Birchwood Inn

Birchwood Inn has been welcoming friends since 1767. Birchwood's pastoral hilltop setting overlooks the historic Lenox village and is close to the Berkshires' myriad cultural attractions and recreational activities. Full award-winning country breakfast and afternoon tea. Romance, Spa, and Love packages, November - mid-May. Experience country elegance in a village setting.

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Mountains
    • Village
  • Nearest major city: Boston, MA (120 miles West)
  • Directions to property:
    From the Mass Pike (I-90) exit at Exit 2, follow Rte. 20 west for five miles. At second traffic light, turn left to Historic Lenox (Walker Street, 183 West, Rte.7A).At the monument, bear right,and proceed up the hill. Birchwood Inn is located on the right, just before the crest of the hill. Turn right onto Hubbard Street and left into the drive. Parking and the entrance is around the back of the inn.
  • Directions from airport:
    Albany (NY) Airport is less than an hour from Lenox while Bradley International Airport (Hartford CT) is an hour-and-a-half from Lenox. From Albany, take I-90 south. From Hartford, take I-91 north to the Mass Pike West.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: 4 suites plus 7 guest rooms
  • There are 11 guest accommodations (11 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 150.00 and $ 310.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 150.00 and $ 310.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 40.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Amenities Basket
  • Bath robes
  • Ceiling fans
  • Data port
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Private entrance
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Wi-Fi
    • On Site
  • Board games
  • CD player
  • Computer
  • Conference Rooms
  • Copier
  • DVD Player
  • Fax Machine
  • Internet Service
  • Library
  • Piano
  • VCR
  • Videos
  • Wedding Facilities
    • Other Amenitites
  • Fun for Foodies Packages
  • Fitness Center Discount
  • Romance Packages
  • Spa Packages
  • Hairdryers in each room
  • Guest Pantry

    • Meals

    • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 9:00-10am (coffee earlier)
    • Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
    • Lunch is available by special request
    • Dinner is available by special request
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Midnight Snack, Afternoon tea, Non-alcoholic beverage
    • Special meals available: Diabetic, Lactose/Gluten-Free, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
    • Our signature dish is Fondue Florentine Souffle
      Aged cheeses plus Swiss chard, shallots, eggs, herbs and French bread rise to the occasion. This an inn favorite as are Ellen's homemade muffins and breads.

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (3 nights (summer wknds/holidays), 2 nights (Sept-June wknds, summer/ fall wkdays)
    • Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Outside smoking only.)
    • Limited accommodations for guest pets (Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Daily fee of $25.00)
    • Limitations on children staying (Children 12 and over are welcome if accommodations permit.)
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (We are happy to provide guests with glasses, corkscrews, ice)
    • Deposit amount required (A one-night deposit (50% for 4-night or longer stays)by valid credit card or check is required for each reservation.)
    • Check in time is 3:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am
    • Cancellations:
      With at least 14 days' (21 May-Nov., Christmas holidays, and groups) prior notice of cancellation, we will refund deposits less a service charge of 10% of the total reservation.With less than 14 days'(21, see above) notice, guests who cancel or change their reservations, are no-shows, arrive later than scheduled arrival date or depart earlier than scheduled departure date are responsible for the full value of their reservation, which will be charged to their credit card. Refunds, less a service charge of 10% of the total reservation, will be made for the rebooked amount if we are able to rebook the room(s).
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • Berkshire Visitors Bureau
      • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
      • Select Registry
      • Chamber of Commerce

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Ellen Gutman Chenaux
      Travel, photography, literature, antiques, theater
    • The innkeepers speak: English, French, Spanish
    • There is one dog on the property

    Area Attractions

    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

    Onsite or 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

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    Lenox Nearby Cities

    Noted below are the approximate distances from Lenox, Massachusetts.

    Lee B&B's - 3 milesCanaan B&B's - 17 miles
    Stockbridge B&B's - 4 milesBerlin B&B's - 17 miles
    South Lee B&B's - 4 milesWilliamstown B&B's - 18 miles
    West Stockbridge B&B's - 4 milesNorfolk B&B's - 19 miles
    Richmond B&B's - 4 milesNorth Adams B&B's - 19 miles
    Pittsfield B&B's - 5 milesKinderhook B&B's - 21 miles
    New Lebanon B&B's - 8 milesLakeville B&B's - 21 miles
    Great Barrington B&B's - 9 milesChesterfield B&B's - 22 miles
    Stephentown B&B's - 11 milesMillerton B&B's - 23 miles
    Sheffield B&B's - 13 milesRiverton B&B's - 24 miles
    Hillsdale B&B's - 15 milesHudson B&B's - 26 miles
    Adams B&B's - 16 milesBennington B&B's - 26 miles

