36 W Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2524, USA    
(805) 569-1610
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Description

Circa 1894. This elegant inn features three Queen Anne Victorians, a Coach House and three cottages surrounded by fountains, gazebos and lush flower gardens. The guest bedrooms and suites are furnished with English antiques, Laura Ashley fabrics and wallpapers or oak floors, pine furniture and down comforters. Some boast fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, private balconies, VCRs and refrigerators. Wedgewood china set in the formal dining room or brick patio enhances a delicious breakfast. Local wine and hors d'oeuvres are served in the evening. Spa facilities offer massage and body treatments.

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Rates

$235 to $429

Off Season: $205 to $429

Payment Types Accepted Include Master Card, American Express, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks and Travelers Checks.

    • Breakfast
    • Wine
    • Hors d'oeuvres

Amenities

This property has 18 total guest accommodations with private bath, 3 with fireplaces, 1 with hot tub, 4 two-bedroom suites, 4 cottages and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include Twin, Queen and King.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bath Amenities
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable TV
  • Coffeemaker
  • Computers
  • Copy Machine
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Free parking on premise
  • Hair Dryer
  • Handicap Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack Bar
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Tesla charging station
  • Universal charging station for electronic vehicles
  • Wireless Internet Access

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Television
  • Internet Access
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • FAX On-site
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Gym Nearby

Events Hosted

    • Family Reunions
    • Seminars
    • Meetings
    • Romantic Getaways
    • Honeymoons

Parking

fREE

Spa Services

On-Site Spa Services

  • Facials
  • Massages

Inns Of Interest

    • Who Slept/Visited Here

Liquor License

    • Beer & Wine

Innkeepers Association Memberships

CABBI

Describe Garden and Grounds

English gardens


 
Bramhall Cottage

Bramhall Cottage rental is a 628 square-foot cottage featuring 1 queen and 1 twin bedroom with French doors which open onto a private woodsy patio, a fully equipped kitchen, dining nook and air conditioning. This most recent addition also offers hard wood floors, living room with fireplace, flat screen TV/DVD and a large bathroom with tub/shower combination. When making your reservation, please specify whether one or 2 bedrooms are desired. Rates include breakfast, as well as afternoon wine and appetizers.

Rates: $319 - $499

Type of bed: Queen(2) , Twin

 
Mobberly Cottage

Mobberly Cottage is our most secluded Santa Barbara vacation rental featuring 628 square feet, 1 queen and 1 twin bedroom with French doors that open onto a romantic private patio. The cottage has a large bathroom with tub/shower combination, hard wood floors, living room with fireplace, flat screen TV/DVD, fully equipped kitchen, dining nook and air conditioning. When making your reservation, please specify whether one or 2 bedrooms are desired. Rates include breakfast, as well as afternoon wine and appetizers.

Rates: $319 - $499

Type of bed: Queen(2) , Twin

 
Prestbury Cottage

Prestbury Cottage rental is a 628 square-foot cottage featuring 1 king and 1 queen sized bedroom which opens on to a romantic private deck, a large bathroom with tub/shower combination, living room with fireplace, flat screen TV/DVD, fully equipped kitchen, dining nook and air conditioning. When making your reservation, please specify whether one or 2 bedrooms are desired. Rates include breakfast, as well as afternoon wine and appetizers.

Rates: $329 - $499

Type of bed: King, Queen

 
Woodford Cottage

Woodford cottage is a family favorite featuring 1 king and 1 queen sized bedroom which opens onto a private patio. The 628 square-foot cottage has a large bathroom with tub/shower combination and hard wood floors, living room with fireplace, flat screen TV/DVD, fully equipped kitchen, dining nook and air conditioning. When making your reservation, please specify whether one or 2 bedrooms are desired. Rates include breakfast, as well as afternoon wine and appetizers.

Rates: $319 - $499

Type of bed: King, Queen

 
Tweedledum Suite

The Tweedledum suite provides a stunning and luxurious setting featuring a large bedroom with an in-room bay window Jacuzzi and a living room with rustic oak beams, hard wood floors, elegant rugs and English antiques. This perfect romantic setting also offers a gas burning fireplace, comfortable furniture, a private bathroom with tub/shower combination and a wet bar/kitchen with microwave, toaster oven, electric kettle and refrigerator for added convenience. This 543 square foot suite has two flat screen TV/DVD's, large walk-in closet and air-conditioning. Rates include breakfast, as well as afternoon wine and appetizers.

