1886 House
The 1886 House is an authentic New England country farmhouse situated on 5 acres in historic Chesterfield, just off scenic Routes 9 & 143, only 12 miles from Northampton.
Our B&B is small and intimate. Enjoy a cozy fire in our reception room in winter and our central air conditioning on a hot day in the summer. We serve a hearty breakfast each morning and we will accommodate known dietary requirements. We have three rooms, two with private baths, one of these is on the first floor.
In the evening, you can relax with dinner in a fine Country Inn or eat in one of the many excellent restaurants in Northampton,the home of Smith College.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Countryside
- Mountains
- Small town
- Nearest major city: Northampton, MA (12 miles SW)
- Directions to property:
From the East (Boston):
Mass Pike (I 90 W) to exit 4 - I 91 N, proceed to exit 19 Northampton/Amherst, Rt. 9. Stay in the middle lane on the ramp. Go straight across Rt. 9 for 3.4 mi. (towards truck Rt. 9) The street you are on is Damon Rd. and later becomes Bridge Rd. You will go past a cemetery then past the Kennedy School on your right. Bridge Rd. dead ends into Rt. 9 W. Take 9 W for 5.1 mi. to Rt. 143 W. You will go past Look Park on your left and later Beaverbrook golf course will be on your right.
At Rt. 143 W you will turn left. There will be a sign after the turn that indicates you are on the General Lafayette Trail. You will take 143 W for 4.2 mi. There will be a sign for Chesterfield, then there will be a sign indicating a dead end Rd. into Rt. 143 from the left. That is Curtis Rd. where you will turn left. Curtis Rd. is partially obscured by a large boulder, so you should look for a blue and white Lion¿s Club sign. Curtis Rd. dead-ends into East St. after 0.5mi. Turn left and go 0.8 mi. to the 1886 House,
on the left ¿ 202 East St.
From the South (Hartford):
Take I 91 N to exit 19 (Northampton) in MA. And follow the above directions from Northampton.
From the North (Vermont):
From the North traveling South: Take I 91 S to MA exit 20. Proceed to the first light and turn right on to Bridge Rd. and follow the directions given above from Northampton. - Nearest major airport: Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) 40 miles
- Directions from airport:
I 91 north to exit 19 (Northampton) in MA. Follow directions above, from Northampton
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 3 guest accommodations (2 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 85.00 and $ 125.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 130.00
- Other Accommodations: Rooms
For a family travelling together we have two rooms sharing a bath that can be booked together at a reduced rate. Please inquire.
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Amenities Basket | Bath robes |
| Board games | Ceiling fans |
| Coffee/Tea facilities | Desk |
| Fridge | Hairdryer |
| Library | Radio |
| Satellite/Cable TV | TV |
| VCR | Videos |
 |
| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | CD player |
| Computer | Copier |
| DVD Player | Fax Machine |
| Fireplace | Internet Service |
| Telephone | Washer/dryer |
Meals
- A hearty breakfast breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:00 to 9:30
- Breakfast is served in the Enclosed Porch, Dining Room
- Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Vegetarian
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas
- Limited accommodations for guest pets
- Children are welcome
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (50% to confirm reservation. May reservations must be paid in full.)
- Check in time is after 2 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am
- Cancellations:
14 days notice for refunds, there is a $15 administrative charge. If less notice given refund only if we re-book the rooms for the nights reserved. Same day concellations and "no shows" will be charged the full room rate. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Five College Area B & B Assoc
- Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce
- Hampshire Hills B & B Assoc
- PAII
Discounts available:| | | extended stay | Minimum stay: 3 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Joe & Carol Lingg
- The innkeepers speak: English, Italian, Spanish
- There is one dog on the property
Area Attractions
Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, pick your own fruits and berries, cross country skiing, Historic Houses, Golf, Tennis, 5+ Colleges in area, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Tennis courts, Whitewater Rafting
Chesterfield Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Chesterfield, Massachusetts.