Jonathan Foote 1778 House

Old stonewalls crisscross the property while ancient maples shade the house in the summer and provide a private color show in the fall. A beautiful country setting yet central to all Berkshire attractions, the Jonathan Foote 1778 House is a dignified old home that invites you to relax and enjoy the Berkshires.

Jonathan Foote moved to Massachusetts from Connecticut in 1772 when he built a log cabin just west of the present house, which was constructed in 1778. The house, of post and beam construction, retains many of its original eighteenth century features including wide plank floors, twelve over twelve paned windows, antique hardware and four fireplaces.

A huge stone hearth complete with beehive oven welcomes you to the Great Room. There you can relax with a good book, chat with new friends, or toast your love with a complimentary glass of Chardonnay or port.

A full homemade breakfast, served on fine china and linens is served throughtout the year. During the warmer months, enjoy the view from our covered porch as you savor breakfast , chat with friends or enjoy the daily newspaper. On colder days, our 18th century parlor, lovingly furnished with fine antiques, is where our bountiful breakfast and JoAnn's famous cookies are served and enjoyed.

Most major Berkshire attractions are just minutes away: Tanglewood, summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra; major summer theatres, such as the Berkshire Theatre Festival, Barrington Stage, and Berkshire Opera; renowned dance groups at Jacob's Pillow; Norman Rockwell Museum and the Clark Art Museum; Shakespeare and Company at Edith Wharton's; Historic sites of Hancock Shaker Village, Arrowhead, and Chesterwood; plus so much more.

The Jonathan Foote 1778 House, located between Stockbridge and Lenox in the wonderfully restored town of Lee, is central to all Berkshire activities. Lee has an extensive variety of restaurants and shops, and for serious shoppers the Prime Outlets are just two minutes away. Hiking and cross-country ski trails are all around us, including the Appalachian Trail. October Mountain State Forest is just up the street, where you can even go hiking with llamas as your backpack companions.

In the fall, you can enjoy the picture post card scenery right from the Inn's large porch, or hike and bike the many country roads. For the winter months, there is Butternut and Catamount ski areas just to the south, and Bousquet, Jiminy Peak, and Brodie Mountain to the north. On the other side of town is beautiful Laurel Lake Beach, which is available to guests in the warmer months. Golf is conveniently located right in town.

The Jonathan Foote 1778 House is truly a year-round getaway.

From the Mass Pike: Take Exit 2, the Lee Exit. Bear right at the end of the exit ramp onto Route 20 west. At 1/10 mile from the exit, turn right onto Fuller St., then left onto Greylock St., and right onto Maple St. Stay on Maple for 1/2 mile. At the T, turn left onto East Street. The driveway is an immediate left at the turn.

From Route 7 going North: At Stockbridge take Route 102 east, for 4 miles, to Lee. Bear left onto Route 20 west, passing the Mass Pike Exit. At 1/10 mile from the exit, turn right onto Fuller St., then left onto Greylock St., and right onto Maple St. Stay on Maple for 1/2 mile. At the T, turn left onto East Street. The driveway is an immediate left at the turn.

From Route 7 going South: At Lenox, bear left onto Route 20. Follow Route 20 until the south end of Main Street, Lee. Make a left at the "T" (Carr Hardware is straight ahead) and then another left at the sharp bend in the road, onto Park Street, bear to the right onto Maple. Stay on Maple for one mile. At the T, turn left onto East Street. The driveway is an immediate left at the turn.