The Winthrop Estate - 12K SF 32 Acres - Lenox

11 bedrooms10+ bathroomsSleeps 241091 sq m

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Enjoy the area

Lenox, MA

Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum4 min drive
Shakespeare and Company4 min drive
Tanglewood Music Center4 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

+12

6 Single Beds, 4 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Double Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

10 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 9

Bathroom 10

Bathroom 11

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

The Winthrop Estate - 12K SF 32 Acres

The Winthrop Estate is a registered Great Estate built in 1875 for Henri Braem, US Ambassador to Denmark and Partner in Cunard Steamship Lines, famous for the ultra-luxurious Queen Mary ship line among others. Braem sold the property to the Winthrop family, descendants of John Winthrop, the founding governor of Massachusetts, from which the property took its current name. The manor is now freshly renovated with modern touches thoughtful of its origins and includes diverse amenities. The 32 landscaped acres have expansive views of Lenox Mountain. Enjoy the library room, paneled with rare Purpleheart and its array of art and literature books, as well as a sitting room with fireplace and luscious conservatory. 100% carbon neutral.

The home includes a dining room, professional kitchen, fire pit and expansive stone patio. We provide a long list of amenities, for kids big and small we offer a virtual reality gaming room, PS4 gaming setup, foosball table, board games and more. For outdoors you will find bocce, lawn croquet and badminton equipment, large Jenga and more.

The Berkshires is one of the country's top cultural centers and the Winthrop is steps away from many leading national institutions: Tanglewood (summer home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra), Shakespeare and Company, The Norman Rockwell Museum and Edith Wharton's The Mount. Clark Art, Jacobs Pillow, the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (the third largest in the US), Kripalu (largest yoga center), Williams College (#1 Liberal Arts College in the US) are all nearby.

The Berkshires is also home to a variety of outdoor destinations: Bousquet, Butternut, Catamount (longest zip line in the USA) and Jiminy Peak.

We provide local coffee, popcorn, biscotti, teas, cocoa, graham crackers, chocolate, candy and more. A welcome basket of local goods and fresh cut flowers greet your party.

Manager's previous property was #1 on VRBO in the Berkshires, and was showcased on Netflix's "World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals" series.

The thirty acres are very private, but you are also steps to downtown Lenox, the heart of the Berkshire hills. Lenox is home not only to a variety of leading cultural institutions, but also to many fine and farm-to-table dining experiences.

Property manager

Daniel Dus

Premier Host

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Extra beds/cots

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number C0378281520

About the area

Lenox

This villa is located in Lenox. Kennedy Park and Wyndhurst Golf & Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pleasant Valley Wilderness Sanctuary and Fairfield Brook WMA. The Bookstore and Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum are also worth visiting.

Lenox, MA

What's nearby

Lenox Library - 14 min walk
Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum - 4 min drive
Shakespeare and Company - 4 min drive
Tanglewood Music Center - 4 min drive
The Mount - 5 min drive

Getting around

Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 13 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

Dunkin' - 7 min drive
Burger King - 7 min drive
Guido's Fresh Marketplace - 7 min drive
Antimony Brewing - Craft Brewery & Kitchen - 3 min drive
Harvest Moon Restaurant - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Winthrop Estate - 12K SF 32 Acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Winthrop Estate - 12K SF 32 Acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Winthrop Estate - 12K SF 32 Acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Winthrop Estate - 12K SF 32 Acres located?

Situated in Lenox, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of The Bookstore and Lenox Library. Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum and Shakespeare and Company are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Nick O.

22 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property

Absolutely stunning property - truly incredible stay. Recommend to anyone looking for a large group getaway. Fast WiFi, commercial grade kitchen and plentiful supplies make it easy for large groups. beautiful property and room for activities on a huge lawn. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

12 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional - in a word, this captures our stay at the Winthrop Estate.

Lenox’ tradition of luxury dates back to Gilded Age ‘Summer Cottages’ where high society entertained friends and family at private country estates. Today these luxuries are found at resorts replete with spas, fine dining, recreation and more. Yet they don’t offer the ultimate luxury: privacy. The Winthrop Estate is a true break from the world. We were struck by the privacy: nobody in sight, nothing competing for our attention. Relaxing with a partner in an environment like this is priceless. Time for quiet contemplation is scarce; we highly value opportunities to embrace it. Ethylwynde captures the spirit of the Gilded Age while offering tasteful modernizations. From reliable WiFi to updated amenities, it seamlessly blends the best of both eras. We enjoyed dinner at Alta before retiring to Ethylwynde for the best sleep we’ve had in ages. The walls of the master bedroom are lined with an acoustic treatment that blocks any ambient noise. The bed is massive, and fitted with decadent linens and pillows. We slept in and had breakfast at Haven. We took our coffees back to the estate for an unrushed morning and settled into a pair of antique leather chairs to play a game of Scrabble. Packing up was painful; you won’t want to leave, either. Whether to celebrate a special occasion, or just quietly enjoy one another’s company, Ethylwynde is an absolute dream. If you want to live your best life, you’ll be hard pressed to find better accommodations than the Winthrop Estate.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023