The Notch House 5768 Vermont 5A, Westmore, VT 05860

"Our wedding at The Notch House on Lake Willoughby was nothing short of a fairytale. With 125 guests in attendance, we all fit comfortably on this enchanting property. The serene beauty of the location, nestled between Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor, created the most picturesque backdrop for our celebration. The property's spacious grounds accommodated not only our guests but also our multiple vendors with ease, and we encountered no issues whatsoever. With a one-bedroom guest cottage, a stunning timber-frame event barn, and a private path leading to the idyllic south end coves and beaches, The Notch House offered us the wedding of our dreams. This venue truly deserves every one of its five stars!"

"I had my wedding here this September and it was the perfect place for it! The house itself was great for my wedding party to stay in and I love the decor of the rooms. We used the master bedroom and its balcony for getting ready photos with the bridal party, and we used the living room with fireplace for the groomsmen getting ready photos. Both of those locations worked perfectly. There is a private cottage which myself and husband stayed in. The expansive lawns were great for yard games. It's a short walk to the lake, or a 30s drive to the parking lot. We elected to use the nearby end of the path to the lake for our first look, and then drive to the lake for golden hour photos. Be aware that that part of the lake goes to a nude beach, however, not a concern by the photo taking hour. The highlight was the barn. As soon as I saw the barn on my first tour I knew it was perfect! With 100 guests it felt perfectly sized - full and cozy without being cramped. The details of the barn like the staircase, built in bar, and wooden details all look lovely. I got many compliments from my guests on the location and barn! Also, they have plenty of nice tables and chairs which we used (one less thing to rent!) I'm so happy that we chose the Notch House because it created a truly magical weekend for us. I highly recommend."

"Truly a Magical Place! If you are looking for a wedding venue at the most beautiful lake in Vermont-Lake Willoughby then you have found it - The Notch House is the Place To Be! The Rustic Lake Barn is a blank canvas for you to create your dream wedding. Highly Recommend The Notch House!"

"We had our wedding on 6/24/23 and it was absolutely perfect in every way, thanks in large part to the Notch House and their team. It is a cozy, intimate venue that has the features you need to execute a well-coordinated event. Our wedding party stayed on-site in the house for the wedding weekend and they all loved the rooms, which have been thoughtfully arranged to suit this historic building. Overall, we owe the Notch House, Polly, and Kelly our huge thanks! This was the happiest and most unforgettable days of our lives!"

"Wonderful venue, great accommodations, and responsive ownership. My wife and I got married here and hosted 80 guests. We loved the property and how well it was maintained. We were looking for a place where we could feel at home and this was it. Polly has great resources to help with wedding planning and was very responsive and flexible to our needs. Would definitely recommend staying her or hosting an event. The location is beautiful and steps away from the lake!"