Allen House Victorian Inn, Amherst, Massachusetts
Amherst Massachusetts Bed and Breakfast near Emily Dickinson Homestead
Featured in
Bon Appetit's 1994 Historic Christmas Inns and in the
New York Times Travel Section (May 8, 1994). Selected by
Fodors as one of the best Bed and Breakfasts in America and by
Boston Magazine as having the "Best Victoriana" in New England.
Allen House Inn is an 1886 Stick-style Victorian on 3 acres in the heart of Amherst. Accommodations for our guests include spacious bed chambers with private baths, telephones and central air conditionings. "Aesthetic Movement", decor, period art, fine antiques and art wall coverings are historically and artistically featured. We serve a full formal breakfast and an afternoon - evening tea with refreshments at guest's convenience.
The Allen House Inn is located across the road from the Emily Dickinson Homestead and is within walking distance to Amherst College, the University of Massachusetts and fine galleries, museums, theatres, concerts, shops, cafes and restaurants. Hampshire, Smith and Mount Holyoke Colleges are within a 10 mile drive. The rich history and culture of the area along with the scenic beauty and the artistic and leisure activities make the Greater Amherst, Northampton and Berkshire region a year-round New England travel destination.
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Owners: Alan & Ann Zieminski
Open Since: 1991
We Accept: Checks, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express
Price Range: Check with owner as prices may vary
Inncentives Discount for InnSite Users: Extended stay midweek discounts for AAA, AARP and National Historic Trust Members.
No. of Rooms With Private Bath: 7
No. of Rooms With Shared Bath: 0
Location: In small town
Amenities: Air conditioning, Telephone in room, Piano, Antiques, Down comforters, Sitting room/library, Full breakfast, Balcony, No smoking, Evening dessert/cordials/hors d'oeuvres, Other meals upon special request and Discounts/specials available
Sight-Seeing: Museum, Art galleries and Historical site/district
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls, Theatre, Concerts, Farmers market and Crafts
Out In Nature: Bike trails, Hiking trails, Gardens/arboretum, Nature preserves and Apple/berry picking
Memberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)
* + American Automobile Association (AAA), * American Bed & Breakfast Association, * + Mobil
Area Attractions:
Emily Dickinson Homestead, Yankee Candle Co., Historic Deerfield, Old Sturbridge Village, Hancock Shaker Village, Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival, Tanglewood Music Festival, Norman Rockwell Art Museum
These recreational facilities and attractions are all within 50 miles of Allen House Victorian Inn.
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