The Kemble - Gebaut von einem US-Außenminister in Lenox

We stayed at The Kemble, the historic Lenox estate built by a U.S. Secretary of State, for a large family reunion with 10 adults and 16 children—and it was, without question, the best large-house experience we’ve ever had.We rent a large home every year, and nothing has come close to this. The house is both grand and incredibly livable. The kitchen is outstanding, equipped with commercial- and industrial-grade appliances that made cooking for a crowd not just possible, but enjoyable. In the evenings, the bar became the gathering place for the adults, creating memories we’ll talk about for years.Despite its historic character, the home is immaculate, beautifully maintained, and exceptionally comfortable. Its proximity to downtown Lenox is a huge plus—you feel tucked away on a private estate while still being minutes from town.The Kemble is rare: historic without feeling fragile, spacious without feeling impersonal, and elegant while still being fun. We couldn’t recommend it more highly and would return in a heartbeat.

The house was beautiful and spacious and we could all eat together for Thanksgiving without a children’s table. The bar was fun for socializing and watching sports events.We did have some set backs with water, but Matt, the property manager came out to check out the problem. We had some problems with bedding which we spoke to the housekeeping manager about.Overall, the house was a hit with a great location, plenty of room and a great ambiance. It made for a memorable family Thanksgiving.

We booked this house as the venue for our wedding, and it was absolutely perfect! Every room was gorgeous, with elegant décor and plenty of space for our guests. Even the bathrooms were stunning, making every part of the home feel special. The kitchen had everything we needed to host our 50-person wedding, from all the utensils to the appliances, making meal prep and serving a breeze. The communication with the hosts was amazing—Daniel was quick to respond, incredibly helpful, and made sure everything went smoothly for our big day. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate! Highly recommend!

We were a big group..16 adults and 7 children. The families with children were well situated with nearby or adjacent rooms. Everyone had comfortable rooms which afforded privacy and quiet times. Each room had its own beautiful newly renovated bathrooms ( with great water pressure). The living and dining rooms were large and comfortable. The dining table was a loooong table with benches all around which easily sat our crowd. The backyard was gorgeous with beautiful views of the distant mountains. We had a big bonfire with s’mores as the sun set. And a big family football game. It was just wonderful!!!