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The Berkshires are a glorious destination year round and The Wainwright Inn is the perfect place to launch your vacation. Tanglewood is just minutes away with summer concerts and picnics on the lawn. Enjoy performances by top name performers at the Berkshire Theater Festival, Shakespeare and Company, or the Barrington Stage Company. For the golfers in the family The Egremont Country Club features a challenging 18-hole golf course. A twenty-five minute drive and a small hike takes you to Bash Bish Water Falls. Visit The Berkshire Botanical Gardens and educate yourself and you children about the plants that thrive in the Berkshires. A twenty minute drive takes you to The Prime Outlets at Lee which offers great shopping at discounted prices. The Berkshires are home to nearly one hundred restaurants, including many fine dinning experiences. Canoeing, swimming, fishing, and horseback riding, are also available in the Berkshires. Take long summer walks or just a relaxing drive through the lovely countryside. Winter means skiing and crisp country air. The Inn is within minutes of downhill skiing at Catamount, Ski Butternut, Otis Ridge and Bousquet. The Berkshires also have miles of cross-country ski trails graded for all levels of ability. Spring means refreshing walks through the countryside, watching the woods turn green again. Stop into one of the many antique shops, auction houses or art galleries, most of which are open year round. Or shake off those winter doldrums with a spring weekend spent quietly rocking on our porch listening to the birds. Autumn brings flaming color to the hills, and our foliage season is packed with harvest cornucopia of activity. Fairs and seasonal events abound, and roadside stands are bursting with produce and cider. Pick your own apples at a local orchard, or hike through one of our many back roads and parks. Fall is a great time to visit Hancock Shaker Village or the nearby Norman Rockwell Museum. During the warm summer months you can swim in a nearby lake or stream. Take a hike to Bash Bish water falls and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Relax on our wrap-around porches with a cool drink, or just relax inside with the comfort of air-conditioning.
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Location
518 Main St, Great Barrington, MA 01230-2006
Wainwright Inn
359 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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My husband and I stayed here for a long weekend to celebrate our anniversary. We had an issue with the hotel we were supposed to stay at and called the Wainwright and they were able to accommodate us. We really lucked out because this B&B is awesome.
The couple that owns the Wainwright is super nice and hospitable; they made us feel right at home. The Inn has beautiful decor and old fashion charm, but with modern amenities. Our room had a small TV with Netflix access, a comfortable bed, and AC. But, it also had antique furniture and all sorts of cool old books to look at.
The home cooked breakfast each morning was delicious! We were able to eat outside each morning spaced out from other guests. Also, everyone wore masks in common areas and hand sanitizer was available throughout the inn.
I highly recommend booking here..I'm already trying to figure out when we can go back!
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Responded Sep 22, 2020
Thank you so much for your awesome review! We are so pleased that you both enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see both again. Stay Well! Chris & Barb
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Adding to the picturesque beauty of this quaint New England Town is the Wainwright Inn. Restored beautifully, with period appropriate furnishings that invite your attention at every turn. Clean, comfortable and alluring is the best way to describe this lovely property.
We were warmly greeted every morning by Chris and Barb, the Innkeepers. The richly appointed dining room was spotless and tables were set with China, silver and linens. Breakfast was served individually, freshly prepared with fresh garden ingredients and specialty items from the area. Our breakfast each morning was delicious and prepared with the same attention that is reflected in every aspect of this delightful Inn. Kudos to Chris and Barb! Excellent job.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Oct 22, 2021
Thank you for your awesome review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay an took the time to write the review! Many thanks, Chris & Barb
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Chris and Barbara are exceptional hosts of The Wainwright Inn with attention to every detail. My husband and I are seasoned travelers with dietary restrictions and we were both so well cared for. Chris is a wonderful breakfast chef and had all the specialty foods incorporated into his spectacular breakfasts each day. Fresh berries from the Inn's garden every morning with delicious menus each day delighted all of their guests. We were in Mr. Pope's room for three restful, quiet nights and during the days we hiked nearby trails on Chris' recommendation. Great Barrington is a treasure of lovely restaurants and shops making our trip most memorable. We are planning a future trip to meet our children and their families there to make more memories.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip:Rooms are quiet with very comfortable beds and en suite bathrooms
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Responded Sep 22, 2020
Wow! What can we say, your review is generous and awesome. It was lovely talking to the both of you! We look forward to seeing you both and your families in the near future! Stay well! Chris & Barb
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We had a delightful stay at the Wainwright Inn B & B… our room, which overlooked the wildflower garden, was quiet, clean, and comfortable. The room has a very comfortable bed, an electric fireplace, and a small television that I think gets every channel within 5,000 miles. The bathroom has a tub/shower. There is also a walk-in closet with a dresser. Until we went down to breakfast, we thought we might be the inn’s only guests. The inn is very quiet. We didn’t hear anybody else. The traffic going by on the Main Street through Great Barrington does not make the inn noisy. The owners, Chris and Barbara, are delightful! They are easy to chat with and they know the area well! They prepare and serve a wonderful breakfast. During our stay the breakfast included fresh fruit, juice, poached eggs served on English muffins with Canadien bacon, home fried potatoes, lemon wine cake, and a bottomless cup excellent coffee. Their greeter is a very gentle dog! The well-maintained, historic inn was established 10 years prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Chris and Barbara have owned the inn since 2015. They live on the property. We will stay here again on our travels through Massachusetts.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Parking on premises.
