By Sarah Snyder
The Best Bed & Breakfasts in Texas
Imagine two-stepping under the Texas stars with your loved one, or perhaps waking up to an authentic German breakfast. This is one of many adventures you can find by staying at the best bed and breakfasts in the Lone Star State. Texans are known for their friendliness and hospitality. Its bed and breakfasts are good example of this generosity of spirit.
Palo Alto Creek Farm
Close your eyes and picture curling up with your sweetheart on a porch swing under an old oak tree. Complete with spa and massage services, its proximity to a series of old shops and nature trails make this bed and breakfast a top destination. This Fredericksburg bed and breakfast features four cabins with names such as The Log Cabin and The Hideaway. While the facilities are close enough to get into town in 5 minutes, you are still secluded in Texas Country, with trails and a quiet stream burbling in the background. Guests have been known to discover deer along their nature walks.
Palo Alto Creek Farm
231 West Main
Fredericksburg
(800) 997-0089
www.paloaltocreekfarm.com
Gruene Mansion Inn
River wading and antiquing are in your backyard at this guest house, which is also listed as a national landmark. Located on the banks of the Guadalupe River, it's also adjacent to a historic dance hall. Known for its elaborately decorated Victorian-style rooms, a friendly staff and great food, the Gruene Mansion is a favorite honeymoon and anniversary spot for Texan sweethearts. The grounds include a restaurant and cottages in addition to the mansion, complete with a windmill and gazebo. In addition to fruit, champagne and cheese baskets customary with most B&B's, you also can invest in a fly fishing package or a spa package. Be sure to check the nearby Gristmill for a culinary hot spot that doubles as a historical landmark.
Gruene Mansion Inn
1275 Gruene Rd.
Gruene
(830) 629-2641
www.gruenemansioninn.com
Lamb's Rest Inn
You'll never want to venture from this Hill Country jewel, which offers gardens, wine, gourmet meals and all the creature comforts you could desire. With several rooms that offer porch-side views of the Guadalupe, the chirping birds amid a quaint background indeed will give you a lamb's rest. You'll feel total seclusion. And if you have the need to get out, the knowledgeable owners can give you clues into discovering the real Texas Hill Country, which includes the caves of Natural Bridge Canyons and the splendor of Canyon Lake. Many of Lamb's Inn's guest rave about their homemade cookies. Equipped with a pool, porches and a rustic bridge, ambiance is spot on at this establishment.
Lamb's Rest Inn
1385 Edwards Blvd
New Braunfels
(830) 609-3932
www.lambsrestinn.com
About the Author:
Sarah Snyder is a San Antonio-based freelancer with more than 10 years of journalism experience. Her work has appeared in Bloomberg, the "San Antonio Express-News" and the "Daily Texan." She received a Bachelor of Arts in news and public affairs at the University of Texas at Austin.
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