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The
Rookwood Inn
Lenox, Massachusetts. |
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| Open Year Round |
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Rooms: 20 |
Meals
Available:
Full Breakfast |
| Pets:
No |
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Children: Welcome |
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Smoking: Restricted |
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| Tariff: US
Dollars |
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Double: $85 - 300 |
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Visa, MC, Discover, Amex
Personal Checks, Cash. |
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Check in Time: 3-11pm |
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Check out Time:11am |
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Wheelchair Access: No |
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"We see
ourselves as caretakers and stewards of this
treasure of architectural history known as
The Rookwood Inn. We look forward to
welcoming you, now and always." |
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Features and Attractions
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Williamstown Theatre
Festival
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Shakespeare & Company
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All rooms have private Baths
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Rooms Individually Decorated with Antiques
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Reproduction Furniture
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Nostalgia Pieces & Special
Touches
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The Rookwood's History:
Our inn boasts
a long
 history of hospitality, beginning as the Williams Tavern built in
1825. What now forms the central part of the building once stood in the
center of Lenox at the intersection of Main and Cliffwood Streets. Lenox was
the seat of Berkshire County before Pittsfield assumed that distinction and
the Tavern was
one of many local "watering holes" for the judges and lawyers who rode the
circuit and worked in the two courthouses.
Around 1880, the building was purchased by Frederick Constance Peters
from Kent, England. Apart from building several structures in Lenox (most
notably the original Talbot's retail clothing store, modeled after his
ancestral home), Mr. Peters was a real estate speculator and entrepreneur.
After having the Tavern moved to its current location in 1880, he added the
Victorian front of the building in the late 1880s. It was his intent to
provide lodging for the secretaries of the wealthy owners of the Berkshire
Cottages such as Elm Court, Belvoir Terrace, Ventfort Hall, Belfontaine and
Blantyre.
The original stone wall surrounding the present-day garage, defines the
boundaries of a stable that Mr. Peters built to house horses for hire. The
original hitching post can be found behind the Inn.
From the early 1930s, which saw the departure of the wealthy
cottagers and the Gilded Age from Lenox, Mr. Peters' children and
grandchildren summered at the building, until World War II made travel
from their home in Pennsylvania to Massachusetts prohibitive. After the
war, the home was sold and began its life as a bed and breakfast.
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Each morning, awaken to the aromas of a delicious, low fat
breakfasts. In the dining room, share a table with fascinating new
friends, or select a table for two with candlelight and flowers.
After a day exploring the area, enjoy a cup of tea with a specially
prepared delicacy. In warm weather, wicker chairs beckon from the
veranda, overlooking Victorian flower gardens and a wrought iron
gazebo. Here you may read a book, make evening plans, or simply relax.
Each air-conditioned room and suite
has its own look and special charm: antiques, quilts and special touches
abound. All have private baths; some have porches, fireplaces, canopy or
4-poster beds. Some rooms are perfect for families.
Let us share The Berkshires with you. We’ll assist in planning
sightseeing or shopping excursions, arrange for a massage or facial,
suggest hiking or biking routes, map out a scenic drive, or arrange for
tickets to one of many cultural events. We’ll be happy to make
reservations for you at one of the many fine restaurants within walking
distance or a short drive. In every season, you’ll find relaxation,
rejuvenation, romance and excellent service here at The Rookwood Inn.
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Weddings:
The Rookwood Inn is a perfect setting for small, intimate weddings and other
celebrations. Imagine a ceremony in our Victorian gazebo overlooking the
gardens, or in cooler weather in front of a blazing fire with live music in the
turret.
Most weddings are small events, up to 50 people. The couple, their families and
friends, take over the inn for two nights. Upon arrival guests are treated to a
welcome tea. A rehearsal dinner may be served at the inn or at many of the fine
restaurants in Lenox. The wedding is usually held the next day with a reception
following. We have excellent relationships with the finest caterers in the area~
guaranteed to satisfy your tastes and budget.
Because you will be the only guests in the inn, we can be even more flexible
to meet your individual preferences and requests. We can assist you with our
knowledge of local resources for flowers, photography, the wedding cake, and
other essential services. The Rookwood Inn is available for celebrations from
the end of October through mid June.
