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Barclay Heights Bed & Breakfast at Smythe House
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    Relax in style at this elegant Victorian Cottage perfectly appointed with classic furnishing and modern conveniences. Romantic getaway, peaceful mountain view, nature preserve excursions, close to picturesque village. Personalized breakfast, Jacuzzi tubs, Concierge service! ~ The hosts--a husband and wife team--are both culinary and hospitality professionals. David Franklin Smythe is a professor at the Culinary Institute of America, his wife Justine Adeliade Smythe is a restaurateur and hotelier with an MBA from Cornell. They both welcome guests into their home with grace and joy....

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    David and Justine Smythe are hospitality professionals, David is a professor at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Justine is a graduate of both the CIA and of the Cornell Hotel School in Paris. This husband and wife team enjoy cooking, hiking, boating, art & music appreciation, reading, travel, home restoration, and wildlife appreciation.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Other Pets: small flock of parrots ; )

    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Guest Cottage

    • Country Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Fitness

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    Other Amenities:

    • organic toilitries

    • double whirlpool private tubs

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  • Violet Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $245/$295

    Spacious romantic guest room with Persian carpets, tapestry couch, arm chair, queen four poster bed, electric fireplace, private attached bathroom with double jacuzzi tub and steam shower, cable TV 52 inch large screen flat panel monitor, WiFi, min-fridge, gourmet personalized breakfast

    Bird Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $225/$275

    Inviting guest room with Persian carpets, french arm chairs, queen sleigh bed, electric fireplace, private attached bathroom with double jacuzzi tub and shower, cable TV 48 inch large screen flat panel monitor, WiFi, min-fridge, gourmet personalized breakfast

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: by appointment    Check out: by appointment

    • Minimum stay: two night stay preferred, may offer one night stay at discretion of host

    • Deposit amount required: may vary, please inquire and see terms at website

    • Cancellations: may vary, please inquire and see terms at website

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: please inquire

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: personalized breakfast prepared by CIA professor

    • Time Served: by appointment, your choice

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • celiac

    • vegan

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    forest berry parfait
    Serves: 2
    Prep time: 10 minutes

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  • Location Type

    • Catskill Mountains

    • Esopus Bend Nature Preserve

    • Hudson River

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    • Village

    • Wine country

    City

    • Saugerties

    • Distance to city: 1 miles

    • Directions to property:

    Airport

    • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany County) 45 miles

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

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    Excellent stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Justine did a fantastic job in welcoming us and extended her hospitality throughout our stay. Definitely worth coming back.

    Fabulous

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Stayed in the cottage with 4 friends this past weekend 1/14 1/15/2012. .Everything we needed wasThe hosts at our disposal.Everything from the wood for the fireplace, to a stocked kitchen with every appliance,games, movies and everythinbgf being neat & clean and cozy.Couldny ask for anything more.Then comes the "custom breakfast"Didnt even want to eat everythinbg because it looked so good but then the aroma was overwhelming and we couldnt control ourselves.Everything was picture perfect and tasted delicious.The hosts went above & beyond......loved it! Patty Commack, NY

    Kathy & Howard

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ 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 loved every minute that we stayed at the Barclay B & B. Every detail of our stay there was superb, from A to Z.

    Wonderful weekend at Smythe House

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    A perfect place to spend the weekend. Beautiful rooms, outstanding hospitality, and unbelievably good breakfast!

    WOW!!!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I stayed at Justine and David's with a friend, and was blown away by the place -- exactly the type of cozy bed & breakfast you want for a relaxed break in the countryside. Our room was spacious and uber comfortable, and the bathroom had a giant hottub and came with nice toiletries. There was a DVD player with a selection of DVDs in the hallway, and a little plate of very delicious chocolate next to the bed. Justine greeted us when we arrived with her little daughter, and made us feel right at home. She'd printed out suggestions of restaurants in the area (and as chefs, she and her husband David know what they're talking about!) and also had a little diary of what events were taking place that weekend. The B&B is ideally located near the quaint Saugerties and not far from other cute villages and good hikes. The breakfast was oh so delicious (again, as chefs, they know how to cook), and the dining area faces onto the garden, which itself faces onto a beautiful hill range. Very peaceful. All in all, a great stay and I would recommend this place to anyone. You will not be disappointed.

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