Description
Circa 1811. Celebrate traditional and contemporary New England at this rambling 17-room Federal estate on two acres that was built in 1811 by master craftsmen and recently renovated. Play chess by the huge hearth in the Great Room that resembles an old tavern with hand-hewn beams and a pickled pine ceiling. Look out on rolling lawns and distant hills while meditating in the spacious and airy sunroom with French doors leading onto the terraced lawn and gardens. Savor afternoon tea in the elegant parlor. Guest bedrooms and suites are named and furnished to reflect a local historic area or person. Sleep on a four-poster, brass or sleigh bed. Several rooms boast working fireplaces. A hearty country breakfast is served in the dining room. Retreats, seminars, meetings and special events are welcome.Location: Mountains, Country and Mass. State Boat Ramp.
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Rooms & Rates
Rates: $124 to $209
Payment types accepted include Travelers Checks, Visa, Personal Checks, American Express, Discover, Master Card and Cash.
Rooms: This property has 6 total guest accommodations with private bath, 1 with whirlpool, 2 two-bedroom suites and 4 conference rooms.
The types of beds available include Twin, Queen, King and Double.
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Policies
Minimum Stay Requirements: Only in connection with our special packages
Cancellation: Deposit refunded if cancellation is received 2 weeks prior to arrival date less a $30 processing fee.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast.
Types of meals: Full Gourmet Breakfast, Vegetarian Breakfast and 24/7 self-service hot beverages. There is a winery across the street from the B&B.
Amenities In Room: Television, Refrigerator, Iron/Ironing Board, Cable TV, Hair Dryer, Coffeemaker, Bath Amenities, Wireless Internet Access, Air Conditioning and Hairdryer.
Amenities On Site: Parlor Games, Suitable for Events, Free parking on premise, Television, Wi-Fi, 24/7 self-service hot beverages and Afternoon cookies.
Business Traveler Amenities: Wireless Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board, Television, Internet Access, Hair Dryer and Flexible Check in/out Times.
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Specials
 - One Night Free: This property is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. This guide features a certificate for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night. The dates this property will honor the certificate are January-March (excluding Valentines day/weekend), Sunday-Thursday only. Based on availability
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Activities
Events Hosted: Honeymoons, Meetings, Romantic Getaways, Seminars, Weddings, Family Reunions, Girlfriend Getaways and Crafters Weekends.
Other Activities: Bicycling, Art Galleries, Birdwatching, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Skiing Cross Country, Sports Events, Major College, Antiquing, Water Sports, White Water rafting, Wineries, Crumpin Fox Golf Club, Nature center summer/fall boat cruise, hiking, x-c skiing trails; Kringle Candle--New England's Newest Candle Destination; Historic Deerfield and Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory; 10 nearby museums; Yankee Candle flagship store.
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Recommended Restaurant(s)
Gill Tavern, Rooster's Bistro, The Farm Table..
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Historic Interest
The house dates back to 1811 and was built for General John Nevers, the local militia commander and first sheriff of Franklin County. The house was the Stearns family of carpenter's first commission. They went on to give Northfield's Main Street its characteristic look.
Historic Awards: National Register (Granted).
Historic Memberships: No Restrictions and Local Historical Society.
Historic sites nearby: We are two exits north of Historic Deerfield off I-91 and offer guests free use of our house pass to tour that historic Village.
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Romantic Interest
 Start with a quiet country location, breakfast in our Sun Room in summer or Great Room in winter, self-service teas and coffees, afternoon cookies and a luxury suite with two-person whirlpool. Add our recommendations for a romantic dinner at a farm-to-table restaurant, perhaps flowers or a fruit basket in the room when you arrive and you've got a perfect venue for anniversaries and special birthdays.
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