B&B at Howden Farm 303 Rannapo Road Sheffield Massachusetts 01257 USA http://www.howdenfarm.com Phone: +1-413-229-8481 Fax: +1-413-229-0443

General Information

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.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 4 guest accommodations (2 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 69.00 and $ 119.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 99.00 and $ 149.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8:00 - 9:30 AM
• Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
• Dinner is available by special request

Policies

• Minimum stay required (2 nights In-Season; 3 nights Holiday Weekends)
• Smoking is not allowed
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Accommodations are not suitable for children
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted
• Deposit amount required (1 night's rate plus tax or 1/2 package rate.)
• Check in time is 5:00 PM/Argmnt and Check out time is 11:00 AM/Argmnt
• Cancellations:
  Deposit is refundable as long as your cancellation does not result in a vacancy.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • South Berkshire Chamber of Commerce
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Greek Revival
• Built in 1830
• Opened for business in 1999
• Restored / Remodeled in 2001
• Parking available (Off-street, uncovered.)

Location

• Geographic region: Berkshires
• Location is best described as: Working Farm, Countryside, Small town, Suburban
  
• Nearest major city: Albany, NY (60 miles Southeast)
• 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.
• Nearest major airport: BDL

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Bruce Howden and David Prouty
  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
• There are 2 cats on the property

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

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Hiking trails, Kayaking, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Snow shoe trails