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B&B at Howden Farm
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  • Inn Details

    Howden Farm is a 250 acre working farm in the Berkshires. We grow blueberries, raspberries and sweet corn. Pumpkins are our primary crop - the Howden Pumpkin and the Howden Biggie - which were developed and are still grown here. A flock of chickens provide fresh eggs for your breakfast. In a lovely c. 1830 Greek Revival farmhouse, with outstanding views, three miles from the center of town you may walk the road, hike the fields and/or woods, ride your bike, canoe the Housatonic or just unwind from the world. Sleep with the window open with a gentle breeze. In the winter you can cross-country ski or snowshow, snow permitting. The Berkshires are known as "America's Premier Cultural Resort" and we are close to all these venues. You may enjoy one or all of these events or sights, as well as forty antique shops in the town of Sheffield.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Bruce Howden and David Prouty are the owners and operators of the B&B at Howden Farm. David is a retired college professor. Bruce grew up on this farm, managed a farmer's exchange in New Hampshire, then a vending machine business before owning and operating a bed and breakfast in Burlington, Vermont.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 2

    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Excellent views

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    On Site:

    • Board games

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  • Room 101

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Snuggle down into your room with wide plank floors and in-room sink with wide swept views of farm fields giving way to a mountain backdrop.

    Room 102

    Suite maximum capacity: 0

    • Beds

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Enjoy your lovely room with its Victorian bureau and in-room sink wihile looking out toward the backyard, the barn and agricultural fields to the east.

    Room 103

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Relax in one of your leather chairs looking out on southern views over our raspberry patch and other fields planted with sweet corn or pumpkins.

    Room 104

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    In your private living room relax while looking south on our raspgberry patch or west onto agricultural fields planted with hay or pumpkins.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 5:00 PM/Argmnt    Check out: 11:00 AM/Argmnt

    • Minimum stay: 2 nights In-Season; 3 nights Holiday Weekends

    • Deposit amount required: 1 night's rate plus tax or 1/2 package rate.

    • Cancellations: Deposit is refundable as long as your cancellation does not result in a vacancy.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:00 - 9:30 AM

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

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  • Location Type

    • Working Farm

    • Countryside

    • Small town

    • Suburban

    City

    • Albany

    • Distance to city: 60 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the North: From Sheffield Drive south 1.7 miles on #7 to the fork. Take Route 7A and then your first right onto Rannapo Road. We are on the left #303. From Boston or Albany take Mass Pike to exit #2 Lee, then Route 102 west to Stockbridge, then Route #7 south to Sheffield. From the South: Take Route 44 to traffic light in Canaan, CT. Then Route #7 north to second left, past the police barracks take Ashley Falls Road to the crossroads in the center of Ashley Falls, MA. Turn left onto Rannapo Road and proceed to #303.

    Airport

    • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Hiking trails

    • Kayaking

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Snow shoe trails

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