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Foyer and view to dining room
Dining Room
Front View of Mansion
Vintage Reserve
Breakfast "BLT" at The Inn on First
Polenta with Poached Egg and Homemade Sausage
Entry and Foyer
Enjoy a bottle of Napa Valley wine on your private balcony overlooking our lush gardens.
Noble Vineyard
Luxurious Spa Services Available
Budding Vine
Garden
Breakfast Lasagna
Roasted Apple Crepes
Water feature and Koi pond
The Inn on First, a Select Registry Member
Biscuits and Gravy at The Inn on First
Napa Valley Wine Country
Fruit and Cheese Plate
Dutch Pancake at The Inn on First
Garden Shots
Garden Shot
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Nightly Rate
$199 - $425
, - Reviews 117
- Rooms 10
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Accepts Gift Cards
Inn's website-
Address
1938 First Street
Napa, CA 94559
USA - Phone+1-707-253-1331
- EmailContact Innkeeper
We are setting the new standard for the American Bed and Breakfast Inn. We cater to the new generation of B&B guests who want something more than doilies, egg bakes, and cheap sherry. With no televisions in the rooms, we choose to be counter-cultural and encourage our guests to disconnect from the world in order to reconnect to each other. This is not an inn for traditional B&B people. We are attracting the next generation who want great food for breakfast, well beyond the traditional omelets, frittatas, and egg bakes of old. This is where you get to experience a chef’s creative innovation each morning, one of his 110 recipes for breakfast, such as Corndog Omelets, Tomato and Egg Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons, or S’mores French Toast with house made Marshmallows. And, YES, WiFi is available for those who feel they must stay connected to the outside world, but our hope is that you will learn to leave all that aside to enjoy great Napa hospitality here at the inn and at the wineries. We are in the heart of downtown historic Napa with access to 400 plus wineries in the valley, and Sonoma is just a 15-minute drive away.
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Score Breakdown based on 117 Reviews
4.8 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
Award Winner: 2008 - 20095 out of 5Excellent!!!
December 11, 2012
Oh my where do I start...Jaime and Jim went over and beyond for us! The food A+! The location perfect walking distance to everything downtown! Ample safe parking! Clean room, love the fireplace, whirlpool jetted tub, great conversation I can go on and on!! Jaime even picked up and delivered a cake for us just to help us out! Now that's service! We even had to check out super early and were going to miss breakfast so Jim made us a nice healthy to-go breakfast. I totally recommend this inn to everyone! You won't regret it.
5 out of 5Decisions Made Easy
April 16, 2012
I am a person who has a difficult time making decisions when given a myriad of choices as inevitably there are when visiting any popular location. This of course includes the fine inns, culinary excellence, and extensive wineries of the Napa Valley. Jamie and Jim of The Inn On First have taken the stress and complexity out of the selection process. It goes without saying (just read the reviews!) that they have the B&B world down-pat, it's all true as far as my partner and I are concerned, but the best part for me is that we can, even on a moment's notice contact Jamie and Jim, and they will demystify the decision-making process by making suggestions and then by making the reservations for us. They even provide a listing in their guestroom books of restaurants that they have personally test-driven, rating them as excellent, great, and "so-so" which is invaluable to me. We have visited different restaurants and wineries each time we have stayed at The Inn on First, and without hesitation rate all that they have recommended as five-star experiences...and needless to say The Inn itself is a five-star plus! So if you are into making things simple and taking the stress out of decision-making I highly recommend that you entrust Jamie and Jim at The Inn On First to make your entire Napa visit a "get-out-of-your-head and into-your-heart" reality. We'll be back for sure, Paula and Barbara
4.0 out of 5Jewel of a B&B
December 14, 2011
My husband and I went to The Inn On First on the recommendation of our daughter and son-in-law who spent a week there last year in celebration of their 5th wedding anniversary. We found the inn to be simply charming. It is clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. We found it to be joyful to come home to after every outing, always with fire burning in the fireplace and pleasant, soft music playing in the background. The inn keepers are equally delightful. Jim is a terrific and creative cook. Jaime is the tasteful and creative decorator. Both hosts are gracious and most helpful to their guests. That goes all the way from making sensible rules that help to insure the enjoyment of all of their guests to making recommendations about sightseeing, restaurants, etc., giving directions and making dinner reservations. We definitely give this B&B 5 stars!