Rates: $289 - $369

Type of bed: King

 
Tweedledee Studio

The elegantly furnished Tweedledee studio is a spacious 309 square foot room featuring soft garden hues, light wood flooring, king size bed, private bathroom with tub/shower combination, flat screen TV/DVD and air conditioning. The wet bar/kitchen offers an authentic English oak farmhouse table and chairs, microwave, toaster oven, electric kettle and refrigerator. Rates include breakfast, as well as afternoon wine and appetizers.

Rates: $269 - $329

Type of bed: King

 
Mad Hatters Room

Rates: $249 - $299

Type of bed: King

 
Jeans Room

Rates: $249 - $299

Type of bed: King

 
White Rabbit Balcony Room

The split level White Rabbit room is similar to Alice's room features a sitting area and king bed area that opens onto a secluded deck overlooking our beautiful English gardens and the Santa Ynez Mountains in the distance. The spring like room decor in primrose yellow and sapphire blue color combination make the room light and airy. This 264 square foot room offers a private bathroom with shower and flat screen TV/DVD, and an antique corner cupboard. Rates include breakfast, as well as afternoon wine and appetizers.

Rates: $269 - $339

Type of bed: King

 
Alices Balcony Room

This is Alice's namesake, decorated in pink, grey, and ivory wallpaper for a peaceful atmosphere, as well as a delightful stained glass rendition of Alice lovingly crafted by a local artist. The 237 square-foot spacious split-level room features a sitting area and king bed area that opens onto a secluded deck overlooking our beautiful English gardens and the Santa Ynez Mountains in the distance, and a private bath room with shower and flat screen TV/DVD. Rates include breakfast, as well as afternoon wine and appetizers.

Rates: $269 - $339

Type of bed: King

 
Queen of Hearts Patio Room

The Queen of Hearts room, with its own entrance through a private flower filled garden, offers ultimate romance perfect for a honeymoon stay or quiet getaway. The 227 square-foot room features a king bed with shower and flat screen TV/DVD, as well as a sunny bay window and comfy chairs that provide a relaxed atmosphere and a great spot for enjoying a good book. Rates include breakfast, as well as afternoon wine and appetizers.

Rates: $269 - $339

Type of bed: King

 
Eberle Jacuzzi Room

The Eberle room is inspired by the building's architect and a spiritual retreat to Santa Fe. The Eberle is decorated in earth tones and terracotta tile flooring, and features a beautifully tiled Jacuzzi tub and gas burning fireplace that provides a relaxing atmosphere. This 240 square foot room offers a queen bed, flat screen TV/DVD and private bathroom with shower. Rates include breakfast, as well as afternoon wine and appetizers.

Rates: $259 - $309

Type of bed: Queen

 
Mock Turtles Room

Rates include breakfast, as well as afternoon wine and appetizers.

Rates: $199 - $249

Type of bed: Queen

 
Dormouses Room

The enchanting and intimate Dormouse room features a sloping ceiling, wooden floors, gas burning fireplace and original mantelpiece. Decorated in smoke blue, terracotta and cream, this 160 square foot room offers a queen bedded brass bed, private bathroom with shower and flat screen TV. Rates include breakfast, as well as afternoon wine and appetizers.

Rates: $199 - $249

Type of bed: Queen

 
March Hares Room

The romantic March Hare room features an open bay window sitting area that gives this room its unique character. This 176 square foot room is decorated with sunny yellows and green bramble furnishings, and offers a queen bed, private shower and flat screen TV/DVD. Rates include breakfast, as well as afternoon wine and appetizers.

Rates: $199 - $249

Type of bed: Queen

 
Duchesss room

The 193 square foot Duchess room features attractive lightly flowered wallpaper on the ceiling and walls, a Queen bed, antique armoire and a spacious bathroom with a soaking tub and shower and a flat screen TV/DVD. Rates include breakfast, as well as afternoon wine and appetizers.

Rates: $239 - $279

Type of bed: Queen

 
Cheshire Cat Room

The renovated Cheshire Cat room features high ceilings with beautiful handcrafted woodwork and a sumptuous walk-in shower for two with heated tiled floor. Rich wood furnishings complement the light and airy decor in this 208-square-foot ground-floor room that offers a comfortable queen bed and inviting sitting area. Rates include breakfast, as well as afternoon wine and appetizers.

