The Garden Gables Inn

Best location in Lenox across the street from Village shops, restaurants and galleries. Elegance abounds in this 17-room historic Inn, set back on 5 quite lushly landscaped acres. Accommodations range from spacious suites to cozy rooms.... more

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"Review" 11/10/2009
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Will go back again

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"A thight fit." 10/29/2009
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The only complaint my husband and I found with the Inn was the size of the bathroom. It was extremely small - so much so that it was difficult to turn around in the shower. And we are not exceedingly large people. Other than that, we were very pleased with our stay - Lenox has many good restaurants and the Inn is in a great location. As we live in California, it is doubtful we will travel to Lenox again, but I would not hesitate to stay there again.

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"What are friends for?" 10/29/2009
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We stayed in the Furnace Brook Winery Suite No 10 and were quite confortable. John & Peggy were marvelous hosts as was their staff. As we only had breakfast there the before dinner wine tasting was a treat - with cheese. to get there is simple from anywhere just off the main squre of Lenox and close to everything! Thoroughly enjoyed our trip to local townes and the two places, Red Lion Inn and Norman Rockwell's. Visited the Shrine of Marian Order in Stockbridge and felt "close to heaven". I would highly recommend this Inn the nexct time you want to see and enjoy the Berkshires! Of course, Tanglewood is right there within walikng distance if you want a littel exercise! Fred & Kathy NPT,LI,NY

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"Perfect Getaway" 10/28/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

This was the perfect New England Inn. Warm and welcoming, we enjoyed our weekend stay. The location was perfect. Many shops and resturants. We headed to the orchard for a hike and wine tasting...left with a case of wine that is already disappearing. The Inn was romantic and quaint. The perfect getaway for recharging your batteries. Thank you Peggy and John! We will certainly return.

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"Charming" 10/27/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

What a lovely retreat in New England - our stay was fantastic, the wine, the innkeepers, even on a rainy fall evening, the Garden Gables Inn is a magical haven tucked in on a country road.

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"We'll be back!" 10/27/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

The food was delicious, the service personal and the ambiance was refined and yet inviting. My wife and I had a great time around town (even though it rained), which is just far enough to guarantee peace and quiet, but still a walk away. Truly memorable.

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"perfect inn" 10/22/2009
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The Garden Gables is perfect for you if you are a person with very high standards regarding cleanliness, coziness, and a very pretty atmosphere. The inn is charming! The inn keepers are very nice as well. The breakfast was delicious! Amazing service while being homey and comfortable. Highly recommend

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"Very Nice B&B" 10/21/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

This was a really nice B&B within walking distance to downtown Lenox. The innkeepers and owner were very pleasant and helpful, making you feel very welcome at the inn. Our only concern was in some of the room cleaning. The sheets weren't changed, and room & fireplace weren't vacuumed during our 1 week stay. We suspect that this wasn't done because they are trying to be green and save on washing, etc...but it would have been helpful since we stayed a whole week and not just the weekend. Otherwise we truly enjoyed our stay and would recommend The Garden Gables to others, and would consider it again when visiting the Berkshires.

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"Quintessential New England Inn" 10/17/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

Warm and welcoming host and inn. Easy walk to shops and restaurants in Lenox. Spotless, tastefully and comfortably decorated. Delicious breakfast and snacks. Don't miss a visit to the owner's apple orchard and winery.

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"Quaint, cozy and beautiful" 10/13/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

First trip to the New England states. Far exceeded my expectations with the brilliant colors of Fall. The bed and breakfast was so quaint and cozy. Felt like our "home away from home". Staff was excellent, helpful and friendly. Breakfast was so delicious!

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"relax and unwind" 10/4/2009
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Used the Inn as a landing for our Berkshire adventures and what a landing it is! John and Peggy are the best innkeepers ever!

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"flawless" 9/24/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

One of the nicest Bed & Breakfasts in the country. Need to add some romance to your life, this is the spot to do it.

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"Charming Inn in a Charming Area" 9/17/2009
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If you're looking for some quiet R&R, you can't find a better area than Lenox, Mass and you can't stay at a better place than The Garden Gables Inn.

