Gorgeous luxury lake house cottages. We stayed at the Artist cottage. 2 double bed n 1 pull out…read morecouch. So technically can sleep 6. Cory the groundskeeper Keri's the place pristine. Anything you need he can accommodate. He brought the grill in front of our house so we can have bbq. I love the lake access n all the things you need for water sport. Kayak, paddle buses, canoe, paddle boat. Amazing. After all you daily activities a sit in front n watch the sunset. We also rented a pontoon boat to explore the lake. It was an snacking vacation

When we started wedding planning, my wife and I had a vision. As closely as possible, we wanted to…read morereplicate our family's lake house in New York. We knew we needed a place for 150 people and we knew we wanted it to be drivable for both family and friends in upstate New York and Boston.   We stumbled upon The Lake House Guest Cottages of the Berkshires after months of searching, but the only wedding we had seen hosted there was inside the main cottage. Reluctantly, we decided it was probably too small for us.   Fast forward another month.  Randomly one night, my wife and I both separately pulled up the venue again and I said, "We need to just call them. Maybe they have some grass we can put a tent on." After a couple of email exchanges, Eric, the owner, and Cory, the grounds keeper, invited us out to see the space and were instantly sold. The beautiful grounds, the stunning cottages (or as we like to call them, "mini mansions"), THE VIEW.   Not only did they have four cottages on site where guests could stay, but they also had a field where they had placed a tent for previous weddings that could hold up to 150 guests. We soon found out that over the winter months they would be adding three additional cottages for guests to stay and a seasonal tent to be used for weddings throughout the summer and fall. Needless to say, we booked it.   A couple months into planning, LHGC added a wedding coordinator to their awesome team.  We connected with Kelsey instantly, discussing plans we had made and things we had coming down the line. She was always available if we had a question or concern. Come time to do our walk through before the wedding, we laid out the entire day with the help of Kelsey and our caterer.  We walked away knowing we had the dream team on board.   When our weekend approached, all the new additions were complete and the space was more beautiful than ever. We had our rehearsal brunch Friday morning and welcome party Friday night, both of which allowed for the caterers to take full advantage of the catering kitchen in the main cottage. Kelsey and Cory were completely accommodating and there from start to finish to help with anything we needed.   Our guests arrived sporadically from Friday morning through the evening and spent time playing lawn games, kayaking and paddleboarding on the lake, and enjoying each other's company.  It was so nice to have the entire grounds at our disposal.   On our wedding day, it was just the same. Everything went off seamlessly. Kelsey and Cory were both there if something came up, made sure that set up was perfect, ran the ceremony and reception smoothly and effortlessly.   Our wedding was perfect. It was everything we could have dreamed it to be and more.   Thank you, LHGC, for welcoming us to the family!  We look forward to spending many anniversaries with you on Pontoosuc Lake!

Would definitely recommend Harbour House! Brandy and Daryl are excellent, friendly hosts. The inn…read moreis very clean, very homey. And Brandy makes a heck of a breakfast! The location is good, close to everything you may want to see in the Berkshires. Definitely stay here if you are want a wonderful bed and breakfast experience!

Highly recommended. House is spotless and rooms are very…read morecomfortable. We stayed here two years in a row while attending the FreshGrass Music Festival. It is an excellent location if you are attending the festival. The hostess is an excellent cook and the breakfast and snacks are delicious. Brandi is very thoughtful and she is very attentive to guest's needs. We look forward to staying at Harbor House again. This year Bandi and Darrel helped us with a flat tire on our rental car. It was truly service "above and beyond" all our expectations.

