Watercolor painting by Sherry Simonic

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On a stone ridge overlooking the Massachusetts countryside, Yankee Cricket Bed and Breakfast offers guests a quiet woodlands retreat from the tourist activities of neighboring Sturbridge and the hustle of the thrice-yearly Brimfield Antiques Fair. Innkeepers Sherry and Bill Simonic warmly welcome guests and introduce them to the amenities of a brand new home with the coziness of an authentic 18th century inn.

The home, 500 feet from the country road, is set on 19 acres. Beyond the house is another ridge which opens to woodlands trails where activity-oriented guests may hike or snowshoe. The herb garden, fireplaced library, and Great Room hearth entice guests to kick off their shoes and relax with a book, a game, or quiet conversation.

Call us if you are looking for an idea for a special get-a-way or if you just want to relax for a day away from all for a quiet nights stay and great breakfast in the morning!

SPECIAL NOTE:  We are OK as the Tornado that hit on

June 1, 2011 took out about 40 trees on the 2 acres our B&B sits on but it did minor damage to our home/B&B.  Not sure about our 17 acres behind us as have to focus on the area around our home.  We are so very lucky as there were a lot of people in Brimfield that lost homes and their business.  Our community has reached out as well as the state and the federal government to help everyone who has been hard hit by the storm.  We will have more on our site, but have been spending time cutting and splitting a lot of wood.  On the positive side this and future years our wood supply for our fireplace is on ending.   Thank you all for your well wishes and offers of help.  Sherry and Bill Simonic.

Cricket & Cross Get-A-Way

Check out our "Cricket and Cross" Get-A-Way for a one night stay and the Fireplace Feast at Salem Cross Inn located in West Brookfield, MA.  Check in at "The Cricket and then take a short drive to Salem Cross Inn for and Wonderful Dinner Feast including Sleigh Ride (weather permitting) and a Fireplace Feast Dinner second to none!  All for $260.00 per couple.  Click on the Banner at the top of the page for dates and more info or just click on the package page of our website.  Dates run from November through April of 2013.  Yes we do give gift certificates for this get-a-way!