Hotel Description:
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.
Check In: 1400
Check Out: 1100
Native currency: American Dollars
Time zone: -5
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
Restaurants
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.
Room Info
Lovely spacious room with king canopy bed combines classic style with modern amenities. Lovely, spacious room with king canopy bed combines classic style and elegance with the convenience of modern amenities. Each Deluxe Schoolhouse Suite recalls the charm of yesteryear with original blackboards from the historic parochial school, thirteen-foot high embossed tin ceilings, sitting areas with fireplaces, and eight-foot tall windows. Each suite is individually decorated and designed to complement the architecture and history of the buiilding. Suites also boast modern amenities for the comfort of guests, including air conditioning, color cable television with VCRs, telephones, telephones, refrigerators, coffee and tea ensembles, heated towel bars, terry robes, internet access, and private baths with whirlpool tubs. A room-delivered deluxe Continental breakfast is included.
Spa room with king bed and jacuzzi for two with mirror surround. The Firespa Room with king bed and jacuzzi for two with mirror surround creates the perfect romantic getaway. This more contemporary room offers a sitting area with fireplace, private bath with whirlpool tub, terry robes and slippers, heated towel bar, thirty-five-inch color cable television with VCR, mini-fridge, coffee and tea ensemble, and air conditioning. Room-delivered deluxe Continental breakfast is included.
Standard King Room, Standard King Room with fireplace- includes room delivered basket breakfast
Queen Handicapped Accessible Queen standard room with handicapped accessible bathroom. Room is wheelchair accessible from rear entrance.
Spacious, beautifully appointed room with two queen poster beds or a canopied king bed Spacious, beautifully appointed suite with either two queen poster beds or a canopied king bed and elegant sitting area with fireplace provide modern amenities to guests in a historic setting. Original blackboards from the 1885 parochial school add charm, while the thirteen-foot embossed tin ceilings and eight-foot tall windows provide a sense of great space and light. Private baths with whirlpools, telephones, color cable television, and air conditioning are standard features of the Schoolhouse Suite. Room-delivered deluxe Continental breakfast is included.
Deluxe King Schoolhouse Suite Deluxe King Canopy Suite Non Smoking 500 sq.ft. room with 13 ft. ceiling, 8ft. windows. King Canopy bed and sitting area near a gas operated fireplace. Private bath with whirlpool tub and heated towel bars. Room delivered continental deluxe breakfast included in rate.
Deluxe Schoolhouse King Suite Deluxe King Schoolhouse Suite Non Smoking 500 sq.ft.room with 13 ft.ceiling, 8ft. windows. King canopy bed and sitting area near gas operated fireplace. Private bath with whirlpool tub and heated towel bars. Room delivered deluxe continental breakfast included in rate.
Spacious, beautifully appointed room with two queen poster beds or a canopied king bed Spacious, beautifully appointed suite with either two queen poster beds or a canopied king bed and elegant sitting area with fireplace provide modern amenities to guests in a historic setting. Original blackboards from the 1885 parochial school add charm, while the thirteen-foot embossed tin ceilings and eight-foot tall windows provide a sense of great space and light. Private baths with whirlpools, telephones, color cable television, and air conditioning are standard features of the Schoolhouse Suite. Room-delivered deluxe Continental breakfast is included.
2Queen bed Schoolhouse Suite Standard, Non smoking Schoolhouse Suite 500 sq.ft. room, 13 ft. ceiling, 8 ft. windows. 2Queen beds, sitting area near gas operated fireplace, private bath with whirlpool tub. Room delivered continental deluxe breakfast included in rate.
Meeting Facilities
Meeting / Conference Information: N/A
Map:
Driving Directions: From points east, take the Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 2. From the ramp, make a right onto Route 20 West. Follow Route 20 West through the center of Lee where Route 20 West becomes Main Street. Travel the length of Main Street to the Chambery Inn. From points north and west, take Route 7 South to Route 20 East into Lee where Route 20 becomes Main Street. From points south, follow Route 7 North into Stockbridge. Take a right onto Route 102 and follow to Route 20 West. Follow Route 20 West as above to Main Street in Lee. Albany and Hartford Airports are approximately an hour and a half drive; Boston airport is approximately a two to two and a half hour drive.
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.