This review is for the Mountain Adventure Park - which really deserves its own Yelp site as it is…read moredistinctly different from a ski resort! I had low expectations given the reviews I'd read on this site and felt worried we'd be throwing money away. We bought tickets ahead of time for the discounted price but I didn't opt in because I figured I wouldn't want to participate in anything. I brought a book. And then 10 minutes after arriving I filled out the 2 page waiver form and handed the lovely people in the Welcome Center $69 in exchange for my all day wrist band. What value! I had such a fantastic time. I was overwhelmed by the knowledge and friendliness of the staff and the quality of the various attractions. I highly recommend going on a weekday in the summer as it was fairly empty and we didn't wait in line for anything. I was with a group of kids aged 12-16 and they all had a blast. But there are also plenty of options for young ones, including a trampoline bungee thing, a mini ropes course, and the mountain coaster and alpine slide. I saw parents riding the alpine slide with toddlers on their laps and it looked really fun. Both the slide and coaster involve long (slow) rides up the mountainside, but the views are beautiful and it's a lot nicer sitting on a chairlift in the summer than in the winter! The slide has two courses so you can go side by side with someone, and you can control the speed, just like on the coaster. There were so many people working and it was very safe, from getting on and off the chair lift to getting on the slide and learning how everything works. Note that if you're being silly and recklessly speeding on the slide you will get hurt. Like, baaaaadly bruised. (Not hurt enough for immediate medical attention, thankfully.) So, heed the warnings of the staff and don't do it. Instead, opt for the adventure of a lifetime on the ropes course. It was AMAZING. There were so many very competent and thoughtful people working there and it was really safe. It was scary, of course, but I never felt like "oh shoot this harness is going to break" or "geez, when was the last time they checked the ladder on this thing." In fact, they were actively repairing some elements on one of the courses (which unfortunately meant one of the courses was closed). There were some moments where you could get stuck or make the wrong guess about what to do next and it seemed like magic that someone on the ground in their bright vest would shout up some good advice. It was definitely an adventure with lots of zip lines and multiple stories off the ground. The staff carefully put you into your harness and then give a very thorough overview of the safety protocol and how to clip in and out of things. I loved that there were so many course options. Lots of great challenges for people at all skill levels. Two other attractions I didn't do but others in my party raved about: a climbing wall and a zip line ride sort of thing for two people. There is a snack bar (and a tavern restaurant I didn't visit) right next to the action and the allergy-friendly options were plentiful! Including Ben and Jerry's ice cream cups, so zero cross contamination worry. The bathrooms are in the welcome center and were clean with a baby changing table. No complaints. It was a super fun day, I highly recommend it, and I thought it was great value for the money.

The person who attempted to check me in was one of the worst individuals I have experienced in my…read moretravels and I have traveled the world. He was inefficient, ineffective, and exceptionally rude. The resort itself was enjoyable but the lack of intelligence by the check in clerk at the Ski in out Country Inn was beyond believable.

This was my first visit to Club Wyndham at Bentley Brook (my second stay as a Wyndham club member)…read more I was very excited to check out this property because I'd seen it last year on a trip to the Berkshires but wasn't yet a member. Check in was smooth and front desk staff very helpful and ready to answer questions. With a 4:00pm check in time on Sunday; we threw our stuff into the room and ventured out to find a place for dinner. Upon our return to the room, we were very pleased with the accommodations. Our master bedroom had a king bed, ample pillows and a nicely appointed 2 person Jacuzzi tub. The shower and toilet was separated by a door. The vanity was large and I would've appreciated a double sink; but we made due. The kitchen and dining, living room area was open floor plan and the couch was not comfortable but ultimately we weren't actually watching alot of TV. All the rooms had TVs with a good compliment of cable channels. Second bedroom had two full size beds that were more than suitable for my guests. Their bathroom was also acceptable. My only gripes were that the Quisinart coffee maker seriously took 30 minutes to brew coffee (it's quicker to go to the lobby and get their free coffee in the morning!), the oversized light above dining table should be on a dimmer switch (as I felt like I was being interrogated on Law&Order sitting under it) and the lightswitch in our room turned on both the ceiling fixture AND the vanity lights (too much light!) and the safety locks on the bedroom window were annoying because I could only open it 3 inches at night. I was also disappointed that the mountain coaster and Alpine slide (and other rides) at the neighboring Jiminy Peak were not in operation during the week (weekends only this time of year) but that has no bearing on Club Wyndham. We enjoyed the on site amenities; utilized the Sauna every morning during our stay, the Indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis. I also want to commend one employee in particular; Aaron. We had sat outside the first night by the fire pit (to enjoy some cigars) and he stopped by to assist us in starting the fire. We conversed with him and he genuinely appreciated his job and the opportunity with Wyndham. He was a very generous young man and a gentle, kind soul. Made that part of our evening even more enjoyable. I will definitely be coming back to Bentley Brook again. (But next time I'll book a Thursday through Sunday) as it can be challenging finding lunch and dinner options Mon-Wed.

This one was of our favorite stays at a hotel/resort ever! We were blown away by all the extras the…read moreresort had to offer. Our room was wonderful. We had a suite and this was so wonderful. We have 3 small kids and to have all that space for them was great. The beds were pretty comfortable. The kids loved the Murphy bed! It was also great having 2 bathrooms for the 5 of us. Our room was mountain view and that was so much fun to sit there and see all the skiers and snowboarders coming down the mountain. We took advantage of a lot of the activities there were. One day we stuffed our own stuffed animal and another time we made moon sand. We watched 2 movies in the movie theater. So cool they had a movie theater. Then we had some wine beer and pizza one night. The kids absolutely loved the indoor pool. I can't express how awesome it was to go from the indoor pool outside in February! It was so much fun that the outside was also open. Also a hot tub inside and outside! Really cool. The kids also loved the arcade. It was small but just enough. Pool table, air hockey and ping pong tables. Then a few other games for them. Very nice area. In addition to all the amenities, the staff was really nice, friendly and helpful. The whole place was nice and clean. We truly enjoyed our stay and I am not exaggerating when I say that it was one of our favorite stays anywhere.

