The Reluctant Panther
Inn and Restaurant

New owners, new décor, new cuisine! Romantic country inn and restaurant in southern Vermont's historic Manchester Village offers elegant accommodations, fine dining and proximity to great shopping and diverse four-season activities. Convenient to New York City 4-1/2 hours, Boston 3-1/2 hours and Hartford 2-1/2 hours.

All rooms and suites are newly refurbished with in-room fireplace (some with two - a Manchester exclusive!), Jacuzzi tub á deux, Internet access and exceptional views of Mount Equinox. Some accommodations offer a private entrance, ideal for those traveling with children or a small dog.

The Reluctant Panther's on-site fine dining offers regional cuisine in a romantic setting with stunning mountain views or casual fare in the wine cellar, complemented by an extensive wine list or selections by the glass. New Executive Chef Dan Jackson who hails from the celebrated Inn at Woodstock will delight you with culinary excellence.

The Reluctant Panther is an elegant site for small conferences, weddings and civil unions up to 75 people.

Located in Manchester Village Historic District, a quintessential New England setting, from the inn you can walk to a Rock Resort for spa services, pool and golf, or to shopping and four-season activities including hiking, biking and tennis. Drive one mile to Manchester designer outlets, restaurants, the Southern Vermont Arts Center, galleries and live theatre at the Dorset Theatre or Manchester Music Festival. Or travel twenty minutes to skiing at Bromley or Stratton Mountain. Seasonal and romantic packages available.