4.8 out of 5Awesome, Awesome, Awesome
November 28, 2011
Awesome stay, personalized service. A must stay if you are heading to Napa.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Jim Gunther and Jamie Cherry
Innkeepers Description:
The Inn on First will do their best to take care of everything from the details of your room to your itineraries when you arrive, making your stay a memorable one.
The innkeepers speak:
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English
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Spanish
Resident Pets
3 Dogs
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Nightly Rate
$199 - $425
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$199 - $425
Budding Vine
Rest in the queen size bed wrapped in an alcove, or read a book while being warmed by the fireplace, or maybe a bath in the whirlpool tub to rejuvenate. This cozy room is beautiful in garden greens and dappled with afternoon sunlight.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactFirst Crush
Treat yourself to a king size bed, whirlpool tub and gas fireplace. This spacious room cloaked in royal blue is where you can get away from it all.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Contact for Availability ContactVeraison
This Wine Country room hosts a king size four poster bed, whirlpool tub, fireplace and large wingback recliners. Be enveloped by the soothing lavender walls, with definitely enough room to stretch out in.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Contact for Availability ContactAngel's Share
A room with a view: This gorgeous room is surrounded in windows and has a private deck overlooking the gardens. You'll sleep in a king size bed, read a book out on the balcony and soak in a whirlpool tub.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Contact for Availability ContactSweet Reserve
Great things come in small packages. This room is inviting in vivid magenta & purples with golden thai silk curtains welcomes you to a queen size bed, and a fireplace you may enjoy from bed or soaking in your whirlpool tub. Beautiful garden views from the oversized glass windows.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactMeritage
Your own personal haven awaits you with a beautiful king size iron bed, whirlpool tub, and comfy wingback recliners that beg you to sit and enjoy the fireplace, but wait there is a private deck…how about some Napa Valley wine?
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Contact for Availability ContactIncantment
This cozy blue room is flooded with natural light gracing a king size bed and heart shaped whirlpool tub. Allow yourself to be mesmerized by the flames of your fireplace from your bed or wingback recliner chairs, or read a book on your private deck.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Contact for Availability ContactHeritage Estate
Rich poppy red walls invite you to enjoy your heart shaped whirlpool tub, sleep soundly in a king size bed or snuggle in a wingback recliner in front of the fireplace. There is even a private deck under your very own oak tree on which to enjoy some champagne.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Contact for Availability ContactNoble Vineyard
Majestic in red, green and gold, you won’t want to leave this garden suite. Nap in your sleigh bed, soak in your two person whirlpool tub, curl up with a book in your swival rocker, relax with a DVD, or sip some wine on your private balcony amongst the trees.*
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Contact for Availability ContactVintage Reserve
This suite is fit for a queen and her king. Pamper yourself in this spacious room with a king size four poster bed, two person whirlpool tub with a view of the fireplace, swival recliners, and small refrigerator. The pampering doesn’t end in the room, relax in your cozy rocker chairs with a DVD, or on your private balcony nestled under a Napa Valley oak tree.*
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Contact for Availability ContactPolicy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 3:30 pm to 6:30 Check Out: Noon
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Minimum Stay: Multi-day stay may be required if stay involves a weekend or holiday.
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Deposit Amount Required: If the particular room you've requested is available, a deposit of 50% of the total stay will be charged to secure your reservation. Those guests requesting 1 night only will be charged 100%.
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Cancellations: A 30 day non-refundable deposit policy in effect year-round. Outside of 30-day notification period notice your deposit is returned less a 15% cancellation fee per day canceled.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: No
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Guest Pets Allowed: Limited
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinking Description: Wine only
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Drinks Available: Yes
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Children Allowed: Only allowed in Vintage Reserve
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Suitable For Children: No
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Childcare Provided: No
Discount Type
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Military
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 0
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Nightly Rate
$199 - $425
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 117 Reviews
4.8 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
Award Winner: 2008 - 20095 out of 5Excellent!!!
December 11, 2012
Oh my where do I start...Jaime and Jim went over and beyond for us! The food A+! The location perfect walking distance to everything downtown! Ample safe parking! Clean room, love the fireplace, whirlpool jetted tub, great conversation I can go on and on!! Jaime even picked up and delivered a cake for us just to help us out! Now that's service! We even had to check out super early and were going to miss breakfast so Jim made us a nice healthy to-go breakfast. I totally recommend this inn to everyone! You won't regret it.
