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Black Walnut Inn

1184 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01002
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Ranked #1 of 14 Amherst B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
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ManitoMarsh
cape cod
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW

Yes, the other reviews are right: this place is pleasant, it's clean, friendly, detail oriented re: room amenities while not going overboard. Very good place for a solo traveler or a small group. Good breakfast with a number of choices. I strongly recommend this as a true b&b experience compared to my stay at Emily's Place in Amherst...although that place... More

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Barbara M
Stoughton, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Fabulous accommodations...clean, cozy, comfortable and beautifully appointed king size bed...terrific mattress well lit bathroom...hot shower/all amenites delicious breakfast prepared by Rachel ...(my selection) scrambled eggs, blueberry muffin, blueberry pancakes close proximity to turnpike, towns (particularly Amherst Center) museums (our choices-Yiddush and Eric Carle) colleges owner,staff....welcoming,knowlegeable, generous, and most accommodating thoroughly enjoyed....definitely recommend More

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Warren C
Spokane, Washington
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
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We enjoyed the comfort of one of the large rooms at this inn. With a king bed, a bath and a half, a gas fireplace and massage tub, this inn provided us with clean, warm comfort. The breakfast was entirely adequate with a wide menu selection, all cooked to order. Unlike other B&Bs we have stayed at, the Black Walnut... More

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Jo R
Old Stratford, United Kingdom
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

Four of us stayed here for one night only as we made our way to Cape Cod - shame we didn't stay longer! Two of us stayed in one of the converted stables which was soooo comfortable, whilst the other two stayed in the main house. Maire was a fabulous host, friendly and welcoming - breakfast was marvelous. She directed... More

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HunterMom
Cape Cod, Mass.
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6 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

A very happy woman took my reservation and then told me my key would be left on the back porch! Then she invited my daughter (who I was visiting at U Mass) to come to breakfast at the Inn along with me. For me, that's the perfect feeling: hospitality, trust, no pressure to show up at a certain time and... More

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Rachel F
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

Read reviews on trip advisor. Rated number one for a reason. Hospitality equal to that found in the south ( which is exceptional if u haven't visited mobile al gulf shores al or Hattiesburg ms!!!) clean large rooms great food wonderful host and staff. Visited my umass student and already sad they are fully booked for graduation Again. Exceptional facility.... More

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Mohamed A
Orlando, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

A great B&B in the New England tradition! Well maintained historic house with barn on spacious property with plenty of parking. Gigantic rooms with beam-ceilings and lots of sun. Marie and the staff are very friendly, professional and attentive and make you feel like you're at home. Best breakfast ever including daily home made bread and pastries, as well as... More

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RichH75
London
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7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

My girlfriend and I stayed in the Carhart Room which was large and comfortable. The room was spotlessly clean as was the rest of the premises. Breakfast was amazing with a choice of hot food all freshly cooked along with homemade muffins and jams. Rachel and Marie were extremely helpful throughout with any requests for information or recommendations to eat... More

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Rochelle C
Denver, Colorado
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011

Felt right at home from the start. Beautifully preserved historic building. Lovely owners and staff. Even friendly dogs next door at Dan's house. Many folks were return customers. We all ended up visiting way past breakfast hours. No problem for this accommodating staff. More

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fredkar
Los Gatos, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011

A great bed - we slept better than at home - we also had a small emergency need and they took care of it for us without a question - we will certainly go there any time we are in Amherst - More

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