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Reviews of Federal House Inn

3.5 out of 5
Federal House Inn
1560 Pleasant Street, Route 102, South Lee, MA

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 406 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 406 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 406 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 406 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 406 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guest

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old house. Personable, helpful and accommodating staff. Wonderful homemade breakfast, wine hour and snacks. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Gayle on Dec 9, 2019
Thank you for your kind review. We try to make all of our guests feel at home and comfortable. Looking forward to having you back with us!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wine, cheese and crackers every night. A three course breakfast every morning. A 24 hour a day kitchen stocked with complimentary sodas, water, coffee, tea, and ice. Great fireplace in the room. The owner was very accommodating. Even before we got there we received a call from him inviting us to check in early so we could get in before a snowstorm arrived. Great place. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Gayle on Dec 9, 2019
We are glad, when possible, to be able to accommodate in situations like this. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again - hopefully in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Foodies B&B
A wonderful B & B. Charming stately period home, beautifully appointed. A delightful sunny room with all the little comforts . And most special were the innovative, choice, gourmet breakfasts!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Gayle on Nov 25, 2019
Hi Joanne: It was great to have you with us! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to your return!

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Gayle on Nov 8, 2019
Hi Arthur. Thank you for your review. If there is anything that we should be aware of that would have made your stay better, please let us know. We look forward to your return.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Gayle on Oct 28, 2019
Thank you for your rating! We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Gayle on Oct 23, 2019
Thank you for your review. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again!

10/10 Excellent

Don, Manassas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and amenities and excellent, three-course breakfasts served by a charming family. A wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Gayle on Sep 9, 2019
Thank you, Don, for choosing the Federal House Inn while in the Berkshires. We are happy that you had a wonderful time and hope to see you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely decorated place with a mix of antique and modern furniture. Well done. Great breakfast, very generous. Would recommend offering choices for those with small appetite. Definitely a place to recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Innkeeper on Sep 3, 2019
We appreciate you taking the time to give a review! Thank you! We look forward to having you with us again when in the Berkshires.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Gayle on Aug 14, 2019
Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An superb experience
Phenomenal hospitality! The best breakfast my husband has ever had! The owners are made for their jobs. Comfortable, cozy, just right.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Gayle and Michael on Aug 3, 2019
Oh, my...thank you so very much for such a lovely review. We are so grateful and humbled. All Best Wishes~

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Gayle on Jul 29, 2019
Hi Mark. We are happy that you had a great stay and look forward to your return. Safe journey!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely charming, welcoming and offering a fabulous breakfast. Don’t miss this!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and friendly staff. I found the room and public spaces to be bright and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Gayle on Jun 24, 2019
Thanks for the great review! I hope that we can host you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend!
Incredibly warm and welcoming owners and staff, beautiful inn, delicious three course breakfast, great location, attention to every detail, plenty of opportunities to connect with other guests if you choose. I very much look forward to my next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Gayle on Jun 20, 2019
We look forward to your next visit, too! Thank you for taking the time to write... and for noticing all of the details. We try to make your stay memorable, in the best possible way.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a quaint and welcoming inn. The owner is so warm and kind and an excellent cook! The bed we stayed in was very comfortable and the baked cookies she has out in the living room were AMAZING!! The property is very convenient by car to Stockbridge and the Norman Rockwell Museum. We loved our stay at the Federal House Inn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Gayle on Jun 14, 2019
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to hosting you again and getting to spend more time with you. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to improve your experience.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Gayle on Apr 25, 2019
Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You must experience the Federal House Inn
Wonderful! The new inn keepers are exceptional. Clean, comfortable and the breakfast is delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Gayle on Feb 28, 2019
Thank you, Tracy!! We loved having you here with us and hope you will return soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. Gayle and Michael made us feel like we were the only guests. They truly understand hospitality and their service is genuine. The breakfasts were absolutely incredible. The FHI is the standard by which we will judge other properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Gayle on Feb 20, 2019
Thank you so much for your kind review! Although we don't know who this is...our experience with ALL of our guests has truly been wonderful, and we hope you will return soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Gayle on Feb 20, 2019
Thank you so much!!!

10/10 Excellent

LE, Southbury, CT

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gayle and Michael were very friendly! The wine and cheese at 5pm was excellent and the breakfast was amazing! I was even greeted to roses in my room since it was my birthday.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Gayle on Feb 20, 2019
We are so happy you chose the Federal House Inn to celebrate your birthday! Special Occasions at the FHI are a gift to us. Thank you for allowing us to celebrate with you!

