shells. The owner locked up the kitchen and ice machine, so we bought our own ice, for which we were chided. He alternated between obsequious service with a giant fake smile and cranky imperious orders to stop cleaning up or tending to ourselves. We were to ask him for things. His unpredictable behavior and being everywhere and nowhere during our stay was so uncomfortable. We could not get out of there fast enough.
Booking the Windsor Mansion Inn for our wedding was hands down the best decision we could have made. First of all, the grounds are absolutely stunning and beautifully maintained. A...
ndy, Josie, Diane, and company take such pride in the location and it really shows. They know so many facts/ little pieces of history about the Inn and are so excited to share.
On our wedding day, the group were so helpful in setting up and helping other vendors get to where they needed to go. Andy and Diane unnecessarily helped avert a crisis cause led by our caterer. They did way too much to help us and we are incredibly thankful for them.
We cannot wait to visit the Inn every year and relive our wonderful wedding. It wouldn’t have been anywhere near as special without Andy and the Inn.
I can't recommend Windsor Mansion Inn enough! The grounds are beautiful, and the facility has been updated and is just lovely! The guest rooms are all different which is so fun. Th...
ey have amazing decor, four-poster beds in some rooms, bathrooms are open and nice -- it is welcoming, cozy, beautiful, and ready for ANY event! The dining room and bar area are incredible, with a great outside patio space. What makes this place great, though, is the staff! They are SO wonderful, accommodating, understanding, friendly and helpful. It really has the home-town touch/feel. They made me feel so welcome and supported. They didn't make me feel bad about things that might have been hiccups or frustrations, and they reassured me they would make sure things went off without a hitch! (and they did!). I highly recommend this for any event, including overnights for guests. You won't be disappointed!
Contact
153 Pembroke Rd, Windsor, VT
Windsor Mansion Inn