Allen House Victorian Inn

he Allen House Victorian Inn, in the heart of Amherst on over three landscaped acres, is one of the finest examples of Stick Style Victorian architecture.

The interior was restored with historic precision to every last detail to reflect the Aesthetic Movement, the Victorian subculture that emphasized art in the interior decor. Aesthetic Movement decor, period art, antiques, and art wall coverings of period designers Charles Eastlake, Walter Crane and William Morris are historically and artistically featured. The original handcarved cherry wood fireplace mantels are catalogued by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

This 18 room architectural gem offers seven spacious museum-quality guest rooms with private bath, telephone with modem, ceiling fan and central air conditioning. A full five course breakfast, afternoon and evening refreshments are served at guests' convenience.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:

• Bon Appetit's Historic Christmas Inn
• Boston Magazine's "Best Victorian" in New England.
• Selected in the Best of Fodor's and Frommer's Travel Guides.
• 1991 Historic Preservation Award Winner
• Three Diamond AAA Award Winner
• Tour the Emily Dickinson Homestead across the street.
• Walk to Amherst College, the University of Massachusetts, fine galleries, museums, theatres, concerts, shops and restaurants.
• Visit nearby Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Smith Colleges, Northampton, Yankee Candle Company, Historic Deerfield and Old Sturbridge Village.
• Within hour drive visit Hancock Shaker Village, Norman Rockwell Museum and Chesterwood Studio, Clark Art Institute and the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Berkshire Theatre Festival and the Tanglewood Music Festival.