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The Carleton House Bed & Breakfast

4.4 (16 reviews)
Open • 7:30 am - 11:30 pm

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A delicious breakfast at the Carlton House. Great for people with dietary restrictions!

The Carlton House, built in 1888, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is located in the heart of downtown Bonham, Texas. It has been lovingly restored by its current owners, Steve and Karen Halbrook. The home has retained its original physical appearance, and is a breathtaking example of elaborate Victorian architecture, characteristic to the region. The rooms are unique, and furnished with antiques and original treasures from the families that lived in it prior to it becoming the B & B that it is today. The Carlton House is within walking distance of wonderful local restaurants and shops, and is a short drive from several historic attractions. We booked directly, as it is my 4th visit over a period of 24 years. Karen and Steve wear multiple hats, including chef, valet, groundskeeper, wedding planner, and custom party hosts. Our breakfasts were fresh, varied, and made from scratch using local ingredients. We were even able to arrange (in advance) a special luncheon for our friends, who drove up for the day from the south of Dallas. It was a dream-worthy stay!

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Beautiful interiors of the bed and breakfast, however, their main house is not as well kept on the outside as the only other bed and breakfast in town, Granny Lou's. In fact, there isn't even a sign! Booked the Agnew Room in their separate Casual House located on another street. They even delivered homemade, delicious chocolate cake! The only downside was that they could have probably cleaned, dusted, and scrubbed a little more, and the bed in the Agnew Room was beautiful to look at, but the most uncomfortable bed, ever. Old, cheap, squeaky mattress was the drawback. Absolutely horrendous. Would I go back? Meh. Probably not. Cute little town, cute room and interiors, but when I rest, I want to rest in a clean facility and a comfortable one.

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Great Guests are why we Love being hosts. Take care till next time!

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Old Magnolia House Bed & Breakfast

Old Magnolia House Bed & Breakfast

(10 reviews)

My boyfriend and I travel a lot both domestically and internationally. However, this was our first…read moretrue bed and breakfast experience, and we weren't quite sure what to expect. Our expectations were well exceeded! We drove in from New Orleans for a wedding in nearby Honey Grove, TX - We didn't know the area well at all, and weren't sure when we could check-in so reached out on the Air B&B app. Responses were almost instant, and our hosts were very helpful in planning our itinerary. They greeted us at the door after the long 8 hour drive with a smile! The space is intimate, and I would say a museum of vintage decor, with a beautiful dining area where breakfast is served. We stayed in the Magnolia Room which was similarly decorated, and consisted of a study, a bedroom, and a bathroom (with two bathtubs!). It was very clean, stocked with extra towels, blankets, pillows, and bathroom necessities (soap, shampoo, conditioner, AND BUBBLE BATH etc.). The bed was VERY comfortable well. We had the choice of breakfast in our room or downstairs, so the first morning we had breakfast in our room (which made us feel like a king and queen), and the second we had breakfast in the dining area with our host Thomas. The food was wonderful in terms of both taste and presentation. (Instagram worthy)! We were extremely impressed with our stay, and would highly recommend to anyone passing through or visiting the area! We will be back!

To say Old Magnolia is blissful is an understatement. I was greeted by Debbie who was most…read moreaccommodating throughout my stay. She gave me a tour and dinner suggestions. The house is very clean, spacious, and very welcoming. The bedding was soft and there were plenty of blankets and pillows. Even though I had the house to myself (and Debbie) I stayed in my room and enjoyed the free wi-if. Debbie accommodated my food allergy as well. The GF coffee cake was out of this world. Which brings me to my wonderful breakfast. I'm a foodie and this hit the spot. Crisp bacon, caramelized sweet potatoes, scrambled eggs, fruit topped with cream sauce, and house made juice. You won't regret your stay here at Old Magnolia.

The Neathery Estate - This is the view of the back of the estate. The pool. Unfortunately, it was not ready for use during our visit.

