The William Seward Inn

Description

Circa 1821. This two-story Greek Revival estate stands on a knoll overlooking Lake Erie. Secretary of State Seward was a Holland Land Company agent before becoming governor of New York. He later served as Lincoln's Secretary of State and is known for the Alaska Purchase. George Patterson bought Seward's home and also became governor of New York. Most of the mansion's furnishings are dated 1790 to 1870 from the Sheraton-Victorian period.

This property has been featured in Intelligencer, Evening Observer, New York-Pennsylvania Collector, Upstate New York Magazine, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Toronto Globe & Mail, Lake Erie Magazine, Seaway Trail Magazine.

Location: Country and Country.

Room Detail

The William Seward Room

An elegant room in cream, peach, rose and green with gas log fireplace, double shower and porch with a view of Lake Erie along the horizon.

The B. Seward Room

Light and serenity fill this room done in blue and white with French toile wallpaper and Queen Anne chairs in a sitting corner looking out at woods and Lake Erie in the distance.

The Wood Room

Buttery yellow, this room's rich fabrics in varying hues of rose, moss green and yellow are reminiscent of an English country home. King bed, settee, Queen Anne chair and old marble sink in bathroom. Tall windows look out on woods.

The Faith Room

Small but quaint room done in deep blue and dusty rose wallpaper with double bed and old-fashioned clawfoot tub and shower in bathroom.

The Welch Room

A charming room with Queen bed done in cream, rose, lavender and green. Stenciled flowers and leaves which complement fabrics adds to its appeal. Looks out on woods.

The Johnson Room

Serene room with King bed in shades of cream, plum and green. Comfortable reading chairs encourage guests to curl up for a good read.

The Farnsworth Room

Charming room with small sitting room done in pink and blue with delicate flowered wallpaper.

The Wagner Room

Elegant room done in peach and hunter green with high four-poster King bed, Waverly wall coverings and fabrics. Double Jacuzzi in bathroom with a faintly Oriental ambiance. Two Queen Anne wing chairs in a reading corner. Access to porch.

The Beyer Room

Quietly elegant room in cream, burgundy and green with King bed, double Jacuzzi and Queen Anne wing chairs in reading corner. Access to porch.

The Gardner Room

Stunning room done in deep blue and rose with high four-poster Queen bed, Queen Anne wing chairs, vaulted ceiling, double Jacuzzi in bathroom and access to shared balcony. Waverly wallpaper and richly hued fabrics.

The Sloan Room

Stunning room with vaulted ceiling, high four-poster Queen bed, Queen Anne chairs, double Jacuzzi in bathroom and access to shared porch.

The Patterson Room

Delightful room with high four-poster Queen bed, Waverly wallpaper and fabrics in a coordinated lilac and rose pattern, with gas log fireplace and settee. Interesting touches include Mardi Gras mask from New Orleans on the mantle.

Rooms & Rates	Rates: $100 to $235 Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover and Visa. Rooms: This property has 12 total guest accommodations with private bath, 2 with fireplaces and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include King, Queen, Twin and Double.
Policies	Minimum Stay Requirements: Two days on some weekends Cancellation: 7 days Pets: Innkeepers pets on premises and Certain rooms are dog friendly. Smoking: Smoke Free Property.
Services & Amenities	Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast and Snacks/Refreshments. Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Full Breakfast, Full Gourmet Breakfast, Country Breakfast, Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, Picnic Lunches, Dinner, Gourmet Dinner, Snacks/Refreshments, Room Service and Wine. Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Reading Lamps, Clock Radio, Telephone, Television, Desk, Hair Dryer, Bath Amenities, Wireless Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board, four with double Jacuzzi and some with ceiling fan. Amenities On Site: Library, Parlor Games, Copy Machine, Phone, Fax, Fireplace, Handicap Access and Television. Business Traveler Amenities: Desk, Television, Internet Access, Wireless Internet Access, FAX On-site, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Daily Newspapers, Off-site Dry Cleaning Services and Flexible Check in/out Times.
Spa Services	On-Site Spa Services: Massages.
Discounts	- One Night Free: This property is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. This guide features a certificate for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night. The dates this property will honor the certificate are September-May, Sunday-Thursday, except holidays. Call for weekend availability. Subject to availability. Travel Club Discounts: 25% off Sunday-Thursday, between Nov. 1 and June 19, except holiday weekends..
Activities	Events Hosted: Reunions, Seminars, Meetings, Weddings and Romantic Getaways. Other Activities: Amusement Park, Antiquing, Beaches, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Live Theater, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Skiing Cross Country, Skiing Downhill, Water Sports, Wineries and The Chautauqua Institute.
Romantic Interest	4 double Jacuzzis, gas fireplaces, champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries. Romance packages.
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