5 out of 5Decisions Made Easy
April 16, 2012
I am a person who has a difficult time making decisions when given a myriad of choices as inevitably there are when visiting any popular location. This of course includes the fine inns, culinary excellence, and extensive wineries of the Napa Valley. Jamie and Jim of The Inn On First have taken the stress and complexity out of the selection process. It goes without saying (just read the reviews!) that they have the B&B world down-pat, it's all true as far as my partner and I are concerned, but the best part for me is that we can, even on a moment's notice contact Jamie and Jim, and they will demystify the decision-making process by making suggestions and then by making the reservations for us. They even provide a listing in their guestroom books of restaurants that they have personally test-driven, rating them as excellent, great, and "so-so" which is invaluable to me. We have visited different restaurants and wineries each time we have stayed at The Inn on First, and without hesitation rate all that they have recommended as five-star experiences...and needless to say The Inn itself is a five-star plus! So if you are into making things simple and taking the stress out of decision-making I highly recommend that you entrust Jamie and Jim at The Inn On First to make your entire Napa visit a "get-out-of-your-head and into-your-heart" reality. We'll be back for sure, Paula and Barbara
4.0 out of 5Jewel of a B&B
December 14, 2011
My husband and I went to The Inn On First on the recommendation of our daughter and son-in-law who spent a week there last year in celebration of their 5th wedding anniversary. We found the inn to be simply charming. It is clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. We found it to be joyful to come home to after every outing, always with fire burning in the fireplace and pleasant, soft music playing in the background. The inn keepers are equally delightful. Jim is a terrific and creative cook. Jaime is the tasteful and creative decorator. Both hosts are gracious and most helpful to their guests. That goes all the way from making sensible rules that help to insure the enjoyment of all of their guests to making recommendations about sightseeing, restaurants, etc., giving directions and making dinner reservations. We definitely give this B&B 5 stars!
4.8 out of 5Awesome, Awesome, Awesome
November 28, 2011
Awesome stay, personalized service. A must stay if you are heading to Napa.
5 out of 5The Most Amazing Bed and Breakfast in Napa Valley CA
November 21, 2011
Jim and Jamie are the most amazing and hospitable people you will meet in Napa Valley, CA. We found them both to be very informative about the Napa Valley area, so if you don't know what to do just ask and they will plan an awesome day of fun filled adventure. Great for dogs, so if you travel with your animal family you WILL want to stay here. Don't worry about breakfast there is a gourmet meal each morning with something new everyday, not just your everyday pancakes and eggs await you. If you are ever in Napa Valley and are looking for a great place to stay The Inn on First is the only place. My husband, myself, and our dog family will be back. Thanks Jim and Jamie for making our first trip to Napa Valley "a trip to remember".
5 out of 5Fabulous getaway
November 21, 2011
The house is beautiful from the moment you walk in. There is a nice sitting room with complimentary port and snacks with a super cozy fireplace. Made us feel welcome from the moemnt we got there. Our room was nice and secluded. Even though the Inn was fully booked while we were there we felt very alone in our room which was great. The breakfast each morning was amazing and they accommodated diet restrictions without complaint. The churros and scones were ridiculously good! Jamie was very personable and gave us great tips on how to spend our time in Napa. We loved our trip and would definitely go back next time we are in Napa!
5 out of 5Wonderful B&B; Great Hosts
October 18, 2011
I knew we would like this B&B within minutes after I made the reservation, because about 5 minutes thereafter, I received a confirmation email with advice and recommendations as well as another email asking about breakfast preferences, etc. Any innkeeper with that much attention to detail certainly has his work cut out for him, and we weren't disappointed in the least. We were in room #5, a beautiful room in the main house. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, the linens were great quality, and we both slept very well both nights we were there. The bathroom was immaculate and included a great jacuzzi tub and fireplace. I had been in touch with Jamie via email a few weeks prior to the trip and he had provided some great tips on which vineyards to visit. Once we decided on them, Jamie set up the appointments with them. All we had to do once we got to Napa was have Jamie show us where to go and we were all set. They even provided loaner picnic boxes and water bottles. After a long day of driving around and visiting wineries, there was nothing like coming back and having one of Jim's delicious cookies. The breakfasts were phenomenal - I still can't stop thinking about his amazing Hawaiian pancakes. I can't recommend this B&B enough.
