Birchwood Inn
Bed and Breakfast
Lenox, Massachusetts
Enjoy the
Beautiful hilltop setting at our Berkshires B&B overlooking historic Lenox village
Birchwood
Inn, which has been welcoming friends since 1767, is the only Lenox Inn on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Imagine...A Berkshires Bed and Breakfast...a warm welcome...
the wag of a friendly tail... freshly cut garden flowers... hot-from-the-oven chocolate
chip cookies... the comfortable country elegance of the spacious book-lined library with
its soaring hearth... the sun-lit 19th century dining room... your soothingly appointed
guest room...
Imagine...awakening to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and
homemade breads baking in the oven... savoring memorable souffles and pancakes, crisps and
fruitinis...
Imagine...a pastoral country morning... stone-fenced gardens...
our tranquil front porch, enjoying afternoon tea and the Berkshire breeze...
curling up next to a blazing hearth with a good read and a steaming mug of mulled cider...
the romance of our 1767 Lenox MA Inn mansion.
Imagine...fireflies in the summer twilight... a hammock and
spring blossoms... autumn's vibrant foliage... firesides and snow angels.
Imagine...hiking, biking or snowshoeing on neighboring Kennedy
Park's trails... a short walk to historic Lenox... picnicking at Tanglewood... exploring
Edith Wharton's The Mount and Norman Rockwell's Stockbridge... water sports on Berkshire
lakes... de-stressing in a Kripalu yoga class... luxuriating in a day at the spa... all at
our doorstep. |
Voted BEST Breakfast in New
England, says Arringtons!
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All of our
guestrooms are named after former owners of the mansion, dating back to 1767.
Each guestroom has luxurious,
freshly ironed sheets, a private bath, air-conditioning, outgoing telephones, toiletries,
and hairdryers. |
WiFi is available throughout the
mansion.
Our guests have voted Birchwood Inn "Best Breakfast in New
England", and we continually strive to meet and exceed your expectations. We
use only the freshest ingredients in our homemade breads and
muffins, fruits and entrees, and take special pride in preparing and serving our
full country breakfast each morning. Breakfast is served in our 19th century dining room -
fireside or overlooking the front garden - generally between 9:00 a.m. (a bit earlier in
the summer) and 10:00 a.m. Freshly brewed coffee and hot water for tea are available in
the dining room from 7:45 a.m.
And if you are inspired to
create some of our breakfast items at home, you'll enjoy having a copy of our cookbook
"Breakfast at Birchwood."
Policies and Guest
Information |
- Rates: $155 - $335All rates are per room, double occupancy. There is a $40.00 charge for
each additional person.
- A full country, award-winning breakfast served at individual tables generally at 9:00
a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and afternoon tea are included in all room rates.
- State and local room tax is 9.7%.
- Rates and minimum stays are subject to increases for most holidays and special events.
- Prices and terms are subject to change without notice (but not once you have made your
reservation).
- Smoking is not permitted within the inn or within 10 feet of the entry, porch, and
Carriage House doors. Smoking is permitted in the garden.
- Quinn, Ellen's very friendly Golden Retriever hearing ear dog, is in residence. We
welcome all service dogs and accept well-behaved guest dogs whenever possible. (See Pet
Policy on our homepage)
- Children - well-behaved children 12 and over are welcome.
- Summer weekend reservations are accepted from repeat guests only until mid-February. New
guests are invited to put their names on our waiting list, and they will be contacted in
mid-February.
- We do not have a liquor license but guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic
beverages.
- There is a three-night minimum stay on Tanglewood Season weekends as well as on most
holiday weekends.
- There is a two-night minimum stay for midweek stays during Tanglewood and Foliage
Seasons.
- Weekends during Tanglewood Season are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- There is a two-night minimum stay on weekends, excluding holiday weekends, from Labor
Day through late June.
Minimum stays are subject to increases for most holidays
- A one-night deposit for stays of three nights or less (with a valid major credit card,
check or money order) is required when making a reservation. A 50% deposit is required for
stays of four nights or more.
- Should you wish to cancel or change your reservation for any reason, we do require at
least 14 days' advance notice (21 days during Tanglewood and Foliage Seasons, and New
Year's, and longer for groups of 3 or more rooms) by telephone. With at least 14 (21)
days' notice, we will refund your deposit, less a service charge of 10% of your total
reservation.
- Cancellations made within the 14-day (21-day) period will be charged for the full amount
of the reserved stay unless we are able to rebook the room.
If we are able to rebook the room, we will refund the rebooked portion, less the 10%
service charge.
- We are a small inn and cancellations affect us dramatically. If you have any concerns
about possibly having to cancel, we do recommend inexpensive trip cancellation insurance.
- Check-in: 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. We are unable to accommodate early check-ins. If you
anticipate arriving after 8:30 p.m., please let us know ahead of time so that we can make
special arrangements.
- Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
- Concierge Service: We are happy to make dinner reservations for our guests and provide a
wealth of information and directions.
Our Guest Pantry
Open to guests from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Our guest refrigerator honor bar ($1.00 per bottle/can) is stocked with
soda, and there is some room for guest food and drinks.
Coffee and tea are available 24/7, with a Senseo System for coffee and
an Instant Hot dispenser for tea
Ice maker and ice buckets and Corkscrews
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Lenox is in the heart of the Berkshires,
America's premier cultural resort, which offer something for just about everyone
year-round. Visiting the Berkshires unlocks a world of New
England scenic beauty, thought- and sense-provoking historical, literary and
artistic experiences, exhilarating sports and recreation, and world-class music, theater
and dance festivals. The Berkshires also boast award-winning restaurants,
charming antique stores and awesome foliage. The Berkshires are truly a
resort for all seasons.
Area Attractions
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Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert
venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum,
National/State parks, Nature area, Tanglewood, Shakespeare & Co., MassMOCA, Berkshire
Opera Co., Williamstown Theater Festival, Jacob's Pillow, Outlet Stores, Performing
Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery
Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski
trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting,
Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Antiquing, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals,
Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis courts, Tennis racket
rental, Water sports, Whitewater Rafting |
We welcome
the opportunity to host:
Small weddings (under 30 guests)
Family/Friend Reunions
Small Conferences/Retreats
Luncheons and Teas
Experience
comfortable country elegance.at
The Birchwood Inn
The Birchwood Inn is a member of the following
associations:
Select Registry
Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII)
Lenox Chamber of Commerce
Berkshire Visitors Bureau
Massachusetts Lodging Association
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