Historic Merrell Inn South Lee (Berkshires), Massachusetts Discover the beauty of the seasons in the Berkshire Mountains at this charming inn! Contact Info | Email this page to a Friend | Click to see a map  | Visit our Web Site Additional Pages... Guest Rooms/Rates Original Old Tavern & Keeping Rooms Points of Interest   Availability Search: See which rooms are available during your stay. Check in: Check out: Powered by Webervations Clear search results Rooms Available from  to  Learn more about these rooms These are our base rates - certain discounts and/or charges may apply

If you were planning a trip to New England, why not stay at one of its most beautiful and historic Inns? Historic Merrell Inn, built of brick more than 200 years ago, is one of New England's rare historic old stagecoach Inns -- listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Located a mile from Norman Rockwell's beloved Stockbridge Village, the Inn sits on two acres of riverside, park-like grounds. Take time to drink in the beauty of the Inns gardens and grounds which extend to the peaceful shores of the Housatonic River.

The Pineapple -- symbol of hospitality. Come and experience the special hospitality of this historic Inn...in the heart of the Berkshire Mountains.

Just as sea captains placed fresh pineapples on the gateposts to signify the return and to announce they were receiving guests, we welcome you to enjoy this rare architectural gem -- the only American Inn to be included in the Historic American Buildings Survey -- architectural renderings filed in the Library Of Congress.

This brick stagecoach Inn, still welcomes guests just as General Joseph Whitton did as a veteran of the Revolutionary War.

Seasons Enjoy the seasons of the Berkshire Mountains -- visit the Norman Rockwell Museum (three miles), Tanglewood Music Festival -- Summer home of the Boston Symphony (five miles), Berkshire Theatre Festival (one mile), Williamstown Theatre Festival (20 miles), or Jacob's Pillow Modern Dance Festival (8 miles).

Enjoy the splendid outdoor activity the area provides: hiking and biking in these scenic hills, skiing (6 ski areas within a 15 minute drive), swimming in cool clear Mountain ponds, drive-through the areas many forest -- all seasons splendid, but in the Fall, spectacular.

Enjoy it the many shopping opportunities in the area from the Berkshire Outlet Village (three miles) to the quaint shops of Lee, Lenox and Stockbridge.

Immaculate rooms, beautifully decorated with your comfort in mind... All guest rooms are in one building. All rooms have TVs. All rooms are air-conditioned. Convenient parking next to the Inn. All rooms have private baths. All rooms have phones. Business rates available. Some rooms have wood-burning fireplaces. The Inn is smoke-free.

...and one the likes of which guests have chosen to return. Sit down to your table for two set with handmade Bennington Pottery from Vermont. Come to breakfast anytime you wish between 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Dine in comfort in the historic 'Old Keeping Room', in winter by a blazing fire in the original old massive cooking fireplace.

Historic Merrell Inn is recommended by The New York Times, USA Today, The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, Country Living Magazine, and Historic Preservation Magazine and has received Mobil's Three Stars.

Historic Merrell Inn is a member of the following associations:
   Lee Lodging Association

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