Breakfast times are assigned so that the owners can give you their full...
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Responded Oct 24, 2022
Thank you so much for your awesome review! It was a pleasure to talk to you both! Thank you once again for taking the time to write such a generous review! Chris & Barb
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A lovely location with even nicer owners. Very comfortable, clean, nice size rooms with ample closet space. Breakfast each day was fresh and tasty, and Barb was able to accommodate our dietary needs. The Inn is located within walking distance to town, and parking is available on site. We had AC, Wifi, and TV in our room.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Responded Jul 16, 2022
Thank you so much for your lovely and generous review. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us! Chris & Barb
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On our recent travels to the Cape we decided to stop halfway for a break in our 9 hour travel time. The town of Lenox was a perfect halfway point for us. Nestled in the Berkshires on a quite street sits this beautifully restored Inn built in 1766 what a beauty it is. We stayed in the Edison room on the first floor. A very large room with a very comfy queen size bed. Super soft sheets I am a stickler for great sheets. Bottled water and pretty glasses were set out on a pedestal table and a lovely note from the hostess. We had arrived late but she left us the key. We had a good nights sleep and the next morning joined other lodgers in the beautiful bright dining room for a home cooked breakfast of pancakes crispy bacon and diced fresh fruit with just a touch of fresh mint. Fresh brewed coffee awaited us in a carafe on our table. Barb brought us each a piece of lemon blueberry pound cake to finish out our meal, it was yummy. Chris is the designated chef and the pancakes were crispy but tender. Not bad for a retired mechanical engineer. They make the perfect team. Our shower was huge with the choice of 2 different shower heads. The history of the inn is fascinating. I highly recommend a stay here. Super clean, the gardens are full of colorful wild flowers in every color imaginable and the hosts Barb and Chris are super nice.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Chris Kulaga, Owner at Wainwright Inn
Responded Jul 27, 2022
Thank you so much for your awesome review and it was a pleasure to meet you both! We are so thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you once again and hope to see you both soon! Chris & Barb
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A really nice stay at the Wainwright Inn with Chris and Barb! This historic Inn is situated right in the heart of Great Barrington in the picturesque Berkshires. My family and I enjoyed our stay. We stayed in the “West Wing”, which is great for a family of four. They was ample seating and relaxing spaces to read a book. Breakfast was fantastic! Loved the lemon cake! The Inn is close to Monument Mountain, great for hiking. It is also a short drive away to Lenox and Stockbridge where the Norman Rockwell Museum is located. We really enjoyed our little getaway!
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded Jul 11, 2021
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so appreciative that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again. Chris & Barb
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Our family (ranging in age from 73 to 9) had a wonderful short reunion here. The inn was built in 1766 but is in excellent repair and updated. All the rooms were clean and quiet, despite the inn facing busy Route 7. Our hosts, Chris and Barb, were very gracious and accommodating (e.g., they served breakfast meats but when I mentioned we were almost all vegetarian, they bought plant-based meat for the second breakfast). The breakfasts included gorgeous fresh fruit cups, and eggs one day and pancakes the next. The coffee was excellent, which isn't always the case at B&Bs in my opinion. I highly recommend this place.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Responded Jul 12, 2021
Thank you so much for the awesome review.! It was a pleasure to host the entire family. We are so delighted for the detailed review! Take care, Chris & Barb
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The innkeepers are friendly and accommodating. It was such a delight to spend time in their sitting room with a well-attended fire burning in the fireplace. Breakfast is exceptional--I swear the best buttermilk pancakes I have ever had, along with a fresh fruit compote. The inn is well located for walks into the town of Great Barrington with its unique stores and restaurants.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Room Tip:We love the roomy Federal Room with its electric fireplace.
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Responded Dec 31, 2021
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to host you and your family. Stay well and Happy New Year! Chris & Barb
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Warm hosts, raspberries and herbs picked from the garden, plenty coffee :) Opulent breakfasts for us hikers . No complaints. Reasonably priced. Innkeepers gave us spot on recommendations for day hikes and eating . Of course we would stay again.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Sep 22, 2020
We appreciate your generous review and it was great talking with you and your friends. We hope to see you both again ! Stay well! Chris & Barb
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London, United Kingdom25 contributions8 helpful votes
I have stayed there 6 or 7 times but have never seen a dog there.Suggest you email Chris and Barb.They may have a pet friendly room.Great place to stay!
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PRICE RANGE
$191 - $268 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesMassachusettsBerkshiresGreat Barrington
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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Which popular attractions are close to Wainwright Inn?
Nearby attractions include The Guthrie Center & Foundation (0.5 miles), Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center (0.5 miles), and Housatonic River Walk (0.7 miles).
Are there any historical sites close to Wainwright Inn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Chesterwood (6.9 miles), The Mission House (7.1 miles), and Copake Iron Works Historic Site at Taconic State Park (9.1 miles).
