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1896 House Brookside & Pondside Country Motels

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    Rated #1 on Trip Advisor! Enchanting...distinctive...immaculate...memorable! “Brookside” and “Pondside” country motels offer 7 guest room types, private baths, some dual Jacuzzi’s, upscale amenities, and free WI-FI. A full hot breakfast buffet is included. Popular Pub. Stay with us once, and we know you’ll become part of our perennial guest list! Shyly hidden from the road on park-like grounds, "Brookside" offers "mountain cabin" decor, Cushman rock maple furniture, Waverly-Schumacher designs, lattice footbridges, perennial gardens, a stately gazebo, and rocking chairs along the porch. "Pondside" rooms offer a bright country cottage décor. It is situated alongside a lovely duck pond with a stone footbridge and tall evergreens. There is a “Sweetheart Room" & a “3 Room Suite” with a full kitchen. For "Suites" Reviews please be sure to note that we have a separate "1896 Country Inn" Listing

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • A Little French

    • German


    Number of Cats: 2

    Number of Dogs: 2

    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    Property Noted For:

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Group events

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Piano

    • VCR

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Some rooms with dual jacuzzi's,kitchette

    • One kitchen suite

    • Microwave, refrigerators, VCR's available

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  • 2 Queen Beds

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $69/$154

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: After 2 PM    Check out: By 11 AM

    • Minimum stay: Saturdays in season & holidays, 2 nights

    • Deposit amount required: One night stay

    • Cancellations: Deposits will be promptly refunded if the reservation is cancelled seven days prior to the arrival date. For multiple reservations of 6 rooms or more, a 30-day notice is required. Cancellations are subject to a $10.00 administration fee per room.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full Hot Breakfast Buffet

    • Time Served: 8 AM-10AM

    • Serving location: Breakfast Room

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    • Village

    City

    • Pittsfied

    • Distance to city: 20 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Stay on 7 North about 30 minutes

    Airport

    • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany County) 45 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From NY 87 (Northway) Take Exit 6 (Schnectady Troy & Watervliet). Take right off ramp. Travel a full 45 minutes up and down a mountain until you reach Route 7 in Williamstown Massachusetts. (Ignore the Route 7 E-W half way near the Stuarts in New York) Take Rt. 7 North (left) in Williamstown. We are 1/2 mile on right

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Ski area

    • Bird watching

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

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    Cozy Inn & Motel in the Berkshires-1896 House-Pondside

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    We arrived on Dec11 to the 1896 Brookside and Pondside motel- the room was spotless,and the complimentary hot breakfast at the Pub was delicious and self serve---we would come back again!

    a surprisingly luxurious place in Williamstown

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We don't normally splurge for inn/hotel rooms, but it was my wife's birthday (in April) so we decided to take a chance on the 1896 and splurge for one of the suites. It was definitely worth it--beautifully decorated, very roomy, lovely jacuzzi, with cooked-to-order breakfast just next door. Plus the owners have two airedales, our favorite kind of dog. And just down the street is the Clark Art Institute and the fabulous Mezze Bistro (one of the best restaurants we've ever been to). We liked it so much that when we returned to Williamstown this summer we stayed there again (in the same suite--#202, Turn of the Century) and it was just as wonderful. The Inn also features lower-cost rooms in their Brookside Motel and Pondside motels nearby. And the Pub has a fun bar atmosphere and delicious food, with cozy highback chairs and romantic nooks in the dining area, if you don't feel like wandering down the road to eat in town. Excellent website as well--what you see is truly what you get. Highly recommended.

    Great place!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Beautiful setting, great staff, the room was quaint and very very clean. Breakfast was ok, fine if you just want to get some coffee and a quick bite. Have to agree that the eggs tasted like they were powdered. We stayed in the Sweetheart room and it was very nice and comfortable, with a reasonable price. I loved that they had well behaved and friendly dogs and a cat on the premises as I missed mine from home. We spent an afternoon at the pool, which was clean and refreshing. The location can't be beat. Close to town yet far out enough to enjoy the nature. Will definitely stay again!

    Beautiful Winter Getaway

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The Pondside Motel at the 1896 House is a beautiful and quaint place to stay if you are visiting the Berkshire area. The room was immaculate, the inn keepers are very friendly, and the scenery in the region is very nice. It is conveniently located 5 minutes away from the center of Williamstown. Highly recommended!

    Great place!!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    No complaints..great cozy winter getaway...also comes with complimentary breakfast..eggs, bacon, yogurt, pastries,make your own waffles...very tasty..also has a great restaurant on the premises.

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