To be a guest at the Ashley Inn is to step back into a quieter, more relaxed period of time... but with all the modern conveniences.

We offer several bedrooms on the second floor - each furnished in its own individual style with antiques, some handed down through our family, some purchased with care from estate sales. Each room features oversize, airy windows, private bath, bureau, reading lamps and comfortable chairs. Some with a queen-sized bed, another a four-poster with mahogany/birdseye maple headboard, another a brass bed frame.

We invite our guests to relax on our broad marble veranda or in our first floor parlor or TV room where they can enjoy our collection of antique clocks.

We serve a hearty "made from scratch" full breakfast in our dining room plus an afternoon "lite" tea in the parlor or on the veranda.

History:

Built in 1876 for shoe merchant A.P. Hollenbeck, the Classic Revival house became the home of the Deely family from 1887 until 1940. The Deelys owned quarries in Lee which provided marble for several of the turn-of-the-century Berkshire estates (and the Ashley Inn veranda). In the 1980's the house was completely renovated and became an inn shortly thereafter. Current innkeepers Dawn and Paul Borst, seasoned travelers themselves, are particularly suited to innkeeping, knowing first-hand the extra special touches that make guests welcome and comfortable.

Antique Clocks:

Innkeeper Paul Borst keeps his remarkable collection of antique shelf clocks on display at the Ashley Inn. All are excellent examples of New England clock making during the 1800's. Ten wooden cased striking clocks reside in various locations on the first floor, while another twenty are kept in the basement, where Paul also does repair and restoration work in his fully equipped clock making shop.

Most of the clocks kept on display are from Paul's own collection, but one or two are occasionally for sale. In addition, Paul can locate clocks for interested persons. For more information, please call Paul at the Ashley Inn.

Location:

The Ashley Inn is ideally located in a residential neighborhood - yet 2/10 of a mile from downtown Lee's restaurants and shops and a block from Greenock Country Club's golf course and tennis courts, open to the public. Ashley Inn's location also provides easy access to Berkshire cultural attractions.