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  • Garden Bed and Breakfast Guest Cottage
    • Nightly Rate $100 - $145
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    • Reviews 66  
    • Rooms 1

    • Address 2827 State Route 12B
      Deansboro, NY 13328
      USA
    • Phone+1-315-841-4527
    • EmailContact Innkeeper

    Warm and friendly hospitality is what to expect while visiting this refurbished guest suite. Comfortable accommodations including private bath, kitchenette and cozy sitting area add to the casual elegance of a bygone era. A Sample of Guest Book Entries: "What a treasure we have unearthed. After 3yrs of searching for a place while our son was at Hamilton finally we met Ethel, The company, comfort and amazingly fabulous food! ...Sept 2004 "Somehow you lived up to the legend you have created due to your warm heart, family atmosphere, and your natural gift of giving. ...July 2005 "The buns with honey were an added treat, and the conversation and hospitality are always "sans reproche." ..August 2006 "Being able to stay here made it possible to surprise Mom&Dad on their 60th Anniversary.Thank-you again !" ...11/11/06 "Guest cottage is 10 minutes from Hamilton College, Clinton NY and 20 minutes North of Colgate University, Hamilton NY " 4-24-10 What a welcoming space after a six hour drive! Every detail is in good taste and every need anticipated; Like a Ritz Carlton or luxury experience in a cozy country chalet, except more personalized. Hope my son is accepted to Hamilton! Thanks!

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 66 Reviews

    4.7 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    The best!

    January 06, 2013

    Ethel makes the best breakfasts. And the room is so private and comfy. You needn 't take my word for it; have you seen reviews like these for anyplace else you have stayed, or for that matter, any place you thought about staying. Now I was here for Holiday but it is very close to Hamilton college and Colgate University. Also Turning Stone casino and the boxing hall of fame, the baseball hall of fame soccer hall of fame and so much more. Just a gem in central NY. Ethel is the greatest host offering so much more than any hotel I have stayed at. So for the price....good value!©

    3.8 out of 5
     

    Small Town Gem

    September 24, 2012

    Beautiful home. I felt very welcomed. You could choose anything for breakfast! A little noisy -- on main street.

    5 out of 5
     

    Garden Bed and Breakfast

    September 22, 2012

    Absolutely charming and wonderful. Hostess Ethel shows the perfect balance between concern for her guests, attention to every detail, and respect of privacy and desire to be left alone. The cottage is comfortable, well supplied and charming. The grounds are beautiful. Ethel prepares anything you want--literally ANYTHING you ask for for breakfast. We were there to drop my daughter off at Hamilton College, and Ethel even offered to watch after my daughter, since we live in California! Doesn't get much better than that. Highly recommend. And thank you Ethel!

    5 out of 5
     

    What an amazing place!

    September 17, 2012

    Our stay at Garden Bed & Breakfast was absolutely amazing! Ethel's attention to detail is something you do not find anywhere anymore. The meals she prepared for us had all fresh vegetables from her garden. You can't get that high quality of a homemade meal in any restaurant I have ever been to. The loft is so quaint! I felt like I was staying in an antique dollhouse. I highly recommend staying here if you like your privacy and being in a very peaceful and romantic setting! Thank you, Ethel!


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Ethel Whaley

    Innkeepers Description:

    A very creative and warm character with many talents to include: fabulous cook/baker;furniture refinisher/restorer; decorator; seamstress;gardener;beekeeper;etc

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $100 - $145

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 2:00pm    Check Out: 11:00am

    • Deposit Amount Required: 50% deposit required in advance of stay, arrangements made with innkeeper.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Limited

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: No

  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 66 Reviews

    4.7 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    The best!

