• Visitors to the small New England town of Lenox will find a charming collection of historic 18th and 19th century buildings that have been transformed into comfortable inns. These establishments boast antique furnishings, wood-burning fireplaces and architectural details, such as leaded-glass windows and wooden beams.
  
  Lenox, a town of around 6,000 permanent residents offers plenty of things to do, including concerts at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Orchestra; tours of "The Mount," author Edith Wharton's restored home; and winter downhill and cross-country skiing.
  
  

Birchwood Inn

• Located in the heart of Lenox, the 18th century Birchwood Inn offers eight guest rooms and one mini-suite, all with private baths, air-conditioning and wireless Internet access. All units are individually decorated and some have wood-burning fireplaces. The three-story inn has a sweeping front porch, library with a wood-burning fireplace and an airy 19th century dining room where a complimentary hot breakfast and afternoon tea are served.
  
  In addition to exploring the hiking and ski trails at the nearby, 450-acre Kennedy Park and scouring the area's many antique stores, guests can relax in the library with freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies or stroll in the inn's perennial garden.
  
  Birchwood Inn
  
  7 Hubbard St.
  
  Lenox, MA 01240
  
  413-637-2600
  
  birchwood-inn.com
  
  

Seven Hills Inn

• The Seven Hills Inn is located on 27 acres in the heart of Lenox, adjacent to the restored home of author, Edith Wharton. The inn offers a variety of accommodations. Guests can choose from 12 guest rooms in the manor house, all with private baths and air-conditioning, and some with leaded glass windows, wood-burning fireplaces and whirlpool jet tubs. The original carriage house features seven additional guest quarters, all of which have whirlpool tubs and kitchenettes. The more modern, two-story motel houses 29 cheerful guest rooms.
  
  Facilities at the Seven Hills Inn include a sunny breakfast room, patio and outdoor swimming pool. Guests are also invited to stroll around the spacious grounds.
  
  Seven Hills Inn
  
  40 Plunkett St.
  
  Lenox, MA 01240
  
  413-637-0060
  
  sevenhillsinn.com
  
  

Garden Gables Inn

• The Garden Gables Inn, located within walking distance of Lenox shopping and restaurants, sits on five acres. The 1780-circa manor house offers 11 guest rooms, all with private baths, air-conditioning, spa robes and free wireless Internet access. Many rooms also feature wood-burning fireplaces and private porches. In addition to the rooms in the main house, the property boasts two suites with private entrances and four attached cottage rooms.
  
  Guests of the Garden Gables Inn can take advantage of the inn's guest pantry, which is stocked with complimentary snacks and beverages. The inn also has an Olympic-size swimming pool and a spa treatment room for massages and facials. Afternoon sherry and a breakfast buffet are included in the room rates.
  
  Garden Gables Inn
  
  135 Main St.
  
  Lenox, MA 01240
  
  888-243-0193
  
  gardengablesinn.com