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  • The historic Brannan Cottage Inn, main building built 1860. Unique architecture, wraparound porch, shaded patio and sunny lawn and garden area. Come and relax with us.

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  • Inn Details

    This charming National Register of Historic Places B&B was built in 1860 by Samuel Brannan, Calistoga's founder. It features unique architecture, a wraparound porch, ornamental gardens and lawns, three "standard" and one "deluxe" one-bedroom units and two mini-suites (can sleep up to 4 adults). We offer a full breakfast daily and Friday afternoon "wine and cheese hour" with local wineries. We are within walking distance to Calistoga's popular restaurants, spas, and shops, and within a 2 mile radius of 15 wineries. We look forward to your visit.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Wines and Wineries/Golf/Travel/Hospitality/Walking/Cruiser bikes/Our dog, Pinot/and our four sons and their families

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Spanish


    Number of Dogs: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • 18 restaurants within walking distance

    • Hiking and biking in surrounding hills

    • Hot mineral springs spas & mud baths

    • Music events in Calistoga

    • Support of Napa Valley Marathon

    • Winery visits, tours, and tasting

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Running track 1 block

    • Hiking/mountain biking 1/2 mile

    • Tennis courts 1 block

    • WiFi Free

    • Access to mineral pools and hot tubs

    • Special spa treatment prices

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  • Family Reunions

    10/1/2011 - 12/31/2012

    Please treat our Inn as your home away from home when you bring your family together in a beautiful place. Rent the entire Inn (6 rooms, up to 16 persons) and get a 5% "across the board" discount on our normal rates, plus special deals on local wine tasting, dining, spas and spa treatments. You also would have 24 hour per day access to our dining room and patio and lawn areas for picnic lunches, catered meals, conversation, etc. And complimentary access to the swimming pool and mineral springs hot tubs at the Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa (3 blocks away). Let us know how we can make your special reunion more special.

    Early Reservation Special

    10/1/2011 - 12/31/2012

    As a reward to our guests who book early (and therefore make our lives as innkeepers easier), we're offering a 10% reduction in room rates across the board for reservations made more than 90 days ahead of the anticipated date of arrival. Book 3 months ahead of arrival, mention this special, and receive a 10% discount from the applicable rack rate for the desired room(s)/date(s) of your stay.

    Calistoga Balloons & Brannan Cottage Inn Package

    10/1/2011 - 12/31/2012

    Calistoga Hot Air Balloons is the only hot air balloon company to fly from scenic Calistoga at the northern end of California's Napa Valley on a regular basis. The flights are rural in nature, providing pristine views of the "top of the wine country", and are a unique flight experience. They pick you up at the Brannan Cottage Inn and launch their trips just a mile or two north of us, giving you lots of extra sleep compared to the "down valley" companies. Save 10% off on both your balloon ride and your lodging at the Inn when you do both. Contact us at 707-942-4200 and the balloon company at 707-942-5758 and mention this offer.

    Value Vacations

    10/1/2011 - 3/31/2012

    Get your 3rd night FREE with a three night weekday stay (i.e., Sunday through Thursday) at the Brannan Cottage Inn. We're perfectly situated for the Napa Valley, and Sonoma and Lake County, winery visits and the vineyards are beautiful year round! We also provide free and discounted tastings at more than 50 wineries in the vicinity. Make it a midweek celebration! Other benefits/amenities include access to the swimming pool and mineral springs hot tubs at Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa (three blocks away) and discounts at 10 of the restaurants and 5 of the spas within walking distance of the Inn.

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  • Hot Deal: February Special--20% off 2nd night, 30% off 3rd

    • 2/15/2012 - 2/22/2012
    • Regular rate:$170
    • Savings:20%
    • Discount rate:$136

    Visit Calistoga (at the "top of the wine country") on any weekday (Sunday thru Thursday nights) during the week from February 15 to February 22, 2012 and enjoy your February Napa Valley visit and save 20% off regular room rates ($170) on the second weeknight of your stay, and 30% off regular rates on the third weeknight of your stay. Check out our website (www.brannancottageinn.com) for more info about the Inn, the rooms, amenities, standard rates, and events/happenings in Calistoga. Come to the Brannan Cottage Inn to celebrate the "Hot Springs, Cool Wines, and Warm Welcome" in Calistoga, and new releases at the 40 wineries within 5 miles of the Inn.

    Periwinkle Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Down comforters, cherry four poster, queen bed, antique cherry furniture, private entrance, private bath - shower, wrap-around porch, looks on to patio garden, ceiling fan and air conditioning, fireplace and skylights.

    Rose Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Down comforters, mahogany four poster, queen bed, private entrance, private bath - shower, velvet settee, looks on to patio garden, ceiling fan and air conditioning, fireplace and skylights.

