Chambery Inn Bed & Breakfast

Old St. Mary's - circa 1885

The Chambery Inn is central to the Berkshires' five major ski runs, Jiminy Peak, Butternut Basin, Brodie Mountain, Bousquet Ski Area and Catamount. Beat the throngs this year with a 5 minute drive time to Tanglewood. Other Berkshire activities include Mass Moca Museum, Norman Rockwell Museum and Jacobs' Pillow. Biking · Fishing · Golf · Movie Theaters · Museums · Historical Sites · Performing Arts · Recreation Rentals · Skating · Cross Country & Alpine Skiing · Snowmobiling · Sate Parks & Forests · Swimming · Tennis · Hiking · Attractions

Tucked away in Lee, Massachusetts, the Inn offers six 500 sq. ft. suites which include either a King Canopy or two Queen beds, a warming fireplace, whirlpool bath, living area,...

Separate Stairs for 'Boys and Girls!'

... desk, phone and cable TV. 8 foot windows and 13 foot ceilings, designer fabrics and of course, the original blackboards, all add value to the comfortable/ relaxing air to your visit.

Breakfast at Your Doorstep

Accolades... "Rooms at the Chambéry Inn are among the largest we've seen; school was never like this!" - Weekends for two in New England-50 Romantic Getaways "A Luxury hostel with a unique twist." - Frommer Travel Guide "Its probably a one-of-a-kind in the United States." - The Berkshire Book/Great Destination "...it's the perfect retreat." - Travel Guide to New England Corporate

Schoolmaster's Desk

Guest Rooms/Suites

All accommodations are spotless, quiet and restful with individualized service at your command. Environmental and historic considerations prohibit smoking within the building. The Inn's "...mid-week and off season rates are an unbeatable deal." - Innroads

The Spa Suite touts a Jacuzzi for two with mirrored paneling, fireplace, 35" TV, integrated sound system, King bed, dressing room and our soothing whirlpool bath. Nothing says "Romantic Getaway" more than this design. In addition, a standard fireplace and handicap suite complete the spectrum of our nine lodging choices. Of course our sumptuous, home-cooked menu-selected breakfast is delivered to your doorstep at the requested time.

Our golden rule: Rest, Relaxation and Rejuvenation. The Chambery Inn Bed & Breakfast is a page from history back dropped on the naturally calming surroundings of the Berkshires. We have masterfully blended these themes to provide YOU with impeccable accommodations that cherish French architecture and promote the personal need for a calm spirit. You will want to return!

Owners Joe & Lynn Toole

Mailing Address: Chambery Inn
P.O. Box 829
Lenox, Massachusetts 01240

With 8'x8' Jacuzzi, CD player, large screen TV!

The Chambéry Inn is the result of a monumental preservation effort completed in October of 1990. Once a financial nemesis to a local parish, the building's fate of demolition was imminent as reported in a Berkshire Eagle article entitled; "Old St. Mary's School in Lee is Candidate for Wreckers Ball ." Constructed in 1885, as the Berkshires first parochial school, its usefulness to the parish ended in 1957 when a replacement was built.

Knowing of its certain demise, Joseph M. Toole, a Lee businessman and lifelong resident, stepped in to narrowly snatch the landmark from the jaws of destruction. Agreeing to immediately relocate the 300 ton structure, Toole moved it one block to its final resting place at the corner of Main and Elm Streets in Lee. After months of pondering the best use for the imposing orphan, the idea of a European styled country hotel struck and Chambéry Inn was born.

Chambery, France (hence the Inn's name) is the native city of the teaching order Sisters of Saint Joseph. This small group of five nuns arrived at Lee's train station (across from the Inn) in the summer of 1885 to teach six grades of young students. Only two of the nuns could speak English at the time. Building of the school was made possible through the effort and generosity of Jane Sedgewick, of the politically and socially prominent Sedgewick Family of New York and Massachusetts, and a convert to the Catholic faith. Miss Sedgewick labored for many years to establish such a school without success. Only after an audience with Pope Leo XII in 1880 was permission granted. " This is the work of GOD daughter, and I say to you, persevere in spite of all obstacles" was his blessing to the persistent and courageous Sedgewick.

From New York City:Take Taconic State Parkway North to Interstate 90. Go East to Exit # 2 of the Mass Pike. At ramp take right and proceed one mile West on Route 20. Chambéry Inn will be on left, set back from road and white picket fence. (Approx. 2 3/4= hr. drive)

From Albany:Take Interstate 90 East to Exit # 2 of the Mass. Pike. At ramp take right and proceed one mile West on Route 20. Chambéry Inn will be on left, set back from road and white picket fence. (Approx. 40 min.. drive)

From New Jersey:Take closest route (Rtes. 95, 78, 80 or Garden State Parkway.) to route 87 North to Interstate 90 Go East to Exit # 2 of the Mass Pike. At ramp take right and proceed one mile West on Route 20. Chambéry Inn will be on left, set back from road and white picket fence. (Approx. 3 hr. drive)

From Boston & Eastern Mass:Take Mass Pike(I 90) west to Exit # 2 take right at ramp and proceed one mile West on Route 20. Chambéry Inn will be on left, set back from road and white picket fence. (Approx. 2 hr. drive)