Description
Circa 1882. Stay at this gracious Victorian inn named after the original Brook Farm, a utopian literary commune. It is centrally located for easy access to all the sites and attractions in the Berkshires. Afternoon tea and scones are offered in the library, sometimes accompanied by poetry readings or storytelling. Gorgeous guest bedrooms that exude a tranquil comfort are tastefully appointed with antiques and period pieces. A hearty breakfast buffet starts the day right. Relax in the gardens or swim in the refreshing pool.
This property has been featured in Berkshire Eagle, Country Inns, Travel & Leisure, Boston Globe, New York Magazine, Berkshire Living. Location: Country, Mountains and Berkshire hills.
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Rooms & Rates |
Rates: $135 to $425 Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks and Cash. Rooms: This property has 15 total guest accommodations with private bath, 9 with fireplaces, 3 with whirlpools, 1 two-bedroom suite and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include King, Queen and Twin.
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Policies |
Minimum Stay Requirements: seasonal Cancellation: Two weeks prior to arrival, except 30 days in July, Aug. $35 cancellation fee. Smoking: Smoke Free Property.
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Services & Amenities |
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast and Afternoon Tea. Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Full Breakfast and Afternoon Tea. Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Reading Lamps, CD Player, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans, Clock Radio, Telephone, Coffeemaker, Television, Desk, VCR, Hot Tub/Spa, Voice Mail, Fireplace, DVD, Hair Dryer, Bath Amenities, Wireless Internet Access, fluffy towels, toiletries, 3 rooms with whirlpools, many rooms with TV/DVD and DVD & CD library. Amenities On Site: Library, Parlor Games, Phone, Fax, Fireplace, Handicap Access, Swimming, Limited Handicap Access, Television, VCR, DVD, butler's pantry, round-the-clock coffee, tea and heated outdoor pool. Business Traveler Amenities: Desk, Television, Internet Access, Wireless Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Daily Newspapers, Gym Nearby and Flexible Check in/out Times. Transportation Services: Bus Station Pickup. Languages Spoken: Spanish, Hebrew
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Spa Services |
Off-Site Spa Services Available Nearby Recommended Spas:
Soul Spa
(413)243-4801
www.soulspa.net
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
(800)741-7353
www.kripalu.org
Lenox Fitness Center and Spa
(413)637-9893
lenoxfit@aol.com
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Activities |
Events Hosted: Reunions, Seminars, Meetings and Romantic Getaways. Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Beaches, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Skiing Cross Country, Skiing Downhill, Sports Events, Major, College, Tennis, Water Sports, Wineries, Tanglewood, concerts, historic homes, Hancock Shaker Village, Norman Rockwell Museum, Shakespeare & Co., MassMOCA, Clark Art Institute and The Mount (Edith Wharton's home).
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Historic Interest |
The first resident of Brook Farm Inn was the 19th-century author, Constance Cary Harrison. Her husband, Burton Harrison, was secretary to Jefferson Davis. They were active after the Civil War in activities to provide the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty, and were friends of many well-known people of the time, including Emma Lazarus. Historic Memberships: Local Historical Society. Historic sites nearby: Ventfort Hall, The Mount (Edith Wharton's home), Arrowhead (Herman Melville's home), Chesterwood (home and studio of sculptor Daniel Chester French)
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Romantic Interest |
 Wood burning fireplaces, canopy beds, two-person hammock in shady garden setting, large whirlpool tubs.
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Ratings |
Rated By: 3 AAA Diamonds, 3 Mobil Stars, iLoveInns Guests Guest Reviews:
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