Allen House Victorian Inn
Amherst, Massachusetts
Allen House Victorian Inn is a bed & breakfast located in Amherst.
The Amherst Town Common is a short walk from the Allen House Inn.
Our Town Common is the heart of the community's spirit, voice and activities. With flowers, green lawns and shade trees, walkways and park benches, the Town Common is host to farmers' markets, fairs, festivals, outdoor movies, concerts and rallies.
"Dozens of bed and breakfast inns fall under the general terms of country-style or Victorian -- a few have good antiques and interesting decor. But inns that are restored with historic precision and attention to every last detail are rare indeed: The Allen House, honored with the Historic Preservation Award in 1991, is one of them." Fodors - America's Best Bed & Breakfasts.
The Allen House, an 1886 stick style Victorian located in Amherst, was built by Lysander H. Allen, a local wire goods manufacturer. The house was also the life-long home of his son, Professor Harry Allen of Amherst College, and of Janet R. Strong who prudently preserved the unique charm and original character of the house. The Allen House Inn is located on three scenic acres across the road from the Emily Dickinson homestead. Until the late nineteenth century, the Allen House property was part of the original Emily Dickinson family farmland.
The Allen House is one of the finest examples of stick style architecture remaining in the world today. The Allen House is designed in the stick style of architecture which was popular from about 1860 to 1890. It was one of several styles of architecture employed during the Victorian era. Architectural critics of the day were stressing honesty in architectural design. That is, they believed that a building should visibly reflect its materials and method of construction. They were reacting against the excesses of the ornate Victorian styles. The more linear geometric stick style is a result of this reform movement. Of course, the actual structure of a stick style is not visible; the stick pattern is purely decorative. However, this pattern was reminiscent of medieval English building traditions in which the actual structural skeleton of the building was visible from the outside.
Places to eat within 5km of Allen House Victorian Inn include Paradise Of India, 30boltwood, Johnny’s Tavern, and La Piazza Ristorante.
Amherst, Massachusetts, 01002 USA
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The Inns offer individually decorated, spacious and inviting bed chambers. Each room provides an experience in elegance, comfort, history, and romance. All rooms are decorated with fine antiques, period art, lace, art wall coverings, oriental carpets and natural woodwork.
For your comfort, all rooms have private baths, telephones with modems, central air-conditioning, ceiling fans, antique style radios and alarm clocks, goose down comforters and pillows, English toiletries, and the finest Swiss chocolates. Special diets accommodated with advance notice. Fax/copy machine available.
Bicycle Rental available nearby - we have a wonderful bicycle cottage available for storage of your bicycles. Massage Therapist available with advanced notice. Fitness gym and indoor Olympic pool available nearby for a small fee. Complimentary ride to and from the local Amtrak and bus stations. Turndown Service available upon request.
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The Allen House Inn has been praised and acclaimed for its hospitality and historical preservation.
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