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Ink House Bed and Breakfast
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Entrance to the Ink House
Sun setting on the Ink House
French Room (Elvis Presley slept here!)
The Blue Room
The Harvest Room
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Address
1575 S. St. Helena Highway
Saint Helena, CA 94574
USA - Phone+1-707-963-3890
- Fax+1-707-963-0739
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Indulge. Treat yourself to Victorian elegance in the middle of Napa Valley's world famous wine growing region. Among the vineyards and neighbors to some of the finest wineries and restaurants, and located in the classic Napa Valley town of St. Helena. Built in 1884, this landmark mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Inn offers overnight accommodations in six individually decorated guest rooms. Furnished with fine English, American, and French styles of antiques, all guest rooms have king or queen size beds on the second floor with views to the surrounding vineyards. All the rooms offer private bathrooms and one room is actually a two-room suite with parlor/lounge, bedroom, and full bath. Make yourself comfortable high among the tree tops and absorb a 360 degree panoramic vista from the fourth floor observatory parlor. A full hot country breakfast is served each morning and wine and appetizers every afternoon - often with a local winery showing up to pour their recent creations. The four acres of grounds feature grand lawns, olive orchards, english gardens, and even a massive 1880s barn to explore!
Rooms & Rates
King Room w/ Parlor
1 King Beds, 1 Double Beds, Private Bath, sleeps2Average Nightly Rate $222
Check Dates
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 31 Reviews
4.6 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
5 out of 5Best Damn Weekend of the Year!
October 15, 2012
My lovely wife booked the Ink House for us for our anniversary, and I wasn't thrilled when I found out. The only other B&B we have stayed at was in Santa Barbara and it was a disaster as we were in the back hallway bedroom of their daughter who had gone off to college - very uncomfortable, no privacy, etc. So I tried to get out of it, but figuring it was our anniversary decided to just go along and put up with it and drink a lot of wine to get through.... Well, let me tell you I'm not sure yet if I'm a B&B fan but I am definitely a huge Ink House fan! It runs like an inn set up for guests so not sure how B&B typical this experience was. Big room, big breakfast, wineries all around, and excellent help from the staff. But the real surprise was the ROMANCE! After 6 kids and being married for what seems like a couple of hundred years our romantic evenings each year can be counted on one hand or so - and I'm doing pretty good according to my buddies. We were in the Grand Parlor, a downstairs room with a fireplace and I swear they must pump an aphrodisiac through the ventilation system. I'm not sure who my wife was channeling but both of us could barely walk by the end of our three night stay -- I hadn't pulled a threepeat since sometime in the Bush administration (Senior!). The wine definitely helped, but somehow the Ink House had us acting like backseat teenagers and we TORE up our room - it was unbelievable. Now I heard that when Elvis stayed at the Ink House he boinked five ladies during his three months so this has been going on here for over 50 years -- why didn't anybody tell me sooner?! We loved our stay at the Ink House for alot of reasons, but most of all because it had us holding hands the entire drive home and making plans to return! One hell of a 50th wedding anniversary weekend! Joe & Evelyn
4.6 out of 5LOVED it!
June 13, 2012
We loved this place. It was right in the heart of Napa on the main road to the wineries. Bikes were available for use, but we didn't. Wine and cheese were served around 6 and the owner sat with us answering questions, giving tips, and telling stories about the Inn...where Elvis stayed while filming in Napa! The room was VERY small, but cute, we made it work. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it to our friends!
5 out of 5Wonderful Little Inn!
November 02, 2011
We came across the Ink House when we visited the property as part of the Napa Valley Historic Barn Tour in August. Their old 1880s barn is great, but the Inn was so charming that we made a reservation to come back and stay as we live pretty close by in Sacramento. We had a wonderful time as we stayed in the Rose Room which is medium sized with a super comfy king bed and wifi and TV. Breakfasts were great as Rachel and Andrea made us Death by Cheese and Huevos Italianos that were so good we took both recipes home -- the real treat was the sliced apples with the warm maple/brown sugar sauce and the fresh figs which all came off trees on the property. We've been to Napa many times, but really enjoyed the recommendations to have dinner at Press (steakhouse) and Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen (duck burger!) and several wineries we had never been to before (Prager Port Works, Van Der Hayden, and Frank Family were all great new discoveries). This place has all the basics down but really stands out for the location with vineyards and wineries all around yet just a minute or two to the downtowns of St. Helena and Rutherford, and the outstanding service from the innkeepers! Another big plus was the Elvis story full of romantic antics about his stay at the Ink House. Thanks so much to all the Ink House staff and we'll be coming to visit again in December. Clari B.
