Taylor House Bed and Breakfast

aylor House, a gracious sixteen room Victorian home in Boston's Jamaica Plain section, was built around 1855 for George W. Taylor, an international merchant head-quartered in Boston. It is situated within the Monument Square Historic District, and lies in an area known as "Pondside", which contains some of Jamaica Plain's finest suburban architecture. The structure is predominantly Italianate in style, but retains some Greek Revival elements that reflect the earliest architectural style found in Jamaica Plain. A distinctive octagonal cupola sits atop the main house, and this shape is echoed in a number of ways within the interior of the structure.

A multi-stage restoration project was launched in 1996. The interior of the house is now complete and exterior renovations are the priority with a goal to paint the outside in Summer of 2002. The house is surrounded by Victorian-inspired gardens and lies less than one block from a beautiful pond and a town centre that offers excellent dining.

Upon entering the main lobby through double arched doors, you will see a beautiful staircase leading to the second floor rooms. A continental plus breakfast that includes fresh baked bread and pastries as well as fresh cut fruit and cereals is served daily on the first floor. We offer a congenial, tasteful and serene environment that will enhance your visit to Boston, whether you are here for business or leisure. Spacious guest rooms with new private baths are available.

Your hosts, Dave Elliott and Daryl Bichel, will take delight in offering suggestions for enjoying all that Boston has to offer - whether it be the arts, historic attractions, fine dining, sports, outdoor activities, or other interests.

Taylor House is only a block from excellent restaurants, and lies adjacent to beautiful Jamaica Pond, a natural kettle hole formed by a prehistoric glacier. The pond is enjoyed daily by many residents and tourists using its boathouse and 1.5 mile paved trail for walking and running. For more spectacular beauty, the incredible Arnold Arboretum is only 6 blocks away.

In addition to being located in a neighborhood of distinction and great beauty, the Taylor House site offers easy access to attractions through bus and subway transit. Taylor House is located two miles from the Longwood Medical Area, home to many hospitals, research facilities, and educational institutions. The Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Symphony Hall, and Fenway Park are also in this area. Just beyond that, the Back Bay, Charles River, and Boston Harbor offer beauty, history, unbelievable shopping, and fascinating restaurants.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

• Telephone, modem-access, Video Library
• Television sets with VCRs in each room
• A smoke-free environment
• Hair Dryers provided
• Irons/boards available
• Missy (9) and Parker (2), the Taylor House Golden Retrievers
• Easy access to city buses and the "T" subway system
• Off-street parking
• Continental breakfast consisting of bread and pastries, cold cereals,
  fresh fruit, yogurt, juice, fresh ground coffee, teas
• Function Room for dinners or receptions
• Meeting Room with flexible setups
• AV equipment available