The Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed & Breakfast, in historic downtown Gainesville, is part of a Victorian complex which offers all the amenities you'd expect in a world-class bed & breakfast and much more. Featured on PBS's series "Country Inns USA," Sweetwater Branch Inn consists of two historic mansions: the McKenzie House, dating to 1895, and the Cushman-Colson House, dating to 1885.
The Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed & Breakfast, in historic downtown Gainesville, is part of a Victorian complex which offers all the amenities you'd expect in a world-class bed & breakfast and much more. Featured on PBS's series "Country Inns USA," Sweetwater Branch Inn consists of two historic mansions: the McKenzie House, dating to 1895, and the Cushman-Colson House, dating to 1885.
 

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Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed and Breakfast
Sweetwater Branch Inn
625 East University Avenue
Gainesville FL 32601
USA
Phone: +1-352-373-6760
Fax: +1-352-371-3771
Toll-free: +1-800-595-7760
Innkeeper(s)
Cornelia Holbrook
Rates:
$90 - $245
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This is the Cushman-Colson's House master suite. With the largest bathroom in the Inn complete with antique tub with silver claw feet. Tiffany’s room will take you back to another era. Sip champagne in front of the elegant columned fireplace and climb into the high queen-size, Victorian mansion bed. A separate parlor/sitting room with elegant brass daybed is ideal for relaxation or to sleep a third person.This elegantly furnished room features a fireplace with a spectacular oak mantel, a classic Persian rug, Italian crystal chandelier, and spacious bathroom that includes a Jacuzzi tub for two. Relax in the cushy comfort of the turn-of-the-century mahogany queen-size bed. This room will take you back to Europe.
The Inn and its magnificent gardens are the site of countless weddings and background to the most beautiful wedding photographs. With its unique architecture and gracious furniture you have the perfect setting for unique wedding photos, such as the one above, which has been taken in Luisa's room.Located on the ground floor of the McKenzie house, the McKenzie Hall opens directly into the gardens. The Hall’s central room can accommodate up to 250 guests.
Sweetwater Branch Inn is the site of various business meetings, conferences, group luncheons, corporate retreats and holiday parties. The inn offers a choice of reception areas, depending on group size. A gourmet in-house chef and experienced event organizers are available to assist you with any occasion.Sweetwater Branch Inn’s popular Romance packages, which include romantic dinners, champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, and bubble bath kits complete the wide range of services provided by this unique inn.
Sweetwater Branch Inn’s grounds are surrounded by magnificent gardens, site of countless weddings and background to the most beautiful wedding photographs. Nestled within the gardens paths and fountains are a wedding gazebo and a garden bench.A short walk through the gardens will take you to six graciously  furnished cottage which are available for extended stay and daily rentals. The Carriage House (above)is located on the second floor, overlooking the koi pond. It sleeps five.
Sweetwater Branch Inn is surrounded by magnificent gardens which include a bridge, a koi pond, numerous fountains, beautiful statues and countless flowers.