    January 06, 2013

    Ethel makes the best breakfasts. And the room is so private and comfy. You needn 't take my word for it; have you seen reviews like these for anyplace else you have stayed, or for that matter, any place you thought about staying. Now I was here for Holiday but it is very close to Hamilton college and Colgate University. Also Turning Stone casino and the boxing hall of fame, the baseball hall of fame soccer hall of fame and so much more. Just a gem in central NY. Ethel is the greatest host offering so much more than any hotel I have stayed at. So for the price....good value!©

    3.8 out of 5
     

    Small Town Gem

    September 24, 2012

    Beautiful home. I felt very welcomed. You could choose anything for breakfast! A little noisy -- on main street.

    5 out of 5
     

    Garden Bed and Breakfast

    September 22, 2012

    Absolutely charming and wonderful. Hostess Ethel shows the perfect balance between concern for her guests, attention to every detail, and respect of privacy and desire to be left alone. The cottage is comfortable, well supplied and charming. The grounds are beautiful. Ethel prepares anything you want--literally ANYTHING you ask for for breakfast. We were there to drop my daughter off at Hamilton College, and Ethel even offered to watch after my daughter, since we live in California! Doesn't get much better than that. Highly recommend. And thank you Ethel!

    5 out of 5
     

    What an amazing place!

    September 17, 2012

    Our stay at Garden Bed & Breakfast was absolutely amazing! Ethel's attention to detail is something you do not find anywhere anymore. The meals she prepared for us had all fresh vegetables from her garden. You can't get that high quality of a homemade meal in any restaurant I have ever been to. The loft is so quaint! I felt like I was staying in an antique dollhouse. I highly recommend staying here if you like your privacy and being in a very peaceful and romantic setting! Thank you, Ethel!

    5 out of 5
     

    Trying to find a reason to return to Deansboro!

    September 16, 2012

    We needed a place to stay in the Hamilton area as our son was playing in a football game at Colgate. Lodging was difficult to find until my husband stumbled upon the Garden B and B. The reviews were great so we figured we would give it a try. Am I ever glad we did! You could not find a more gracious hostess than Ethel, who made our stay a very special weekend. Great food and conversation. We won't be returning for any more football games but we will try to find some way to get back to Deansboro and stay at the Garden B and B Thanks Ethel!! Rose and Dan Foehr.

    5 out of 5
     

    Exceptional B & B

    September 02, 2012

    Garden Bed adn Breakfast is the most outstanding place I have stayed ever. I highly recommend it for everyone.

    5 out of 5
     

    Refreshing Retreat!

    July 26, 2012

    We planned a weekend getaway on the motorcycle and arrived at dusk, Ethel had the beautiful room warm & cozy & we wanted for nothing! Homemade breakfast fit for royalty... Thanks, Ethel! We'll be back in the summer -- Don't miss it.

    5 out of 5
     

    Absolutely fantastic !!!!!!!!!

    July 04, 2012

    If your looking for the best B&B in New York, than this is the place to be. Everything was fabulous. The most beautiful and quaint lil cottage you would want to stay at. Ethel was the most gracious and friendly hostess we have ever met. Beautiful grounds and the most fantastic food. How about asparagus for breakfast every morning,,,loved it!!!!!!!! Watch out for all those tiny critters(chipmunks), they eat all the strawberries.Will go back again and again.


  • Location Type

    • Small town

    City - Utica

    • Distance to city: 15 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From NY State Thruway - exit 32(Westmoreland) after toll turn right then left onto Route 233 South. Travel through 2 full sets of lights and continue straight onto Harding road after going through a red blinking light at the foot of College Hill Road.At the end of Harding Road turn right onto Route 12B South. Inn is located on the Right in aprox 2 1/2 miles.

    Airport

    • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Casino

    • Historical interests

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Colgate University

    • Picnic area

  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Guest Cottage

    Property highlights

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Board games

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Turndown Service

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: anytime

    • Serving Location: outside in beautiful garden setting,weather permitting,Breakfast/dining area,Guest room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Homemade from homegrown ingredients.
    We are proud to serve our guests the very best in culinary delights created from ingredients from our own garden. If not fresh picked during the season, carefully preserved right here on the premises. You will soon be delighted with your breakfast request, at the time that works for you!

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian