Willcox House Country Inn


  • View of the copper roofed mansion and gardens on Hood Canal.

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    After descending through a rain forest, guests drive through a gatehouse to arrive at the copper roofed mansion. Upon entering the award winning country house inn, spectacular water and mountain views greet guests. The great room, library, and game room all have fireplaces. The nautical pub has beverages and ice. A movie theater provides rainy day entertainment. Gardens that were landscaped in 1936 surround the inn.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Phillip enjoys boating, wine collecting and fixing things. Cecilia loves cooking, gardening, antiquing, and art.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English



    Features

    Type:

    • Country Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Excellent views

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • Inn is surrounded by forest, rooms have water/mountain views.

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  • Nightly Rate

    $149 - $259

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 PM    Check out: 11:00 PM

    • Minimum stay: 2 nights on weekends in June-August

    • Deposit amount required: One nights rate by credit card

    • Cancellations: There is no charge for cancellations outside seven days. If under seven days, the room is charged if it cannot be rerented.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Extensive Wine List and Beer is available

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: Children over 15 are welcome.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30 to 9:30 AM

    • Serving location: View dining room, Breakfast/dining area


    Complimentary Perks

    • Wine/Cheese Plate


    Signature Dish

    Croissant French Toast
    Croissants are dipped in egg batter and are grilled and baked. They are either served with seasonal fruit or glazed apples.


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

  • Location Type

    • Beachside

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Oceanside


    City

    • Seattle

    • Distance to city: 75 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Silverdale exit Hwy 3 towards Seabeck on Newberry Hill Rd to end (3 1/2 miles). Turn right on Seabeck Hwy. Drive 13.2 miles and fork right on Old Holly Hill Rd Go 200 yds and turn right on Tekiu Rd. Stay on paved road and bear left at forks, drive through gate house to circular drive.


    Airport

    • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle Tacoma) 65 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Drive south on I-5 to Tacoma and West on Hwy 16 towards Bremerton. Exit Hwy 3 at Newberry Hill Rd, turn left and follow directions from Silverdale.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Bremerton Shipyard Harbor Tour, undersea museum, garden touring

    • Picnic area

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Kayaking

    • Oyster laden private beach. Private pier.

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

  • Peace and Beauty even in the Rain

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Upon turning into Tekiu Rd which winds down to the shore of Hood Canal, one enters a different world of old growth cedar and fir and passing under the quaint gate house, the transformation is complete. The Willcox House (I think built in the 1930's) is similiar to a Frank Lloyd Wright in style, but with its own unique aesthetic features that one gradually and pleasantly becomes aware of. Although the weather was dismal during our visit the view was still stunning, sometimes almost mystical like as the low-lying clouds and subdued light constantly changed. Cecilia and Phillip Hughes are friendly but low key and most relaxing hosts. The afternoon wine and cheese servings were generous, perhaps impinging on our dinner appetite a bit, but that is hardly our hosts' fault. The hazelnut encrusted salmon had a good flavor but was a little dry for my taste. The morning fruit plate and apple french toast were really excellent. We stayed in the Clark Gable room, which has the best view. It would seem that Cecilia must have had the final say in decorating this room as it looks a bit too feminine for the likes of Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Ernest Hemingway, etc. But wives will love it. Mine sure did. We are not as seasoned travelers as some, but for whatever it is worth, the Willcox House is the most tranquil, beautiful and contemplative place we have ever stayed.


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