Jumel Terrace Books B&B
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Jumel Terrace Books, Bed and Breakfast, and Ride. 426 West 160th Street, Sugar Hill, Harlem/Washington Heights, New York. Townhouse and Town Car, at your disposal.
Jumel Terrace Books, Bed and Breakfast. Christmas.
Jumel Terrace Books front window and front entrance to the apartment.
The bookstore.
The bed, before breakfast.
The garden apartment sitting room.
The garden apartment's single daybed in sitting room.
Jose Marti at Jumel Terrace Books, Bed and Breakfast.
The garden.
The garden.
Second floor guest room with private bath.
Second floor guest room, bedside.
Dinner for 4 to 24 by Camilla Thometz.
Your hosts, Kurt, Camilla and Adam.
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Nightly Rate
$225 - $250
, - Reviews 17
- Rooms 2
Inn's website-
Address
426 West 160th Street
Manhattan, NY 10032
USA - Phone+1-212-928-9525
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Elegant, erudite, anachronistic, comfortable and convenient Uptown Manhattan style in a historic townhouse directly across the street from the Morris-Jumel Mansion, George Washington’s headquarters for 1776’s Battle of Harlem Heights. At the time Duke Ellington dubbed the house “The Crown of Sugar Hill,” jazz’s aristocracy lived on the elegant blocks surrounding the Mansion’s park. The B&B shares townhouse with Jumel Terrace Books, an antiquarian bookshop specializing Harlem Heights local history from the Revolution through Harlem’s Renaissance to its world renown as the Black Capital of the World.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 17 Reviews
4.6 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 4
4.8 out of 5October Surprise
December 26, 2012
My wife and I , my wife's mother, and my grandson spent ten days in the Garden Suite and a second-floor bedroom. Arriving only with our ignorance and mis-information about Harlem in general, and Sugar Hill in particular, we were astonished to find such comfortable lodging and such wonderfull hosts. The rooms are fantastic, filled floor-to-ceiling with books on a wide variety of subjects, any of which Kurt is happily willing to discuss. Kurt is a most gracious host, tremendously well versed in New York history, culture, art, and obscure dim sum resturants on obscure alley ways. Our family had a trully great time in the city and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Jumel
3.8 out of 5Amazing historical place to stay
September 22, 2010
This is a place that offers lots of historical information about the neighborhood or "washington height" if it is right word to call it. The innkeeper is very knowledgeable about the history and art. The place is more like visiting a friend other than staying at hotels. If this is what you would like to experience in upper Manhattan, definitely stay here!
4.8 out of 5Rest for the Weary
August 07, 2010
My wife and I stayed at Jumel Terrace for three nights after returning from an extended tour of Germany, France and England. Jumel Terrace offered us a most welcome respite from the hurly-burly of our travels. The rooms are incredibly cool and restful. The garden provided a most delightful quiet and calming space. At the same time Kurt Thometz offered a bonus beyond compare. In addition to providing a wealth of information about the history and culture of the region, Kurt offered wonderful suggestions for local restaurants and cultural experiences that would have been unavailable without his direction. I highly and unequivocally recommend Jumel Terrace for anyone looking for unique New York City experience.
5 out of 5Fully Enjoyed My Visit to Jumel Terrace B&B
June 24, 2010
I stayed with Kurt and Camilla for a week in May, and I was pleasantly surprised when Kurt offered me the apartment instead of the room I had booked. It was private, clean, well-stocked... it even had a lovely view to the Thometz' garden! It was indeed more than I could have asked for! I quite enjoyed the time I spent chatting with Kurt in his amazing neighborhood book shop, which is adjacent to the apartment. I was also welcomed to browse his many collections of books. If you are looking for a place with character and innkeeps with charisma, Jumel Terrace is definitely an excellent choice. I would recommend it to anyone, especially those who want to know more about Harlem/NYC history. What a charming place, run by absolutely lovely folks. I look forward to my next visit!
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Kurt and Camilla Thometz
Innkeepers Description:
Mr and Mrs Thometz have been described as "promiscuously well read." He has been a dealer in books for 36 years, the proprietor of the bookshop on the premises, and the author of Life Turns Man Up and Down: Highlife, Useful Advice & Mad English (Pantheon Books, 2001). She is a bibliophile, couturier, historic gardener, and general purveyor of Southern-style hospitality.
The innkeepers speak:
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English
Resident Pets
2 Cats
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Nightly Rate
$225 - $250
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$225 - $250
Guest Room
On the townhouse's second floor, a room for a single with a private bath. While the access is shared with the inn keepers it is self-contained and quiet. Beautifully furnished with an extensive library on the domestic arts and garden view, the room has a ceiling fan, cable television, luxury bedding and linens. Use of Mr Thometz's private library on the same floor can be arranged.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactGarden Apartment
The apartment features full kitchen and bath, sitting room and a large bedroom with an antique full-sized bed, desk, wardrobe, dining table, internet access and a full ornamental garden with a gas grill. $250 double occupancy. $50 per additional guest over doubel occupancy.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Double , 1 Twin
Contact for Availability ContactPolicy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 11 a.m. Check Out: 11 a.m.
