Ann Starrett Mansion Victorian Bed And Breakfast, Port Townsend, Washington
"A Vacation with a sense of History is a Vacation with Romance"
Just as the Taj Mahal was built for love so was this Mansion. In the magical year of 1889 George Starrett built this Mansion as a wedding present for his Wife Ann. Today this Bed and Breakfast is international renowned not only as a Bed and Breakfast but also for it's classic, stickstyle Victorian architecture, frescoed ceilings and a free hung three-tiered spiral staircase (the construction technique remains a mystery!), leading to one of the most unusual frescoed domned ceilings in North America. The eight sided dome is actually a glorified solar calendar. Four nymphs painted in Ann's image depict the Four Seasons and Four Virtues. On the first day of each season the sun shines thru a ruby red glass and casts a red beam on the appropiate seasonal panel. In Victorian days, the scantily clad nymph in the winter panel caused a mild scandal.
The inside of the mansion is exquisitely detailed with an elaborate freeze, colored stained glass and moldings featuring carved lions, doves and ferns. Guests relax amid Victorian splendor; no room is the same -- all are decorated with antiques collected to re-create a romantic Victorian past just for you.
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Owners: Edel Sokol
Open Since: 1986
We Accept: Checks, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express
Price Range: Check with owner as prices may vary
Travel Agent Commission Offered: 10
Inncentives™ Discount for InnSite Users: Pay the First Night and the second night is free.
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No. of Rooms With Private Bath: 11
Location: In small town, Near beach, On bluff, In suburbs, On island and In mountains
Amenities: Telephone in room, Television in room, Television in parlor, Fireplace in room, VCR, Antiques, Down comforters, Whirlpool/spa in-room, Canopy beds, Sitting room/library, Room service, Full breakfast, Picnic baskets, Balcony, Room with scenic view, Private porch, Picnic grounds, No smoking, Children possible, Meeting rooms/facilities, Suites available, Guest cottages available, Hot tub/jacuzzi, Brass beds, In-room or on-deck coffee/tea service, Limited handicapped/wheelchair access, Guest-accessible kitchen facilities, Other meals upon special request, Discounts/specials available and Corporate rate available
Sight-Seeing: Museum, Art galleries, Aquarium, Historical site/district and Historical village/park
Water Sports: Kayak rentals, Diving/snorkeling, Windsurfing and Fishing charters
Other Sports: Golf, Horseback riding and Bike rentals
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls, Shopping district, Movie cinemas, Concerts, Farmers market and Bars/night clubs
Out In Nature: Bike trails, Hiking trails, Parks, Nature preserves, Birdwatching, Stargazing and Beach
Rides & Tours: Winery tours, Whale watching, Scenic airplane flights, Excursion boats/cruises, Wilderness cruises and City tours
Memberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)
* Border To Border, * Fodors, * Best Places To kiss, * Best Places in the Pacific NW
Area Attractions:
Olympic National Park/Rain Forrest, Fort Worden/Fort Casey/Fort Flagler, Fair Winds Winery, Victorian Festival in March, Wooden Boat Festival in September, Fiddle Tunes in July, Jazz in July, National Historic District
These recreational facilities and attractions are all within 0-25 miles of Ann Starrett Mansion Victorian Bed and Breakfast.
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