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"This is it!" 9/1/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

I searched for several B&B's before deciding on the Garden Gables Inn for our Tanglewood - James Taylor vacation. You can never be too sure if what you're looking at on the computer is what you're actually going to get in person. The Garden Gables Inn is one of those rare great finds - it's even better in person!! Peggy and John are great hosts - we felt welcomed and enjoyed the time we spent in the main house. The morning breakfast was fantastic!! Don't second guess yourself - this is it!

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"Garden Gables Review" 9/1/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

This had to be the most warm, pleasant and hospitable B&B I've encountered. The hosts were magnificent and saw to every detail. I recommend it highly. You won't be disappointed!

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"Birthday celebration~" 8/16/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

The Inn was beautiful, clean and well maintained. The Innkeepers and owners couldn't be more pleasant and helpful. My family and I were there celebrating my birthday and the Inn was the prefect locale~

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"in town surprise" 8/10/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

The B&B's proximity to town was a big plus. There were many restaurants within easy walking distance. The spacious enclosed porch allowed for pleasant surroundings while enjoying a great, leisure breakfast.

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"excellent first time b and b " 8/7/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

Quiet location and central to town; outstanding staff; wifi; wonderful sitting areas; would definitely stay again and recommend

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"A quiet retreat!" 7/31/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

Attention to detail at the Garden Gables is superb... from the robes and bottled water in the room to the afternoon homemade cookies and lemonade. Having local restaurant menus available and organized helped when making dining selections. The recommendations from the innkeepers also helped. Beautiful grounds and sitting areas.

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"Wonderful experience in every way" 7/29/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

Great location, rooms, common places, pool, setting and breakfast. Coffee, tea and snacks available at all times

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" Outstanding service, wonderful stay" 7/21/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

We had a lovely weekend at the Garden Gables - most impressive were the attention to detail to make our stay comfortable, and the high level of service provided by all the GG staff. The innkeepers were especially flexible and gracious when helping us with a special (unanticipated) project. I look forward to returning for future visits.

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"An Ideal Inn" 7/7/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

If you can picture an ideal inn then the Garden Gables is it. The Owners, Innkeepers, and staff are a "Cut above the rest". They make your stay a pleasure. The accomodations are excellent. The breakfasts are outstanding. You could not find a better Berkshire location. Most guests have stayed there year after year. This was our first visit but we booked next year before we left.

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"Tip-top service at the Gables!" 7/3/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

The Garden Gables provided a wonderful stay in the Berkshires! We would definitely return in the future. The rooms are beautiful, breakfasts superb, and extra amenities pleasant surprises!

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"two night stay at the Inn" 6/26/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

Take cottage room suite #10 separate from house. Part of house from 1780. very charming, very clean, spacious room with desk, couch, table, nice patio/porch, modern bathroom shower with bathtub separate, much storage room in bathroom and elsewhere, separate little entrance room with desk, great breakfast to order, complimentary sherry and cookies at night.. Owner also owns a winery making excellent wine and preserves at modest cost. wine tasting is included at the winery with a stay as well as $25 off any wine purchased.A definite gem of a place in the inn category.Would definitely stay there again.Good value.

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"peaceful & restorative" 5/11/2009
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Stayed On: 5/2009

This B & B was a welcome place for a relaxing two days in the Berkshires. The room was spotless and the care I was given can be described as thoughtful and exact. The breakfast is unbelievable - too much to explain as they have two buffets filled with fruits, cereals, dried fruits, breads, croisssants, bagels, yogurts, and all this in addition to whatever items you desire for the chef to cook for you. The gardens on the property have chairs and benches for you to enjoy these botanical wonders.

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"Great Place/Nice Inkeepers" 5/6/2009
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Stayed On: 5/2009

Just spent a great weekend here. Very quiet (offseason I guess), helpful inkeepers, great breakfast, beautiful room, amazingly comfy bed. What's not to like? Highly recommended. Oh, and if you like to hike, the owners also own an orchard and winery, with great hiking trails and wine tasting afterwards.

