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Les Lavandes Bed and Breakfast
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  • Inn Details

    Welcome to our beautiful hilltop setting in the midst of Missouri's winecountry and next to Church and Shrine of Lady of Our Sorrows. GORGEOUS VISTAS. Beautiful lavender garden. Wake up to a gourmet breakfast (homemade bread and jams)in your room, garden or dining room. Savour a heartwarming EUROPEAN HIGH TEA (incl. in your stay) with handmade Swiss chocolate truffles as well as homemade French/Swiss/Austrian pastries. Enjoy a romantic 4 course CANDLE LIGHT DINNER. Relax in the HOT TUB watching a sunset or an amazing star filled sky. Garden WEDDING ceremonies Check out SPECIALS on our website.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    We both love to cook and Myrta being a baker's daughter from Switzerland, loves to bake! Gardening is right behind! Hiking in these beautiful hills reminds me of Switzerland. Always loved spoiling and pampering guests.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Swiss german

    • English

    • French

    • German

    • Italian

    • Spanish


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • A real European feel to this B&B!

    • Christian Travel

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Fitness

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • DVD Player

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Library

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Piano

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • down feather beds,

    • Private balconies/patios

    • CD/DVD library,

    • handmade chocolate truffles in rooms

    • handmade lavender soaps

    • jetted tubs, robes and slippers

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  • Swiss Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Suite features one Queen Size Down Feather Bed, fireplace, refrigerator, radio/CD player, with private entrance and private deck! Full private bath featuring extra long Jacuzzi Tub, along with his and her fluffy bathrobes and slippers.

    French Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Suite features one Queen Size Down Feather Bed, fireplace, refrigerator, radio/CD player and private bathroom! Full private bath featuring extra long Jacuzzi Tub, along with his and her fluffy bathrobes and slippers.

    American Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    A cozy guest room with private bath and one queen bed in the innkeepers historic home!

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:30 - 6:00 p.m    Check out: 11AM

    • Minimum stay: during Maifest and Oktoberfest-week-ends and certain Holidays/Festivals

    • Deposit amount required: 1/2 fee for length of stay

    • Cancellations: Cancellations with 14 or more days in advance will receive a full refund, less $25.00 handling fee. Fewer than 14 days will receive a refund if we are able to rebook the room, less $25.00 handling fee.

    • Open all year round: N

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Seniors One-Night (Monday through Thursday)
      Percent off: 5% Days required: 1

    • Seniors Two-Day Discount (Monday-Thursday)
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 2

  • Breakfast

    • Type: brunch type breakfast

    • Time Served: between 8AM - 10AM

    • Serving location: garden, guest room, dining room, Breakfast Room, Guest room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Signature Dish

    Richard's Farmer's Omelette
    Omelette with homegrown herbs and vegetables, bacon and cheese, overbaked in the oven. Homemade "Zuepfe", Swiss butter/yeast bread. All homemade preserves. One European high tea is included in room rate. Four course candlelight dinner is available.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • children

    Additional food services

    • French/Austrian/Swiss pastries

    • Lavender ice cream

    • Swiss chocolate truffles

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  • Location Type

    • close by Katy Trail

    • Countryside

    • Small town

    • Village

    • Wine country

    City

    • St. Louis

    • Distance to city: 75 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From I-70, exit Hwy 19 south (7.5m) to Hwy K (right turn, 6m) to Hwy P (left turn,4 m)B&B sits on right handside,just before the Shrine of Starkenburg. From South: Hwy 44, exit Hwy 19 north, cross Missouri River, take Hwy 94 west past Rhineland, take Hwy P to Starkenburg, B&B sits on left handside past Shrine.

    Airport

    • St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.) 75 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Hwy 70 and follow directions to property as above.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Shrine of Our Lady Of Sorrows (Hist. Landm).

    • Katy Trail State Park (bicycle riding and walking)

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Horseshoes

    • Hunting

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

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    Heavenly Respite!!!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We have stayed several times. Location is just outside Hermann. Accommodations, atmosphere, food and host/hostess are absolutely amazing. It was raining so we did not use the outdoor hot tub. We did take advantage of the jacuzzi in our room's bathroom and enjoyed small propane fire place. Host and hostess are fabulous cooks. The food is some of the best I've ever eaten at any price!

    Pick your date carefully! Timing matters!!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    It was a dreary rainy cold day/night. Hermann closes up early & even after lingering as long as possible over dinner at the Vintage resturant (we love), our options were null. Longed for a real fireplace to tend & hot drinks at night. Couldn't even sit outside or enjoy the hot tub (a shelter for it would've made it possible). Having a microwave in the room would've been nice and a few games might have been fun, too. The hosts were lovely lovely people but even they are not miracle workers with the weather. Info on the Starkenburg shrine was interesting. At least we had one another-it was a very quiet , low key escape. I can see that it would've been perfect during warmer months & without the rain. The food served was unique & delightful.

    Innkeeper Response
    Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are always looking for ways to improve and to make our B&B guests happy. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving week end is, for the biggest part, a quiet family week end and not too many places are open for entertainment in the Hermann area. Traditionally, the weather is not the greatest late November and only God has control over that matter. The newly installed electric fireplaces are the safest in B&B bedrooms, the outdoor hot tub allows guests to enjoy the open and beautiful skies and stars and covering it up would take away from the beautiful surroundings. Outdoor and indoor games are advertised on our website and available at all times. There is a beautiful sunroom open to all of our guests every day for any kind of activity and a microwave oven is accessible/available to all of our guests.

    - Myrta Weber (innkeeper)

    Relaxing Country Stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My sister and I spent a wonderful fall weekend at Les Lavandes. Myrta and Richard's cooking was phenomenal - from high tea when we arrived to a very full breakfast each morning. We enjoyed getting to know Richard and Myrta and the other guests staying at the B&B. The church nearby provided a lovely place to walk and had beautiful trails and monuments to explore. We also enjoyed watching the sun come up one morning from the hot tub. A very relaxing and quiet getaway.

    Our stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We stayed 2 nights at Les Lavandes to celebrate our birthdays. It was a nice getaway from the noisiness of suburbia & our daily responsibilities. The food was absolutely amazing. I would recommend this B&B to anyone.

    Quiet Gem Hidden in the Hills

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Richard & Myrta were the most pleasant hosts, greeting us with the best tea & desserts. Myrta directed us to all the main attractions & we weren't disappointed a bit. We stopped at some of the best wineries in town before finding a great little hole for dinner. After sightseeing we went back to Les Lavandes for a great night under the stars in the hot tub. It was as if you could touch the stars they were so clear, it was perfect for sipping our great finds at the wineries. The linens & down comforter were so snuggly that we rested so well. For breakfast Richard is the chef & he doesn't hold back with Eggs Benedict & hashbrowns. There was fruit & swiss bread, my favorite was the lavander infused honey. All in all one of our best experiences at a B&B. We will go back & be sending many friends as well.

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