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Friendly Oaks

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  • Inn Details

    Friendly Oaks Bed and Breakfast is nestled among several huge live oak trees in a quiet preserved historic area. Close to banks, courts, restaurants, antique shops and the new Performing Arts Center. Scrumptious full breakfasts featuring Texas produce add to the friendly ambiance. Seasonally served on the gracious veranda.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    After retiring from military and health care careers, your hosts emphasized their hobbies of travel, Scottish history and lore, and rural Texas life in the decor of the 4 rooms of their B & B.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Meeting room seats 35

    • for meals seats 25.

    • story telling

    • tours of historic area

    • Business travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Peaceful getaway

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

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  • Boudoir

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $100/$100

    Stress flows away as you luxuriate in this large, airy, pastel, romantic hideaway. Climb into the queen-sized pinecone poster bed with Wicker sitting area in the room. Pamper yourself in your own vanity room. Soak in the footed bathtub with shower. Just right for that wedding night or a special anniversary getaway. $85 per night plus state and city tax.

    Ranch

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $90/$90

    Unwind midst whimsical Southwest décor including queen-sized log canopy bed for $90. Take off your travelin’ dust in the shower. Room for additional occupants in full-sized Murphy bed for $15.

    Thrifty Scot

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $80/$80

    Return to your Scottish (frugal) heritage in this cozy room nestled midst the shelter of huge ancient Live Oak trees. Find comfort in the cedar-lined bat with a shower in the tub. Relax in the queen-sized bed and easy chair. Scottish artifacts galore. $80. per night plus state and city tax. (Bagpipes on arrangement.)

    Preservation Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $75/$75

    In honor of the areas’ efforts for historic preservation, this room features a bold Victorian color theme. Step back in history with ‘turn of the century” décor and memorabilia. Pencil post full-sized bed. Handicap accessible bathroom is across the hall. Cozy robes are provided for the long commute. $75. per night plus state and city tax.

    Conference Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 6

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Popular setting for business retreats and seminars. This comfortable site is suitable for showers, rehearsal dinners, brunches and small weddings. Catering available. $60.00 for half a day and $75.00 for a whole day.

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4 pm - 6 pm    Check out: 12 Noon

    • Minimum stay: 1 day

    • Deposit amount required: Confirmed by a credit card for the first night's lodging. Full payment due upon arrival.

    • Cancellations: Must give 72 hours prior to the stated arrival time, deposit is non-refundable.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Children are accommodated on an individual basis

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Corporate
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 1

    • Government on business stay
      Percent off: 25% Days required: 1

    • Length of Stay
      Days required: 1

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full gourmet

    • Time Served: Guest preference

    • Serving location: and in good weather, on veranda, Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Royal Scottish Pancakes
    Thin pancakes dredged in syrup of orange and lemon juice, brown sugar, butter and Drambuie. It is accompanied by English banger sausages.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Vegetarian

    • Diet

  • Location Type

    • City

    • Downtown

    • Tropical

    City

    • San Antonio/Houston/and Austin

    • Distance to city: 130 miles

    • Directions to property:
      1 mil. South of Hwy 87, 59 & 77 (Navarro St-3 blocks West on Juan Linn)

    Airport

    • San Antonio and Houston, also commuter service to Houston.

    • Directions to property:
      San Antonio and Houston, also commuter service to Houston.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Nature Hikes

    • Birding

    • Deep sea fishing

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Ruins

    • Zoo

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Horseshoes

    • Hunting

    • Area of 200 Victorian Homes

    • Anthropology tours

    • Archeology tours

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Table Tennis

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    Write a review

    This place is great!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    We stayed while the hosts were away and there were innsitters hosting the inn. They were great and very gracious. We felt very welcomed and we had a very positive experience. I would recommend this inn to friends and family looking to stay in Victoria! The house is old and the facilities are likewise but it is a very charming place none-the-less.

    In need of a make over!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    Lovely old house but needs much work and updating. Very cluttered and messy. Towels and linens all need to be replaced. Breakfast is eaten with the owners, which we found unusual. Also the doors to your room can not be locked when you are gone. They showed us all the rooms, even though they were rented. We were disappointed and will not return.

    A great place to stay!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    I recently stayed at Friendly Oaks and was so pleasantly surprised. Mr. and Mrs. McLeod were both so sweet and friendly! I felt like I went to visit family. Mr. McLeod is the chef, and he's outstanding! I truly loved staying there! I wish I could've stayed longer and certainly would stay there again if ever I visit that area for business or personal reasons! I highly recommend it!

    Go to Friendly Oaks and you will leave with forever friends!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    Staying at the inn was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed the historic ambiance very much- we enjoyed the detailed history of the town and the state of Texas presented by our knowledgeable hosts. The breakfast was divine. We will recommend to our friends and family!

    a great retreat

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    It was a great way to spend a couple of days out of town for business. The room was cozy and the temperature was perfect. The food and was excellent. I even got a tour of the local theatre. I would definitely return!

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