We enjoyed a lovely weekend in the Berkshires with hosts Erin and Will at the Trustees of…read moreReservation's six room guest house, complete with fires in the living-room before heading out to dinner, beautiful mid- century furniture original to house, excellent made to order breakfast, Xc skiing out the door, incredible views of Mount Greylock and a tour of the Folly House , a mid-century gem, just next door.

Our three nights at The Guest House at Field Farm far exceeded our expectations. Julianna is a…read morewarm, welcoming host. Our room was spotless, spacious, and comfortable. We loved the mid-century modern architecture, furniture, and art. The magnificent views of Mt. Greylock, and the beautiful gardens, fields, and a pond were magical. We appreciated the two breakfast choices each morning, and the food was freshly prepared and delicious. Be sure to wander the trails on the property and admire the sculptures. We've already made a reservation for a longer stay the next time we're in the Berkshires.

This place gets a bit of a bad rap...at least based on what I've read vs. what I experienced. We…read morestayed in building 9, in what I think was unit 2 (A and B). It was not perfect, but 4 of us stayed comfortably and we easily could have hosted 4 others although maybe less comfortably. Check-in and service we received were great. We called twice before coming, one call was better (a middle aged male I think) and one was less than optimistic (younger female) but the person did seem to warn us that they would try to get is to our unit by the 4pm check in time. Honestly, I don't fault someone setting expectations correctly so I didn't hold this against them-I prefer truth and by being a little concerned maybe that made me pleasantly surprised when they were prepared to let us in before 4pm (but we did arrive later than we would have had the lady not warned us). Also noteworthy - every conversation we had with guest services were very pleasant and there was ALWAYS someone or multiple people at the desk. This was in early to mid May just to give you context. The unit itself was well appointed if a little tired in some places (couch was a bit dated as were some of the dinning room chairs) but the kitch and baths seemed good, save low water pressure and hot water taking a bit to come up as someone else mentioned. Heating unit was good, never tried the A/C. All the locks, cable/TV, stoves, etc. worked flawlessly (minus a crack in a carafe that must have been there prior to our arrival), we were even able to hook up a streaming stick in one of the units (not the other because of the model of the TV) which helped us enjoy the unit a lot in the evenings. The Pool and Jacuzzi were fantastic. The temp of the Jacuzzi was warm-like it should be-so I do recommend either getting out as advised after 20-30 mins or going into the pool to cool off a bit before going back. I'm sure the timing of our visit was key but our party used the facilities several times before anyone else were using them-I wouldn't expect this but we tried to go at dinner time to have some time to ourselves and we got lucky every time...and that worked well as we are late eaters. The location we are use to because we have stayed down the road at the now closed Bentley Brook (which we loved) and love the location of the resort in Hancock. Due note, for almost anything you have a 15-30 minute drive to Pittsfield, Williamstown, etc. on the East Side of the mountain the place is nesteld or Stephenstown and New Lebanon to the West/Southwest. We have stayed in the Berkshires a lot over the years and really like this quiet area. We tend to take road trips on nice weather days and have been virtually every direction in a circe about 1.5 hours. Other than the obvious close towns of Williamstown, North Adams, Pittsfield, Lenox and New Lebanon (which has a few close decent/good restauants) we recommend day trips to Albany, Great Barrington, Bennington VT and Hudson/Catskill NY. Saratoga and Lake George are a little farther and would require a long day but are doable from there if you are ambitious. Def would stay here again in a few years...but we have been to the Berkshires in most seasons and are good on it now for a bit. Hope this helps someone make the decision.

It's the worst hotel we have experienced. The room has jacuzzi but the hot water is running out…read morewith only 1/3 of tub filled. We can't even use the regular hot shower the rest of night. The bedroom is very cold the whole night and we had to sleep near the fireplace in the living room. The worst thing is the front desk personnel didn't even apologize for such a bad maintenance and suggested I should just wait for hot water and wait for hot air.

