Claiborne House and A Touch of Class Day Spa
Jefferson, Texas
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or a romantic retreat into another
era, step back in time to the age of steamships in the inland water sport of
Jefferson, Texas.
The Claiborne House was built as a single family home in 1872 by Captain V.
H. Claiborne. The home is a modified Greek Revival design with a front gabled
roof. The prominent feature of the house is two 40ft porches, one on each side
of the house (furnished with rocking chairs and wicker furniture). Inside the
house the original heart pine floors, thirteen foot ceilings and original moldings
give the house its gracious character. The current owners, Steve and Elaine
Holden, have totally redecorated the house to reflect the Riverboat period of
the 1800's with a strong Louisiana influence.
Claiborne House is furnished with American Empire and Victorian antiques. Each
guest room has been custom decorated in a style that is in keeping with the
elegant period of Jefferson's Riverboat period. All guest rooms have private
baths with whirlpool tubs, showers or shower/tubs, fluffy white terry cloth
robes, cable TV and ceiling fans. Wireless internet access has recently been
added. While the home is filled with antiques and reminders of a romantic bygone
era, it still has all the modern day luxuries that you may desire.
Breakfast at Claiborne House is an elegant affair. We believe that you are here
to be pampered. The table is set with china, crystal and silver. Candlelight
adds
the finishing touch to the setting. A full southern gourmet breakfast is served
which starts with a fruit soup. The entree may consist of eggs benedict in puff
pastry or Belgian waffles among many menus.
The Browning Room: In this spacious first
floor room with its own private entrance, lovers will hear echoes of poet Elizabeth
Barrett Browning's immortal sonnet to her husband Robert. From the queen-sized
bed with its eight-foot tall draped half-canopy to the wood burning fireplace
and private bath with luxurious double whirlpool tub, the Browning room sings
of romance. $169 per night plus tax. Two night minimum on weekends. Mid week
pricing available.
The Yeats Room: The William Butler Yeats
Room, upstairs in the main house and graciously sized, is furnished with Eastlake
antiques and a Victorian dresser converted for the sink. The king size bed has
a padded tapestry headboard. Textures and colors would have made the poet comfortable.
$139 per night plus tax. Midweek pricing available
The Tennyson Room: The Alfred Lord Tennyson
Room is upstairs in the main house and is furnished with a queen size Victorian
iron bed. It has been 
decorated
in a black and white toile with accents of red. A footed tub in the room and
a private lavatory area comprise the bathroom facilities. The coordinated wallpaper
and fabrics might have graced an English country manor in the poet's time. $119
per night plus tax. Midweek pricing available.
The Wilde Room: Reminiscent of the poet's
London garret quarters, the Oscar Wilde Room is decorated in hunter green with
shades of rose. A whirlpool tub for two makes this room a favorite for romantic
getaways. Mahogany antiques accent this elegant room with its lovely view overlooking
the garden areas. $149 per night plus tax. Midweek pricing available.
The Dickinson Room: The Emily Dickinson
Room is in the Carriage House and is furnished with a queen size walnut plantation
bed from the 1870's, walnut antique dresser, and a private shower bath. $129
per night plus tax. Midweek pricing available.
The Keats Room: The John Keats Room is in
the Carriage House. This luxurious room is decorated in deep wine and cream
tones. Mahogany antiques provide atmosphere in this romantic room. A whirlpool
tub for two invites you to relax and let your cares melt away. A separate shower
is in the private bath. $159 per night plus tax. Midweek pricing available.
High Season is from Thanksgiving Day until December 31. Rates increase during
this time. A 7 day cancellation does apply.
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
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Innkeeper: Steve & Elaine Holden
Mailing Address: 312 S. Alley St.,
Jefferson, Texas
75657
Reservations: 903-665-8800 or
877-385-9236 / FAX 903-665-9335
Price Range: $119 to $169
Payment: Cash, Check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card, American Express
Check-in: 3 to 9 pm
Check-out: 11 am
Smoking allowed on porches. Children over 12 allowed. Luncheons available with 5 day notice. Candlelight Dinners available with prior notice.
Inspected and Approved
AAA - 3 diamond rated
Member
Jefferson B&B Association
Texas Hotel Motel Association
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