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"Totally relaxing" 4/10/2009
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Stayed On: 3/2009

The personal service from the innkeeper made us feel both pampered and at home. She called around for a specific item and offered to make reservations for us at a restaurant. The living rooms were very relaxing for just sitting and reading or talking late at night, as well as sipping supplied sherry. Breakfast (eat all you want) was imaginative and delicious. The room was very relaxing. The location, while just a 5 minute walk from shops, felt like it was in the country. Well worth return visits.

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"Wedding" 3/27/2009
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Brande and Dan were fabulous! They attend to our every need!! The wedding was perfect!!

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"Great B&B with variety galore." 3/27/2009
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We had a great stay while doing our jobs using PC's. This is a very relaxing place with lots of rooms to explore and enjoy! The Inn-Keepers are great and the breakfasts are the best!!

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"nEXT TO HOME" 3/11/2009
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iT WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE1

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"Looking for a relaxed weekend" 3/9/2009
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Stayed On: 2/2009

While we were only there for a short weekend; from the moment we checked in to check out was a wonderful stay. Very friendly staff, great breakfast would return again and again!

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"The Garden Gables - a Lenox Gem" 3/3/2009
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Stayed On: 2/2009

I have been to Lenox three times, and of all my stays, I love the Garden Gables most. It's a gracious, old Inn within walking distance to town: historic but far from rickety or musty; pretty but not too froufrou; comfortable for all ages. The innkeepers were so nice; and the breakfast was out-of-this-world good. All-white omelets with basil, blueberry pancakes, crisp bacon, granola, oatmeal -- you name it, and the chef can make it. We were there in winter, I can only imagine how gorgeous it would look in the summer. I wouldn't stay anywhere else. Loved this Inn!

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"Just what we needed" 2/21/2009
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Stayed On: 2/2009

Beautiful setting, private cottages, amazingly delicious brunch, special touches--and close to Lenox shops, restaurants ranging from creative gourmet to award-winning steak, cross-country skiing, Rockwell museum, wine-tasting, Shakespeare theater company productions, and the supreme chocolatier with live pianist! We'll come back!

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"Great Stay at Garden Gables" 2/12/2009
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Excellent service, comfortable and well-appointed guest rooms and common areas (e.g., sherry room), close to the Lenox city center. Great for a romantic getaway to the Berkshires!

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"ROMANCE AND WINE!!!!!" 2/5/2009
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Stayed On: 2/2009

Garden Gables was the perfect getaway for relaxation, good eats and superb service. We were so impressed by the set-up of the Inn, the atmosphere was cordial and the InnKeepers were so nice and accomodating. The room was very nicely decorated and private! We are sure to return..it was hard going back home!!!!

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"Charming" 2/2/2009
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Stayed On: 1/2009

Wonderful, delightful, quaint, quiet and perfect for a relaxing get-away.

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"great breakfast" 1/30/2009
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the room was wonderful, brandi (the innkeeper) was gracious and the breakfasts were amazing!

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"Fabulous Bershires Getaway" 1/27/2009
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My family and I recently spent a weekend at the Garden Gables and were pleasantly surprised at how wonderful it was. We stayed in the Hilltop Orchards Sweet which is absolutely beautful and worked out perfect for our needs. We had 6 adults all staying together in the suite (2 bedrooms with queen and 2 double beds and living room with king pullout couch). The bedrooms were super cute and had a nice clean bathroom, plenty of closet and drawer space. Living room has refrigerator, bar, flat screen tv, fireplace, lovely leather furniture etc. It was a bit small for the 6 of us, but 2 couples would fit just perfect here. The room came with complimentary breakfast that was served in an elegant dining room with tons of healthy and delicious options. The staff was very nice, especially Kelly our waitress in the mornings. Overall I give it an A+, great romantic getaway or weekend with friends!

