1896 House Williamstown

Historic lodging meets relaxed Berkshire country surroundings. 

1896 House Country Inn & Motels occupies a 17-acre property on Cold Spring Road in Williamstown, combining historic buildings, landscaped grounds, ponds, brooks, gardens, and footbridges with a varied collection of guest rooms and suites. The original property began as a milking barn built in 1896, later becoming a restaurant before lodging was added in the 1950s. Today, accommodation is divided among Brookside, Pondside, and Barnside, giving the property several distinct looks rather than one standardized hotel layout. Brookside rooms have a mountain-cabin character, while Pondside sits beside a spring-fed duck pond with tall evergreens and a stone footbridge. The six Barnside Luxury Suites are individually styled in period-inspired décor and feature king beds, living areas, dining spaces, gas fireplaces, dressing rooms, and bathrooms with showers and dual whirlpool tubs. All rooms have private bathrooms, refrigerators, coffee makers, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, local and long-distance calls, and complimentary high-speed wireless internet. Selected accommodation adds kitchenettes, private decks, balconies, whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, or separate living areas. The property also has an on-site restaurant and bar, outdoor terrace, gardens, gazebo, outdoor fireplace, and seasonal heated outdoor pool. Free parking is available, including space for larger vehicles. The amenities create a distinctly country-inn setting, while the room choices range from practical traditional rooms to elaborate suites. Travelers should also review the property's policies because cancellation terms, deposits, pet arrangements, and accommodation conditions can vary.