Lee Bed and Breakfast Massachusetts About Devonfield

About This Property

Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Berkshires in the historic town of Lee, Devonfield is a gracious English-Style country house which was originally built in 1800 by a Revolutionary Soldier and modernized and landscaped in the early 1900s by George Westinghouse Jr., the son of the famous inventor. The Estate remained in the hands of the John Bross Lloyd family from the 1920’s-60’s until purchased by a local Veterinarian, Dr. Bernard and Anne Collins (who still lives next door in the brown Cottage) where they raised their ten (10) children. He sold the home in 1980 to Lilliane & Gerhard Schmid, a world renowned Chef, who converted the home into an Inn. It overlooks a pastoral meadow shaded by graceful birch trees, with the rolling tapestry of the Berkshire Hills beyond. Set on 29 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. 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, will 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! The guest pantry is 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. 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, Archery, 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 came to Devonfield 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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