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Wise Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn
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  • Inn Details

    Located within walking distance of shops and attractions, WISE MANOR is one of the oldest BED & BREAKFAST homes in HISTORIC JEFFERSON, TEXAS. Built in 1851 on the ferry road into pre-CIVIL WAR JEFFERSON, the home has been in the WISE family since 1908. JACOB & ERNESTINE STERNE, early Jefferson postmasters were distinguished residents. GENERAL BUELL was a guest during the RECONSTRUCION ERA. WISE MANOR was lovingly restored by KATHEREINE RAMSAY WISE, Jefferson's town HISTORIAN. Furnished in VICTORIAN era ANTIQUES and family HEIRLOOMS, WISE MANOR reminds us of a time when life was simpler and entertaining was gracious.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Our interests include local history, genealogy, books, movies, antiques and crafts shows, flea markets, travel. Our sweet Moses, the cat, went to cat Heaven on February 15, 2007.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Family history

    • Hospitality

    • Jefferson history

    • Resident historian

    • Spacious lawn

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Hairdryer

    • Library

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Turndown Service

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Fireplace

    • Private entrance

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • Beer/Wine/Margaritas available

    • Emerson electric oscillating fans

    • Wi-Fi

    • Claw foot tub

    • Bedside Chocolates

    • Antique furnishings

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  • RamsaySuite/Katherine'sRm

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $139/$159

    Ballauf's Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $119/$139

    Margaret's Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $129/$139

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 p.m.    Check out: 11:00 a.m.

    • Minimum stay: We would prefer having you for two consecutive nights.

    • Deposit amount required: 1st night's lodging in advance or secure your reservation with your Visa, MasterCard or Discover.

    • Cancellations: $25 anytime cancellation fee. Please plan carefully. Cancellations within 7 days of arrival will be charged full room rate unless room can be re-booked for those dates.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Well-behaved children only, please.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Third night half price!
      Days required: 3

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9:00 a.m.

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Signature Dish

    Bananas Praline:
    A delightful concoction reminiscent of Bananas Foster served at Antoine's in New Orleans.

    Special meal options

    Recipes

    Bread

    Texas Toast
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 10 min

    Sauce

    Bananas Praline
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 20 min

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  • Location Type

    • Big Cypress River

    • Caddo Lake

    • Lake 'o the Pines

    • Small town

    City

    • Dallas

    • Distance to city: 145 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From I-20 at the Marshall/Carthage exit, take Hwy 59 north to Jefferson. (Jefferson is 17 miles north of Marshall from the Interstate.) Continue past the County Road 2208 intersection, cross the Big Cypress Bayou Bridge and watch for the sign "Historic Jefferson Riverfront District." Turn right on E. Jefferson Street. (If you pass the Inn of Jefferson motel, you've gone too far.) Turn right on Line Street which is just beyond the park/playground. Follow Line Street to the water tower. The street on the left of the tower is Houston Street. We're at 312 Houston Street and we'll have the light on for you!

    Airport

    • Shreveport, LA (SHV) 35 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From I-20 at the Marshall/Carthage exit, take Hwy 59 north to Jefferson. (Jefferson is 17 miles north of Marshall from the Interstate.) Continue past the County Road 2208 intersection, cross the Big Cypress Bayou Bridge and watch for the sign "Historic Jefferson Riverfront District." Turn right on E. Jefferson Street. (If you pass the Inn of Jefferson motel, you've gone too far.) Turn right on Line Street which is just beyond the park/playground. Follow Line Street to the water tower. The street on the left of the tower is Houston Street. We're at 312 Houston Street and we'll have the light on for you!

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Casino

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Museum

    • Historic Carnegie Library

    • River boat rides

    • Pottery factory

    • Annual Mardi Gras

    • Horse-drawn carriage rides

    • Historic home tours

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Read, Shop, Carriage Rides, Steam Train

    • Fine dining, Museums, Antiques, History

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Water sports

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    A Perfect Stay

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Wise Manor is an outstanding B&B with an exceptionally gracious and knowledgeable hostess who has remarkable resources. Rooms are extremely comfortable and appealing; bathrooms have every applicance and personal item one could need or want. Breakfast is delectable and served with attractive presentation in a charming setting. Overall, a perfect stay!

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    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We really appreciated all you did to make our stay special. We had a fabulously wonderful time! :)

    A Quiet, Comfortable Stay. Tasty breakfast too!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    My wife and I stayed at Wise Manor in January 2010 while we were Jefferson for my mother's wedding. Susan was a most wonderful host; she has extensive knowledge of the city (her mother was the town historian) and is just a wonderful lady to conversate with. Our room was clean and spacious, with a coffeepot so we could make coffee when we wanted it. Highly recommended!

    Wise Manor B&B Review

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Susan, the innkeeper is a delightful hostess. She will provide you with a creative and tasty breakfast to start each day. The inn was built in 1851 and has enough modern enhancements to make for an enjoyable stay. We chose this particular B&B because it is the only B&B in the Jefferson, Texas area that offered a suite-type accomodation; that is, an adjoining extra bedroom that rents as part of the suite package. By renting the additional guest room on the second floor, our party of five was able to have the entire floor to ourselves. We booked our visit over Thanksgiving and enjoyed a superb Thanksgiving dinner at the Stillwater Inn in Jefferson.

    Wise Manor: A lovely experience

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Wise Manor is a charming, quaint, cozy little two-story historic residence within walking distance of downtown Jefferson. The town offers an almost endless variety of restaurants and bistros as well as many shops of all kinds. Antique fans will be well-served; and the former bustling waterfront will appeal to fishermen. Susan Wise, the owner, is a gracious hostess and quite knowledgeable about Jefferson's history. The area has many attractions, including a historical railroad car and a haunted house. We drove to Kilgore one evening for a live performance on the college campus. The Texas Shakespeare Festival presented a professional production of "Romeo and Juliet." The company performs 4 or 5 shows during the festival--not all of which are Shakespeare. Oh, and did I mention that Ms Wise serves an elegant and delicious breakfast in the dining room?

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