Great Oaks Manor Bed & Breakfast 419 Macek Rd Richmond Texas 77469 USA http://www.greatoaksmanor.com Phone: +1-281-343-9551

General Information

For a romantic getaway with a jetted tub for two, a fireplace and a full breakfast, or the perfect location to relax when visiting the Richmond, Sugar Land, Houston area, come to historic Great Oaks Manor. Built by Clement Newton Bassett who fought in the Civil War, this grand home is full of history on two acres of century old oak trees.

* Four guest rooms with romantic whirlpool tubs for two, fireplaces and romance packages you may add to your reservation.

* Total of seven unique theme guest rooms, all with private bathrooms

* Delectable full breakfast

* Minutes away from the Antique Row of Rosenberg, Brazos Bend State Park and George Ranch. •Easy access to Houston—23 miles to downtown •Excellent dining is a short drive from the manor, with anything from casual to fine dining to suit your pleasure. •Three minutes from two Golf Courses championship eighteen hole course open to the public 7 days a week. •Quick access to Briscoe Manor, Safari Texas Ranch •Unique wedding packages

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 6 guest accommodations (6 with private baths)
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 125.00 and $ 215.00

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 9 am or continental by request
• Breakfast is served in the Dining Room has separate tables, Verandahs / porches, Dining Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Non-alcoholic beverage
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is not allowed (This is a historic home that cannot be replaced at any cost.)
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Accommodations are not suitable for children
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted
• Deposit amount required (Deposit Amount: A 100% deposit is required for 2 or fewer nights, holidays or special event weekends. A 50% deposit is required to reserve stays of 3 nights or more.)
• Check in time is 3 PM and Check out time is 11 AM
• Cancellations:
  There is a 7-day cancellation policy, 14 days for holidays and special event weekends. We regret that it is necessary to assess a charge for each room night that we are unable to rebook if a cancellation occurs for any reason after the cancellation deadline, but we will provide you with a gift certificate for an equal dollar amount, to be used for a room anytime in that year, subject to availability. This policy also applies to early departures. We hope you will understand that we are a small bed and breakfast and most reservations are made well in advance. We cannot afford to turn away guests because the rooms have been held for someone who then cancels. We hope you understand the necessity of this policy.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Historic Inns of Texas
  • PAII
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Southern Plantation
• Built in 1913
• Opened for business in 2006
• Restored / Remodeled in 2006
• Parking available (Plenty of free off street parking)

Location

• Location is best described as: Both Houston Airports are within 50 miles, Suburban
  
• Nearest major city: Houston, TX (23 miles North)
• Directions to property:
  Get onto Beltway 8 or 610 Loop and follow it to the Hwy 59 South exit. OR, Get onto 59 South, go south through Houston and follow General Directions below. General Directions: Stay on 59 South past the Sugar Land exits. You will go past Sugar Creek, Sweetwater, First Colony and University exits. The next exit is Grand Parkway. Take Grand Parkway exit, go left (Southeast) over the freeway and go straight. You will be on Crabb River Road/2759. At the 2nd light, (CVS Pharmacy) turn left onto Sansbury. At Greatwood Parkway (Susanna Dickinson school) turn right. The second right (no stop sign) is called Rabbs Crossing, but the big stone sign says Greatwood Crossing, turn right. Go through 2 stop signs. When you see the third stop sign, but before you get to it, Great Oaks Manor should be on your right. (Our driveway is actually on Rabbs Crossing, not Macek Rd)
• Nearest major airport: IAH 49 miles
• Directions from airport:
  From Bush Intercontinental Airport, and North Houston: Follow signs and get onto Beltway 8/West Sam Houston Parkway. Stay on the tollway 34 miles (three tollbooths). Take the exit to Hwy 59 South. Stay on 59 South past the Sugar Land exits. You will go past Sugar Creek, Sweetwater, First Colony and University exits. The next exit is Grand Parkway. Take Grand Parkway exit, go left (Southeast) over the freeway and go straight. You will be on Crabb River Road/2759. At the 2nd light, (CVS Pharmacy) turn left onto Sansbury. At Greatwood Parkway (Susanna Dickinson school) turn right. The second right (no stop sign) is called Rabbs Crossing, and the big stone sign says Greatwood Crossing, turn right. Go through 2 stop signs. When you see the third stop sign, but before you get to it, Great Oaks Manor should be on your right. (Our driveway is actually on Rabbs Crossing, not Macek Rd)

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Carey and Fred Gulliksen
  Hobbies are restoring homes, and travel. Fred is an automotive technology instructor and Carey is a former pastry chef. We serve fresh eggs from our free-range hens.
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There are 2 cats on the property
• There are 2 dogs on the property

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, George Ranch Historical Park, Brazos Bend State Park, Rosenberg Antique District, Railroad Museum, George Observatory, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bird watching, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Greatwood Golf Course, Brazos Bend State Park, Famous George Ranch, Shopping, Sight-seeing