Meetings & Seminars: The Rookwood Inn
merges your needs with our service and facility to create a perfect strategic
planning, brainstorming and/or training event. You bring the participants (up to
30), we do the rest from organizing your meeting place, planning your meals and
breaks, to providing audio/visual equipment. If you are looking for a speaker
from the area, we can arrange for one; plan a sightseeing excursion, tickets to
a concert, or outdoor adventure at any skill level. As experienced event planers
and trainers, Steve and Amy understand your needs. We host only one group at a
time which assures you personalized individualized service in our comfortable
surroundings.
The Rookwood Inn's central location (2.5 hours from NYC or Boston and 1 hour
from the airports in Albany, NY or Hartford, CT) makes us a great meeting
place. The Inn is available for meeting/seminars from the end of October through
mid June.
Cancellation Policy:
Reservations may be canceled or changed, without
penalty, up to 14 days before arrival. For cancellations with less
notice (including late arrivals & early departures), your credit card
will be charged the full room charges. If we are able to rebook any or
all of the reservation, we will refund the rebooked portion, less a
service charge of 10% per night.
Directions:
From points North/South:
New York State Thruway (I-87) to Route 90 east to Exit 21A or Taconic
Parkway to the end. Travel east on Route 90 to the Mass Turnpike, Exit
2-Lee. Make a right onto Route 20 West. Go about 4 miles and make a left
turn at traffic light onto Route 183 . Proceed to large monument in
Lenox. Bear left and then make an immediate left turn onto Old
Stockbridge Road. The Rookwood is the large pink "Victorian" on your
left. Alternate Route:
Take the Taconic State Parkway North to 1-90, and follow directions as
above.
From Points West: From Albany, take Route 90 East to Mass
Turnpike Exit 2-Lee. Make a right onto Route 20 West. Go about 4 miles
and make a left turn at traffic light onto Route 183 . Proceed to large
monument in Lenox. Bear left and then make an immediate left turn onto
Old Stockbridge Road. The Rookwood is the large pink "Victorian" on your
left.
From Points East: Take Mass Turnpike West to Exit 2. Make a right
onto Route 20 West. Go about 4 miles and make a left turn at traffic
light onto Route 183 . Proceed to large monument in Lenox. Bear left and
then make an immediate left turn onto Old Stockbridge Road. The Rookwood
is the large pink "Victorian" on your left.
From Long Island and Connecticut:
I-95 North to New Haven where you pick up
I-91 North to Springfield, MA. Pick up the Mass Pike (I-90) West to Exit 2
(Lee). Make a right onto Route 20 West. Go about 4 miles and make a left turn at
traffic light onto Route 183 . Proceed to large monument in Lenox. Bear left and
then make an immediate left turn onto Old Stockbridge Road. The Rookwood is the
large pink "Victorian" on your left. Alternate
Route from Southern Connecticut:
Route 7 North into Lenox. Just after it joins
with Route 20 get into left lane. Make a left turn at traffic light onto Route
183 . Proceed to large monument in Lenox. Bear left and then make an immediate
left turn onto old Stockbride Road. The Rookwood is the large pink "Victorian"
on your left.
From Rhode Island:
I-95 North to Route 146 North to
Route 20 West. Follow signs around Auburn, MA to Mass Pike (I-90) West to
Exit 2 (Lee). Make a right onto Route 20 West. Go about 4 miles and make a
left turn at traffic light onto Route 183 . Proceed to large monument in
Lenox. Bear left and then make an immediate left turn onto Old Stockbridge
Road. The Rookwood is the large pink "Victorian" on your left.
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Your
Hosts:
Stephen Lesser & Amy
Lindner-Lesser
The Rookwood Inn
P.O. Box 1717, 11 Old Stockbridge Road,
Lenox, MA 01240.
Tel: 413-637-9750 or 800-223-9750
Fax: 413-637-1352
Website:
www.rookwoodinn.com
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Directions:-
Concise directions are
given above from points North, South, East and West.
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The
Rookwood Inn, Lenox, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Bed and Breakfast, Massachusetts
Hotels, Inns, Weekend Getaways
Property Registration Number: 1029
Copyright © A Thousand Inns 2001-2008 All Rights Reserved |
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