Kemble Inn, Lenox

Built in 1881 by President Chester Arthur’s Secretary of State, Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, the Kemble Inn has since graced the town of Lenox, MA with its stately grandeur. A grand, welcoming foyer and staircase with its Palladian window are the testament to the elegance and opulence of a bygone era.
The mansion has been restored, renovated and converted into a luxurious bed and breakfast inn.

At the turn of the 19th century Berkshires was a haven for the very wealthy Americans. Here, they built their splendid mansions, “The Berkshire Cottages”, in the richness of styles that reflected the taste and aspirations of their owners. An example of this wealth of expression is Kemble Inn and Ventfort Hall, just across the street. Both were designed by renowned architects of the time, Arthur Rotch and George Tilden, but in styles so beautifully different as if the buildings don’t belong to the same era.

In 2007, the restoration of the common rooms on the main floor was completed bringing the foyer, music, dining room and the library to their original look.

Kemble Inn is uniquely located on the hill top of three elevated acres in the center of historic Lenox; it offers open, unobstructed views of the splendid Berkshire Mountains. Miles of adjacent, development restricted woods expand from the back porch and lawn, differentiating Kemble Inn from other inns located in and around the center of the town of Lenox. A stunning location for weddings, anniversaries, reunions, corporate meetings and retreats.

Kemble Inn is ideally located half way between Jiminy Peak Ski Resort and family oriented Butternut Ski Resort in great Barrington.