Nestled away on a private, 33-acre preserve in Petersham, Massachusetts, The Inn at Clamber Hill beckons discriminating bed and breakfast enthusiasts with the perfect opportunity to leave their cares behind.

Located in the forests of central Massachusetts and just minutes from the picturesque Quabbin Reservoir, this 1920's European-style estate offers quiet lodging accommodations in a secluded atmosphere.

Choose between two suites, each with private sitting room, fireplace, and private bath, or one of the three spacious double rooms with queen-sized beds and private baths. Whichever you choose, you will find that your accommodations have been individually and tastefully decorated, with each room having its own distinctive charm. Relax with a good book by the fireplace in the stately library amidst antiques, Oriental carpets, and original artwork or curl up in cozy comfort in the overstuffed sofas of the sitting room. A sun-filled Wintergarden as well as the Wisteria Terrace and Sunset Flagstone Patio are also welcome places to relax.

Each morning, enjoy a two-course gourmet breakfast made fresh daily in the kitchen. Owner Mark Ellis loves to delight guests with homemade specialties for breakfast such as cream cinnamon rolls and Belgian waffles topped with fresh strawberries and chantilly cream. The menu changes daily and requests are welcome. The inn is fully licensed for wine, cocktails, and beer. High tea is available by advance arrangement. The Inn also has a restaurant open from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday and by advance arrangement.

For guests seeking an active itinerary, the inn is conveniently located near fresh-water swimming, bird watching, golf, hiking, bicycling, and in winter, cross-country skiing and snow shoeing. For downhill skiers, Mount Wachusett is less than 30 minutes away. For golfers, a rare gem of golf architecture awaits you at the Petersham Country Club -- a Donald Ross nine-hole course. Let your hosts know in advance and they'll book you a tee-off time.

Whether you desire a peaceful break nearby or prefer a dynamic vacation in which to explore Petersham and the surrounding sights, you will always return to beauty, charm, and comfort at The Inn at Clamber Hill.

Not to be missed is Harvard University's forestry research center and Fisher Museum at the 4,000-acre Harvard Forest, less than three miles from the Inn. You may choose to stay close by to enjoy the change of seasons on the inn's 33 wooded acres as you explore the perennial gardens and woodland trails, or you can tour picturesque Petersham with its classic town common, country store, and white clapboard churches. Antique and bargain hunters can make a full day of shopping the many and diverse antique shops throughout central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Gardner, New England's furniture outlet capital, is only minutes away for new furnishings.

The secluded surroundings of The Inn at Clamber Hill are also ideal for corporate getaways, strategic planning, and confidential meetings.