Brook Farm Inn

15 Hawthorne Street
Lenox Massachusetts 01240
USA

http://www.brookfarm.com

Phone: +1-413-637-3013
Fax: +1-413-637-4751
Toll-free: +1-800-285-POET

General Information

There is poetry here. Brook Farm Inn welcomes you to the grace of its past and the comforts of the present. Located a short walk from Lenox Center and Tanglewood, the inn offers romance, relaxation, and recreation. Enjoy fireplaces, canopy beds, whirlpool tubs, heated outdoor pool set in an acre of gardens. Friendly hosts pamper you with sumptuous breakfasts and personal service. Afternoon tea with homemade scones is served every day in the elegant library, often accompanied by poetry readings or storytelling. Your stay at Brook Farm Inn will be magical and memorable.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 15 guest accommodations (15 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 135.00 and $ 425.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 135.00 and $ 425.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 40.00
  • Other Accommodations: Suites
    We have two rooms that are completely handicapped accessible, in conformance with ADA standards.

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Amenities Basket
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • DVD Player
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Internet Service
  • Ironing Board
  • Private entrance
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • VCR
  • Wi-Fi
On Site
  • Board games
  • Conference Rooms
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Videos

Other Amenities: Pool, Guest Pantry

Meals

  • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
  • Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
  • Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea
  • Special meals available: Vegetarian
  • Our signature dish is Phil's Famous Strata
    Layers of bread, cheese and egg, filled with vegetables such as broccoli, mushrooms, onions, red pepper, and baked until golden.

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (summer & hol. weekends may require min stay.Foliage weekends 2 nights required.)
  • Smoking is not allowed
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Limitations on children staying (children over 15 years)
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
  • Deposit amount required (Summer full payment for early reservations. Otherwise 50%. Quiet season and foliage, 1 night's stay)
  • Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and Check out time is 11:00 a.m.
  • Cancellations:
    If a reservation is cancelled at least 15 days (30 days during July/Aug) prior to the arrival date, your deposit will be refunded, less a $35 cancellation fee. With shorter notice, you are responsible for the full value of the reservation until we can rerent the room. A $35 service fee will be charged on all cancellations.
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
    • Select Registry

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Classical Music
  • Poetry
  • Relaxation
  • Antiques/decor
  • Honeymoons
  • Luxury
  • Nature
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Victorian
  • Built in 1882
  • Opened for business in 1949
  • Restored / Remodeled in 2003
  • Access for the disabled
  • Parking available

Location

  • Geographic region: Berkshires
  • Location is best described as: Countryside, Mountains, Village
  • Nearest major city: Albany, NY (30 miles)
  • Directions to property:
    Follow the directions below: From I-90 take Rt. 20 west to Rt. 183. Go 1 mile to center of Lenox. At Monument bear left then take hard left turn onto Old Stockbridge Road. go down the hill and take a right turn at the bottom onto Hawthorne Street. Inn is second house on the left.
  • Nearest major airport: ALB 30 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    I-90 East to Exit 2 (Lee), then follow directions above.

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Linda and Phil Halpern
    Storytelling, poetry, magic, hiking, mountain climbing, music, books.
  • The innkeepers speak: Hebrew, English, Spanish

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Norman Rockwell Museum, Tanglewood, Shakespeare & Co., Clark Art Institute, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Hancock Shaker Village, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Ski area

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, Mountain Bike trails, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts