Each morning, a
fireside (fall and winter) candlelit gourmet breakfast is served on
fine china accompanied by classical music. Breakfast includes a
bountiful buffet of fresh baked goods, fruits, granola, yogurt,
juices and more, followed by a specially selected hot entree served
tableside.
The guest pantry is always open and is stocked with fresh baked
cookies, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, popcorn and other seasonal
treats. A full-sized refrigerator and a microwave are available
should you choose to bring any special refreshments.
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Nestled in the
beautiful hills of the Berkshires in the charming town of Lee,
Massachusetts, Devonfield is an exquisite country inn that's airy
and comfortable, the hospitality warm and welcoming, and the food
delicious!
Devonfield is a
gracious English-Style country house which was originally built in
the late 1800's. It overlooks a pastoral meadow shaded by graceful
birch trees, with the rolling tapestry of the Berkshire Hills
beyond. Set on 32 acres it's a mile above Lee's Main Street, which
has a rich history dating to 1798. Owners
Ronnie and Bruce Singer
(ardent preservationists) fell in love with Devonfield and purchased
it with a strong desire to preserve one of Lee's historic treasures.
(Devonfield has the distinction of being included as one of the
grand "Berkshire Cottages")
When Queen Wilhelmina
of Holland came to Devonfield for a few months in 1942 to escape the
looming Nazi takeover of her country, she was a guest at Devonfield.
President Roosevelt paid a visit to the Queen and her daughter
Juliana and grand-daughters Irene and Beatrix (the current Queen of
Holland). You too, may relax on the same patio where the Queen and
FDR visited! Mrs. Lloyd, then owner of Devonfield, was not too
pleased that the President's chauffeur drove his car across the lawn
to the patio damaging the lawn in the process!
 In
the main house, public rooms include a spacious living room complete
with grand piano, library, stereo, and fireplace, as well as a cozy
television room, and a formal dining room and porch. Of course
there's also a guest pantry that's always available for your use,
and it's always fully stocked with coffee, tea, hot chocolate,
popcorn and fresh baked cookies. The pantry also has a full-sized
refrigerator should you choose to bring any special snacks or
refreshments.
Devonfield's guest
accommodations are all spacious, with private baths that include
hairdryers and make-up mirrors, air-conditioning and heat, tv-vcr/dvd's
(movies available from our video library), handmade quilts, down
comforters, plush sheets and towels. Many of the rooms have
wood-burning fireplaces and some have Jacuzzis and include fine
terry robes. All rooms have complimentary cognac and locally,
hand-made chocolates as well as bottled water. In the morning you'll
start your day with the area's best coffee, daily newspapers and a
delicious, full country breakfast that proudly features food
items that are locally grown and/or prepared. Devonfield is
perfectly situated to reach any of the Berkshires many cultural
attractions. Tanglewood, The Norman Rockwell Museum, Jacobs Pillow,
Shakespeare & Company, and so much more are all nearby. For the
active adventurer, horseback riding, ballooning, downhill and
cross-country skiing are all within minutes of the estate. Greenock
Golf Club is across the road and Devonfield has its own tennis court
and 20' X 40' heated pool for your enjoyment. Hiking, biking,
fishing and kayaking are all readily available throughout the
Berkshires.
Lee is still a "real"
town with hardware stores, drug stores, a super market and a barber
shop that has remained un-changed for 75 years! In addition, there
are many shops of interest to visitors, gifts shops, antique shops,
great local restaurants, and the Prime Outlets - home of 60 upscale
and designer outlet stores.
Whether you are
looking for a romantic getaway or a perfect respite from every day
stress, Devonfield welcomes you. Enjoy your day and come back to the
inn and soak in the pool in summer, or sit by a roaring fire in
winter and sip a complimentary glass of port. Let us make a
wonderful dinner reservation for you- Devonfield hospitality is
unmatched!
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