We thoroughly enjoyed our second stay with Lesa at Blackinton Manor this weekend. We were in the area to move our youngest son back to school, and our oldest son and my parents came along. Lesa welcomed us when we arrived after dinner and made us feel at home with homemade baked goods and wine. Our rooms were lovely, and although the manor is two hundred years old, it has all the amenities one would expect in modern accommodations. The beds are extremely comfortable as well. Breakfast was a treat, a feast of local yogurt, homemade scones, tea cake, frittata, fruit, and ham. Lesa is the perfect host--warm, welcoming, accommodating, talented in the kitchen, and genuinely concerned with providing her guests with a wonderful getaway. Staying in her lovely home feels like visiting a friend. We will return whenever we are in the area. The Blackinton is a gem!! read more

Full disclosure: I know the innkeeper, so while I may be biased, I still think my opinion counts for something. I've stayed in several B&Bs all over the world, good and bad. If I believed any place I was reviewing was terrible I would never say it was awesome, so just because I know the innkeeper doesn't mean I'm sugarcoating my experience. I wanted to share that I think the Blackinton Manor is a lovely place to stay in the Berkshires. The hostess really cares about her guests' full experience. She strives to use locally sourced products whenever she can. She wants everyone to feel like they are comfortable and at home in her home, and I definitely felt comfortable here. And she makes yummy and hearty breakfasts. If you're lucky enough to be served the sticky buns, you're in for a real treat. Stay here. You won't regret it. Things to note: She does have a dog, who while friendly and gentle, is still a dog and will be at the Manor while you're there. So if you're not a dog person, this might not be the place for you. Also, if you have food allergies or restrictions, be sure to disclose them. She'll ask when you arrive but it's nice to let her know in advance so she can prepare for your stay and make your meal as yummy and accommodating as possible. read more

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We had another delightful visit to Blackington Manor! Second time here. Lesa the owner took great care of us and the other guests. We relaxed and recharged. The Manor has several distinct rooms. All with their own baths. Some with soaking tubs. The propery has large windows and great light. Lesa makes a great breakfast. As well as baked goods and snacks always available. Just minutes away from downtown North Adams and Mass MOCA. read more

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Lesa made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. We felt like royalty! The house is beautiful and incredibly well-kept, our room was very comfortable, and the service from Lesa was the cherry on top. I would call this a boutique B&B. Her cute pup, Buddy, was so sweet and well-behaved. We were sad to leave. Nothing but good energy from her and the home. We will definitely recommend for years to come and hopefully make it back ourselves. Cheers Lesa & Buddy! read more

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The new proprietress Lesa is truly amazing. My husband and I were visiting the area while our daughter went to a sibblings weekend at the college with her cousin. Lesa helped us plan wonderful days and even invited the girls for a great breakfast the next morning. We liked it so much that we are planning to stay for our summer vacation. If you make it to the area, we recommend it! read more

STRONGLY RECOMMEND!!! Huge thank you to Lesa, the owner and creator of this masterpiece! This home is not only extremely beautiful and charming but the set of an amazing get a way! Lesa catered to us and really made our weekend as stress free and relaxing as possible. The place is immaculate and her breakfast is beyond better than what you will get at any restaurant. She loves what she does and really treats her guests like family!! Also, being a first timer to the area she gave us the best destinations for dinning and entertainment!! read more

We just returned from a third visit to the amazing Blackinton Manor, this time for an important birthday and our anniversary, and the Manor is consistently the best B&B we have ever experienced. The Manor, spacious and full of natural light from tall windows, is lovingly restored, pristine and immaculate. The rooms and bathrooms are spacious and along with the elegant common rooms have every amenity and more that you could ever imagine. And yet it is also cozy and relaxing........it's an upscale sanctuary. The host, the amazing Lesa (and her helper, Buddy) is attentive and accommodating, and so welcoming. Her unflagging attention to detail and her natural and sincere hospitality always make us feel right at home. This is a lovely, special, historic home surrounded by lush, bountiful gardens and greenery. There's a pretty pool with umbrella tables and lounge chairs as well as random seating throughout the large yard. There's also a screened porch off the living room and a small patio with a table and chairs off the kitchen. We were greeted at check-in with wine, ice tea, fruit, cheese and crackers and cookies when we returned from dinner. There's always fresh fruit, cookies, tea, water and more and a fireplace to enjoy it in front of. Breakfast is an unbelievable feast. Lesa is a wonderful chef and every breakfast includes fresh fruit, local yogurt, a homemade pastry, a frittata or omelet, local bread toasted with local jams and French press coffee and teas. It's a really lovely place to stay if you are visiting Williams College, Mass MOCA, the Clark Museum or anyplace in the Williamstown/North Adams area. But it's also a lovely place to stay for no reason at all! If you are in need of a little sanctuary, a peaceful little retreat, a home away from home with some great hikes and cultural activities nearby visit the Blackinton Manor. Lesa and Buddy will take good care of you! We plan to return again and again..... read more