    Contact Information

    Birchwood Inn Bed and Breakfast
    Birchwood Inn, Lenox, MA - Inn
    Birchwood Inn
    7 Hubbard Street
    Lenox MA 01240
    USA
    Phone: +1-413-637-2600
    Fax: +1-413-637-4604
    Toll-free: +1-800-524-1646
    Innkeeper(s)
    Ellen Gutman Chenaux
    Rates:
    $150 - $310
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    There's nothing quite like a shady porch in summer -- for leisure reading,iced tea and pastry, quiet conversation, a nap, butterflies and fireflies, and mountain sunsets.Once the boudoir of the mistress of the mansion, The Dana Room, Room 1, on the second floor of the mansion, features a four-poster canopy queen bed with featherbed, fireplace, antiques, large sitting area with fainting couch, TV with VHS/DVD, a/c, robes,and an update, hand-painted private bath with tub/shower. WiFi.
    The Dewey Room, Rooom 4, on the second floor of the mansion, is decorated in deep aubergine, moss green and cream and features a king bed, queen sleep sofa, wood-burning fireplace, a/c, TV, mountain view in winter, and a newly renovated, hand-painted private bath with "sexy" shower. WiFi.The Egleston Room, Room 5, on the second floor of the mansion, is newly redecorated by Pine Cone Hill as a showcase room is warm coral, seafoam, and straw and features a four-poster queen bed with featherbed, down sofa, wood-buring fireplace, TV, a/c, antiques, garden view, and a newly renovated, hand-painted private bath with shower and clawfoot tub. WiFi.
    The Hubbard Room, Room 2, on the second floor of the mansion, is decorated in a colonial style with blue and cream and features a king bed (or two twins), sitting area, antiques, a/c, ceiling fan, waffle-weave robes, and a newly renovated, hand-painted private bath (across the hall) with an antique rainforest shower. WiFi.The Wagner Room, Room 3, is one of our largest moderate rooms and features a queen bed, antiques, a/c, sitting area, garden view, and a new hand-painted private bath with shower. WiFi.
    The Goodwin Room, Room 7, on the third floor of the mansion, has recently been redecorated by Pine Cone Hill as a showcase room in rich yellow, peony, and lime and features a king bed (or two twins), small sitting area, desk, a/c, ceiling fan, and a newly renovated, hand-painted private bath with shower. WiFi.The Wright-Smith Mini-Suite, Room 8/9, is on the third floor of the mansion. This Americana decorated room in red and sand features a bedroom with queen bed, a sitting room with twin-daybed, gas fireplace, TV, desk, a/c, ceiling fans, waffle weave robes, and a newly renovated, hand-painted private bath (across the hall) with a double shower. WiFi.
    The Post Room, Carriage House 1, is on the first floor of the inn's adjacent 1885 carriage house. Decorated in soft green and peach, it features a queen bed, gas fireplace, small sitting area, a/c, an update private bath with shower, and shares a porch with The MacDonald Room.The Loring Room, Room 10, on the third floor of the mansion, is warm and cozy and features a queen bed, antiques, a/c, and an extra-large private bathroom with shower and antique sink. WiFi.
    The MacDonald Room, Carriage House 2, is on the first floor of the inn's adjacent 1885 carriage house. Decorated in crimson, navy and green Berkshire plaid, it features a queen bed, small sitting area, gas fireplace, TV, a/c, robes, an updated private bath with shower, and shares a porch with The Post Room.The Post Room on the first floor of our 1885 Carriage House is decorated in warm peach and soft green and features a queen bed with feather bed, sitting area, gas fireplace, TV, a/c, refrigerator, private bath with shower plus a semi-private porch.
    The Wilson Room, Room 6, was once the sewing room of the manions. This cozy second floor room features a queen bed, antiques, small sitting area, and a private bath with shower. WiFi.Imagine a tranquil oasis.
    Birchwood Inn has been voted "best breakfast in New England"! Start your day off on a refreshing note with our Fruitini.Service dog Quinn loves to greet guests at the door with a friendly wag, curl up under your table at breakfast, and play ball on the front lawn.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Reunions
    • Small weddings and conferences
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • Gay / Lesbian Travel
    • Gourmet food
    • Group events
    • Honeymoons
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape

    Type:
    • Historic Inn

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Colonial
    • Built in 1767
    • Opened for business in 1981
    • Restored / Remodeled in 1981
    • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
    • Parking available (There is on-site parking for one car per room.)