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most INCREDIBLE stay - We will be back!
My husband and I booked two nights for the long weekend in January for my birthday, and it exceeded the already high expectations that we had. Gayle and Michael are so wonderful! The property is so beautiful and comfortable. There are so many little details throughout the property that make it feel like home. The rooms are spacious, and the beds are so comfortable. The amenities are all high end across the entire property. The breakfast is truly some of the best food that I've ever had. Each breakfast is a three course meal, and it's incredibly innovative and delicious. I told Gayle that I needed all of her recipes. This property also does a happy hour with delicious wine (unfortunately, you can't buy the amazing red wine that they serve as it's only available to be sold to restaurants and hotels - as if you needed another reason to stay here) and cheese / other heavenly eats. The happy hour always went longer than the hour because the living area where it takes place is such a comfortable place to hang with the other guests. There are always fresh made cookies and coffee / tea available, and after-dinner chocolates are put out. The living area is such a great place to curl up with a book, which is exactly what we did since it was snowing one of the days that we were there. Gayle and Michael are always willing to give advice on what to do in the area and help with restaurant reservations and other activities. They truly go above and beyond in their service. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Gayle on Feb 20, 2019
Lindsay, there just aren't words sometimes to convey the gratitude we feel...thank you SO much! We love you both and cannot wait for your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First rate stay, great innkeepers and a wonderful experience. Federal House Inn is well worth your consideration if you enjoy b&b vacations. The house is immaculate, tastefully decorated and will offer you a chance to enjoy an amazing breakfast as part of your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Gayle on Feb 20, 2019
Wow...time and again we feel so humbled by our guests. Really, the "thank you" is to you and the pleasure is ours.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is beautiful, the rooms are large and comfortable, the breakfast was awesome and Gayle and Michael were terrific hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Gayle on Jan 6, 2019
We very much appreciate your kind review and are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have you visit us again soon! Happy New Year from all of us at The Federal House Inn!

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The friendliest and most accommodating hosts we have ever had. Amazing breakfasts, nice wine and cheese hour at 5:00 PM. There was a beautiful New England feel to the days we just spent there. If you are looking for an easy, quiet and pleasant get away go to the Federal House Inn! FIVE stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Gayle on Dec 2, 2018
Thank you, Paul. We are so glad that you had a great time with us in the Berkshires. It was a particular gift that you and your family stayed in during the day and enjoyed the quiet that the inn has to offer. We are really looking forward to your return.

10/10 Excellent

JayDubya, Merritt Island, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and friendly staff. Stayed up late, socialized with the guests and went out of their way to make certain everyone was comfortable, acclimated, safe and sound. Fantastic experience overall and breakfast was truly excellent. Will work hard to figure out how to get back there!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from FHI on Oct 20, 2018
We are so glad that you and your wife and enjoyed your stay! Thank you for choosing the Federal House Inn for your special occasion! We hope to see you again real soon for more laughter and camaraderie.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply Lovely
We have stayed here several times. We love it here. I am sure we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from FHI on Oct 16, 2018
Thank you so much for staying with us here at the Federal House Inn! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! Please come again, soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from FHI on Oct 16, 2018
Thank you!!! Please come and visit with us again, real soon!

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from FHI on Oct 9, 2018
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

JMR, Pelham, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the most courteous staff and welcome B&B. We had an unusual schedule that did not correspond with their check-in and check-out time, but they went out of there way to accommodate us. A big thank you to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from FHI on Oct 10, 2018
Thanks so much and we are happy you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The new owners are delightful. The breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay again and recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from The staff at the Federal House Inn on Oct 4, 2018
Thank you so much! We are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again real soon.

