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3 reviews for Hoffman Haus
I am not a B and B sort of guy but I thought my wife would like it when I booked it. Turns out she is not a B and B sort of person either. But since their aren't any upscale hotel options (Hampton Inn actually looked really nice), this place looked as nice as any. I guess it was as nice as you could ask for.
This is only my second stay at a bed and breakfast. The first time, I felt like I was staying with my wife's great grandparents. This place was better than that. Each room had it's own building. It was rustic but not fru-fru. It has most of the amenities you need. It is very comfortable. There was a pesky cat that ran into our room when we opened the door (since I am deathly allergic to cats, that was disconcerting). The cat also pawed at our door the next morning as some sort of b and b wake-up call.
There was a very nice breakfast delivered to our room. Conveniently located. I would probably stay here again if I had to spend the night in Fredericksburg. No reason not to. Smiley face
My boyfriend and I stayed at the B&B for our anniversary and I was pleased with how it worked out. We were in the Morning Star room/suite which is in half of a building on the grounds (the other half being occupied by another room, Evening Star). Everything was clean and comfortable - the room was large with sitting area, bed, kitchenette area, and bathroom. When we arrived on Friday, we checked in and were told that appetizers and wine would be served from 5-6pm, a pleasant surprise. Breakfast was delivered to our door each morning and it wasn't continental by any means; it was french toast, eggs, fruit, bacon, etc. Wonderful to wake up to! And if you don't like eating with strangers, etc, like a traditional B&B, it was a big bonus to have it delivered.
For the price, I thought this was a good value considering the location so close to downtown (but not so close that there was a lot of noise), the drinks/appetizers on Friday and breakfast being delivered. The only gripe I had was the way noise traveled between the two rooms (Evening Star and Morning Star). We could hear our neighbors in multiple occasions and I would have preferred something more secluded from others.
My love for Hoffman Haus is true and runs deep - not unlike that which I feel for my husband, my beagle, certain of my handbags and a really nice glass of Pinot Noir. You see, I'm a sentimental fool and I like a touch of class. That's why me and HH hit it off from the moment I checked in.
First of all, Fredericksburg, in case you are unfamiliar, is a lovely gem of a town in the Texas Hill Country. It's about 4 hours from Dallas and 1 hour from Austin or San Antonio. German in heritage (indeed, it was near impossible to find an English speaking resident in F-burg as late as the 1970's), the town is now in full tourist swing, covered up with B&B's, shops, biergartens and the like. Stay tuned for reviews of my favorite Fredericksburg funspots - and a couple of spots to *avoid*.
But I digress. Back to Hoffman. First, it is comprised of several buildings, all dating back to the late 19th-century, as opposed to one large house. The main building at HH contains the offices and check-in, as well as dining and kitchen facilities. There are two guest rooms upstairs, but the majority of the accomodations are in the aforementioned private cabins, scattered throughout the property amid gardens, shade trees, ivy-lined arbors and all manner of Hill Country flora. Privacy is key.
The decor at HH is also of note. Owner Leslie Washburne is a class-act, and you can see her signature calming, stylish hand in the inn's decorating scheme. There is not a doilie in sight. And I dare you to find one of those creepy bunny dolls dressed in childrens' clothing (a B&B staple since who-knows-when). No, Hoffman Haus is more Pottery Barn in its sensibilities...and who hasn't dreamed that heaven might be a little like P.B.?
To round out your stay, meander over to the main house in the evening for complimentary wine and gourmet munchies. Like those goat cheese balls? It's no wonder - you see, Washburne is also a culinary whiz (she used to teach for Whole Foods). Perhaps you'd like to arrange a private day of cooking instruction at The Natural Palate, her cooking school just a couple of minutes away?
Yes, Hoffman Haus is just the place to call home base when you're ready for a relaxing Hill Country weekend in Fredericksburg. Check out their website for more info: http://www.hoffmanhaus...
Now, in the spirit of full disclosure, I will let you know that I did write about Hoffman Haus for a newspaper once, a while back. The project was my idea, however, after I stayed at HH as a guest and cooked for a day at The Natural Palate and was totally taken by their charm, style and class (and goat cheese balls).
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