Overlooking the Berkshire Mountains on 22 acres that Frederick Law Olmsted designed, it’s easy to forget the rest of the world.

At Wheatleigh, built in the style of a Florentine palazzo, the classic Berkshires rural minimalism is nowhere to be found. Instead, enjoy the terrace suite for the country luxury house experience.

Take advantage of the home-cooked, farm-to-table breakfast available each morning at this Georgian-style mansion, and stop by the nightly wine and cheese hour. For a relaxing day before exploring the Berkshires, find the on-call massage therapist and the heated pool.

If you’re looking for a unique stay, rent one of the barn suites, each named after famous artists who influenced the region. The Rockwell suite features rustic decor and a deck, for instance.

Yes, another Gilded Age mansion, but Kemble’s modern interior makes it uniquely appealing as a retreat to Western Mass.

The intimate lounge and private dining rooms have the best of the classic bed-and-breakfast experience, but the space of the mansion gives guests privacy and luxury.

Hotel staff will even make you a picnic lunch you can enjoy on the grounds.

An ivy-covered Gilded Age mansion, Blantyre is the place to go for Western Mass. luxury.

The 110 acres of woodlands give you outdoor options, but don’t skip out on trying the spa, with facials, a vitality bar, and more.

Highly rated food options on-site make staying in tempting—you can choose from three dining experiences featuring live music. If you’re celebrating, don’t miss the Champagne Salon, where you can sit in the garden.

For stays, choose from the more upscale manor house, rustic carriage house, or private cottages.

Sitting on 600 acres in Lenox, Eastover offers the perfect eco-friendly retreat in the Berkshires.

The estate claims to guide guests to “achieve optimal physical and mental states of being” through offerings of yoga studios, meditation rooms, cooking classes, and serene outdoor spaces. Massage therapy options on site can complete your relaxing weekend.

The estate comprises several buildings, from a classic mansion to the contemporary ranch house, with cabin options for larger groups.

The Hotel on North is a quirky, modern take on the Western Mass. experience. You’ll notice the unique character of the place right away, from the birdcage elevator converted into a cocktail table to the rotating art exhibit located off the lobby.

No two guest rooms are exactly the same. Designs vary, but the library suite is promising, with 125 bookshelves and a rolling library ladder a la Beauty and the Beast. A claw-foot tub and mountain views add extra luxury.

If you visit during apple-picking season, check out its “peak pick” package for an apple dessert and offerings from a local winery.

A working llama farm isn’t the obvious choice for a hospitality escape, but Starlight offers an interesting alternative to the usual weekend away.

The building is fully solar-powered, and on-site meals highlight ingredients grown on the farm. During your stay, you can explore the 120-acre property that was formerly a dairy farm.

From the windows of the white room, one of three rentals, you can see the llamas, emus, and chickens. Don’t miss the friendly miniature Mediterranean donkey, Pedro.

If you tire of admiring the wildlife or just want some solitude, hike through the woods to the historically accurate replica of Henry David Thoreau’s cabin.

Located in the center of downtown Northampton, this cozy hotel has been in operation since 1927.

The colonial revival style is inspired by the 18th-century Wiggins Tavern (try its baked stuffed shrimp, which it claims to have invented!).

You’ll be in good company, too—four former presidents spent time here. If you stop by, be sure to check out the Botanic Garden of Smith College and the Museum of Art, both only a half mile away.

Furnished in the style of a classic country house, the Old Mill Inn is an idyllic place to stay as you take in the foliage of the Pioneer Valley.

The Inn offers nine different themed rooms decorated for their namesakes, like the Blue Bedroom, named for the portrait of a woman in blue that hangs on the wall. All rooms come with cable, private bathrooms, and Wi-Fi.

For longer stays, check out the vintage industrial decor of the Miller Suite in a studio-apartment style that maintains the original open floorplan. Before you leave, be sure to spend a few minutes admiring the frog pond and listening to the rushing falls of the Mill River.