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"You'll love the Garden Gables!" 4/14/2007
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Stayed On: 2/2007

A friend of mine recommended this Inn, she knew that it was under new ownership and that many improvements were being made. I had stayed at others over the years and wanted to try something different. They had a special rate on a suite that was just remodeled. There was a great flat panel TV and the bed's mattress was the most comfortable I've ever slept on! My husband and I found the Inn to be beautifully decorated and elegant but not at all stuffy. The people were really nice and made our stay there extra special. We were celebrating an anniversary and we plan to go back each year.

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The Garden Gables Inn Bed and Breakfast
The Garden Gables Inn
135 Main Street
PO Box 52
Lenox, MA 01240
USA
Phone: +1-413-637-0193
Fax: +1-413-637-4554
Toll-free: +1-888-243-0193
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Peggy and John Roethel
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January, 2008, cold outside but cozy inside! A romantic, elegant inn, perfect for a winter stay. Check web site for winter getaway deals. Many rooms have fireplaces and guests of the Inn ski free at the owner's cross country ski center at Hilltop Orchards Newly redesigned Room 15 with king size bed, writing desk, fireplace, flat panel cable TV and private balcony.
A full country breakfast buffet is provided including fresh and dried fruit, yogurt, breads, muffins, sausage, bacon, juices, coffee and a selection of teas. The staff will take your order for the chef's specialties including French toast, Belgium waffles or your choice of eggs cooked-to-order. The Inn supports local farms and producers.Sitting area of Suite 12 shown here including a 32" flat panel TV, pull-out sofa and mini fridge. The suite is located above Suite 10 on the second floor with it's own private entrance. These most spacious accommodations in the Inn include a master bedroom with queen bed and second bedroom with two twin beds, bathroom and private balcony.
The front of the Inn is the most historic, dating back to 1780. The Inn maintains its historic pedigree yet is updated with modern amentities and is beautifully furnished to make your stay comfortable. The three gables on the front lend to the current name. A history of the Inn is located on the website.This common room, off the main foyer, has a dining/conference table, piano, fireplace and sitting area with library. WiFi throughout the Inn means you can keep in touch while on vacation.
Room #14 is newly remodeled with a king size hand-carved four poster bed, crisp Egyptian cotton sheets, sitting area with fireplace and private balcony. Guests are invited to the Sherry Room each afternoon for a complimentary aperitif. This room is original to the 1780 cottage and is a favorite among guests who like to relax with a good book or chess game.
Breakfast is served in the Inn's dining room and enclosed wrap-around porch. A lavish buffet is included each morning plus cooked-to-order specialties prepared by the Inn's chef. Guests can make a reservation to dine at the Inn during the summer months when the chef prepares four-course dinners.The Inn has four bright cottage rooms steps from the front entrance with views of the gardens and manicured grounds. All have brick surround fireplaces and king size beds. Two of them have king beds that can be converted to two twins.
Your own private spa in the Berkshires is at The Garden Gables Inn. The dedicated spa treatment room has a full bath and is a tranquil respite yet convenient for Inn guests.Suite 10 features a private entrance into a study with closets, a desk and pull-out sofa. The bedroom, shown in photo, includes a large sitting area with windows overlooking the grounds. A fireplace and flat panel LCD TV and French doors leading to a private terrace makes this one of the best accommodations in the Berkshires. The bathroom has a glass enclosed shower and clawfoot tub. This suite has lots of closet space, making it ideal for longer stays.
The McIntosh Cottage (Room #16) - like the other three cottage rooms -- features skylit cathedral ceilings which bring in the natural light.  The stone fireplaces give warmth and atmosphere on cooler nights. All cottage rooms have king size beds, sitting areas, full baths, flat panel LCD TVs with DVD player, iPod clock radios and amenities found in all rooms including spa robes, Aveda products and WiFi. Guests in this cottage and in the Cortland Cottage (room 18) have the option of requesting two twin beds instead of the king bed at time of booking.The Inn's owners live and work on their 200 acre Hilltop Orchards farm in nearby Richmond. Inn guests are treated to free wine tasting of their award-winning Furnace Brook Wines, free hiking and cross country/snowshoe skiing in season.