Downton Valley™
Innkeepers Lisa Lippiello and Bonnie Sachs are both transplants to Northampton from New York and Michigan, respectively.
Lisa, a partner at Olin Lippiello LLP law firm, and Bonnie, a gifted local artist, have raised four children between them. Now that the children are grown, together, they had the dream and vision to create Downton Valley™, an exclusive getaway for women in the heart of the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts.
They cherish everything about their new home, which boasts a rainbow crosswalk in the center of town!
Downton Valley™ Suites
The Dowager Room – The spacious Dowager room with a queen bed, private bath and shower, boasts large windows, providing a view of the beautifully landscaped grounds and the surrounding woods. The afternoon sunlight bathes this room.
Flat Rate: 345 per night (no tax)
- October 11, 2022 – May 25, 2023
- October 10, 2023 – May 23, 2024
Flat Rate: $395 per night (no tax)
- May 26, 2023 – October 9, 2023
- May 24, 2024 – October 14, 2024
Isobel Room – The intimate, cozy Isobel room, with its private bath and shower, has a beautiful, comfortable, queen-sized bed from which early risers can view the often-spectacular sunrise over the mountains.
Flat Rate: 345 per night (no tax)
- October 11, 2022 – May 25, 2023
- October 10, 2023 – May 23, 2024
Flat Rate: $395 per night (no tax)
- May 26, 2023 – October 9, 2023
- May 24, 2024 – October 14, 2024
Amenities
Spectacular panoramic views and breathtaking sunrises
Continental breakfast included; Coffee/tea available all day
Masonry fireplace; Outside firepits; Screened-in gazebo
Outdoor, heated, salt water pool (seasonal) surrounded by lush gardens; Outdoor jacuzzi and shower; Indoor exercise pool
Trails right from the backyard for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
Fitness gym: treadmill, exercise bike, elliptical, yoga mats, weight machine, free weights, and mindfulness area
Media room with Samsung 75” Class LED TV (with cable and streaming options); Game room with ping-pong table, pool table and puzzle/card table; Music/Reading Room
Complimentary afternoon wine & cheese on Saturday or Sunday
Shuttle to/from Northampton train and bus station; 10 min. drive to downtown Northampton; 90 min. to Boston; 2 hours 30 min. from New York City
Free Wi-Fi
Parking on site
Local Spots
Downton ValleyTM is situated in the quaint New England town of Northampton. It is known for its lively artist community and galleries, delicious restaurants, and thriving downtown. Affectionately named “Paradise City,” and described as “a cross between the rural and the urbane,” it also has close proximity to numerous points of interest.
- The Botanic Garden of Smith College – 4.4 miles
- Smith College Museum of Art – 4.6 miles
- National Yiddish Book Center – 10 miles
- Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art – 12 miles
- Emily Dickinson Museum – 12 miles
- Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory – 16 miles
- Historic Deerfield and Yankee Candle Flagship Store – 18 miles
- Six Flags New England – 19 miles
- Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden at the Springfield Museums – 22 miles
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame – 22 miles
- The Big E – 22 miles
- Lee Outlets – 26 miles
- Tanglewood – 30 miles
- Norman Rockwell Museum – 31 miles
- Museum of Contemporary Art – 34 miles
- Mark Twain estate – 37 miles
Wineries & Breweries
Wineries
- Glendale Ridge Vineyard –1.8 miles
- Mineral Hills Winery at Godard’s Red Hen Farm – 2.3 miles
- Black Birch Vineyard – 9.2 miles
- Pioneer Valley Farm & Vineyard – 10 miles
- Amherst Farm Winery – 13 miles
Breweries
- Building 8 Brewery – 3.3 miles
- Abandoned Building Brewery – 3.5 miles
- New City Brewery – 3.6 miles
- Drawing Board Brewery Co. – 3.8 miles
- Fort Hill Brewery – 4.3 miles
- Northampton Brewery – 4.9 miles
- Progression Brewery Company – 5.1 miles
- Drunken Rabbit Brewery – 10 miles
Glendale Ridge Vineyard
Northampton Brewery
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Contact Us by phone to book or for additional information:
(413) 341-6990
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Policies
- Downton Valley is an adult-women-only property (21+).
- Downton Valley is trans inclusive.
- Downton Valley is open from Friday through Monday. More days will be available in the future.
- Minimum of 2-night stay is required.
- Rates include:
- Lodging for one or two people per room
- Daily continental breakfast
- Use of all the amenities
- We accept Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express.
- There is NO smoking anywhere on the property.
- Except for the resident dog, Charlie, no pets are allowed on the premises.
- Only registered guests are allowed inside the Inn.
- Adult friends and family (21+) of registered guests may use the outdoor amenities at a daily rate of $25.00 per person.
- (Limited to 4 persons per day/per reservation)
- Quiet hours are between 10 pm and 8 am daily.
- Check-in is between 3 pm and 8 pm.
- Check-out is 11 am.
Cancellation Policies
- All cancellations must be in writing via email to downtonvalleyma@gmail.com.
- Cancellations greater than 30 days prior to arrival date: full refund, less a 10% service fee.
- Cancellations greater than 14 days, but less than 30 days prior to arrival date: 50% refund.
- There are no refunds for cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the first day of the reservation, no-shows, missed nights or early departures.
- Please understand that we strictly adhere to our cancellation policy as cancellations affect us greatly. We hope you’ll come visit with us another time.
Covid-19 Policies and Important Information
We are excited to have you vacation with us here at Downton Valley™. We are committed to keeping our guests, families, and our beloved community safe.To that end, we require all our guests to be 100% vaccinated and boosted at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and to provide proof of vaccination and booster when you arrive. However, if you are ineligible for a booster because you received your last vaccine within the last 6 months, a booster is not required.
The Covid-19 situation is an ever-changing matter. In order to protect our guests and ourselves, we have been keeping a very close eye on all developments and recommendations. We strictly adhere to the Safety Standards issued by the CDC, Massachusetts Department of Health and the City of Northampton Health Department, which can be viewed here.
The safety and well-being of our guests are the highest priority at Downton Valley™. While we always maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, we are taking additional precautions to reduce the risk of exposure to Covid-19 pathogens and the variant(s). We have put into place essential preparatory and prevention measures to our already top-notch housekeeping processes, ranging from increased cleaning and sanitizing frequency, adjustments in the manner we serve breakfast, and keeping ourselves healthy and safe.
Your reservation acts as your certification that you have complied or will comply with all requirements and orders of Massachusetts State and local laws and the policies of Downton Valley™. Of course, feel free to contact us directly so that questions or concerns may be clarified before you complete your reservation.
As you can imagine, the regulations and restrictions surrounding Covid-19 change frequently. We ask that you check back to our Covid-19 policies prior to your visit to familiarize yourself with all restrictions, dining and activity arrangements and availability, as those items may change prior to your visit.
Accessibility Statement
We want everyone who visits Downton Valley™ to feel welcome and find the experience rewarding. Please know that we originally built our home for us and our four children to live in. Now, that they are grown, we have decided to open our home to other women in the hopes that they will get out of it what we do: tranquility, peace, and comfort. It has limited facilities in regard to handicapped accessibility. The Dowager, living room, reading/music room, dining room and kitchen are on the main floor. Two steps provide access to the home. There are two steps that lead from the back porch to the backyard/pool and one step that leads to the front deck. We do not have ramps to enter or exit the main house. The Isobel, Cora, media room, game room and exercise pool room are on the lower level and the fitness gym and mindfulness area are on the upper level. Both the upper and lower levels are accessed by several stairs. Please refer to this information when considering your stay at Downton Valley™.
