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Rivaling Newport, Lenox Massachusetts became the playground of the "Gilded Age" rich and famous: Morgan, Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Astor, Westinghouse, Edith Wharton... Hampton Terrace Bed and Breakfast, built in 1897, and owned by several of the wealthiest families in the country, was among the first of the "Berkshire cottages" to host guests. In 1937 Tanglewood became the summer home of the Boston Symphony, and Hampton Terrace became a bed and breakfast inn. Now recognized by the Michelin Guide as one of the elite Berkshire inns, this Lenox Massachusetts Bed and Breakfast has been completely renovated and restored since 2000. Far from just a "Tanglewood Season" destination, Hampton Terrace Bed and Breakfast is considered a romantic escape... 2 hours from Boston, and 2 1/2 hours from New York City. No point in the village of Lenox is more than a short 2-block walk. Enjoy dozens of restaurants, shops, galleries & bars... within 5 minutes of our door. |
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The entry hall and main downstairs rooms at Hampton Terrace feature colors inspired by the Pavilion at Brighton Beach, England. Rich yellows, greens, blues and reds are accented by elaborate moldings and trims, many highlighted with bronze and gold. The downstairs is filled with period antiques, Orientals and old photographs from six generations of the owners' families. The entrance hall showcases a beautiful fireplace and mantel - the first of seven in the home. Eight rare crystal sconces adorn the living room, which also features a family heirloom 1929 Steinway "L" Grand Piano - played by Claudio Arrau, Jerome Hines, Robert Merrill, Roberta Peters, Emanuel Ax, Arthur Fiedler and many others - a period Victrola, a 1940s carousel horse and massive burl wood armoire. Soft music floating in the air is the only sign that this 19th century home exists in a modern era. |
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The living room leads to a side porch that is comfortably furnished and conducive to an early-morning perusal of the Berkshire Eagle, or a pre-dinner glass of wine. Guests have been known to spend entire days on the porch reading books or just listening to the church bells ring. Every shop and restaurant in Lenox is less than a five-minute walk from this porch, and it frequently serves as a respite after shopping, before dinner or after Tanglewood. The parlor is another room that inspires lounging. It contains an authentic 1930s red leather bar - a family heirloom, a television hidden in an antique cabinet and several comfortable overstuffed chairs. The bar is fully stocked for BYOB - wine, highball and martini glasses, openers, shakers, ice, et al. |
Breakfast is served daily in our Dining Room and on the adjoining Sun Porch. We always feature locally roasted coffees, tea, fresh fruit and juices, breads for toasting and cold cereals. Additionally, we daily rotate hot entrees, which can include French toast, pancakes, scrambled eggs or egg Frittata, seasoned grits and other delicious choices. The journey to your bedroom reveals a surprise. Look up and the home's most distinctive feature comes into view - a three-story suspended staircase that seems higher than the house itself. Along the upward wind you will find arches, curved balustrades, interior columns, detailed moldings and a palladium window. Featured on the second-story landing is a hand-painted china cabinet showcasing the family's doll collection. |
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We are Southern, so comfort food breakfasts are the way we were raised. We also REALLY appreciate a good cup of coffee.....so we ONLY serve locally roasted HAWAIIAN coffee. We offer an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet which changes daily, and features staples such as Blueberry, Buckwheat and Apple Pancakes... Traditional or Pumpkin Bread French Toast... Scrambled Eggs, Sausage & Seasoned Grits... Eleanor's Casserole (a favorite...everyone wants the recipe). Coffee, tea and decaf are out by 7:30 a.m. with provisions available for those who may want earlier coffee. Our breakfast buffet runs from 8:30 am until whenever our guests are finished...with last seating at 10 am. Beyond the revolving daily hot entree choice, our guests always have access to multiple types of fresh fruit, orange juice, and many choices of cold cereal, yogurt and breads. We are pleased to accommodate those who have dietary restrictions and needs, so please let us know in advance. |
| Special PackagesRomantic Weekend Package Save between $70 and $100/night compared to our in-season rates....(more) Special Occasions at Hampton Terrace In-Season, Multiple-Night, Mid-Week Discount |
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We love the Berkshires. Even though we have lived here since 1996, Susan and I are still tourists in our own home town and we get a vicarious thrill when a guest says that she just had a great experience at the Hancock Shaker Village. Or that the "couples massage" that we recommended went beyond expectations. We have taken many trips when our first order of business was to collect every brochure from the hotel concierge stand, spread them on our bed, and try to figure out how to organize our next several days. That strategy rarely works out...So we go to great lengths to make sure that you have in advance, and here on the property, every tool to maximize your brief stay at the inn. It is our pleasure to help you pre-plan your visit. With your confirmation, you will get our recommendations for dining in the Berkshires, as well as lists of spas, historic home tours, museums, theaters, clubs, outdoor activities, parks, music venues, and links to calendars of events during your stay. |
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