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The Bedford Village Inn & Restaurant was built around a farmhouse that dates from Bedford’s agricultural heyday. The building’s fine condition attests to years of gentle use, but this site has quite a history.
“The Gordon Farm”, as the Village Inn grounds are called in early town records, was originally part of a large parcel granted to one John McLaughlin, the first Town Clerk of Bedford. McLaughlin subdivided his parcel, selling a fifty-acre corner to neighbor Samuel Gordon, whose younger brother John Gordon cleared the land in 1774 and raised most of his fourteen children there.
His oldest son, Josiah, built the present Federal farmhouse in 1810; in 1832, a “granddaughter of John Gordon” married Dr. Peter P. Woodbury, MD, who practiced in Bedford for many years and helped write an early history of the town in 1850. The Gordon Farm was passed between the Gordons and Woodburys until 1940, when Judge Peter Woodbury sold the place to Henry and Olga Wheeler, who in turn sold it to “Gentleman Farmers” Ralph and Sybil Fletcher in the mid-1950s. The Fletchers subsequently sold the old pasturage on the opposite side of Route 101.
During this time, the original farm had grown from 50 to almost 350 acres. With the decline in farming and the increased activity in residential and infrastructure development, the original farm estate was preserved at 5 1/2 acres by 1980. In 1981, the “farm” was purchased with the intention of renovating the house as a Restaurant, and the old livestock barn as the Inn. Over the next three years, the owners worked with the Committee to Save Fletcher Farm – a coalition of like-minded citizens and Bedford Planning Board members – to rezone the property for use as a “Class A Inn and Restaurant.” Two years of delicate preservation work and substantial new construction began in the summer of 1984, with the Restaurant opening in August 1985 and the Inn opening in October 1986.
The wedding of old and new adds grace with function and defines the special appeal of the Bedford Village Inn and Restaurant. Semi-private rooms in the Restaurant feature the main house’s original working fireplaces. The barn has been transformed into three floors of entertainment and lodging space for the Inn. Featuring original post and beam construction, the original milking room has become a lounge area for the Inn guests. Original and reproduction antiques, woodwork, and wallpaper round out the existing structures, making the Inn and Restaurant a fine approximation of Federal Era splendor – with all the modern conveniences.
The newest addition to the Bedford Village Inn Venue Collection, the Grand Boutique Hotel, opened in the summer of 2016. Nestled on the historic grounds of the Bedford Village Inn and inspired by its regal traditions and style, The Grand embraces the elegance of what’s new and what’s next for luxury, boutique hotels. Combining a sense of history with décor elements guests already love and expect from the Bedford Village Inn. A fully equipped fitness facility sits steps away from an outdoor heated saltwater pool and hot tub all surrounded by natural and lush garden grounds. Overlooking the patio and pool is The Grand’s luxurious Italian Trattoria, Fondi with a warm fireplace to unwind with a cocktail, glass of wine and fare from our acclaimed kitchen. Private function rooms are available for both large and small events, meetings and special occasions. The Grand is in close proximity to Bedford Village Inn and Restaurants.
Jack & Andrea Carnevale are the proud owners of The Bedford Village Inn. Throughout their ownership, the couple has succeeded in attracting local and national recognition for the quaintness of the facility and the world-class cuisine served in their award-winning Restaurant.
