Anyone who has stayed at Hampton Terrace Bed and Breakfast Inn in Lenox knows we are tied at the hip to our local wine shop, Nejaimes.    All guests who take advantage of our Romantic Weekend Special, head there with $30, compliments of us.

For the month of November, those same guests have the chance to leverage their $30 up to 30%!    Nejaimes stocks their three stores for a strong summer season each year, then in November they run everything on sale.   This year they are adding a new twist:   Every bottle of wine priced OVER $50 automatically gets a 30% reduction.   Wow.   A chance to try those 92+ point Cabernet's without so much guilt.

One of the hallmarks of Nejaimes….and I am most familiar with the Lenox shop…..is that all of the sales people are knowledgeable about their inventory, and are eager to help you pick the right bottle of wine.   You can find scores of beers from around the world.    Liquors in all sizes and price ranges.   They also specialize in cheeses, single-serving containers of anti-pastas and salads, smoked meats and sausages, desserts including locally made ice cream…..I can't even cover the tip of the iceberg.   www.nejaimeswine.com

How can you start your discount shopping spree with $30 already in the bank?    By staying at Hampton Terrace any weekend between November 1st and mid-June for at least two nights.    And to add value….a third night is 30% off.   We include full breakfast buffet and most of our rooms have fireplaces and Jacuzzis.    Rated #1 on Trip Advisor from 25+ Lenox inns and b&bs.   Early check-in and late check-out available.    Members of the Lenox Chamber of Commerce and the Berkshire Visitors Bureau.   Call 800-203-0656.

We are entering our second week now of our Romantic Weekend Special.    So popular that our existing guests will not let it go away.   You can take advantage of it every weekend until late June.

A two-night weekend stay includes a $30 Gift Certificate to Nejaimes, the local wine/gourmet food shop, full breakfast buffet by candlelight, early check-in and late check-out subject to availablity, and our help planning your perfect getaway.    With your confirmation you will receive several lists:   a limited restaurant recommendation list based on the feedback we receive from thousands of guests…and a list called "Planning Your Stay" which covers every subject we could think of, from hikes and spas to museums and nightlfe.

Speaking of Nejaimes, November is their 15% to 30% off month.    And all wine bottles over $50 are 30% off!    In essence, using this discount, you can get a $50 bottle of wine, almost FREE when you stay here.

Check Availability On-Line or give us a call at 800-203-0656.

It's too late to turn back now.   For at least 6 years, we have offered a $30 Gift Certificate to our local wine/gourmet food shop to every couple who stays at Hampton Terrace for 2 weekend nights (or more) from November 1 to June 20, plus September.  For starters, Nejaimes is a GREAT shop, full of the best choices in wine, beer and spirits and a trained staff that can help our guests find exactly what they want.   But more than that, Nejaimes is also 50% gourmet food….a by-product of the fact that it is a key place for people who are shopping for their lawn picnics at Tanglewood.   Huge selection of cheeses, breads, home-made sides and other things that compliment your bottle of wine.

What I mean, "it's too late to turn back now" is that this is such a popular amenity, that people come back year after year to Hampton Terrace because they feel the gift certificate is such an integral part of their stay.   We have a family heirloom bar that is open only to our guests and is stocked with glasses, openers, plates, knives, etc., and we have four public room fireplaces where our guests can settle in and enjoy their bounty.

The owners of Nejaimes told us that another local inn asked if they could start offering the gift certificates as well.   The inn said that one of their inquirers had chosen Hampton Terrace over them because of the promotion.   But that was several years ago, we know we are still the only ones doing it.

So the Romantic Weekend Package is here to stay and we welcome anyone who is looking for a Lenox bed and breakfast to give us a call and lock in your weekend.   Most of our rooms feature fireplaces and Jacuzzis and we are very proud to be currently rated #1 in the Trip Advisor rankings from over 30 Lenox inns.  

Hampton Terrace is a proud member of the Berkshire Visitors Bureau,and  the Lenox Chamber of Commerce and was recently chosen by the editors of BedandBreakfast.com as one of the top places to stay for foliage.  

As of the November 1st weekend, our rates drop 30% from the current level and include the $30 gift certificate mentioned and full breakfast buffet.

I was struck this past weekend at how many couples were here for reasons beyond just "getting away."    We had two honeymoons, a 5th anniversary, a 20th anniversary, and a guest who popped the question right in one of our king suites! 

I was thinking, why do people choose us for special occasion weekends?   It could be because virtually all of our rooms have fireplaces and Jacuzzis.   For everyone who stays at least two weekend nights during the off-season we give them a $30 gift certificate to the local wine/gourmet food shop in town to buy their own nice bottle of wine or champagne.   We provide glasses, plates, etc. at our private BYOB heirloom bar.   We also help our couples pre-plan their stay by providing a list of the best restaurants in the area, and lists of activities such as hikes, historic house tours, museums, night-life, theaters, spas…   Speaking of spas, we have a selected list of places to go for massages and spa services…or it is possible to have a massage right in your room.   During warm months we have an outdoor heated pool (always at 87 degrees) and six outdoor porches and decks.   Our breakfast consists of comfort food choices by candlelight, and we have two living rooms consisting of overstuffed or leather couches and chairs…..  During the winter months there are four public roaring fireplaces…. 

I guess I have answered my own question.   For our last anniversary, we stayed on the property and enjoyed one of our own king suites!

I know more are coming.   I received an e-mail from someone a few minutes ago who said friends were coming this Thursday for their 20th anniversary and she wanted to arrange chilled wine waiting in the room.   Happy to oblige.