The English Garden Bed and Breakfast 205 Union Street Schenectady New York 12305 USA http://www.englishgardenbandb.com Phone: +1-518-630-6760

General Information

The English Garden Bed & Breakfast is nestled in the heart of the Historic Stockade District of Schenectady, New York. It was built in 1775 by wealthy fur traders. The dwelling was originally built Federal in style. Victorian architecture was added during the 1800s. The home is decorated with fine antiques, European bed linens, provides wireless internet, and televisions with a DVD player and VCR. Guest rooms are available with private or shared baths. Rates include full breakfasts of coffee, teas, juice, egg variations, breakfast meats, sweet breads, and seasonal fresh fruits. Dietary concerns are accommodated.
The B&B is conveniently located near many desirable destinations of both business and pleasure. Many forms of public transportation are within blocks of the B&B to include bus and train service as well as a short drive to The Albany Airport. Parents and alumnus find that the eight blocks separating the bed and breakfast and nationally know Union College makes it an ideal place to stay during campus visits, sporting events, family weekends and graduations. Businesses such as Siemens, General Electric and Knolls Power Plant highly regard the B&B as a quiet retreat for men and women in town for weekly seminars and out-of-town meetings. Proctors Theatre yearly boasts a highly acclaimed play bill and by adding a stay at the English Garden one can complete an entertaining and relaxing get away.
Steps from the front doors are the banks of the Mohawk River, its breathtaking views, and appealing Towpath Byway. In less than a mile radius of the B&B, guests can trace the history of the Stockade at the Schenectady Historical Society, enjoy a Broadway Show at Proctors Theater, explore the Schenectady Museum, or visit The Nott Memorial at Union College. Within an hour drive one can visit the Historic Saratoga Raceway, or visit the Adirondack Region. Your innkeeper, Virginia Bohn, will welcome you to the Capital region with exceptional service and a warm inviting smile.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Suites
• There are 5 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 98.00 and $ 125.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 110.00 and $ 145.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 50.00
• Other Accommodations: Business Meetings
  Go to www.englishgardenband.com for pictures of rooms. A suite has a private bath and wet bar for entertaining with French doors leading to the porch. If a suite of rooms is needed, we accommodate this type of booking for family reunions, weddings or holiday gatherings. Bed & Breakfast bookings to include multiple rooms if need. We cater to intimate wedding receptions, birthday parties, dinner parties, teas, bridal showers, baby showers and business meetings. Business professionals are always welcome, special weekly rates for a long term (one week or more). The English Garden Bed & Breakfast accommodates vegetarian and special needs diet.

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• Breakfast is served in the Veranda weather permitting, Breakfast/dining area
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

• Minimum stay required (Union College weekends, holidays and special events)
• Smoking is not allowed
• Limited accommodations for guest pets (please advise when making reservation)
• Children are welcome (please advise when making reservation)
• No childcare is provided (may arrange outside childcare)
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (guests may bring wine or favorite beverage)
• Deposit amount required (Please contact us direct for deposit policies.)
• Closed: optional check in time may be arranged
• Check in time is 3:00PM-6:00PM and Check out time is 10:30AM-11:00AM
• Cancellations:
  1) Within two weeks of guest(s) of arrival date, (one week is considered seven consecutive days) 2) The rooms(s) are re-booked for the same dates, full payment refunded, less service charge for processing. Less than two weeks partial credit will be received for a later booking (two or more nights need to be re-booked for partial credit to be received at a later date). Local college bookings for parents’ weekends, graduations and reunion weekends require full payment in advance, with no refunds if cancelled. If multiple nights are booked (three or more) at a multiple room discount and cancellation or early check out is requested the rate will be charged back to the original Bed & Breakfast room rate before a discount. Reservations may be paid with, cash, money order, traveler’s check, business checks or major credit card. There are no more than two guests allowed per room unless prior arrangements are made, ie: an additional bed set-up at the rate of $50.00 per night. The Bed & Breakfast has five rooms. An exception to reserving the suite, weekend stays Friday and Saturday night for “one night,” one couple, the Bed & Breakfast has the right to re-reserve the suite and have the original guests placed in an equally nice room within the Bed and Breakfast. During the months of July, August and September there is a no cancellation policy; these are well travel months due to the large flow of tourist attractions in the surrounding areas. There is a no cancellation policy for large groups during holiday time, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. There is a no cancellation policy for college graduation, parents’ weekend and reunion weekends. We regret we are unable to accept pets; but we will make arrangements for your pet(s) at a local service.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Federal w/Victorian
• Built in 1775
• Restored / Remodeled in 2000
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Parking is limited

Location

• Geographic region: Hudson River Valley
• Nearest major city: Albany, NY (10 miles NYS Thruway)
• Directions to property:
  Map supplied or information emailed upon request email is ginbohn@yahoo
• Nearest major airport: ALB 10 miles
• Directions from airport:
  North on Albany Shaker Road, turn left onto Troy Schenectady Rd/NY-7, continue to follow NY-7W. Bear right onto Union Street, continue on Union Street (3.3 miles) The English Garden will be on your right before the first stop light.
• Meeting places:
  • Airport
  • Bus
  • Train

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Virginia Bohn
  Virginia is beginning her second year at the B&B.
• The innkeepers speak: English

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, Proctors (Mainstage, 440 Upstairs, GE Theater), Historical Stockade District, Schenectady Civic Playhouse, Light Opera Company, Union College, The Nott Memorial, Schenectady Museum&Suits-Bueche Planetarium, Schenectady Symphony Orchestra, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ruins, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Boating, Canoeing, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Kayaking, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts