The Antlers Hotel - 100 King, Kingsland, Texas 78639. 1-800-383-0007
A great turn-of-the-century railroad resort on Lake LBJ. Lovingly restored with antique-filled suites in main lodge, plus cabins on the spacious, sloping grounds. Nice, cottage-style landscaping. Cozy cabins on the waterfront. This is a lovely hotel with great ambiance and super hospitality. Grounds are great for picnics, or just relaxing by the lake. Great weekend destination with many local attractions – good antique shops, Lake LBJ, Lost Creek Winery and Spicewood Vineyards nearby. Also lodging in vintage railroad cars. Boat slips available for use of guests. Brand new restaurant on the grounds! www.theantlers.com
Blair House Inn
Blair House Inn - 100 Spoke Hill Road, Wimberley, Texas 78676. 1-877-549-5450 (Toll free)
Elegant country inn on the outskirts of the artist’s community of Wimberley, Texas. Great shopping in nearby town, 20 minutes from outlet malls in San Marcos. Blair House Inn offers accommodation in the Main Lodge as well as luxurious cottages. Each room features fresh flowers, fine chocolates and cozy robes, luxurious linens, TV/VCR’s and CD players. Full gourmet breakfast in main dining room. Dessert delivered to your room as part of the evening turndown service. Picnic baskets available. Gourmet five course dinners served on Saturday evenings. Spa services and cooking classes available. (See Texas cooling Schools – Hill Country Section) www.blairhouseinn.com
Olle Hotel
Olle Hotel - 218 South Market Avenue, Flatonia, Texas 78941. (361) 772-0310
Lovely old hotel dating from the 1880’s and time when Flatonia, Texas, near LaGrange, was a bustling town where visitors arrived by train. The hotel has ten room featuring antique décor with pillow-top mattresses and luxury linens. Room rates include discount coupons to nearby Two Sister’s Restaurant for a Cowboy Breakfast. Many antique shops and local artisan shops are within walking distance of the hotel. Flatonia’s Atrium Museum has exhibits reflecting the town’s English/German/Czech heritage. The 1929 Theater is still open, showing current first-run films. Tour the Painted Churches in nearby German and Czech communities. (Directions available from Olle staff.) In spring and summer, drive to nearby Shiner, Texas and tour the Spoetzl Brewery or see a picture show at the Crossroads Drive-In, a real drive-in movie theater, complete with concession stand. www.ollehotel.com
Rose Hill Manor
Rose Hill Manor - 2614 Upper Albert Road, Stonewall, Texas 78671. 1-877-ROSEHIL
Located near Fredericksburg, Texas with its widely acclaimed shopping and dining, this Texas Hill Country Inn has relaxing, luxurious and spacious private and public rooms. Rose Hill’s wide, four seasons verandas command a breathtaking view or the Texas Pedernales River Valley. Accomodations include suites in the main lodge and cottages on the scenic property. All accommodations include a full, multiple course breakfast serving in the dining room of the main lodge at your own private table. Picnic lunches can be ordered from the Inn’s kitchen. The Inn features two dining venues – larger Main Dining Room, which offers gourmet seven-course meals which change weekly. Rose Hill’s food is very, very good. The smaller, Bar/Dining Room offer a lighter menu. Excellent wine list. www.rose-hill.com
Ye Kendall Inn
Ye Kendall Inn - 128 West Blanco, Boerne, Texas 78006. 1-800-364-2138
Established in 1859 as the stagecoach stop in the sleepy Hill Country town of Boerne, Kendall Inn is a true Hill Country Inn and a registered State and National Landmark. The Inn is situated on 5-1/2 acres overlooking Cibolo Creek and offers 34 guest rooms, suites and cabins, all beautifully restored to their historic grandeur and well appointed with modern comforts and amenities.
The Inn’s breezy front porches overlook Boerne’s Main Plaza. There is a Texas-size hot tub and beautifully landscaped open-air courtyard garden to view from the rear porches. The Inn’s dining facility, the Limestone Grille, features widely acclaimed American Cuisine and a cutting edge wine list. The Tavern 128, with it’s cozy fireplace is a great place to enjoy a nightcap, choosing one of the gourmet coffee drinks from the bar menu. Boerne offers great shopping – from antique shops to a great kitchen Store, Kiss the Cook and many dining venues, plus it’s only 35 minutes from San Antonio. www.yekendallinn.com