After spending a day out in the Great Barrington community, you will likely find many attractions to enjoy, from stage and music productions to historic landmark tours, and outdoor exploration activities. Depending on what you are looking for, you can choose from quite a few boutique hotels that range in price and accommodations.
Taggart House was originally constructed in 1850 and has been classified as a Historic landmark. The Inn offers rooms with king-sized or two twin-sized beds. The inn has a library, billiards room and fireplace. You can visit the inn's koi ponds or conservatory or even explore the nearby rivers on kayaks or canoes. Special offers and package deals are offered throughout the year.
The Weathervane Inn was built in 1786 and is located at the heart of the Berkshire area attractions. Various activities are available for guests of the inn including afternoon tea, yoga classes, massage therapy and spas, and picnic packages. The inn offers a varied room setup including family sized suites. Guests can even opt to rent the entire inn for up to 20 guests at a flat rate. Other amenities guests can enjoy include the movie/TV library and book library.
The inn is about five miles from the heart of Great Barrington. The inn has six room designs to choose from in different color schemes, each with a private bath. A highlight of the inn for any food lover is the dining. The inn hosts breakfast for set hours during the mornings along with specials; the majority of the food prepared is freshly baked at the inn and made from locally grown and harvested foods. Each guest room has readily available Internet access through Wi-Fi or private connections.
Located just outside of Great Barrington, the Wheatleigh Hotel is one of the highest-rated hotels in the area. A popular venue for weddings and celebrations, the hotel hosts a more formal dining hall that has mountain and lake views with glass enclosed dining rooms and fire places. The formal hall offers distinct menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve along with the traditional dinner menu. A more casual alternative to the dining hall is The Library, which offers scaled down menu options. You can rent the entire property at Wheatleigh Hotel or rent suites with attached balcony or small rooms that are just as glamorous as the larger rooms and suites.
Blantyre is about 20 minutes outside of Great Barrington. Room design at Blantyre varies depending on the location on the property. Rooms are located in the Main house, The Cottages, The Carriage house. Reservations can only be made by phone. The Blantyre staff is available 24 hours a day for reservations. Dining at Blantyre is generally formal for dinner, and men are required to wear a jacket and tie. The Dining room is furnished with wood paneled accents, linens and candles along with floral bouquets. Room service is available on a 24-hour basis, and picnic basket menus and Sunday tea service also are available.