– Research by Doris Peck Spurway, Bedford Historical Society
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$110++
Crispy Capers, Dill, Shallot, Pumpernickel Crostini, Lemon
Dijon Aioli, Cornichons, Crispy Shallots, Herbs, Brioche
Brookford Farm Gouda, Bell & Goose Camembert, Local Honey, Fig & Apple, Walnuts, Crostini
Corn Bread, Chorizo, Peppers, Scallion, Tomato Butter
Basil Pistou, Crispy Artichoke Hearts
Crème Fraîche, Pancetta Bread Crumbs
Roasted Squash, Toasted Pepitas, Ricotta Salata, Dried Cherries, Green Goddess Dressing
Fennel, Winter Citrus, Toasted Cashews, Aleppo & Sesame Vinaigrette
Sour Cream & Chive Whipped Potato, Shaved Brussel Sprots with Bacon, Truffle Butter, Black Pepper Crispy Onions, Red Wine Demi-Glace
Anson Mills Polenta, Charred Corn, Braised Kale, House Bacon, Cipollini Onions
Kabocha Squash Purée, Haricot Verts, Apple, Cider Jus
Miso Dashi Broth, Basmati Rice, Snow Peas, Bell Pepper, Carrot, Edamame, Hon Shimeji Mushrooms, Radish, Chive Oil
Brown Butter Sweet Potato, Dunks Mushrooms, Asparagus, Bergamot Gastrique
Crispy Eggplant, Spinach, Tomato, Ricotta, Pomodoro Sauce, Basil, Arugula, Parmesan
Orange Ice Cream, Chantilly, Cranberry Coulis, Candied Cranberries
Chocolate Cookie Soil, Toasted Meringue, Crushed Peppermint, Hot Fudge
Shortbread Cookie, Caramel Mousse
Traditional Filling, Sponge, Coffee Syrup, Chocolate Sauce, Coffee Anglaise, Chocolate Garnish
Spiced Apple Filling, Caramel Sauce, Chantilly
$125++ Per Adult, $75++ Per Child 10 & Under
Basil Pesto, Whipped Ricotta, Crispy Pancetta, Frisée
Herbed Parmesan Frico, Prosciutto
Fingerling Potato, Pickled Peppers, Castelvetrano Olives, Basil Aioli, Arugula
Crème Fraîche, Chives
Figs, Apple, Brioche, House Dijon
Gruyère, Focaccia Croutons, Chive
Delicata Squash, Pomegranate Seeds, Toasted Pistachio, Chèvre, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Black Pepper Brioche Croutons, Herbs, Lemon Parmesan Dressing
Roasted Garlic Pommes Purée, Broccolini, Watercress Red Wine Demi-Glace, Herb Butter
Bourbon Glaze, Sweet Potato Purée, Ham Hock Braised Collard Greens
Roasted Cauliflower, Sundried Tomato, Toasted Farro, Lemon Caper Butter
Fontina Polenta, Dunks Mushrooms, Haricot Verts, Port Wine Jus
Romanesco Sauce, Wild Mushrooms, Roasted Garlic, Hazelnuts, Basil
Jumbo Shrimp, New Bedford Sea Scallops, Maine Dutch Style Mussels, Whitefish, Tomato Saffron Broth, Shaved Fennel Salad
$110++ for Adults and $65++ for Children 10 and under
Blood Orange Mignonette, Chive, Citrus
Grilled Focaccia, Fig, Walnuts, Mizuna, Balsamic Reduction, Basil
Black Pepper Hazelnuts, Celery Leaves, Smoked Olive Oil
Sea Island Rice Peas, Savory Pork Broth, Dunks Mushrooms, Scallions
Brown Butter, Cider, Fennel & Apple, Crispy Benton’s Ham
Sourdough, Pickled Shallots, Herbs, House Dijon, Pomegranate Seeds
Red Watercress, Radicchio, Spinach, Roasted Squash, Local Beets, Walnuts, Cider Vinaigrette
Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, Herbed Boule Crumbs, Chervil Yogurt
Free Range Turkey, Sausage Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes,
Butternut Squash, Giblet Gravy
Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Asparagus, Sundried Tomato Butter, Red Wine Demi-Glace, Watercress
Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Garlic Haricot Verts, Puttanesca Sauce
Spinach Spaetzle, Cider Braised Local Cabbage, Pickled Citrus, Sorrel
Roasted Delicata Squash, Lacinato Kale, Fontina Cheese, Toasted Sunflower Seed Pesto, Crispy Sage
Herbed Quinoa, Golden Raisins, Pine Nuts, Haricot Vert, Blood Orange Beurre Blanc, Shaved Fennel & Citrus Salad
Pumpkin Bread, Custard, Spiced Ice Cream, Vanilla Anglaise
Candied Pecans, Chantilly
Spice Apple Filling, Brown Butter Oat Crumble, Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce
Pomegranate Mousse, Pomegranate Seeds, Chantilly
Vanilla Bourbon Syrup, Mascarpone Cream, Oat Granola, Cherry
Shrimp Cocktail, Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Oysters on the Half Shell, Champagne Citrus Mignonette
Smoked Trout Crostini, Chives
Baked Clams Casino: Quahog Clams, Smoked Garlic Butter, Scallions
Scallop Crudo, Parsley Oil, Crispy Garlic
Antipasti of Fresh Mozzarella, Fontina, Gorgonzola, Olives, Artichokes, Giardiniera, Roasted Vegetables, Crackers, Baguette
Pickled Vegetables, Radicchio, Arugula
Clam Sauce, Parsley
Herb Roasted Yukon Potatoes, Green Beans with Garlic & Almonds
Assorted Cannoli, Ricotta Pie, Tiramisu Cups, Chocolate Mousse & Italian Cookies