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Minimum Stay: three day weekends
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Deposit Amount Required: A 50% Deposit amount required to reserve, the remaining 50% balance is due upon arrival.
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Cancellations: If cancellation is one week before reservation, 30% of your deposit is refundable. Please be aware that cancellations made with less than 7 days to reservation commencement date are nonrefundable.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Yes
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Guest Pets Allowed: Limited
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinks Available: No
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: No
Discount Type
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Artists, writers, academics.
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 3
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Nightly Rate
$225 - $250
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 17 Reviews
4.6 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
4.8 out of 5October Surprise
December 26, 2012
My wife and I , my wife's mother, and my grandson spent ten days in the Garden Suite and a second-floor bedroom. Arriving only with our ignorance and mis-information about Harlem in general, and Sugar Hill in particular, we were astonished to find such comfortable lodging and such wonderfull hosts. The rooms are fantastic, filled floor-to-ceiling with books on a wide variety of subjects, any of which Kurt is happily willing to discuss. Kurt is a most gracious host, tremendously well versed in New York history, culture, art, and obscure dim sum resturants on obscure alley ways. Our family had a trully great time in the city and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Jumel
3.8 out of 5Amazing historical place to stay
September 22, 2010
This is a place that offers lots of historical information about the neighborhood or "washington height" if it is right word to call it. The innkeeper is very knowledgeable about the history and art. The place is more like visiting a friend other than staying at hotels. If this is what you would like to experience in upper Manhattan, definitely stay here!
4.8 out of 5Rest for the Weary
August 07, 2010
My wife and I stayed at Jumel Terrace for three nights after returning from an extended tour of Germany, France and England. Jumel Terrace offered us a most welcome respite from the hurly-burly of our travels. The rooms are incredibly cool and restful. The garden provided a most delightful quiet and calming space. At the same time Kurt Thometz offered a bonus beyond compare. In addition to providing a wealth of information about the history and culture of the region, Kurt offered wonderful suggestions for local restaurants and cultural experiences that would have been unavailable without his direction. I highly and unequivocally recommend Jumel Terrace for anyone looking for unique New York City experience.
5 out of 5Fully Enjoyed My Visit to Jumel Terrace B&B
June 24, 2010
I stayed with Kurt and Camilla for a week in May, and I was pleasantly surprised when Kurt offered me the apartment instead of the room I had booked. It was private, clean, well-stocked... it even had a lovely view to the Thometz' garden! It was indeed more than I could have asked for! I quite enjoyed the time I spent chatting with Kurt in his amazing neighborhood book shop, which is adjacent to the apartment. I was also welcomed to browse his many collections of books. If you are looking for a place with character and innkeeps with charisma, Jumel Terrace is definitely an excellent choice. I would recommend it to anyone, especially those who want to know more about Harlem/NYC history. What a charming place, run by absolutely lovely folks. I look forward to my next visit!
5 out of 5quel charme!
April 29, 2010
Après 3 jours avec 3 enfants dans Manhattan quel bonheur de se sentir au calme! we have found here something indescriptible, at first a so charming place and then the feeling to be with friends, sure you can stay here and touch an other face of new-york...