5 out of 5Our 1st B & B Stay!
October 17, 2011
This was our 1st trip to Napa, our 1st, stay at a B & B. We had an amazing time. The Inn was very welcoming, & the smells of fresh baked cookies greeted us, as did a friendly Jim! Our room was perfect (the pictures don't do it justice). Jamie was SO helpful with making dinner reservations, vineyard suggestions, directions! Jim's breakfast was fabulous! You two have set the bar VERY HIGH for all upcoming B & B's that we visit! Thanks for making our stay so special!
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Location
Location Type
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California
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Napa
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Wine Country
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Downtown
City - San Francisco
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Distance to city: 50 miles
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Directions to property:
Highway 29 North. Take the LEFT fork which is marked "Calistoga/Sonoma Highway 29" NOTE: Ignore signs that read "Napa/Lake Berryessa". Proceed on Highway 29 approximately 1.5 miles. Take the "Downtown Napa/First Street" exit bearing RIGHT at the stop sign. Note: You cannot come down FIRST St., as it is ONE WAY against you. So follow road to right and take first available LEFT onto SECOND St. Go 3/10's of a mile on Second St. to Warren & turn LEFT. Go 1 block to FIRST St. Turn Left--The Inn on First is three houses West of the corner of First & Warren on the right-hand side of the street.
Airport
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San Francisco, CA (SFO) 45 miles
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Directions to property:
From San Francisco International Airport Get on Highway 101 and head north toward San Francisco. Follow signs to Bay Bridge and go over bridge. Then take "Berkeley, Sacramento" fork on Interstate 80. Follow I-80 until you come to Highway 37, which will be clearly marked "Napa /Sonoma" and read "Columbus Parkway and Marine World". Take Highway 37 West over the freeway go 1.6 miles to Highway 29. Turn RIGHT (North) on Highway 29. Then take the LEFT fork which is marked "Calistoga/Sonoma Highway 29" NOTE: Ignore signs that read "Napa/Lake Berryessa". Proceed on Highway 29 approximately 1.5 miles. Take the "Downtown Napa/First Street" exit bearing RIGHT at the stop sign. Note: You cannot come down FIRST St., as it is ONE WAY against you. So follow road to right and take first available LEFT onto SECOND St. Go 3/10's of a mile on Second St. to Warren & turn LEFT. Go 1 block to FIRST St. Turn Left--The Inn on First is three houses West of the corner of First & Warren on the right-hand side of the street.
Area Attractions
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Amusement Park
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Antique Shopping
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Aquarium
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Art Galleries
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Beach
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Concert venue
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Lake
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Ocean
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Napa Valley Wine Train
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Outlet Stores
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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River
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Vineyard
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Winery
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Zoo
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Bicycle rental
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Bicycle riding trails
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Bicycles
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Billiards
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Bird watching
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Boating
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Canoeing
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Fishing
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Golfing
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Hiking trails
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Horseback riding
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Kayaking
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Hot Air Ballooning
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Wine Tours
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Olive Oil Tastings
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Spas/Mud Baths
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Napa River Walk
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Swimming
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Tennis courts
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Tennis racket rental
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Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Contemporary/antiques mix
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Gay / Lesbian Travel
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Gourmet food
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Honeymoons
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Luxury
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
On-site
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Board games
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Computer
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Copier
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In-room internet
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Bath robes
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CD player
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Ceiling fans
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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Fireplace
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Fridge
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Hairdryer
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Hot tub/whirlpool tub
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Internet Service
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Ironing Board
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Private entrance
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Radio
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Telephone
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Wi-Fi
Other
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Dog-friendly
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Refreshments and baked goods always available
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Port wine
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Breakfast
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Type: A gastronomic adventure!
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Time Served: 8:30 am to 10:00 am
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Serving Location: Our gardens,Breakfast/dining area,Dining Room
Complimentary Perks
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Afternoon Tea
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Fruit
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Non-alcoholic Beverages
Special meal options
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Low fat
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
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Just ask!
Additional food services
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Complimentary Port and Sparkling Wine
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Homemade cookies, snacks and chocolates
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In room specialty menu
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Specialty Sodas
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Contact The Innkeeper
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