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The Carriage House Bed & Breakfast
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  • Inn Details

    The Carriage House Bed & Breakfast is a beautiful Queen Anne style Victorian home. In the summer months guests gather on the front porch to lounge in the white wicker furniture or swing on the cushioned porch swing. In winter they play the piano in the front parlor or read by the fire in the central parlor. We serve a gourmet breakfast of fresh fruit, an egg dish such as mushroom quiche, meat (perhaps glazed sausages), and warm breads including Irish Soda Bread fresh from the griddle. Arrington's Journal for 2004 named Carriage House Bed and Breakfast under the heading of"Best in the Midwest".

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Hostess is Irish. Host is Welch/Irish. Hobbies include: cooking, trying new recipes, restoring and maintaining property & gardening. Like to read, travel and shop for antiques.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • TV

    • VCR

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Copier

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Telephone

    • Videos

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  • Nightly Rate

    $70 - $85

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:30pm    Check out: 11:00am

    • Deposit amount required: Credit card number

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: No

    • Drinks available: No

    • Childcare provided: Limited

    Discount type

    • Length of Stay

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Irish Soda Bread
    Baked fresh on the griddle every morning and served with butter and home made jam.

    Special meal options

    • Vegetarian

    • Diet

  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Downtown

    • Small town

    City

    • Des Moines

    • Distance to city: 55 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Located in Grinnell, Iowa just north of Interstate 80. Take exit 182 then Highway 146 3 miles north to Grinnell. At 6th Ave(4th stop light)turn right. Go East 2 blocks to Broad St(1st stop light) turn left on Broad. We are at 1133 Broad at the end of the first block on your left (south west corner of intersection)

    Airport

    • Des Moines or Cedar Rapids follow I-80 to Grinnell exit (#182) go north into Grinnell then follow directions above

    • Directions to property:
      Des Moines or Cedar Rapids follow I-80 to Grinnell exit (#182) go north into Grinnell then follow directions above

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Ski area

    • Zoo

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • College

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Tennis racket rental

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    Write a review

    Wonderful and charming!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    We have stayed at The Carriage House Bed & Breakfast several times over the last four years while our son was a student at Grinnell College. We always had excellent service, beautiful and well-appointed rooms, and superb breakfast. In addition, the conversations at breakfast were always memorable - the guest and Dorothy are lovely - friendly without being overbearing. Can't recommend this B & B enough- even though our son has graduated, we may have to make a few more visits there, just to stay at The Carriage House again.

    Yes, stay here.

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    May be the best breakfast I have ever had! Great old house. Nice people, close to the college. Yes, we will stay there again.

    Outstanding!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    Three nights at The Carriage House (3/4 - 3/6/2010) and it was all good! Rooms are spacious and most include private baths. The Direct TV in the room was a pleasant surprise. Easy walk to campus. Our Grinnell College alumni group of six (on-campus to plan a reunion) was very comfortable at The Carriage House. Great breakfast too! :)

    Great Place to Stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    I slept great here. The beds were very comfortable, the rooms a nice size, and the showers hot. Dorothy made wonderful breakfast two days in a row and I felt very comfortable in the main parlor just hanging out. Thanks for the great stay.

    Victorian B&B

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    This was our third visit to the Carriage House. We are originally from this area so whenever we come back to Iowa, we always stay here. The hosts, Dorothy & Ray Spriggs are great. They are very cordial & helpful but not intrusive. We have always stayed in the Windsor Room. It is large with King size bed and large private bath. A lovely old Victorian home beautifully decorated & clean. Dorothy fixes wonderful, tasteful breakfasts every morning. The price is right and I am sure if you stay here, it will be beyond your expectations. Jack & Evelyn, Anaheim, Ca.

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