5 out of 5A Really Nice Stay!
May 03, 2011
We had a wonderful stay at the Ink House on our first ever trip to the Napa Valley. It's a neat old elegant mansion on lots of land. For being so antique it is still spotless and fresh and you do get a flat screen TV and wireless internet to stay in the 21st century if you want. They did everything great from breakfast to comfy rooms but the most outstanding things were that they upgraded us at no charge to the largest room when we arrived, and the staffs help was tremendous as it was like having our personal wine country coaches as they told us how to tackle the valley, how to get treated like royalty at the wineries, how to get a free dinner every night at any restaurant in the valley (not kidding, this is a GREAT tip), and even took phone calls from us while we were out exploring to give us advice and directions or set up reservations or appointments. They were fabulous and we really want to thank Andrea, Rachel, Kevin, and Dolores for a wonderful and memorable stay. We are now the wine experts amongst our circle of mostly beer drinking friends and are getting a group to come back during the harvest season! Glenn + Paula
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Kevin Outcalt
The innkeepers speak:
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English
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Address
1575 S. St. Helena Highway
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$150 - $275
Standard Queen
A standard room with a queen sized bed and small private bathromm in the suite. Decorated in antiques and overlooking our Petite Sirah vineyard. All rooms include our full gourmet champagne breakfasts and evening wine and appetizers. Wireless internet access is also available in the standard rooms.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$199/$159Mid-Size King
A medium sized room with King bed, overlooking the famous Whitehall Lane Winery vineyards. Private bathroom in the room, rooms also has min-bar fridge, flat-screen TV, and wireless internet access. Rates include a full gourmet champagne breakfast and our wine and appetizers each evening. Room is decorated in antiques.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$214/$199Deluxe King
Former master bedroom in mansion with King-sized bed, flat screen television, mini-bar fridge, and wireless internet access. Private bathroom in the room. Rates include our full gourmet champagne breakfast and wine and appetizers each evening. Room is decorated in antiques and overlooks the Whitehall Lane Winery vineyards. There is room for a rollaway in thsi room as well.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$275/$225King Room w/ Parlor
Originally two smaller rooms without a bathroom, they have been combined and now includie the larget bathroom in the house. King-sized bed, flat screen TV, wireless internet access, and a mini-bar fridge. Parlor also has a small double-bed for kids or one adult. Full bathroom with shower/tub combo. Rates include the full gourmet champagne breakfast each morning plus wine and appetizers in the evening, often with local vintners pouring. Room is decorated in antiques.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King , 1 Double
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$245/$199Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 3:00 - 6:00 PM Check Out: 11:00 AM
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Minimum Stay: Two or more nigths for most rooms - one night rooms available
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Deposit Amount Required: Full prepayment
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Cancellations: 14 days notice and your deposit will be refunded less a $25 cancel fee. If cancel is within 14 days of your stay we can refund if we can re-rent the room.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Yes
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Guest Pets Allowed: Limited
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinks Available: No
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Children Allowed: yes
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Suitable For Children: No
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Childcare Provided: No
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Nightly Rate
$150 - $275
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 31 Reviews
4.6 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
5 out of 5Best Damn Weekend of the Year!
