Title: The Kemble- Built by a US Secretary of State in Lenox Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Kemble- Built by a US Secretary of State in Lenox ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76010000/76003400/76003386/6dab371f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76010000/76003400/76003386/2f6910f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![13 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76010000/76003400/76003386/b10165f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76010000/76003400/76003386/aa306e51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76010000/76003400/76003386/f06f8673.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, The Kemble Berkshires offers a serene escape with world-class amenities and bright minimalist finishes. With seven fireplaces, a private bar, library room, music room and expansive multi-level stone patios and decks overlooking rolling views of Stockbridge Bowl you will find plenty of spaces to unwind. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 13 bedrooms14 bathroomsSleeps 3515000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Kemble- Built by a US Secretary of State in Lenox The Kemble Berkshires is a registered Great Estatebuilt in the 1880s for a U.S. Secretary of State and New Jersey State Senator - nownewly renovated byShared Estates with bright minimalist finishes and world-class amenities. The property has manicured landscaping with massive rolling views of the Stockbridge Bowl. Whether you want to relax in the library room with its array of books from the early 1900s, jam out in the music room, snuggle up in front of one of the home's seven fireplaces or enjoy a drink with a friend at the private bar, you will find beautiful spaces to enjoy in groups or in solitude. 100% carbon neutral.Events up to 175. The Kemble is the top grossing, #1 vacation rental in the Berkshires out of roughly 1,000 listings. Owner's previous property was showcased on Netflix's "World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals" series. The property offers a dining room (including custom farmhouse dining table), a professional kitchen, herb and vegetable garden, fire pit and expansive multi-level stone patios and decks. Events up to 175 are permitted and a tent is provided for rain contingency (first weekend in May to third weekend in October), commercial kitchen items are also provided. Indoor walls are sound-insulated for privacy. We provide a long list of amenities, for kids big and small we offer a virtual reality gaming room, PS4 gaming setup, retro arcade, foosball table, ping-pong, board games and more. For outdoors you will find bocce, croquet, tennis and badminton equipment, large Jenga, paddle board, kayakand more. The Kemble Berkshires is an innovative social equity vehicle. Owned by 143 investors from Main Street and Wall Street through Shared Estates' equity crowdfunding model with investments ranging from $1,000 to $100,000, the property is part of a transformation that levels the real estate ownership playing field. The Berkshires is one of the country's top cultural centers and the Kemble is steps away from many leading national institutions: Tanglewood (summer home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra), Shakespeare and Company, The Norman Rockwell Museum, Edith Wharton's The Mount, Clark Art, Jacobs Pillow and more. The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (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. TVs can be found in most bedrooms. Fully ADA compliant accessibility ramps, bedrooms and baths help make entry easy for all. Safety is our top priority, with discrete sprinkler systems, fire ladders and more in every room for piece of mind for all. We provide popcorn, biscotti, teas, cocoa, candy and more. A welcome basket of local goods and fresh cut flowers greet your party. The Kemble donates 1% of net income to The Lenox Library. You will find a variety of sculpture and original fine art installed throughout. Most of our stays are multigenerational family trips, reunions, friends getting together or retreats, however as a registered Great Estate we host many events as well (capped at 175) - our events fees: No amplified outdoor music: <50 guests: $2,500 <100 guests: $5,000 (or $50 / guest) <175 guests: $9,500 (or 54 / guest) Amplified outdoor music (we are limited to 10 such events annually) <100 guests: $11,500 (or $115 / guest) <175 guests: $13,500 (or $77 / guest) From the first weekend in May to the end ofOctober event fees also include use of our 44 foot round sailcloth tent. We have over 5,500 square feet of dedicated parking. The three 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 amenities ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 13 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 13.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city centre ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Foosball table - Gym - Kayak - Table tennis ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 15,000 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Parties and events are allowed on site 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number C0347781520 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 440149 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.35467%2C-73.28275&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7m2FTvW2XvO5y9iW7G5ZpHbDU04=) Lenox, MA #### What's nearby - Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Lenox Library - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Shakespeare and Company - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - The Mount - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles - Tanglewood Music Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 13 min drive - Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bernstein Shack - Tanglewood - ‬6 min drive - ‪Haven Cafe & Bakery - ‬9 min walk - ‪Harvest Moon - ‬4 min drive - ‪Lenox Coffee - ‬8 min walk - ‪Olde Heritage Tavern - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Kemble- Built by a US Secretary of State in Lenox pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Kemble- Built by a US Secretary of State in Lenox? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Kemble- Built by a US Secretary of State in Lenox? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Kemble- Built by a US Secretary of State in Lenox located? > This family-friendly Lenox villa is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum, The Bookstore and Shakespeare and Company. Wyndhurst Golf & Club and Lenox Library are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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