R. R. Thompson House Bed & Breakfast
Echoes of the past blend seamlessly with the sparkle of the new at the R. R. Thompson House Bed and Breakfast in Oregon’s picturesque wine country. Built in 1936 and nestled in the northern Willamette Valley, the home features two luxury suites and three beautifully appointed rooms. Enjoy the historic charm and luxury of this completely refurbished home as you explore a wine region that recalls the early days of Napa Valley.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Small town
- Village
- Wine country
- Nearest major city: McMinnville, OR (8 miles South)
- Directions to property:
From McMinnville/South:
Take 99W through McMinnville to 47N. North of town turn left on 47 and follow it about 6 miles to Carlton. Turn left at the first flashing light onto Main St. and go one long block to Kutch St. then turn right. Go 3 blocks to W. Jefferson St. and take a left. The house is on the corner of Kutch and Jefferson.
From Portland and North:
Take I-5 south to 99W, Exit 294. Follow 99W to Newberg. In Newberg, watch for signs for 240 and turn right. Follow 240 6 miles to Kuehne Road, turn left. Follow Kuehne Road, which will become Hendricks Road, into Carlton. Once in Carlton, the name of the road changes to Main Street. Go through the blinking light and one long block to Kutch St. and turn right. Go 3 blocks to W. Jefferson and take a left. The house is on the corner of Kutch and Jefferson.
From the Coast/Lincoln City:
From 101, merge onto18 E for about 44 miles, stay straight to go onto Salmon River Spur for ½ mile. Salmon River becomes SW Baker St. or 99W. Stay on 99W for about 4 miles. Turn left on 47N and follow it about 6 miles to Carlton. Turn left at the first flashing light and go one long block to Kutch St. and turn right. Go 3 blocks to W. Jefferson St. and take a left. The house is on the corner of Kutch and Jefferson.
From the Coast/Cannon Beach:
From 101, merge onto 26E toward Portland and follow for 49 miles. Take a slight right onto 47 for 28 miles. Once you arrive in Carlton, turn left on Jefferson St., about the third street into town. The Thompson House just up the block on the left at the intersection of Kutch. - Nearest major airport: Portland, OR (PDX) 48 miles
- Directions from airport:
From the Airport, merge onto I-205 S/Veterans Memorial Hwy via the ramp to Salem/Portland/I-84. Take exit 21B to merge onto I-84 W/US-30 W toward Portland. Take the exit onto I-5 S toward Beaverton/Salem. Take I-5 south to 99W, Exit 294. Follow 99W to Newberg. In Newberg, watch for signs for 240 and turn right. Follow 240 6 miles to Kuehne Road, turn left. Follow Kuehne Road, which will become Hendricks Road, into Carlton. Once in Carlton, the name of the road changes to Main Street. Go through the blinking light and one long block to Kutch St. and turn right. Go 3 blocks to W. Jefferson and take a left. The house is on the corner of Kutch and Jefferson.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Suites
- There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 150.00 and $ 245.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
- Other Accommodations: Rooms
2 suites and 3 rooms are available, all with private bath. All 5 guest baths feature whirlpool tubs and marble tile.
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Amenities Basket | Bath robes |
| CD player | Coffee/Tea facilities |
| DVD Player | Desk |
| Fridge | Hairdryer |
| Hot tub/whirlpool tub | Internet Service |
| Radio | Satellite/Cable TV |
| TV | Turndown Service |
| VCR | Wi-Fi |
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| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | Board games |
| Computer | Conference Rooms |
| Copier | Fireplace |
| Library | Piano |
| Telephone | Videos |
| Washer/dryer | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| HDTV | European Bidet |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:30-9:30 AM
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
- Additional food services included in room rate: Water and Soft Drinks in Guest Fridge
- Special meals available: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is R. R. Thompson House Signature Brie Omelet
R. R. Thompson House Signature Brie Omelet
3 large eggs
2 ounces Brie
3 ounces hard cheddar, crumbled
2 scallions, sliced
1 T. chopped red onion
1/8 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/8 green bell pepper, chopped
2 T. chopped parsley
1 large mushroom, sliced
Salt and pepper
½ T. clarified butter
2 T. olive oil
Marinate vegetables, salt and pepper in 1 T. olive oil for 10 minutes. Beat eggs. Add marinated vegetables. Mix the Brie and crumbled cheddar. Heat remaining olive oil and butter in a medium size skillet over high heat until oil mixture sizzles.
Add egg/vegetable mixture to the hot skillet. When the outside edges have firmly set, add the Brie and cheddar mix to the center of the omelet. Fold the omelet in half, being certain to cover the cheeses. Cover pan until cheeses melt, about one minute.
Policies
- Minimum stay required (Two night minimum stay weekends May-Nov., Holidays and Events)
- Smoking is not allowed (Permitted outside, away from guest rooms)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets (We will try to help secure a facility to care for your pets.)
- Limitations on children staying
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Check in time is 3-6 PM and Check out time is 11 AM
- Cancellations:
Refunds will be made for cancellations made 14 days or more in advance, minus a $25 handling fee. If a cancellation is made less than 14 days in advance a one night charge per room reserved will apply. Shortening a stay is considered a cancellation. A 30-day cancellation policy will apply for special event weekends, which require a three-night stay. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Bed and Breakfasts of Yamhill County
- McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce
- Yamhill Valley Visitors Association
- Chamber of Commerce
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Roselyn and Mike
- The innkeepers speak: English
- Pet(s) on the property: 0
Area Attractions
Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, IMAX Theater, Spruce Goose Museum, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Water sports
Carlton Nearby Cities
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