    Amber Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Down comforters, oak four poster queen bed, private entrance, private bath - antique clawfoot tub with shower, antique oak furniture, ceiling fan and air conditioning, fireplace and skylights

    Sage Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Down comforters, queen size bed, garden theme with wicker furniture, private entrance, private bath - shower, ceiling fan and air conditioning.

    Lavender MiniSuite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Down comforters, second story mini suite, queen size bed, private entrance, private bath - shower, separate sitting room with daybed, television and air conditioning, fireplace and skylights.

    Celadon MiniSuite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Down comforters, second story mini suite, queen size wrought iron bed, private entrance, private bath - shower, separate sitting room with television and pull out couch, ceiling fan and air conditioning, fireplace and skylights.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 pm to 6 pm    Check out: 11 am

    • Minimum stay: 2 night stay minimums on weekends 4/1-10/31; holiday weekends year round

    • Deposit amount required: One night stay

    • Cancellations: $25 charge per cancellation, if not rescheduled for new stay within 6 months. If cancelled within 7 days of scheduled arrival, one night stay will be charged if we are unable to re-rent the room.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Typically serve wine and appetizers in early evening on Fri.

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: Prefer children under 2 or over 12

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Check specials on website
      Percent off: 0% Days required: 0

    • Weekday stays
      Percent off: 25% Days required: 2

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: nominally 8 to 9:30 am

    • Serving location: Patio, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    Brannan Cottage Inn Apple Oven Pancake
    A scrumptious baked breakfast with granny smith apples, milk, eggs, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar. Served hot with syrup, bacon or sausage, and Judy's homemade Banana Bread.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • by request

    • picnic lunches

    Additional food services

    • Chocolate chip cookies

    • Wine Tastings with Appetizers (on Friday

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  • Location Type

    • Foothills

    • Napa Valley

    • Spa town

    • Countryside

    • Small town

    • Wine country

    City

    • San Francisco

    • Distance to city: 75 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From SF Bay Area take I-80 north to CA Hwy 37 west to CA Hwy 29 north past Napa (about 25 miles) to Calistoga; turn right on Lincoln Avenue (CA Hwy 29), go 0.4 miles through town, turn left at Wapoo Avenue to 109. Alternate: US 101 north across Golden Gate Bridge past Santa Rosa, take Mark West Exit, turn right and go over hill to Calistoga; turn right on CA Hwy 128 at bottom of hill, to first stop sign; turn left on Lincoln Avenue (CA Hwy 29) and follow directions above.

    Airport

    • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) 75 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Exit Oakland Airport to I-880 North; follow signs to I-80 North, then see above re: I-80 North directions.

Also close to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sacramento Airport (SAC). Santa Rosa (SRS) is actually closest if your airline flies there; only 25 minutes away.

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Wild Animal Park (Safari West)

    • Old Faithful Geyser of California

    • Petrified Forest of California

    • Sharpsteen Museum

    • Culinary Institute of America

    • Oat Hill Mine Trail/Palisades

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Wine tasting and tours

    • Spa services deals

    • Historical site tour and museum

    • Shopping

    • Glider flights and ballooning

    • Art galleries and artist's studios

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Loved out stay. Room was a little small but very comfy. The inn is lovely. Perfect location for walking through town. Breakfast was great! Our host was very helpful giving us discount coupons and helping to find places to visit. We left relaxed and wanting to stay for the week. Loved having a little port and chocolates before bed- very nice touch. We are already talking about coming back.

    Innkeeper Response
    Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We're very happy that you appreciated what we have here at Brannan Cottage Inn. And we look forward to your return visit.

    - Doug and Judy Cook (Owner/Innkeeper)

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    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    Stayed in the Rose room which was beautifully decorated and very clean. manager was really helpful with area attractions and dining suggestions. Location perfect for foot travel into town and breakfast entrees were delicious.

    Loved our stay!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    The cottage was quaint & the service -- excellent! It was a convenient location, within walking distance from town. We can't wait to return! Loved the delicious food & cookies.

    Great Service, Great Rooms and Great Property

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    In late April, 2011, we had a group of 8 come to the Brannan Cottage Inn for a celebration. Doug, Judy and Pinot (Wuff!) were excellent hosts. The gave us ideas on where to taste wine, eat and sights to see. The Breakfasts were fantastic. The Eggs Santa Fe were a BIG YUM! The Patio and Lawn areas were perfect to unwind drink some wine after a day of tasting and sitting out at night after dinner. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Private Bathrooms. We had an old claw foot tub. Grounds were very well kept. Walking distance to all the restaurants in town and the CalMart. Staying at the Brannan Cottage Inn is what staying in Napa is meant to be.

    Excellent Choice for a Napa Valley Getaway

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My Husband & I stayed 2 nights over Easter Weekend 2011. The Inn is a lovely property & Doug & Judy did a great job making us feel "at home". They're located within walking distance of Calisotga's downtown, so you don't need your car to find a great dinner. Breakfast was wonderful and we really enjoyed our stay. I'd recommend Brannan's to anyone interested in staying in this area.

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