The Red Maple Inn 217 Main Street Spencer Massachusetts 01562 USA http://www.theredmapleinn.com Phone: +1-508-885-9205 Fax: +1-508-885-9255

General Information

Welcome to The Red Maple Inn, a romantic colonial-era estate listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our 15 room mansion, built circa 1780, features six deluxe guest accommodations appointed with period antiques as well as all modern amenities, including private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and color cable television with DVD players. Lovely perennial gardens, ancient stone walls and towering evergreens surround the estate which is tucked into the heart of Spencer's Historic District. Original wide-board pumpkin pine floors, chair rails and crown moldings have been lovingly restored to their original beauty.

Yankee Magazine "Editors' Choice" 2007.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms, Suite, Luxury Cottage
• There are 6 guest accommodations (6 with private baths)
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 139.00 and $ 299.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 30.00
• Other Accommodations: Tax & Service Chg not included
  Wonderful honeymoon cottage with luxury bathroom, kitchenette, sitting room with daybed and fireplace. Queen bed, designer appointed linens and Nantucket cottage touches throughout. A very special accommodation for a very special occassion! Week Days, $219 Weekends & Holidays, $299. Gourmet Breakfast included as well as a snack stocked kitchenette. Tax & Service additional

Amenities

Meals

• A 3 course gourmet menu breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8:30 to 9:30
• Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
• Dinner is available by special request
• Additional food services included in room rate: COOKING SCHOOL, Dinner & A Movie!, Guest Snack Stations, Wine Cellar & Private Screening Room
• Special meals available: Private Parties, Wine Paired Dinners, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is Chef Alexander's Roast Duck with Port Wine & Figs
  Chef Shari Alexander uses fine "Maple Leaf" duckling, moist inside with a carmelized crispy skin. Partially boned to make it even more enjoyable with the Port Wine reduction sauce infused with deep rich Morroccan figs. YUM! Chef Alexander used only farm fresh seasonal vegetables and serves RMI created desserts; Bananas Foster with Artsanal Rums, Creme Brulee, Chocolate Moussem to name a few. Dinner at The Red Maple Inn will be a delicious and memorable evening....we promise! Dinner is available from May to first week of November. The Inn is open weekends from December to May with special arrangements made for week-day guests.
  
  Shari is in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico for the winter months with her "Culinary Adventure Tours," www.flavorandmagic.com For more information please email theredmapleinn@aol.com or call us at 508 885 9205

Policies

• Minimum stay required (Certain holidays and during Brimfield Antique Shows)
• Smoking is allowed outside only
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Limitations on children staying
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Premium Wine Cellar including Champagne)
• Deposit amount required (Advance reservations required. One night's rental or 50% deposit, whichever is greater. "Brimfield" reservations payable in full when made.)
• Closed: Weekends Only March & April
• Check in time is 3 PM and Check out time is 11 AM
• Cancellations:
  30-day cancellation notice required for a full refund, less $30 processing fee. Fewer than 30 days notice, no refund unless we are able to re-rent the reserved room(s) for the entire period booked. No refunds for early departure. "Brimfield" reservations non-refundable under any circumstances.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • American Film Institute
  • American Historic Inns
  • Les Amis d'Escoffier
  • Massachusetts Tourist and Convention Bureau
  • New England Exchange Club
  • The Chamber of New England

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Federal Center Hall Colonial
• Built in 1780
• Opened for business in 2003
• Restored / Remodeled in 2003
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Access for the disabled is limited
• Parking available (Ample off-street parking.)

Location

• Location is best described as: Historic District, Village
  
• Nearest major city: Worcester, MA (11 miles East)
• Nearest major airport: BOS 60 miles
• Directions from airport:
  Take the Mass Turnpike, I-90 West, to Exit 10. Take far right exit towards Charlton/Sturbridge, Routes 12 & 20. When Routes 12 and 20 split, bear Right to remain on Rt. 20. At Rt. 56, turn Right and follow 56 North to Leicester. At signal light at Main Street, Leicester, turn Left onto Rt. 9 West. Follow Rt. 9 to Spencer (Rt. 9 becomes Main Street, Spencer). After sign announcing Spencer Historic District and crest of hill, descend the hill and watch for the inn on the right, with white fence in front, at 217 Main Street. Approximately 1 1/4 Hrs.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Shari Alexander & John Bills
  Shari has been in the hospitality business for 25 years, owning and/or serving as chef in restaurants in the Hamptons, New York City, Sarasota and in Spain. She earned 3 stars from The New York Times and is a member of Les Amis d'Escoffier. John recently retired after a 26-year career singing with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
• The innkeepers speak: 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, Tower Hill Botanical Garden, Higgins Armory Museum, Boston area attractions, Berkshires, Tanglewood, Brimfield Antique Fairs, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, Vineyard, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Cooking Classes & Gourmet Weekends, orchards, Old Sturbridge Village, museums and art galleries, live theater, antiquing, Sight-seeing, Swimming