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A meticulously restored nineteenth century parochial school turned French country inn. Complete with original blackboards, thirteen-foot high embossed ceilings, eight-foot tall windows, fireplaces, whirlpool baths and king-sized beds, Chambery Inn suites offer classic style and comfort with an exceptional blend of old and new. A deluxe continental breakfast is delivered to your doorstep each morning. The Chambery offers school as never before, with an emphasis on the three Rs -- Rest, Relaxation, and Rejuvenation.
Areas Served:
Comfortably set in the village of Lee, this unique historic hostelry is minutes to Berkshire attractions and convenient to Massachusetts Turnpike Exit 2. Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow, Norman Rockwell Museum, and Berkshire Theatre Festival are just a few of
Restaurant:
Restaurant / Dining Information: A deluxe continental breakfast offering a selection of English muffins, bagels, muffins and scones baked fresh at the Inn, fresh fruit and yogurt, cereals, juices, coffees and teas, is included. The Inn is adjacent to the popular Sullivan Station Restaurant for convenient dining and is within minutes to many Berkshire area restaurants, including From Ketchup to Caviar, Church Street Cafe, Spigalina, The Red Lion Inn, Pearls, Verdura, and the Candlelight Inn, among others.
Recreation:
Recreation Information: A broad range of recreational activities are available. Most are no more than a fifteen minute drive from the Chambery with few more than forty-five minutes from the Inn's front door. Hiking is available at Bartholomews Cobble in Ashley Falls; Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in nearby Lenox and Jericho Valley in Williamstown. Sections of the Appalachian Trail wend through the Berkshires and the many state parks provide other excellent hiking opportunities. Llama hikes are availabe through Berkshire Mountain Llama Hikes in Lee. Fishing, boating and swimming are natural Berkshire pastimes at Laurel Lake and Goose Pond in Lee, Stockbridge Bowl in Stockbridge; Center and Yokum Ponds in Becket, and Onota and Pontoosuc Lakes in Pittsfield, to name a few natural area waterways. Sunny Banks Ranch in Becket, Berkshire Horseback Adventures and Undermountain Farm, both in Lenox, provide opportunities for horseback riding. Scenic roadways throughout the area are ideal for cycling enthusiasts. Golfing is available at the Egremont Country Club in Egremont; Bas Ridge Golf Club in Hinsdale; Skyline Country Club in Lanesboro; and Cranwell Golf Club in Lenox. Cross-country and downhill skiing and snowboarding are popular pastimes at Catamount, Butternut, Jiminy Peak, Bucksteep Manor and Otis Ridge. Handball, racquetball and tennis are also available at area athletic facilities throughout the county.
Attractions: - Area Attractions: In addition to natural attractions like Bash Bish Falls and Monument Mountain, the Berkshire area boasts some of the best in historic attractions, including Arrowhead, the home of Herman Melville; The Mount, summer home of Edith Wharton; Ventforth Hall and Bidwell House; and Hancock Shaker Village. Best known for its cultural attractions, summer in the Berkshires offers a staggering menu of music, dance, visual arts, and theatre at Tanglewood, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Jacobs Dance Festival, the Norman Rockwell Museum, Chesterwood, the Clark Art Institute, Aston Magna, and the Berkshire Opera Company, to name only a few.
Rating: 3 Stars
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