10/10 Excellent

Me, New Haven, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Went after a day at the Big E. Would definitely go back latr in the fall for leaves and to climb Mt Greylock
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from The staff at the Federal House Inn on Oct 4, 2018
So glad you came to visit with us and we look forward to having you come and stay again soon!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast with white cloths and white roses could not have been nicer. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from FHI on Oct 10, 2018
Thanks so much!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A+ Place to stay
We loved it here and hope to return one day
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Gayle on Sep 25, 2018
We hope that you can return as well. We appreciate that you can book at other locations and chose to stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Gayle on Sep 25, 2018
Thank you, Alice, for being a guest with us. We look forward to your return, soon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight for Tanglewood
Loved this inn. Even though they are "dog friendly" and we are not dog lovers, it was not a problem. Very clean, roomy rooms, great breakfast, friendly. Loved it. We stayed here because we went to a concert at Tanglewood. Nearby, and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

MaryBeth, Hopewell Junction, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This Bed & Breakfast is the best place
This Bed & Breakfast is the best place to have a charming stay in the Stockbridge area. It is near to all the local attractions and the state parks. The owners are caring and more than willing to help with any needs and special effort to make the time here as nice as possible. The room we stayed in was period decorated and all facilities are clean and crisp. The meals are prepared with special flair and consideration to any dietary needs. Even the other guests were very nice to meet and chat with about their experiences near and far to the area. Overall, this should be a very top pick for a stay-over.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hosts and a wonderful breakfast
The grounds and decore were enchanting. The room was clean and very comfortable. The bathroom was updated beautifully with nice amenities. Refreshments were always easily available. The hosts were extremely hospitable and gracious. The breakfast was astounding and extremely delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property, amazing breakfast!
This beautiful property is less than a 10 minute drive to Tanglewood. It's a classic old style New England home with beautiful antiques that just add to the experience. The bathrooms appear to all have just been renovated/updated and are stocked with high end products and toiletries. Generally my wife and I avoid B&B's because of past experiences with noisy neighbors or overly nosy innkeepers. This property was quiet and the owners could not have been nicer or more accommodating. Everything was comfortable and the breakfast was amazing. I look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, Boston ma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location to enjoy all that the Berkshires have to offer. The Federal Inn was very comfortable clean and very pretty. The Breakfast was generous and delicious. We will hopefully have a chance to come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!!!
The Federal House Inn is absolutely fabulous in every way!!! We still can’t stop taking about the delicious breakfast and the wonderful sheets. Will be back again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful and delicious
This was my first experience with a bed and breakfast and it was wonderful! The house and grounds were beautiful and relaxing. The breakfast was the best I ever had! I would highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ellis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful 2 days
Amazingly friendly hosts, lovely building, comfortable rooms, incredible food, and a wonderful area. Excellent value, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best breakfast ever. Very pleasant place. Great hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Very much enjoyed our stay!! Room was comfortable and food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Response from Marcia on Apr 10, 2018
Thank you so much for this review! We appreciate that you stayed with us and that you took time for this review. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a beautiful place
The breakfast was amazing, one of the best I've ever eaten. I loved that they had wine and soda and water available to take with you or drink at the inn. Loved the style of the house and how clean they kept everything. It was so comfortable, too, with a large lounge on the first floor with games and lots of places to sit. There was wine and cookies and lots of spreads to put on crackers in the evening. The room was lovely with a smallish bathroom (but completely understandable with how old the house). They were very accommodating, too, with requests. Would stay here again any time I'm in the area.
Response from Ken, Marcia (and Rudy) on Apr 10, 2018
Diane we would LOVE to have you return any time. We sure enjoyed your visit and very much appreciate that you took time to place reviews. THANK YOU!

10/10 Excellent

giselle, hampden b

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect, warm, and welcoming!
what a wonderful, welcoming, and cozy spot to visit, we were on our way to upstate NY, but surely wished we could have stayed longer, so much to see and do. Our gracious host and owner greeted us at the door, gave us a list of local restaurants, showed us to our room, which was very inviting and comfortable, and ,in addition, called our chosen restaurant to be sure reservations were not required. We were scheduled for a very early morning departure, and missed the legendary breakfast, however Marcia packed us both a bag of transportable breakfast items along with water bottles for the ride. Truly exceptional and the Federal House will now be on our permanent list of places to vitit!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from Marcia (and Ken and Uncle Rudy) on Apr 10, 2018
Thanks so much for posting the review and the picture! We look forward to getting to feed you breakfast next time and we can't wait for next time!

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Marcia on Apr 10, 2018
Brendan we really really appreciate your 5 review! Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a perfect stay at the Federal Inn! My boyfriend and I just wanted to get away for the weekend and the owners were so friendly and accommodating offering many refreshments, a beautiful room, house and delicious breakfast. It was a very relaxing weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from Marcia (and Ken and Uncle Rudy) on Apr 10, 2018
That's exactly what we hope for- a relaxing weekend for our guests. Thanks so much for the 5 review and for each word!