The Carriage House Bed & Breakfast

1133 Broad Street
Grinnell Iowa 50112
USA

Phone: +1-641-236-7520
Fax: +1-641-236-5085

General Information

The Carriage House Bed & Breakfast is a beautiful Queen Anne style Victorian home. In the summer months guests gather on the front porch to lounge in the white wicker furniture or swing on the cushioned porch swing. In winter they play the piano in the front parlor or read by the fire in the central parlor. We serve a gourmet breakfast of fresh fruit, an egg dish such as mushroom quiche, meat (perhaps glazed sausages), and warm breads including Irish Soda Bread fresh from the griddle. Arrington's Journal for 2004 named Carriage House Bed and Breakfast under the heading of"Best in the Midwest".

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 6 guest accommodations (6 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 60.00 and $ 80.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 60.00 and $ 80.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 10.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Ceiling fans
  • Hairdryer
  • Ironing Board
  • Radio
  • TV
  • VCR
On Site
  • Board games
  • CD player
  • Copier
  • Data port
  • Fax Machine
  • Fireplace
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • Telephone
  • Videos

Meals

  • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining room
  • Additional food services included in room rate: Non-alcoholic beverage
  • Special meals available: Diet, Vegetarian
  • Our signature dish is Irish Soda Bread
    Baked fresh on the griddle every morning and served with butter and home made jam.

Policies

  • No minimum stay required
  • Smoking is not allowed
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Limitations on childcare
  • Consumption of alcohol is not permitted
  • Deposit amount required (Credit card number)
  • Check in time is 3:30pm and Check out time is 11:00am
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • IBBG
    • State licensed
    • Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:
  Length of Stay 

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Business travel
  • Christian Travel
  • Economical rates
  • Family Travel
  • Gourmet food
  • Honeymoons
  • Luxury
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
  • Weddings
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Country Inn

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Victorian
  • Built in 1895

Location

  • Geographic region: Central Iowa
  • Location is best described as: Countryside, Downtown, Small town
  • Nearest major city: Des Moines (55 miles East)
  • Directions to property:
    Located in Grinnell, Iowa just north of Interstate 80. Take exit 182 then Highway 146 3 miles north to Grinnell. At 6th Ave(4th stop light)turn right. Go East 2 blocks to Broad St(1st stop light) turn left on Broad. We are at 1133 Broad at the end of the first block on your left (south west corner of intersection)
  • Directions from airport:
    Des Moines or Cedar Rapids follow I-80 to Grinnell exit (#182) go north into Grinnell then follow directions above

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Ray and Dorothy Spriggs
    Hostess is Irish. Host is Welch/Irish. Hobbies include: cooking, trying new recipes, restoring and maintaining property & gardening. Like to read, travel and shop for antiques.
  • The innkeepers speak: English

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, National/State parks, Nature area, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ski area, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, College, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental