Featured in a Home & Garden TV Special 30 South Mountain Road
Comfortable, quiet home in Pittsfield minutes from Tanglewood, Berkshire Theater Festivals and other year round attractions. Oldest one room school house in New England and listed as a U.S. National Historic Place. Built in 1825 and rebuilt 1843 after a fire. Morewood has been used continually by the community until being converted to a private residence in 1985. The home was completely renovated in 2010 with glass and tile bathroom and updates throughout the 1000 square foot interior located in the middle of an acre wooded lot on a quiet mountain road. The bedroom with a queen sized bed is on the ground floor next to the bathroom with a closet and electric heater. The ground floor has the bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, the original blackboard, very large windows, a great room with dining table for eight, gas ceramic stove, sofa and TV/DVD and bedroom for two. The sofa can be converted to a queen size bed for guests or kids or to sleep in front the fireplace in the winter. The bedroom in the loft above the great room has twin beds, a Roku TV, closet and AC window unit. The wooded lot is fenced in for pet safety with a pond and running brook on two sides. The stone patio has a dining table and chairs for four, charcoal grill, Adirondack chairs and hammock under the trees near the fire pit. For background on the Berkshires watch the HGTV video on this website about the history of Morewood School and also the Prime Video "Melville in Love" with many scenes of the Morewood estate and Herman Melville's nearby home where he wrote the great American novel "Moby Dick".
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Pittsfield
Located in Pittsfield, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Berkshire Museum and Lichtenstein Center for the Arts are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Guido's Marketplace and Lee Premium Outlets. Bousquet Ski Area and The Bookstore are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.
Pittsfield Intermodal Transportation Center - 4 min drive
Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Cumberland Farms - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Market 32 by Price Chopper - 4 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
Guido's Fresh Marketplace - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Featured in a Home & Garden TV Special 30 South Mountain Road pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Featured in a Home & Garden TV Special 30 South Mountain Road?
As of Aug 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Featured in a Home & Garden TV Special 30 South Mountain Road on Dec 1, 2026 start from $373, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Featured in a Home & Garden TV Special 30 South Mountain Road?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Featured in a Home & Garden TV Special 30 South Mountain Road?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Featured in a Home & Garden TV Special 30 South Mountain Road located?
Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Housatonic River, Colonial Theater, and Berkshire Museum. Berkshire Athenaeum and Guido's Marketplace are also within 2 mi (3 km).
About the host
Hosted by Bob Clydesdale
Bob and Karen Clydesdale bought Morewood from the city in the 1980s while living in the Berkshires. Karen spent three years converting the building from the dirt up with new wide plank floors, insulated walls and modern drywall to the new roof to drag it into the 21st century while preserving the historical exterior and enhancing the grounds and interior ambiance.
Why they chose this property
Morewood School is located in the center of Berkshire County with a long historical connection to the old Pittsfield families such as the Morewoods, Holmes and Melvilles. The new interior and preserved exterior provides an uncommon comfort level and access to the year round attractions of Western Mass.
What makes this property unique
Minutes to Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, Shaker Village, Norman Rockwell Museum, Shakespeare and Berkshire Theatre Festivals, Berkshire Opera House, Pittsfield Country Club, Cranwell Golf Course and Spa, Baseball Museum, Wahconah Baseball Park, Lenox and Great Barrington antique shopping, fine dining throughout the County, boating and fishing on many lakes. Located at the base of Bousquet Mountain ski resort and a short drive to Jiminy Peak and other down hill and cross country ski areas. Located two hours from Boston and NYC and only eight miles north of the last exit on the Mass Turnpike, Morewood is the perfect Berkshire vacation spot.