The Ballard Inn & Restaurant 2436 Baseline Ave. Ballard California 93463 USA http://www.ballardinn.com Phone: +1-805-688-7770 Fax: +1-805-688-9560 Toll-free: +1-800-638-2466

General Information

Voted one of America's Top 10 Most Romantic Inns, our comfortably elegant 4 diamond country inn, located in the heart of the Santa Barbara wine country, is nestled among vineyards and orchards in the historic township of Ballard. Each of our 15 rooms posesses its own special charm and character and many have woodburning fireplaces, creating an especially romantic retreat. A tasting of local wine and hors d'oeuvres, bed turn down service with homemade cookies and a full cooked to order breakfast are included with your stay. The acclaimed Ballard Inn Restaurant features French-Asian cuisine, located downstairs in our intimate dining room.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 15 guest accommodations (15 with private baths)
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 245.00 and $ 315.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 50.00
• Other Accommodations: Carriage House
  10% Service Charge added to room rates.

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8:00-10:00
• Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
• Lunch is available by special request
• Dinner is available
• Additional food services included in room rate: homemade cookies, Afternoon tea, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage, Wine/cheese
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

• Minimum stay required (2 night minimum on Saturdays)
• Smoking is not allowed
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Limitations on children staying
• No childcare is provided
• Closed: 12/24 & 12/25
• Check in time is 3:00 and Check out time is 12:00
• Cancellations:
  7 Day cancellation policy holds you responsible for ALL room charges if reservation is cancelled for any reason within seven days prior to date of arrival. $25.00 processing fee for any reservation cancelled outside of seven days.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • AAA
  • CABBI
  • Select Registry

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Victorian
• Built in 1984
• Opened for business in 1985
• Restored / Remodeled in 2007
• Access for the disabled
• Parking available

Location

• Location is best described as: Countryside, Village, Wine country
  
• Nearest major city: Los Olivos, CA (3 miles N)
• Directions to property:
  Coming from the North Take Highway 101 South to the Highway 246/Solvang exit. Follow route 246 East through Solvang to Alamo Pintado Road, turn left. Drive 3 miles to Baseline Ave, turn right. The Ballard Inn is 50 yards down the road on your right. Coming from the South Take Highway 101 North to Highway 154, follow for 30-35 miles. You will exit left on the Edison-Baseline exit. Turn right at the stop sign directly on Baseline Ave. follow for 2-3 miles and we are on the left.
• Nearest major airport: SBA 35 miles

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Christine Forsyth
• The innkeepers speak: English, Spanish

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, Ocean, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ruins, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Hiking trails, Mountain Bike trails, Shopping