It's difficult to leave a review for this place because in retrospect it could have been so much…read moreworse, and at least I wasn't sleeping in a car, but the stay was a frustrating experience nonetheless. The Lanesborough Country Inn is conveniently located on Route 7 and has both a "motel" section and several quaint-looking cabins further back near the Lanesborough Storage building. It is also conveniently located next to the Weathervane Motel, which is AAA approved and also offers complimentary wifi for a comparable price to the Lanesborough Country Inn. The difference is that Weathervane Motel does not boast log cabins (or brown painted corrugated vinyl siding), and it's not next to the Party Barn. I was told that if you were lucky enough to upgrade to a cabin the stay is pretty rustic and enjoyable. However, we stayed in one of the motel units, so I can only imagine what it was like. The Good: This motel has a convenient location, and it knows it. They have a lovely little gazebo out front, and the sign by the road looks new and well-cared for. I saw someone mowing the grass, and at one point in time there were flowers hanging from the overhang (they were mostly dead at this point). Our room had *two* lamps, some coat hangers, a coffee pot, a microwave (without the tray), a woodgrain-covered mini fridge (that worked!) and a television. If you're lucky you might get a room with a Bob Ross-esque painting hanging on the wall. We weren't lucky. The Bad: Upon walking into our room, we were hit with a smell that was hard to describe but reminiscent of potatoes. Even after trying to air the room out for several hours the odor still hung around. The carpet was probably red at one point in its life. It was covered in patchy holes and cigarette burns, and it obviously had not been vacuumed in a long time. There were some strange holes on the ceiling. Was someone trying to hang something? Were they bullet holes? It was hard to tell. The beds were lumpy and the sheets sported several mysterious stains. Speaking of stains, someone channeled their inner artist all over our window curtains, leaving behind a crusty masterpiece complete with smeared fingerprints. In the bathroom the sink had deep cracks running down to the drain, and the window blinds were broken. If you wanted hot water you had to leave the faucet running on full blast for several minutes. There were towels and complimentary soap, but it might be in your best interest to avoid the towels because after one use one of our friends' face puffed out and turned bright red. Was it an allergic reaction? Was it just dirty? Maybe it was some fancy exfoliating towel and that was part of the experience. At no point in our stay (which was by no means "extended") did anyone from the motel enter the room. I suppose this is good, but it would have been nice to get fresh towels and more toilet paper or have the trash emptied. The Lanesborough Country Inn was by no means AWFUL, but it was not a pleasant stay. We all left feeling dirty and exhausted. While the website boasts some very cute, quaint accommodations, not every room is the same, and you will probably be better off in a cabin instead (or somewhere else entirely). I would suggest skipping this location and shopping around, but your experience will vary.

Not sure what I was expecting but cabin 8 was rustic and old, with a dash of nostalgia mixed in…read more Reminds me of the cheap motels my Dad would throw us in as kids, except his motels were nowhere near the mountain (to say the man was cheap is an understatement), whereas this place is only about 15 minutes from Jiminy Peak. For roughly $100/night I guess you get what you pay for meaning the giant room never got very warm (but man, the AC that heats? 15 feet above was loud as hell and I think only blew air), but we did have a decent bath before we went skiing, which seems like more than what others experienced here. It was also in the single digits so warm water was a must. King bed was totally clean and comfortable. Anyway, I'm not sure I'd go back but overall, it was bearable. Oh, did I mention that the flat screen had odd white dots all over it? No biggie but weird to say the least (I thought it was me until my daughter mentioned them too). The gist: for a cheap place, on short notice and not far from Jiminy, this place will be fine. Bring blankets.

This is so hard. This hotel was great in every way. Our room was comfortable, parking was…read moreconvenient, and the hotel staff were very nice. Our room was pet friendly and my dog enjoyed her stay. Five stars for the hotel, but I wouldn't stay here again. Pittsfield is not very nice, and stands out in an area of otherwise very nice towns. A lot of stores in town have closed down and it just has a bit of a depressing vibe.

This was a funky, redone old building. It was a roomy place to stay with a comfy king size bed, 2…read morewing chairs, a mini library and a beautiful bathroom. Large windows overlooked Front Street. Downstairs was an upscale restaurant, we got in late the first night of our stay and had hand crafted cocktails and appetizers, both amazing. It took me a bit to adjust to the city noises at night(we live in the country) but my husband had no problem. Friendly hotel staff in the lobby too

I forgot to take a picture of my lunch. But I did take a great picture of the view. The food was…read moregood and everybody enjoyed it very much.

