Historic Merrell Inn, South Lee, Massachusetts
South Lee Massachusetts Bed and Breakfast near Bousquet Ski Area
One of New England’s most historic inns, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the only inn to be found in the American Historic Buildings Survey. The building is also under a 500-year historic preservation covenant through the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. The inn was built more than two centuries ago around 1794 and built to last with brick wall 18 inches thick. It was a stagecoach stop during most of its early history and is still a welcome retreat to the weary traveler as it was then. Come and visit this special place and enjoy the coziness of one of the inn's ten original wood-burning fireplaces, sit by a crackling fire at breakfast in the original old Keeping Room with its huge cooking fireplace and beehive oven. In warmer weather relax in the inn's two acres of grounds and gardens which extend down to the banks of the Housatonic River - and find yourself agreeing with Mark Twain when he said, "There is no tonic like the Housatonic." Come and enjoy many of the inn's early and exquisite antiques, some of them dating back to the time that the inn was built. In the morning enjoy a hearty breakfast from the inn's menu which includes items such as blueberry pancakes and sausage, French toast, or one of the house's special omeletes all served at your own table. Enjoy the special history of this place, but do so as a person who appreciates television and phones in the rooms. All private baths and central heat in winter (the fireplaces are for atmosphere) and room air conditioners in summer. If you are coming to New England, come here and stay in all comfort in rare history.
We are located only one mile from the village of Stockbridge, home of famous painter Norman Rockwell. Also, the Inn is only five miles from Tanglewood Music Festival, summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
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Owners: Charles & Faith Reynolds
Open Since: 1981
We Accept: Checks, Mastercard and Visa
Price Range: Check with owner as prices may vary
No. of Rooms With Private Bath: 10
Dates Closed, if Any: Christmas
Location: In small town, On wooded site and On ocean/river/lake
Amenities: Air conditioning, Telephone in room, Television in room, Fireplace in room, Antiques, Down comforters, Canopy beds, Sitting room/library, Full breakfast, Room with scenic view, Private porch, Picnic grounds, No smoking, Children possible, Meeting rooms/facilities, Suites available, Lake/riverfront access, Discounts/specials available and Corporate rate available
Sight-Seeing: Museum, Art galleries, Historical site/district and Historical village/park
Other Sports: Golf, Hunting and Horseback riding
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls, Shopping district, Theatre, Movie cinemas and Concerts
Out In Nature: Bike trails, Hiking trails, Parks, Gardens/arboretum, Nature preserves and Birdwatching
Memberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)
* AAA 3 Diamonds, * Mobil ***
Area Attractions:
Tanglewood, Norman Rockwell Museum, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Chesterwood, Aston Magna Festival, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Shakespeare & Co., Bousquet Ski Area
These recreational facilities and attractions are all within 10 miles of Historic Merrell Inn.
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