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Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn

121 E Arrellaga
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States of America

(805) 963-7067
(800) 676-1280

 

Circa 1874. The Simpson House is currently the only bed and breakfast in North America holding a Five Diamond award from AAA. If you were one of the Simpson family's first visitors, you would have arrived in Santa Barbara by stagecoach or by ship. The railroad was not completed for another 14 years. A stately Italianate Victorian house, the inn, a historic landmark, is situated on an acre of English gardens hidden behind a 20-foot-tall eugenia hedge. In the evenings, guests are treated to a sampling of local wines, as well as a lavish Mediterranean hors d'oeuvre buffet. The evening turndown service includes delectable chocolate truffles. The innkeepers can arrange for in-room European spa treatments, and guests can workout at a nearby private health club. Guests also receive complimentary passes for the Santa Barbara trolley.

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Rates

$215 to $600

Payment types accepted include Visa, Travelers Checks, Personal Checks and Master Card.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Afternoon Tea

Events Hosted

  • Seminars
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Reunions
  • Meetings
  • Honeymoons
  • Weddings

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Full Breakfast
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant on Premises

Other Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Beaches
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports
  • Wineries
  • Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

On-Site Spa Services

  • Massages

Languages Spoken

We will happily arrange transportation upon request.

Rooms

This property has 15 total guest accommodations with private bath, 11 with fireplaces, 4 suites and 4 cottages. The types of beds available include King, Queen and Twin.

Amenities In Room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable TV
  • Reading Lamps
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack Bar
  • Stereo
  • Clock Radio
  • Telephone
  • Coffeemaker
  • Television
  • Data Ports
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Desk
  • VCR
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Voice Mail
  • Fireplace

Amenities On Site

  • Bicycles
  • Library
  • Parlor Games
  • Copy Machine
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Handicap Access
  • Television
  • Hearing Impared
  • Gift Shop
  • Croquet
  • Spa Services

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Daily Newspapers
  • FAX On-site
  • Gym Nearby
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Television
  • Wireless Internet Access

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Simpson House Inn

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Location: Ocean Community, A five minute walk to historic downtown Santa Barbara, museums, shopping, fine dining, historic sights, parks and theaters.


Historic Interest

The Inn and gardens have been named one of California's best examples of Victorian Italianate style. The main house and old Barn have been authentically restored, decorated and preserved.

Historic Awards:

  • Local Register (Applied)
  • Local Register (Granted)
  • City Historical Site (Applied)
  • City Historical Site (Granted)

Historic Memberships:

  • National Trust
  • Historic Landmark

Historic sites nearby:

Santa Barbara Mission, Presidio, El Paseo all within 1 mile.

Weather

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:Two nights over Saturday.
Cancellation:7 days for a full refund. If you must cancel within the 7 day period a refund will be given subject to us rebooking the room. If the room is not rebooked the reservation must be paid in full.
Pets:Innkeepers pets on premises.
Smoking:Limited.

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100% would stay again
Last reviewed on10/21/2008
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Simpson House Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Anonymous
10/21/2008

Perfectly restored and impeccably furnished. Your hospitality is warm and heartfelt and the food is delectable. Whoever said that 'the journey is better than the destination' couldn't have known about the Simpson House.

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Publicity and Press Reviews

Country Inns, Santa Barbara, LA Magazine, Avenues, Sunset, San Diego Magazine, USA Today, Los Angles Times, Travel & Leisure, Gourmet, Bon Appetit, Chicago Tribune, Philadelphia Inquirer, NY Times.

Other Ratings: 5 AAA Diamonds, 4 Mobil Stars,