Blackinton Manor is an absolutely lovely B&B in an old (early 1800's) manor in between Williamstown and North Adams, equally accessible to both. Lesa, the Inn-keeper is just amazing and seems to just love what she does. It clearly shows in the quality of this property, the food and the little details she provides. I'm sitting here at the end of the evening with a glass of Cognac, in a bed that is nearly perfect in a well appointed room with 9' ceilings. The maintenance is meticulous, everything looks perfect and all is in great working order. The house has been updated at different points along its journey, but it is very current and extremely comfortable. We're in the Music Room, which I think must have been the original parlor ( ok, so don't quote me on that). It is spacious, has a king- size bed and a fireplace with an amazing marble surround. I am a real " hotel snob". I have to travel significantly and spend maybe 130-140 nights a year in a hotel. I've become a little persnickety in my old age. But this place is just wonderful and I can't find a single thing to complain about....trust me, I'm pretty accomplished at complaining too. Then there's Buddy, the house dog. buddy is as sweet as they come and just loves the customers. He never met a tummy rub he didn't like and he lays in front of the entry door to greet the new-comers and try to keep them from leaving! He clearly has Lesa's love for the business and the clients and is just one more part of what makes this place a heart-warming place to stay. Do not miss this fine, small inn. It is just exceptional in every respect. read more

We stayed here for a weekend in the music room and had an all around five star experience. The room was perfectly spacious with a king size four poster bed. The bed was very comfortable. It felt like a memory foam with a soft pillowtop. The bathroom was my favorite. It had huge bay windows, and I could do my makeup in natural lighting. It also had a huge beautiful bathtub, with jets. The ceilings were high for an old style home (about 9 feet). The entire manor was so clean and beautifully decorated. It felt fancy but still like home. Breakfast was a feast. French pressed coffee, a wonderful selection of fine teas (including my favorite Japanese sencha), a fresh fruit cup with berries, a tea cake (different style each day) and eggs (different style each day with bacon/ham/asparagus, etc.) Lesa uses whatever she has super fresh. She was the sweetest BnB owner. We felt very welcomed. There were a large selection of nightcap drinks available, wine and cheese midday and freshly baked goodies available at all times. We highly recommend Blackinton Manor. read more

My daughter and I stayed here on a visit to Williams College. The owner, Lesa, is wonderful. She was very helpful when we had to move our dates around at the last minute. She makes you feel pampered and special from the minute you arrive. Great attention is paid to every small detail at the house. Make sure you leave enough time for the sumptuous breakfast in the morning. Our accomodations were very comfortable, with wifi and plenty of outlets for all electronics. I will definitely be going back even though I live on the west coast :) This stay was our favorite, better than most 5 star hotels!! read more

On a last minute get away we found the Blackington Manor. I was skeptical but my girlfriend booked a weekend stay. I am so glad she did. What a wonderful place. We had a great time from the moment we arrived. The manor is beautiful. It was still decorated for Christmas. The manor has a warm rich charm that is fresh and inviting. Even thou the Manor is old it doesn't feel that way or look that way. The house is in excellent condition. It has a more modern comfortable feel to it. Everyplace I looked I found new detail or unique antiques. Lesa was a charming host. She cooked several delicious fresh breakfasts, cookies, daily snacks and always had wine available. She was very friendly and a pleasure to talk to. We stayed in the Blue room, very clean with a very comfortable bed. Everything was perfect. We had a great romantic weekend at a beautiful house with a wonderful host. The worst part was leaving and saying good by, especially to Buddy, my new four legged friend. Karli and Will read more

I can't say enough about this wonderful little gem we found! From the moment I inquired about this location for our 'mini vacation' Lesa was nothing more less then prompt, sweet and attentive. The breakfast is delicious! Lesa actually took cooking classes in Italy once!! And her baking is impeccable! She has a very well behaved dog 'Buddy' who hangs out around the B&B, which we loved being that we are dog lovers & missed our boys back home. The room looked exactly like the photos online & are extremely clean. She has a wonderful pool outback that her guests are welcome to jump in & hiking trails right around the corner. I would highly recommend this B&B to ANYONE looking for a warming home with great hospitality. Lesa is not only a fantastic business owner but you can tell she is genuinely a very kind hearted woman who very much enjoys what she does!! Thank you again Lesa =] - Jaclynn & Emilio read more