Book Your Stay At a B&B
Staying at a bed and breakfast means that you will be able to experience the atmosphere and life’s rhythm of a city or country first hand, not tucked away in some anonymous hotel room. With the help of your innkeeper and ibbp.com , you will discover the places that are worth seeing and the ones off the beaten path.
Hello Summer Fun and Good Bye Solitude
School is out in many places! Kids rejoice. Now is the time to go take that family trip, spend quality time and really live it up. Or is it? Prices are at a high everywhere. Beaches are filled to the proverbial brim, roads are congested, airports a nightmare. It’s almost enough to put up your suitcase and resign yourself to another vacation spent building a deck or visiting the local zoo (not that there is anything wrong with that). But there might be another option. Here at IBBP we know that there are still places off the beaten path, where one can hear only the crickets, no car engines, the air is clean and there are still undiscovered places where one is not surrounded by loads of vacationers. We know there are places where one can return to after a busy day of sightseeing and not be locked up in an impersonal, stuffy hotel room. Read on if you would like to know where. Here are some of our favorites.
Oliver Inn
From the moment you pull into its stately circular drive and up to the grand porte cochere, the Oliver Inn will gently nudge you back into the grandeur of another time. Shaded by more than thirty tall maple trees, this twenty-five room estate is a local historical landmark and was home to the Oliver family for over 100 years. This romantic, award-winning Victorian is located in South Bend, Indiana, less than 2 hours drive from Chicago, Illinois. Choose from among nine beautifully furnished rooms, each with private bath, phone and TV. Several feature the warmth of built in fireplace or a Jacuzzi for two, and all promise a sunny view of South Bend's magnificent historical district. Warm and inviting, the Oliver's richly decorated library is known locally for its baby grand piano with computerized disk player offering guests the choice of popular, country, jazz or classical music for any occasion or mood. The Oliver Inn is an ideal site for any occasion that might bring family and friends together and ideal for wedding parties, reunions and retreats!
Las Alamedas
Las Alamedas is a beautifully decorated home with all modern comforts located in the town of Castronuno, Spain. The stunning villa is situated in the middle of a Wildlife Reserve and near Salamanca (World Heritage City) and Toro (wineries). The house has its own wine tasting room where tasting are held in Spanish or English. Melodic sounds of the fountains spread out from the patio and spectacular garden to the house and guest rooms. Guests may choose from five, distinctly decorated rooms with ensuite bath. Organic cleaning products are used throughout and attention to small details make for an unforgettable stay. When not enjoying this beautiful home, visitors will be able to experience plenty of opportunities to view nature, go fishing, hiking, biking or horseback riding or visiting the towns of Castronuno, Salamanca, Toro or Zamora, just to name a few.
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Welcome one of IBBP’s Newest Additions
Kokopelli Lodge
Located in the beautiful, seaside town of Port Sorell, Tasmania, Australia, is the Kokopelli Lodge, a luxury B&B with stunning views of the Rubicon River. It may be an out-of-the way sort of place for many, but when looking for a hot travel tip, this is one them. Tasmania is Australia's only island state. It is a heart-shaped island of lush green valleys, uncrowded towns and villages and still undeveloped coastlines. With more than 1,000 mountain peaks, four mild seasons, more than 40 percent of Tasmania is protected as national parks and reserves, and some of the world's rarest animals, it is a dream destination for many. The lodge awaits visitors with comfortable quarters, hospitality, delicious food and great location, within easy reach of the most important National Parks and tourist attractions. So get ready to discover Tasmania’s tame and wild side and stay the Kokopelli Lodge.
July's Featured Recipe
Blue Waters Bread Pudding
This recipe was contributed by Mike and Maury Stewart, Innkeepers of the Blue Waters Mountain Lodge in Robbinsville, North Carolina, United States.
1/2 cup sugar
1 lemon peel, grated
2 1/2 cups soft white bread (about 7 slices), crusts removed, in chunky pieces
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3 eggs, separated
2 whole eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter a casserole dish. In a mixing bowl, mix the sugar and the lemon peel. Add the bread, milk, and butter, blending well. Add the egg yolks, whole eggs, and baking powder and mix well. Beat the egg whites until they hold a stiff peak, then fold them into the mixture. Pour into the baking dish. Bake about 40 minutes.
Own Your Own Bed and Breakfast
Would you like to purchase and own your own bed and breakfast? How about a mansion with history and possibilities? Check out our sister website, bnb4sale.com, to find bed and breakfasts, hotels and vacation homes for sale in locations around the world. This month’s example is a breathtaking historic mansion only 2 hours from New York, 2 from Washington, DC and 1 hour from Philadelphia. The mansion is the perfect place for those who appreciate the graciousness and enchantment of another time with its 42 rooms, ornate woodwork, creative architectural design, magnificent foyer with grand staircase, stained glass, ironwork, and a circular rose wood library. All rooms have private baths, some with original claw-foot tubs. If you are interested in finding out more about this property and other outstanding accommodations offered for sale, visit our sister network http://www.bnb4sale.com
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