Barrow House Inn

Mrs. Shirley has thought of everything you need to make your trip a good one.

We stayed two nights in the Rose Room, which is one of the less expensive options. Bathroom was roomy and clean, bed was comfortable and cool but very sqeaky (not unexpected from such an old, cool antique piece I suppose). I would recommend bringing a small box fan or maybe a 'white noise' machine if you need background noise to sleep. When you get all settled in the place is VERY quiet! Our host was very gracious despite our late check-in around 10:30pm and I have no complaints. I would recommend a stay here especially if you would like a an historical experience; or if you are just tired of boring hotel and motel rooms! There are also many interesting items spread about the house of historical interest. I especially appreciated the basket of 'freebies' where you can grab some allergy meds or toothpaste if needed. Overall a great experience. Cheers - Dustin in Covington, LA

The special attention we received was great. Telling us about places to eat and visit and also giving what they have heard as favorite places from previous guest. Mapping out everything. Breakfast and company was wonderful. We will be going back soon.

Great breakfast, large but cozy room, and central location.

We thoroughly enjoyed our relaxing get away from home. The bed was comfortable and there was plenty of hot water for the big claw foot tub. The food was better than many B & B's that I have tried. Shirley and Chris were very helpful and knowledgable about the area. If you are staying in St. Francisville, I highly recommend the Peach Room at the Barrow House.

Our stay at Barrow House was outstanding overall. We arrived and had an "orientation" by the innkeeper which made the most of our 2 day stay. She pointed out where to go, how far each site was, where to eat and how to prioritize our time. We took her advise and had a great stay. We were also upgraded which was a nice treat. The breakfasts were great - real authentic cuisine, and the we enjoyed a little porch sitting. There were lots of extras - movies, a pictoral history of the house, books about the area, coffee in the cottage in the morning, a refrig stocked with drinks, glassware, etc. Our suite was outstanding with lots of room and antiques. The only recommendation I would make is that the innkeeper has a passion for "bears" and has maybe gone a bit too far with the bear theme. and maybe they could be used in the common areas, but would recommend far fewer in the individual rooms.

We recently stayed at the Barrow House when we were in the area for a family wedding. We could not have asked for a better stay! Shirley is a shining example of a Southern hostess, welcoming us into her home, sharing the history of the home and furnishings, being a fantastic cook, sharing her knowledge and insight about the area and goings-on, ensuring that all the guests knew one another, and accommodating our needs. We would highly recommend the Barrow Inn and look forward to a return trip ourselves.

The Barrow House Inn was a great place to stay - quiet, comfortable, delicious breakfast, and very conveniently located. The Magnolia Cafe, one of the best restaurants in St. Francisville by my estimation, was a fifteen-minute leisurely walk away - a good opportunity to check out the shops and information center on the main street. I would recommend this B&B.

Thank you for the kindness, the patience and all the advices during the stay ! And for the tasty breakfast ! Indispensable stop in St Francisville

This place was great. I would recommend it to anyone stopping by in St. Francisville. It is within walking distance of many of the city's sites. Shirley is great and has great advice on what to do in the area. She is also very knowledgable about the house. I couldn't have asked for a better stay. We stayed in the "Cannonball Room" which is not on their website. It was very nice and quiet with a lot of character.

Historic house in history town with inkeepers with a very unique role in history. Room was very nice, quiet town, very comfortable and spacious room, good Wi-Fi, and privacy. Innkeepers have wonderful ideas and information for a wide variety of activities in the area; you need 4 days to experience what seems like to be something for everybody. Standard breakfast is nice and it was an appreciated option to upgrade to a full hot New Orlean's style egg dish. Very congenial hosts and a unique chance to learn about early US space research!

Extremely helpful hostess in an authentic ante bellum home. Located in a charming southern town. Enjoyed the stay!

Innkeeper was very informative regarding the area of St. Francisville. She was very helpful and gave us an awesome experience for our mothers 95th birthday. Would definitely stay again.

We enjoyed our stay very much!! Shirley was an excellent hostess and knew alot about the area and things to do. We didn't have enough time to take everything in so we will definitely return to St. Francisville and The Barrow House Inn!!

We spend a leisurely weekend in St Francisville. Great Host. We stayed in the small house across the street from Barrow, but thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Great place to kick back.

My wife and I went here for a nice quiet weekend for our Baby-moon. We had a wonderful time. Shirley, the owner, was very helpful is educating us about the surrounding area and suggested things for us to do. I do have to say, if you stay here, you MUST try the eggs creole. They are an extra $5, but this breakfast is worth every penny of it. Very clean room. Shirley even made some homemade cookies for us as a welcome present. There was also a bottle of cognac in the room. Every night, I had a nice little night-cap, and we were not charged for this. Great experience.

We stayed in the Printers Cottage, which was beautifully furnished with canopied bed and parlor and our own kitchen. Everything we needed was provided for us. Shirley the Innkeeper was a fountain of information about the area and the Plantation houses. We even went to Angola Prison which was so enlightening . In a video it spoke of rehabiliatation of prisoners. They were refurbershing wheel chairs to give to those in need. We were amazed at their dedication. We went to OXbow for a fabulous dinner.. the best. We would go back again. We was relaxing to sit on the porch and rock!! Thank you! Shirley!!

Shirley and Chris were very welcoming, friendly, accomodating, informative, and knowledgeable about the area and it's history. They made us feel like old friends who had come to visit. The rooms are exquisitely furnished and you feel as though you just stepped back in time - a very romantic setting. The breakfasts were delicious and expertly cooked and served. I did not expect such royal treatment. I can't wait for the opportunity to return!

