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Yankee Magazine's Editors Pick of Massachusetts for the year 2000. 3 Diamond AAA. Selected by Fodor's and Frommer's as one of the best bed and breakfasts in America and by Boston Magazine as having the "Best Victoriana"in New England-The Allen House, in the heart of Amherst on over three landscaped acres with its many peaked gables, ornately carved Austrian vergeboard, oriental Chippendale and multiple relief shingles, is one of the finest examples of Queen Anne Stick Style Victorian architecture. |
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Walk across the street to the Emily Dickinson Homestead. Walk to nearby Amherst College, the University of Massachusetts, fine galleries, museums, theatres, concerts, shops and restaurants. Visit nearby Mount Holyoke, Smith and Hampshire Colleges, National Yiddish Book Center Museum, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Northampton, Yankee Candle Company, Historic Deerfield and Old Sturbridge Village. Within an hour drive, visit Hancock Shaker Village, Norman Rockwell Museum and Chesterwood Studio, Clark Art Institute, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Berkshire Theatre Festival and The Tanglewood Summer Music Festival. |
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The interior was restored with historic precision to every last detail to reflect the Aesthetic Movement, the Victorian subculture that emphasized art in the interior decor. Aesthetic Movement decor, period art, fine antiques and art wall coverings of period designers Charles Eastlake, Walter Crane and William Morris are historically and artistically featured. The original handcarved cherry wood fireplace mantels are catalogued by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in N.Y.C. This 1886, 18 room architectural gem offers seven spacious museum-quality guest rooms with private bath, ceiling fan and central air conditioning. A full 5 course breakfast, afternoon and evening tea and refreshments are served at guests' convenience. Free transportation to and from nearby Amtrak train depot, bus stations and the colleges. Rooms $75 - $175 depending on number of people, length of stay and season; no pets. Well-behaved children over 10 are welcome. Smoking is limited to outside verandas and gardens. Gift Certificates available for all occasions. |
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Enjoy the enchanting Victorian splendor of our inn and create your own
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| Bicyclists! The entrance to the Norwottuck Rail Trail is only 1/4 mile from the Allen House. The Rail Trail is 8.5 miles long and connects Amherst to Northampton. Bike rentals are available. The recently restored Allen House "Bicycle Barn" features indoor and outdoor security lock-up racks, picnic table, ice and Poland Spring water cooler. Valley Bicycle Shop is less than 1/4 mile from the Allen House Inn for repairs and rentals. |
Allen House Victorian Inn/Amherst House is a member of the following associations:
Five College Area Bed and Breakfast Association
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Allen House Victorian Inn/Amherst House 599 Main Street Amherst, Massachusetts 01002 Alan Zieminski & Ann King, Innkeepers |
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