October 15, 2012
My lovely wife booked the Ink House for us for our anniversary, and I wasn't thrilled when I found out. The only other B&B we have stayed at was in Santa Barbara and it was a disaster as we were in the back hallway bedroom of their daughter who had gone off to college - very uncomfortable, no privacy, etc. So I tried to get out of it, but figuring it was our anniversary decided to just go along and put up with it and drink a lot of wine to get through.... Well, let me tell you I'm not sure yet if I'm a B&B fan but I am definitely a huge Ink House fan! It runs like an inn set up for guests so not sure how B&B typical this experience was. Big room, big breakfast, wineries all around, and excellent help from the staff. But the real surprise was the ROMANCE! After 6 kids and being married for what seems like a couple of hundred years our romantic evenings each year can be counted on one hand or so - and I'm doing pretty good according to my buddies. We were in the Grand Parlor, a downstairs room with a fireplace and I swear they must pump an aphrodisiac through the ventilation system. I'm not sure who my wife was channeling but both of us could barely walk by the end of our three night stay -- I hadn't pulled a threepeat since sometime in the Bush administration (Senior!). The wine definitely helped, but somehow the Ink House had us acting like backseat teenagers and we TORE up our room - it was unbelievable. Now I heard that when Elvis stayed at the Ink House he boinked five ladies during his three months so this has been going on here for over 50 years -- why didn't anybody tell me sooner?! We loved our stay at the Ink House for alot of reasons, but most of all because it had us holding hands the entire drive home and making plans to return! One hell of a 50th wedding anniversary weekend! Joe & Evelyn
4.6 out of 5LOVED it!
June 13, 2012
We loved this place. It was right in the heart of Napa on the main road to the wineries. Bikes were available for use, but we didn't. Wine and cheese were served around 6 and the owner sat with us answering questions, giving tips, and telling stories about the Inn...where Elvis stayed while filming in Napa! The room was VERY small, but cute, we made it work. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it to our friends!
5 out of 5Wonderful Little Inn!
November 02, 2011
We came across the Ink House when we visited the property as part of the Napa Valley Historic Barn Tour in August. Their old 1880s barn is great, but the Inn was so charming that we made a reservation to come back and stay as we live pretty close by in Sacramento. We had a wonderful time as we stayed in the Rose Room which is medium sized with a super comfy king bed and wifi and TV. Breakfasts were great as Rachel and Andrea made us Death by Cheese and Huevos Italianos that were so good we took both recipes home -- the real treat was the sliced apples with the warm maple/brown sugar sauce and the fresh figs which all came off trees on the property. We've been to Napa many times, but really enjoyed the recommendations to have dinner at Press (steakhouse) and Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen (duck burger!) and several wineries we had never been to before (Prager Port Works, Van Der Hayden, and Frank Family were all great new discoveries). This place has all the basics down but really stands out for the location with vineyards and wineries all around yet just a minute or two to the downtowns of St. Helena and Rutherford, and the outstanding service from the innkeepers! Another big plus was the Elvis story full of romantic antics about his stay at the Ink House. Thanks so much to all the Ink House staff and we'll be coming to visit again in December. Clari B.
5 out of 5A Really Nice Stay!
May 03, 2011
We had a wonderful stay at the Ink House on our first ever trip to the Napa Valley. It's a neat old elegant mansion on lots of land. For being so antique it is still spotless and fresh and you do get a flat screen TV and wireless internet to stay in the 21st century if you want. They did everything great from breakfast to comfy rooms but the most outstanding things were that they upgraded us at no charge to the largest room when we arrived, and the staffs help was tremendous as it was like having our personal wine country coaches as they told us how to tackle the valley, how to get treated like royalty at the wineries, how to get a free dinner every night at any restaurant in the valley (not kidding, this is a GREAT tip), and even took phone calls from us while we were out exploring to give us advice and directions or set up reservations or appointments. They were fabulous and we really want to thank Andrea, Rachel, Kevin, and Dolores for a wonderful and memorable stay. We are now the wine experts amongst our circle of mostly beer drinking friends and are getting a group to come back during the harvest season! Glenn + Paula
5 out of 5Awesome place
April 21, 2011
Hi Kevin, I just wanted to tell you that Lisa and I had a wonderful stay at the ink house. Your staff was extremely nice, gracious and helpful. We have been telling all of our friends and family how wonderful it is and we will plan on returning again when the grapes are blooming. Thanks again for making this trip one of our favorites! Scott and Lisa
5 out of 51st Time B&Bers - Couldn't Have Been Better!
