Exeter, NH. July 16, 2015 – Hay Creek Hotels announced today that it has been selected to manage the iconic Cranwell Resort in the popular Berkshire destination of Lenox, Massachusetts.
The Cranwell Resort sits atop a hillside on 380 spectacular acres overlooking the Berkshire Mountains. Originally built in 1853, the historic mansion has been expanded over time to include 114 guest rooms and suites, two full service restaurants and a Spa Cafe, 16,000 square feet of meeting facilities, a 35,000 square foot Health Spa (one of the largest in New England), a state of the art fitness center, an 18 hole historic golf course along with indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts and cross country skiing facilities.
The Cranwell is a member of Historic Hotels of America and multi-time award winner, ranked in the Top 150 U.S. Resorts by Conde Nast Traveler, rated on the Zagat Survey of U.S. Hotels, Resorts & Spas, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, SpaFinder Readers Choice Award, and holds a Four Star Golf Rating by Golf Digest Magazine to name a few recent accolades.
The Resort has been acquired by a private joint venture investment group and will be operated by Hay Creek Hotels.
“We welcome the opportunity to participate in the iconic legacy of the Cranwell,” stated Norman MacLeod, Founder & CEO of Hay Creek Hotels. “Our management team is thrilled to begin the transition into this historic gem, we plan to enhance the legacy of the existing resort and expand upon its capabilities with a new vision for service and product excellence,” MacLeod added.
The Cranwell caters to an upscale clientele featuring contemporary guest accommodations in several historic buildings, formal and casual gourmet inspired farm to table restaurants, a world class spa experience with fitness instructors and classes to suit every style of activity and a historic golf course with breathtaking views of the Berkshire Mountains. The Cranwell also has numerous outdoor nature activities to include cross country ski trails, skating rink with rental equipment, 4 tennis courts with private instructors available, mountain bike rentals and swimming in outdoor and indoor pools.
Located in the heart of the Berkshires, Lenox offers close proximity to numerous tourist attractions to include; Tanglewood Boston Symphony, Norman Rockwell Museum, Berkshire Theater Festival, Herman Melville’s Arrowhead, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, MassMOCA Contemporary Art, Clark Art Institute, Hancock Shaker Village, Alpine skiing at Jiminy Peak & Butternut, and miles of nature trails and scenic vistas. Just 130 miles from Boston and 150 miles from New York City, the resort draws a large seasonal audience of tourists from around the world.