4.0 out of 5The Heart of Harlem we will return to
November 11, 2009
Kurt’s Harlem brownstone accommodation is simply spell binding, but for those who value culture and history it comes with a bonus – Kurt himself. From the moment he said “Hi I’m Kurt - well not very” this warm and immensely knowledgeable academic and unlikely travellers’ host made us feel immediately at home. His bookshop home and its environs are very much the heart of Harlem endorsed by the big names who had lived ‘on the block’ “ the Duke (Ellington) Paul Robson, and others, and the mansion across the street - the oldest house in Manhattan”, even stories of the long gone bad old days of Harlem added to the ambience. The lovely self-contained apartment behind the bookshop is decorated with elegant period furniture and looks out over a charming garden. Walking through the bookshop with its exotic objects and handpicked books on art, music, racial history just added character. Our shared interest in music and painting soon got us talking and it turned out that every big name that we’d seen in concert seemed to be either a friend or a client of our host whilst his artist friends read like a Guggenheim catalogue. His immense knowledge and compassionate personality made us feel that we had found a genial, hospitable and highly amusing friend whose accommodation we would return to at the earliest opportunity. But for all our discussions Kurt never imposed himself. We had to seek him out in his upstairs studio/library and then his easy personality would seep through the conversation drawing us into his cultural landscape and we’d listen in awe. Compared to a similar priced hotel where you might be in any city in the world for us Kurt’s apartment was New York. B & E St. Julian-Bown October 2009
4.2 out of 5The Heart of Harlem we will return to
November 09, 2009
Kurt’s Harlem brownstone, accommodation is simply spell binding, but for those who value culture and history it comes with a bonus – Kurt himself. From the moment he said “Hi I’m Kurt - well not very” this warm and immensely knowledgeable academic and unlikely travellers’ host made us feel immediately at home. His bookshop home and its environs are very much the heart of Harlem endorsed by the big names who had lived ‘on the block’ “ the Duke (Ellington) Paul Robson, and others, and the mansion across the street - the oldest house in Manhattan”, even stories of the long gone bad old days of Harlem added to the ambience. The lovely self-contained apartment behind the bookshop is decorated with elegant period furniture looking and looks out onto a charming garden. Walking through the bookshop with its handpicked books on art, music, racial history and exotic objects just added character. Our shared interest in music and painting soon got us talking and it turned out that every big name that we’d seen in concert seemed to be either a friend or a client of our host whist his artist friends read like a Guggenheim catalogue. His immense knowledge and compassionate personality made us feel that we had found a genial, hospitable and highly amusing friend whose accommodation we would return to at the earliest opportunity. If you want to be alone, no problem – Kurt doesn’t impose. We had to seek him out in his wonderful library/studio and then his easy personality would seep through the conversation drawing us into his cultural landscape and we’d listen in awe. Compared to a similar priced hotel where you might be in any city in the world for us Kurt’s apartment was the very essence of New York.
4.8 out of 5A gem
October 07, 2009
Arriving at Jumel Terrace Books B&B is like stepping into a different New York altogether. There is no evidence of manic Manhattan here; the house is tranquil. We stayed in the apartment downstairs, which is beautifully furnished and leads directly out into a lovely garden where we spent happy hours eating lunch, relaxing and browsing books on local history recommended to us by Kurt, our host and an excellent guide to the area. The fridge was stocked with beautiful fruit, coffee, juice and croissants. If you plan to stay at the top of Manhattan or if you want to see a different side of the city, don't miss Jumel Terrace Books.
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Location
Location Type
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Harlem
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Jumel Terrace Historic District
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Manhattan
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New York City
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Sugar Hill
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Washington Heights
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Directions to property:
Half an hour ride from mid-town Manhattan over the following routes: By Car - Up St. Nicholas Avenue to 160th Street, turn right one block or down Broadway to 160th, turn left to between St. Nicholas and Edgecombe Avenues. By Madison Ave. Bus - M2 to 160nd St & Edgecombe Avenue, M3 to 160th & St. Nicholas Avenue. By Subway - IND 8th Ave - A train to Harlem, Local, C train to 163rd St. Station, use south exit at 161st St. and walk one block south and one half block east. By I.R.T. Subway - Broadway 7th Ave. line (1) to 155th St. Station. Walk north to 160th St., then 2 blocks east.
Airport
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New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia) 9 miles
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Directions to property:
Grand Central Parkway to Triborough Bridge, exit to 125th Street. Cross Harlem. Turn Right on St. Nicholas Avenue. Right on 160th Street.
Area Attractions
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Art Galleries
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Concert venue
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Live Music
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Museum
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Schomburg Center for Black Culture
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Yankee Stadium
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Morris-Jumel Mansion
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Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
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City College of New York
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Columbia University
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Performing Theater
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River
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Baseball
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Night clubbing
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Jazz
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Museums
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Shopping
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Amenities
Type:
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Private Home Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Historic District
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Jazz clubs
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Literary pleasures
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Night life
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al fresco dining
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Antiques/decor
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Business travel
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Economical rates
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Gay / Lesbian Travel
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Group events
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Honeymoons
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Luxury
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
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Weddings
On-site
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BBQ grill
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CD player
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Computer
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Conference Rooms
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Copier
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DVD Player
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In-room internet
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Piano
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Radio
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Secretarial services
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Telephone
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Washer/dryer
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Wedding Facilities
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Wet bar
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Amenities Basket
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Bath robes
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Board games
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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Desk
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Fridge
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Hairdryer
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Internet Service
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Ironing Board
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Library
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Microwave
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Private entrance
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Wi-Fi
Other
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Large private garden.
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Library conference room.
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Private parties catered.
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Breakfast
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Type: Continental
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Time Served: your stocked kitchen.
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Serving Location: Library,Breakfast/dining area
Complimentary Perks
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Fruit
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Non-alcoholic Beverages
Special meal options
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Catered parties.
Additional food services
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Catered dinner parties.
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Catered lunches.
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Cocktail parties.
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Musicians for hire.
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Contact The Innkeeper
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