Rates: $259 - $319

Type of bed: Queen

 
Caterpillar Balcony Room

The charming split-level Caterpillar room features pretty window seats and a queen bed and sitting area opening on to a large private deck overlooking our beautiful English gardens and the Santa Ynez Mountains in the distance. This 215 square foot room offers a private bathroom with shower and a flat screen TV/DVD. Rates include breakfast, as well as afternoon wine and appetizers.

Rates: $249 - $309

Type of bed: Queen

Reservation/Cancellation Policies:

Minimum Stay Requirements

Two nights on weekends

Children Restrictions

Children only allowed in the Cottages and Coach House

Cancellation

Seven days

Check-in/Check-out

3:00PM / 11


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
    • Whale Watching
    • Wine Tasting

Historic Interest

Santa Barbara Beautiful Award.

Historic Awards:

  • City Historical Site (Granted)

Historic Memberships:

  • Local Historical Society

Historic sites nearby:

Santa Barbara Mission (1 mile), Wharf (1.5 miles)

Recommended Restaurant(s)

Bouchon, Downeys, Louies..

Nearby College/University

UCSB

Get a Free Night at this inn

The dates this property will honor the certificate are -- (This property only participates in the newer Buy TWO Nights and Get the THIRD Night Free) Sunday-Thursday, subject to availability. Weekends and Holiday periods based on last-minute availability only. Not valid in July and August.

- One Night Free: This property is featured as participating in the iLoveinns.com Buy-One-Night-Get-One-Night-Free program.


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Business turned Romance

My wife and I made a trip to Santa Barbara to initiate a real estate transaction. It was supposed to be strictly a business trip. We booked a room for two nights at the Cheshire Cat Inn and our business trip quickly turned romantic. Our room was charming, the grounds were extremely well kept and the staff was fantastic as were the breakfasts and the goodies they fed us. We especially appreciated the many thoughtful suggestions of things to see and do and eat... We will be going back!!
Bob Masters
POWAY, CA
2/5/2018

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Arrive Smiling; Leave Grinning

We keep coming back to the Cheshire Cat And leave with a grin that is broad and fat. It’s wonderful, charming, the evening hors d’oeuvres, And Bharti’s a beauty, the pleasure she serves. We’ve tried many rooms, although one is our favorite, The Queen of Hearts ambiance, so much do we savor it. The breakfast is ample with long conversation, Our getaway weekend or weekday vacation!
Dave Y
6/30/2010

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Romantic

Romantic and quaint.
Anonymous
10/21/2008

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Romantic Getaway

My wife and I have been apart for a couple months while my wife was taking care of her mother's estate. I came down from Wyoming to bring her home but decided to take a getaway up to Santa Barbara, Cheshire Cat Inn was the perfect choice. We stayed in a cottage. Very private with a living room, two bedrooms, kitchen, dining area and bath. But the thing we loved was the hot tub for two in the back, secluded and private patio. We let all our stress melt away. We loved it so much we extended our stay an extra night. The Inn Keepers, Connie and Bharti are so friendly and accomodating. The breakfasts were also very good. We were catered to the entire time. We will be back next time in Santa Barbara,
Michael Gilmore

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Santa Barbara

We had a wonderful stay. The staff was very gracious and the food was delicious. Room was perfect too!
Shelley Lomont
Canyon Country, CA

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Fabulous Girlfriend Getaway

Loved our stay - perfect accommodations in the cottage for our girlfriend getaway and easy walk to State Street with all the restaurants and shops. Prize winning quiche served for breakfast - amazed at the delicious variety of hors d'oeuvres served with Santa Barbara wine.
Deborah Sakach

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A great B&B for over 30 years

We have stayed here for many wonderful weekends for the past 30 years. The inn and innkeepers are just lovely! Your delicious breakfast is served either on the patio, weather permitting, or in the dining room. The wine and crackers take the edge off until dinner. There are so many great restaurants nearby and the activities keep you busy, or you can relax in their serene and quiet garden.
Gail Schirm
Rolling Hills Estates, CA

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InnSide Tip - Great for over 30 years!
We have loved getaway weekends here for over 30 years. The charming B&B is centrally located to everything in Santa Barbara, great restaurants, surfing, hikes and cultural activities. A delicious breakfast is served, weather permitting, on the patio, or in the dining room. The wine and cheese takes the edge off until you can head out for an amazing dinner at any of the local restaurants. Your hosts will help you plan your day or let you enjoy their serene garden with the birds and beautiful flowers. They used to have a jacuzzi, but due to the ongoing drought, it is no longer available. Other than that, its a fabulous welcoming home away from home and we always recommend it to family and friends!
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