Best part of this place was probably the beautiful views! Worst service ever and food was just…read moresub-par. The best part of it was the drinks and the appetizer. We ordered fairly on time. No water, no bread. Had to ask for water. Our appetizers came quickly. The caprese salad was delicious. Then about a half an hour later our waitress comes out advising they were out of the venison. My husband had ordered it. She left to get the menu (when she should have had it with her) came back, my husband ordered the haddock. She said ok, left and came back about five minutes later advising that they were out of that too. At this point my husband had to look at the menu. Our waitress apologized for the inconvenience and explained how more than several dishes were not available and that they had to close the restaurant an hour earlier due to this. My husband settled on the salmon. By the time we got our food, it was cold. I ordered scallops. And I should have taken a picture - it was pathetic. It looked like an appetizer it was so small. The asparagus was cold, and the scallops had no flavor. I ate a few bites but it was so disappointing. The salmon was also just ok. Nothing special. Our waitress assured we would get dessert fast if we wanted it but we didn't wanna bother considering everything. She apologized again, saying she would talk to the manager and that he would come over to talk to us. He never did come over. They took off my scallops from the bill at least. But this was by far the worst experience ever. A few small suggestions and the experience may have been better - provide water at the beginning, we shouldn't have had to wait 1/2 an hour to get some, bring us the bread, we shouldn't have to ask for it and during the wait it should have been offered as a courtesy for the absurd long wait and frustration for not having the meal my husband wanted, and if you say a manager would come over, they should come over. The meal started out ok but it just got worse and worse. My husband and I paid our bill quickly and left. He had to get me food elsewhere as I was still very hungry.

BEWARE of this Hotel and its unprofessional, and downright cruel GENERAL MANAGER - LAURA RUMMEL!!!!…read more We had a terrible encounter here at this Hampton Inn with Laura Rummel, General Manager. I would steer clear of this hotel and go elsewhere if you are able to as she is unprofessional, rude and condescending. I have been a loyal Hampton Inn customer for decades and a DIAMOND HILTON member, and have never in my life had a negative interaction with any hotel personnel, particularly a General Manager! This is my first complaint, but I felt it was quite necessary to help others to avoid this abuse. My 5 year old daughter attempted to get a paper cup off of the counter during breakfast, and was scolded by Ms. Rummel and told no that she could not get a cup. My daughter came back crying hysterically. I approached Ms. Rummel and asked what she had said to my daughter since she was crying, and was told that she told her NO bc she was "messing up her teas." I looked over and saw 2 tea bags that were somewhat out of place. I asked my daughter to clarify what had happened, and she stated that she was trying to get the cup and the teas got caught on her sweater, so she was placing them back. I went back to discuss this misunderstanding with Ms. Rummel, who was adamant that my daughter was out to mess up the coveted teabags here. So, I asked her name and explained to her that I thought she was unkind for making my daughter cry, and that it was odd that she did not feel badly or even attempt to apologize for making a child cry. **She blatantly told me that SHE WAS NOT GOING TO APOLOGIZE, and that my daughter should not be messing up her teabags and that she should not have been unaccompanied (mind you - 6 ft from where we were eating breakfast in a clear vantage point of me). I informed her I would be making a complaint with Hampton and she told me she "DID NOT CARE, BECAUSE AS THE GENERAL MANAGER - ALL COMPLAINTS COME TO HER ANYWAYS." After I told her I would be calling corporate, she continued to double down on this statement multiple times that it didn't matter, since the complaints come to her.** So, BEWARE if you choose this hotel that clearly Ms. Rummel is an unhinged individual with a power complex, and will not care about your well-being, and, in fact, overtly try to to make you feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. Save yourself some frustration and mental anguish and stay at another Hilton property, or at least until Ms. Rummel has been replaced.

We used the Hampton Inn & Suites Berkshires-Lenox as the base for our visit to the Berkshires. As a…read moreformer Diamond and now a Gold member of the Hilton Honors program, I have a certain amount of loyalty to the ever-expanding Hilton brands and have probably stayed in around 100 Hampton Inns over the years. This one is a mediocre example of these trusty motels. It's neither terrible or great. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable and everything works. But the room decor and design is dated and seems to have been been designed and decorated by someone without much architectural or interior design training. Frankly, the room was sort of ugly and a little depressing. The staff was okay, not particularly good or bad. The breakfast ladies were nice, though. However, the complimentary breakfast was somewhat below average for a Hampton, especially since the waffle makers were out of order and the selection of hot food (sausages, bacon, eggs, etc.) and other items was limited. Also, the location of this Hampton was a little odd, up a short drive from the main road and not visible from the highway. Due to all this, I would definitely take a look at the Courtyard by Marriott that is a couple of miles away. The prices (around $200 including taxes) are about the same, and while I didn't actually go into the Courtyard property, it sure looked more appealing than this older Hampton.