Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
Conveniently located just one hour from Denver in the Colorado foothills near Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park, Sylvan Dale’s 3200-acre Dude Ranch is nestled along the banks of Colorado's beautiful Big Thompson River.
Named "Best Family Vacation" by Frommer's Colorado Guidebook, rated among the “top ten Colorado Dude Ranches” by True West Magazine, and featured on the cover of Reunions Magazine, Sylvan Dale has been owned and operated by the Jessup family since 1946. The Ranch offers both cabins and lodge accommodations, all with private baths, warmly decorated with comfortable country furnishings and antique accents.
B&B stays are available from the third week in August through mid-June of the following year. The ten weeks of summer are reserved for full dude ranch vacation packages.
Sylvan Dale is an historic working horse and cattle ranch. Registered quarter horses are born and trained on the ranch, which also raises its own hay. The cattle herd is moved between pastures and mountain meadows throughout the year using a rotation system designed for environmentally sustainable grazing. The Jessup’s invite you to saddle up, discover your “inner cowboy,” and experience the old-fashioned family hospitality and cowboy culture of the historic American West.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Estes Park, CO (22 miles West)
- Directions to property:
Take US Hwy 34 west and continue west toward the mountains on US 34 seven miles past the intersection of US 34 and Wilson Boulevard. Watch for the big wooden sign on the right, just before you enter the Big Thompson Canyon. After you turn right into the Ranch entry way, continue down the hill and past the stables 3-tenths of a mile, then turn right immediately after crossing the white bridge over the River. Bear left 2-tenths of a mile into the parking lot. The office is the big log building at the end of the parking lot. - Nearest major airport: Denver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.) 50 miles
- Directions from airport:
From the Denver airport, take Peña Boulevard to I-70 West, then take I-25 north approximately 50 miles to the 2nd Loveland exit, US Hwy 34 west, which goes five miles into the town of Loveland. Continue west toward the mountains on US 34 seven miles past the intersection of US 34 and Wilson Boulevard. Watch for the big wooden sign on the right, just before you enter the Big Thompson Canyon.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Cabins, guest houses, lodge un
- There are 25 guest accommodations
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 68.00 and $ 235.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 68.00 and $ 235.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Amenities Basket | Coffee/Tea facilities |
| Desk | Private entrance |
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| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | Board games |
| Computer | Conference Rooms |
| Copier | Fax Machine |
| Fireplace | Internet Service |
| Library | Piano |
| Radio | Secretarial services |
| TV | Telephone |
| VCR | Videos |
| Washer/dryer | Wedding Facilities |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Volleyball | Game Room |
| Picnic Areas | Tennis Courts |
| Horseshoes | Swimming Pool (seasonal) |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 7:30-9:00
- Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
- Lunch is available by special request for $9.50-20.00
- Dinner is available by special request for $9.50-20.00
- Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is not allowed
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Children are welcome
- Limitations on childcare
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (We ask for a non-refundable $50 deposit per room per night payable by personal check, Visa or Mastercard.)
- Check in time is 3:00 and Check out time is 11:00
- Cancellations:
The fee for cancellations made 180-60 days prior to reservation date is 50% of deposit per unit. The deposit for a cancellation made 59-0 days prior to reservation date is forfeited.
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Susan Jessup, David Jessup Sister/Brother partnership
The Jessups have been Dude Ranching since 1946! Although both Susan and David love every inch of the ranch, Susan loves the horses and David loves to fish. Miss Tillie, the matriarch of Sylvan Dale, still bakes her fabulous cinnamon rolls! - The innkeepers speak: English, Spanish
- There is one dog on the property
Area Attractions
Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Winery
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Billiards, Bird watching, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Hunting, Mountain Bike trails, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Table Tennis, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental, Water sports, Whitewater Rafting
Loveland Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Loveland, Colorado.