March 11, 2011
My wife finally talked me into a B&B, mainly because of the crazy high prices of the hotels and inns in the Napa Valley. We selected the Ink House because it was in St. Helena, but not in the noisy commercial district, was a neat historical building which we both like, and had their own vineyard which we thought was pretty cool. I think we were lucky that this B&B isn't grandma's home with a spare back bedroom for guests but actually is set up and runs like a wine country lodge. Our room - the Rose - was a nice mid-sized room with a killer king bed and had a flat screen TV and wireless internet access (my better half overimbibed a bit during the tastings the first day and was out cold by 6 PM leaving me to entertain myself with the internet and Survivor - Redemption Island -- but the second night was a different story!). We had Rachel and Andrea as our innkeepers and they were both fantastic as there prepared very nice breakfasts and ran a fun happy hour each evening and gave us lots of recommendations for wineries and restaurants (the new Farmstead Restaurant in St. Helena was a great find) plus lots of Winery Tasting Passes (BV, Markham, Jessup, Charbay, Dutch Henry, and Rutherford Grove are some of the ones I can remember). Thanks Ink House for a great anniversary stay and since we live only about 3 hours away we'll be back soon!
5 out of 5Quaint Romantic Historical find
January 24, 2011
A great place to stay in Napa Valley. Kevin, the owner, would be there in the evening pouring wine and telling us stories about the Ink House. We stayed in Elvis' room. He gave us tips on where to go and how to go about wine tasting. Being first timers to wine tasting, we didn't seem so. The Ink house is situated so perfectly that anywhere in the napa valley is 30 min or less. The gourmet breakfasts prepared by Rachel was incredible. The attention to detail by all the staff made our stay so personalized and accommodating. We will be returning to the Ink House very soon. Thank you Kevin, Rachel, Andrea and Delores. You were amazing. See you again.
5 out of 5Amazing Experience
December 26, 2010
The service was beyond outstanding! A quiet and peaceful house with all the freedom and amenities you could want in an weekend trip the Napa Valley. I must praise the wonderful hand-made breakfast. The Ink House put the final perfect touch on a romantic get away. I would stay here again in a heart beat!
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Location
Location Type
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Countryside
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Small town
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Wine country
City - San Francisco
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Distance to city: 70 miles
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Directions to property:
Napa Valley is 30 miles East of US 101. Take 101 N from San Francisco, 37E , 121N, 29N to Inn.
Airport
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San Francisco, CA (SFO) 70 miles
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Directions to property:
San Francisco Int'l
Area Attractions
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Amusement Park
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Antique Shopping
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Historical interests
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Museum
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Nature area
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Wine train, ballooning, gliders, and spas within driving distance
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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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Bicycle riding trails
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Bicycles
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Billiards
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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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Horseshoes
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Kayaking
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Mountain Bike trails
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Bicycles on site
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Game room on site
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Horseshoe pit on site
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Tennis courts
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Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
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Historic Inn
Property highlights
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Elvis filmed "Wild in the Country" on our property
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Elvis stayed in the French room
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Historical Landmark
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KRON-TV Best of The Bay: Small Inns in Napa
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Lodging for Napa Prize Package on Price Is Right
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Voted one of the Top 100 Best Places to Kiss in CA
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Antiques/decor
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Excellent views
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Gay / Lesbian Travel
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Gourmet food
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Group events
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Honeymoons
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Luxury
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
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Weddings
On-site
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BBQ grill
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Board games
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Conference Rooms
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Fax Machine
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Fireplace
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Library
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Piano
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Private entrance
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Secretarial services
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Telephone
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VCR
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Wedding Facilities
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Amenities Basket
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In-room internet
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Fridge
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Hairdryer
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Internet Service
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Ironing Board
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Radio
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Wi-Fi
Other
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Wireless Internet Access
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Game room with pool table
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Bicycles
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Glass observatory
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Private wine tastings by local wineries
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Horseshoe pit
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Breakfast
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Type: Full Gourmet
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Time Served: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Serving Location: Formal dining room,Breakfast/dining area,Guest room
Complimentary Perks
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Fruit
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Wine/Cheese Plate
Signature Dish
Huevos Italiano
Special meal options
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Low fat
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
Additional food services
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Full appetizers
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Sherry and Port
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Wine
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