1884 Paxton House Inn

445 Remington Avenue
Thomasville Georgia 31792-5563
USA

http://www.1884paxtonhouseinn.com/

Phone: +1-229-226-5197
Fax: +1-229-226-9903

General Information

1884 Paxton House Inn a Bed and breakfast located in Historic Thomasville Georgia, near Tallahassee, Florida is your best choice for leisure, corporate or romantic getaway. AAA 4 Diamond award winner that is unique in so many ways promises to make dreams come true. The 1884 Paxton House Inn is a landmark Gothic Victorian home located in a National Register of Historic Places neighborhood and is within walking distance of the beautifully restored historic downtown, museums,restaurants and historic sites. This architecturally unique home was completely restored in 2001 and received local and state outstanding preservations awards. The house boasts a splendid wrap around veranda and gazebo set with rockers, heart pine floors, circular staircase and twelve fireplaces. The remarkable craftmanship has been maintained in each of our guestrooms, which have been completely equipped for our guests of today. Our guests can experience the grandeur of the 18th Century today in a upscale timeless treasure. This property offers large, spacious rooms and suites with thirteen-foot ceilings. This two acre garden-like estate offers four lodging properties, including an indoor heated lap pool and Jacuzzi. The Inn is decorated with designer fabrics, furnished with antiques, classic reproductions and collectibles from around the world. Our guests may stroll through the gardens, view the flowers, swing under the trees, pick in-season fresh fruit, take pictures under the rose arbor, or relax and be pampered by our well trained staff. Afternoon tea and lemonade social with tour of Museum and lecture on a featured collection the first and third Thursday. Light Tea Monday, Thursday and Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms, Suites and cottages
  • There are 9 guest accommodations (9 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 150.00 and $ 265.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 165.00 and $ 350.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 50.00
  • Other Accommodations: Three victorian style cottages
    All three cottages are victorian style buildings. Garden Cottage with 2 rooms, 1 two bedroom suite and living room with some kitchen privileges. Carriage house has spacious upscale room with wet bar, grand bath,and private porch. Pool house is our most luxuriously furnished room with wet bar, whirlpool tub, private porch and direct access to indoor, heated lap pool and Jacuzzi.

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Amenities Basket
  • Bath robes
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • DVD Player
  • Data port
  • Desk
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Ironing Board
  • Microwave
  • Private entrance
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Turndown Service
  • VCR
  • Wet bar
On Site
  • Board games
  • Computer
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • Fireplace
  • Internet Service
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Videos

Other Amenities: lap pool, decadent chocolates in room, Iron/ board in-room, Sound spa in-room, High speed wireless internet, DVD/VCR/current Movies

Meals

  • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: 7:00 - 9:00 a m
  • Breakfast is served in the Breakfast Room, Dining Room
  • Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage, Wine/cheese
  • Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (Some weekends, and special packages)
  • Smoking is not allowed (smoking on porches only)
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets (no pets on property)
  • Accommodations are not suitable for children (accept 12 years and older only with parents)
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (inn offers one glass of wine only)
  • Deposit amount required (Credit card required to hold room. 100 % at time of reservation for peak activity dates)
  • Check in time is 3:00 - 6:00 p m and Check out time is 11:00 a m
  • Cancellations:
    We have a standard Seven (7) day cancellation policy except for peak two-day minimum stays. These are special dates and we will tell you at the time of your reservation if the dates of your stay are considered to be peak times. These dates require a Thirty (30) day cancellation and the payment for the two-day stay is required at the time of the reservation. (Payment is Non-refundable if policy is not strictly adhered to and cancellation is not done in the time-frame allowed for the chosen dates. When reserving multiple rooms, half of the total rate will be charged at that time. This is non-refundable if cancellation policy is not followed. A standard $20.00 cancellation fee will be charged to offset service charges.
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • American Automobile Association Four Diamond Award
    • Fodors'
    • Frommers'
    • Georgia Bed and Breakfast Council
    • Georgia Travel and hospitality Association
    • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
    • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Attention to detail
  • Landscaping
  • Service
  • Antiques/decor
  • Business travel
  • Christian Travel
  • Excellent views
  • Gourmet food
  • Honeymoons
  • Luxury
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Historic Inn

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Victorian
  • Built in 1884
  • Opened for business in 1991
  • Restored / Remodeled in 2001
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Parking available (private parking for quests only/one car per room)

Location

  • Geographic region: Georgia Plantations
  • Location is best described as: Historic city, Downtown
  • Nearest major city: Tallahassee, FL (28 miles South)
  • Directions to property:
    us 319 S to Hansell st and turn left and the inn is located in the 300 block on the right side of the street. I 75 to us 84 and turn right on Hansell street and inn is located one block on the corner of Hansell and Remington. I 10 to us 319 north to Hansell street and inn is located in the 300 block on the right side of the street.
  • Nearest major airport: TLH 40 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    I 10 TO US 319 North to Hansell street and turn right and the Inn is located in the 300 block on the right side of the street.The Inn is located on the corner of Hansell street and Remington Ave

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Susie Sherrod
    Retired Army nurse who loves traveling,fine food, good friends and collecting plates. Retired garden club member who enjoys flower arranging, gardening, and plant sharing. All free time is spent decorating the rooms, making quilts, baking, and making victorian christmas tree decorations.
  • The innkeepers speak: English

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, plantations, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bird watching, Fishing, Golfing, Horseback riding, Hunting, Tour of House Museum, Brides Maid Luncheon, Lecture on one Collection per month, Lemonade Social, Corporate Brunch, Afternoon Tea, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts