Summer White House
Lenox, Massachusetts
Web: www.thesummerwhitehouse.com The Summer White House is just a mile from Tanglewood, in the very heart of historic Lenox. Called "The Lanai" for its many inviting porches, the Summer White House is an original Berkshire Cottage. It was constructed in 1885 for New Yorker, J. Egmont Schermerhorn. Our graceful and comfortable home is furnished with a fine collection of antiques. The library, replete with volumes on every subject, also contains a seven-foot concert grand piano making this a setting conducive to beautiful music.
Our living room, decorated in traditional style, contains a fine collection of American paintings. We invite our guests to linger in this graceful setting. Downstairs, our sun-filled breakfast room is a perfect place to start your day. Enjoy a hearty continental breakfast while planning your visit to Tanglewood and other nearby attractions.
A combination of sunshine, civility, and Mozart makes our breakfast room baronial--even by Lenox standards. Join your fellow guests as you indulge in fresh pastries and intriquing conversation! Accommodations:
Our guest rooms are lavishly decorated in traditional style and each features air conditioning and private bath.
Descriptions of some of our guest rooms:
- Gracious canopy bed is fit for a queen--or a first lady. This bedroom is named for Edith Wilson, reputed to be the first woman to run the government. Our first "secret" president.
- Named for Eleanor Roosevelt, this stately room with its four poster bed will please the most discriminating guest
- The master bedroom is named for Abigail Adams, the first wife of a president to occupy the White House.
With many of the area's finest restaurants and specialty shops within walking distance from our property, your visit to the Berkshires will be comfortable and complete! We would be pleased to send you additional information upon request and hope you'll visit us soon!
Location: West of Springfield
Rates: Sngl. Occ: $160.00, DblOcc: $225.00
Number of Guest Rooms: 6
Nearby: Please see our website for a list of attractions and their websites. Summer White House
17 Main Street,
Lenox, Massachusetts 01240.
Phone: 413-637-4489 or 413-637-3416
Web: www.thesummerwhitehouse.com
Email: gable@berkshire.net | 