After the madness of New Orleans we fancied some quiet Louisiana. Up popped this lovel B&B as we planned. We stayed in the Empire Suite. Ornately decorated with both interesting and comfortable furniture - and lots (and lots!) of teddy bears. We loved the warm welcome and hospitality from Shirley and Chris, and we're glad we paid the small supplement to have the proper breakfasts (and meet the other guests at the large table). If you want all mod-cons and a modern hotel atmosphere then this isn't for you - but if you would like an old house prettily and characterfully decorated, with a seperate sitting room and a small but lovely bathroom as part of the suite then book now. And there are rocking chairs on the porch, so you can sip wine (or a mint julep?) and enjoy the quiet. There'a a kitchen with complementary tea/coffee etc. - and loads of info on what to do - but Shirley will have briefed you thoroughly. A great place to stay (unless, of course, you really are phobic about Teddy Bears!)

Everything was wonderful! Room was beautiful, spacious, and perfectly appointed. Very clean and Shirley and Chris were very helpful in recommending and suggesting things to do, places to go, and things to see. Breakfast was also delicious. Highly recommend the Barrow House Inn.

This was our first stay in a b&b! My wife and I very much enjoyed our stay for our first anniversary. The room was lovely, hospitality was terrific and the area was enjoyable. We would return for another stay and would recommend Barrow House. PS: The special New Orleans style egg breakfast's are wonderful and are definitely worth every penny of the extra five dollars.

My stay at the Barrow House Inn in March 2011 was excellent. The service was fantastic. The owners were very accommodating and were the very definition of southern hospitality. The breakfasts were in a large dining room with other guests that had a family atmosphere and the food was amazing. That was probably the first time I've had grits, and I'll have them there again. Next time I am in St. Francisville, I'll definitely be staying at the Barrow House Inn!

Loved our stay at the Barrow Inn & the proprietors were wonderful. We'll be back!

Shirley and Chris are were great. From the moment we arrived they made us feel like family. Shirley spent a good amount of time giving us the history of the home and the area. She also gave us information about events that were ongoing and specific to our weekend. We stayed in the "Peach Suite" it was very clean and well decorated. Our overall experience was excellent and we would highly recommend staying here. True southern hospitality at its finest.

My mother, sister and I had a wonderful stay at the Printer's cottage. We had the house to ourselves. The antiques were wonderful and we enjoyed the teddy bear decorations. The history of the place and the area was fascinating. We would stay there again and recommend it to anyone1

The hosts at the Barrow House are very kind and accommodating. The suite we stayed in (the Victorian) was nice as well. I have just one comment for the owners: LOSE THE BEARS. The entire suite was decked out in literally dozens (if not hundred) of teddy bears. Teddy bear stuffed animals, teddy bear door knockers, teddy bear soap dispensers, teddy bear foot stools. Teddy bears everywhere. It was not quaint. It was not amusing. It was not kitschy. It was distracting and just plain annoying. If someone is booking a room in a "historic" house, the last thing they want to see is all kinds of cheap brick-a-brack crap from the local K-Mart. It really kind of spoiled the atmosphere. Overall, though, (minus the bears) the Barrow House is a nice B + B.

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At Barrow House Inn, we like to think of our guests as not just a credit card but as friends. Most of the teddy bears in the Victorian Suite have been donated by a couple who return annually for their anniversary (this year will be the 16th). Every year, they bring a bear from their travels around the country. We are thrilled that they think enough of our place to remember us on their vacations. Some of our guests bring gifts (and not just bears) when they visit. In today's impersonal society, this is a welcome tradition that we encourage. We hope everyone who stays here will enjoy themselves, lighten up and "bear" with it.

Sweet owners, sweet b&b, sweet town--enjoyed our stay.

My mother and daughter as well as myself spent the labor day weekend at the Barrow House Inn. We reserved a room at the printer's cottage. Shirley and Chris were just wonderful! Shirley explained all the attractions in the area and shared her wealth of knowledge of the area. It was a beautiful weekend and very relaxing. It was just what we needed. The service was excellent. We will definitely make a yearly visit to the Barrow House Inn.

Shirley is a pefect and gracious hostas.She goes out of her way to try and make your stay as perfect as possible.We have been staying there for over 15 years and can't wait to go back after we leave!!!

perfect for a couple trying to enjoy tranquility and romance .

Overall we had an enjoyable stay at the Barrow House Inn. Shirley was extremely hospitable, provided superb service, and was quite helpful with suggestions on where to eat and things to do in the area. The room was comfortable and the food was very good. We were surprised, however, that there was an additional charge ($5.00) for the breakfast, other than the continental breakfast. The egg dishes were very good, but we feel it would have been more appropriate to include this fee in the price of the room. After all, this is a bed and breakfast.

Our stay in St. Francisville was a welcome get-away and provided a memorable time. Everything was sweet and simple and fit our needs.

Our suite at the Barrow House was the perfect place for a girls' getaway. Shirley was very knowledgeable of the St. Francisville area and helpful in guiding us around town.

We loved the Peach Suite. Shirely was very knowledgable and helpful with things to see in the area. Breakfast was great, eggs a great value.

We are generally adverse to B& Bs, since they are hard to judge in advance (do we get stuck with the owners watching Basketball? other boring guests?). The Barrow House Inn was a home run. PERFECT service (turn-down at evening), choice of breakfasts (in-cottage or at the Inn). Shirley was a WEALTH of knowledge about the St. Fransiville, LA area. Plus, a myriad of books about the house, the area, sites to see, and so on. A SLAM DUNK! If you want to stay in this area, the Barrow House is THE place to stay! (and mind you, we are VERY picky about where we stay!)