We have occupied it since 1963 and has been operated as a bed and breakfast since 1982. All floors are wooden throughout the house with many Oriental rugs scattered about. A lovely open staircase leads to the second floor where the guestrooms are located. One room has twin beds and the others have double beds. These rooms share two baths, one with a large cast iron tub and the other with a claw footed tub and add on shower.
Breakfast is served in the paneled formal dining room.
The Knoll is situated on 17 acres of farmland and forest in the Florence residential section of Northampton. The Knoll sits well back from route 9, providing a peaceful atmosphere for a good nights rest. There is an acre of lawn in the front of the house with a large circular driveway leading up to the front door. Within a few minutes of driving time from The Knoll you can reach any of the five colleges located in western Massachusetts. These colleges are Smith , Amherst , Mt. Holyoke , University of Massachusetts , and Hampshire .