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The Lion and the Rose is a newly restored 1895 Queen Anne Victorian Painted Lady. The interior is adorned with bold, busy wallpaper, photos of the innkeepers and their families, and furniture, chandeliers and overall decor straight from the Victorian era. This time of year, Roger and Chris also have their B&B decked out for the holidays.
All seven of the inn's rooms are named to match that room's decor. We stayed in The White Lilac room, which was complete with matching wallpaper (don't mind our mess in these photos).
Chris was kind enough to take us on a tour of the rest of the rooms before we left on Sunday. Other notable rooms include The Far East, The Lion's Den, and The Egyptian Room (you can view all of them here).
In addition to the inn's detailed decor, Chris makes breakfast for all of their guests every morning. Breakfast is at 8 or 9 a.m., and you dine with a few of the other guests who are also staying at the inn. On Saturday morning, we enjoyed eggs with dill, home fries, and English muffins. On Sunday, we had French toast stuffed with strawberries and cream cheese, smothered with a fresh raspberry syrup. Both meals were excellent, and it was really nice to chat with the innkeepers and the other B&B guests.
Overall, our stay at The Lion and the Rose was fantastic. The price was reasonable (room rates range from $89 to $185 per night), the innkeepers were welcoming, the food was delicious, and the decor forced us to take a step back in time. A nice, relaxing step back.
Which do you prefer: Hotel or bed & breakfast?
Depends where I am. I love both for different reasons. Looks like a nice place to stay!
ReplyDeleteI've never stayed at a b&b before, but I've always wanted to! They seem so fun and cozy, plus that breakfast sounds way better than plastic-y tasting room service or hotel buffets!
ReplyDeleteYes, I've found the food at B&Bs to be SO good...and homemade, which is always nice! And it's a great way to meet new people.
DeleteI've never stayed at a B&B before, but I'm intrigued. It looks so cozy!
ReplyDeleteI like B & B's, but I usually prefer the anonymity of a hotel. I don't love chatting to strangers in the morning!
ReplyDeleteThat definitely took some getting used to! And several cups of coffee to get through, haha.
DeleteWhat a cute place! I love B&B's. One of my favorites was the Edge of Thyme near Ithaca, NY. My aunt pretty much bought out the inn when my cousin graduated from Ithaca College. Breakfast was always delicious and they had two bloodhounds. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe name alone is adorable! Z's cousin is getting married in Ithaca this summer...I am going to look into staying here. Thanks for the rec!
DeleteI prefer hotels, but I stay within the same chain so I know what I'm getting no matter where I am. Then again I travel for work so online booking and cancellations is also key for me.
ReplyDeleteI stayed at a place with the same charm and personable owner in Bath, ME. Really makes for a fun stay.
ReplyDeleteOooo, what was the name of the B&B in Bath??
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