About this property

Historic Setting: Blooming Inn Shelburne Falls is located in Shelburne Falls, housed in a historic building. The property offers a unique and charming environment for guests. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room features a private bathroom, air-conditioning, and a balcony with garden or city views. Additional amenities include streaming services, a kitchen, and free WiFi. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy an outdoor seating area, picnic area, family rooms, bicycle parking, and car hire. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include Amherst College (26 mi), Beneski Museum of Natural History (25 mi), and Molly Stark State Park (26 mi). Bradley International Airport is 55 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Daina
United States United States
Two bathrooms. Comfy beds. Air conditioning in bedrooms. Richard was very responsive when we had trouble with the key code to the main building.
Jennifer
United States United States
Blooming Inn was a wonderful place - so relaxed, very comfortable, and in a great location to walk to all the sights in charming Shelburne Falls. The hosts thought of everything and made it so easy to be there. The bed was extremely comfortable,...
John
United States United States
The location was wonderful. There were plenty of amenities to make it a good experience. Loved sitting on the front porch.
Amanda
United States United States
The Blue Bell room on the first floor is adjacent to the common dining area. Comfy beds, cozy room, and great for two travelers. It's wonderful to have a shower separate from the bathroom en suite.
Karen
United States United States
The location was great as everything was within walking distance. It was also a very pretty place full of antiques and decorations. We enjoyed the opportunity to help ourselves to tea and coffee whenever we wanted it. We also met some very...
Ute
United States United States
The location and proximity to the town with all its restaurants, sights and shops. Easy walking distance.
Raymond
United States United States
Clean, comfy, nice furniture and wood everywhere. Good heat.
Luke
United States United States
Clean and comfortable, very convenient location close to a beautiful town.
Daniel
United States United States
Well maintained older home in quaint town. Bathroom separate from bedroom.
Erin
United States United States
Great location in a lovely old Victorian. The check in and parking process was clear and easy. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend the Blooming Inn to anyone staying in Shelburne Falls.

Hosted by Richard Binns

9.3
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Richard Binns
The Blooming Inn Shelburne Falls is a charming accommodation option located in the heart of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. It is situated in the historic Moses W. Merrill homestead, a building with a rich history dating back to 1852. The inn provides guests with comfortable lodgings in a setting that exudes historic elegance. Each room at The Blooming Inn Shelburne Falls is equipped with a private bathroom, ensuring a convenient and pleasant stay. Additionally, the inn offers spacious living and dining rooms for guests to enjoy. These common areas provide a welcoming atmosphere where guests can relax and unwind. While The Blooming Inn Shelburne Falls does not serve breakfast, it does offer self-serve coffee, tea, and toast-making facilities. Guests can avail themselves of a refrigerator to store their own food items and enjoy the included English Muffins. This setup allows guests to have flexibility in their morning routine and cater to their own preferences. Whether you are visiting Shelburne Falls for a short-term stay or a longer duration, The Blooming Inn Shelburne Falls offers a comfortable and convenient lodging option within a historic setting.
Host Richard Binns is originally from Yorkshire England and has lived in New England for the last 30+ years. He has much experience with renting property over last 20 years and has owned the Blooming Inn, Shelburne Falls since January 2023. It was originally the Dancing Bear Guesthouse. He and his wife Ellie love meeting all our guests from all over the World and enjoy giving them the best possible experience in our Blooming Inn and the area around.
The Blooming Inn is a five-minute walk to Shelburne Falls' many attractions including the world famous Bridge of Flowers, Glacial Potholes, Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum, as well as fine cafés, restaurants, galleries, bookshops, and antique stores. Within a short drive are opportunities for downhill skiing ( Berkshire East Mountain Resort), cross country skiing, hiking, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing, as well as Historic Deerfield, the Mass MoCA, the Clark Art Institute and the many shopping and cultural activities in Northampton, Amherst, Greenfield, Brattleboro, etc.
Language spoken: English

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Amenities of Blooming Inn Shelburne Falls

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

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Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: C0854637504

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