The Neathery Estate

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My wife and I stayed here recently for our anniversary and to catch the solar eclipse that went…read morethrough Dallas. I booked the room -- the Anthony Suite on the top floor -- a year in advance. This place has a decent refund policy with enough advance notice, so if you are considering the Nethery Estate, book early. There are not a lot of rooms here and it appears from the pictures inside of it that groups/families tend to rent all of them for events, so it can fill up quickly. The estate is a nifty place. It is an older style home, but well kept. You park in the back and are texted a code for the gate to get in. The key to your room is left outside on the back porch and you go to your room as you would like. Definitely a colonial style home with a suit of armor next to the stairs (that's true). If you look closely around, you will see several references to Harry Potter, which my wife enjoyed finding and we looked around. Our room was awesome, with a nice couch and TV in front of it, a small table to sit at to eat, a comfy bed, and a separate bathroom with a cool tiled shower. Downstairs has a small sitting area, a bar, and another room has the long dining room table. My wife and I were comfortable walking into the place and going in and out of our room to activities as we saw fit. We did encounter some of the other guests, but only briefly. There is a small ice machine, which we used while we were there. And there is a mini-fridge next to it that guests had put in some leftovers as there aren't fridges in the rooms (which is all fine because Tiffany handles some of the cooking for you!). My wife and I went outside to hang out for a while because we had been at the zoo during the day and it was 86 degrees -- which is hot for us Oregonians for the beginning of April. We brought swim wear as the first amenity listed on Netherly's site is the salt pool. Sadly, it was not heated and still appeared to have some small branches from the property in it. It hadn't been warm enough for long enough for it to be available. The hot tub adjacent to it didn't have water, but honestly, I didn't remember anything mentioned on the website about a hot tub, so it was not anything I was expecting anyway. We can and enjoyed the back yard for a little bit, but opted to go inside and take a shower to cool off and then head out for activities. The first morning I had paid extra to have food delivered to our room. It is a good thing I put on some pants when I opened the door because Tiffany walked in to set down the food on the table for us. I've been to a couple other B&Bs and it is usually left outside, but I figured I'd not answer in the nude and that was a good idea. We were told she enters to set things up to ensure we don't eat in the bed as it is a nightmare to clean up (and I believe it). We had chopped potatoes, some waffles, and a little bit of fruit. More than enough for my wife and I. The next day we ate at the large table downstairs. We ate with a couple from France that had come to view the eclipse. Tiffany was very pleasant and talkative during that time. I cannot specifically remember all of the food, but it included more chopped potatoes, some toast, and I cannot remember what else. It was good food, though, and more than enough for me to eat. Tiffany also gave us a dessert cornmeal kind of muffin that was pretty good as well. For my personal experience, I look to the front page of Nethery's page that touts "Southern Hospitality Hotel Accommodations with a Pool" that the next page says is open in spring. summer, and fall. I don't think the site even mentions a hot tub, so no worries on that. It may not have been warm enough for the pool to really work out so early in April, but we were looking forward to having a more private pool than one found at a large hotel. The home is beautiful and sitting outside to bask in the sun is nice. Getting in and out was easy and the room we had was awesome. If you pay to have breakfast in your room, make sure you are dressed. You get generous portions and the food is pretty good! But look -- the pool thing aside, which I wouldn't want anyone reading this to make too big of a deal about as it didn't ruin any plans and wasn't the primary reason for my choosing Nethery Estate, we had a great time. My wife was very pleased that Nethery Estate was where we spent our 2nd anniversary together. It is certainly it's own experience and Tiffany is a great host, so if you are considering staying here -- book it.

Stayed for Valentine's Day. It was super nice. We had a great time. Very quaintly decorated mansion…read morein the center of downtown McKinney

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What is nicer than having a great breakfast to start your day? What is nicer is having a GREAT…read morebreakfast to start your day, made by someone else! MY BIGGEST FAVORITE THING was how wonderful Uncle Paul and Melissa were to my MOM and me. They anticipated our needs, wants, and desires and really focused on us having an awesome experience. They filled us in on fun things to do in McKinney, as well as Dallas. They gave us suggestions, finding yummy meals and entertainment. They checked with us to see if we had any food allergies and made yummy breakfasts every single day (YAY). Other Favorites! 1. Fancy tub 2. First-floor bedroom (we did not have to go up and down stairs), even though they have other beautiful rooms upstairs. 3. Fancy shower 4. "Secure" Wi-Fi (I hate unsecure Wi-Fi - secure Wi-Fi puts me at ease) 5. Peaceful environment (AHHHHH) 6. Nature! Plants, shrubs, trees, wood 7. So yes, I could have rented a house and been the hostess myself, but believe me, THE RED GATE INN, was the best outcome for me. The price was right on target. This vacation was an enjoyable rememberable experience for me and my Mom. 8. I GIVE THE RED GATE INN my highest rating! I give them a 120 on a scale from 0 to 100! Blessings and have a wonderful vacation!

Paul and Sharon are amazing hosts. The Red Gate Inn deserves higher than 5/5. We were welcomed as…read morefamily and they were a delight to visit with. They also give guests plenty of space and privacy to enjoy and explore the grounds and the wonderful antiques and sitting areas the Inn has to offer. The history of the home and antiques was very interesting. The Desert Rose room was perfect for our stay. The lavender bubble bath, soaking tub and huge shower was perfect after a long travel day. The bed and pillows were like sleeping on clouds. Paul and Sharon made us eggs with topping options, sausage, a fresh fruit bowl, AND pastry muffins for breakfast. Along with a special touch of a formal place setting of glasses, plates, and utensils. They offer several coffee, tea, and refreshment options. Amazing and wonderful! The Red Gate Inn is truly a gem but Sharon and Paul put it over the top. They are the epitome of southern hospitality and go above and beyond to help all their guests feel at home and have a perfect experience! Thank you both for everything. If our travels bring us back to McKinney we will DEFINITELY be back!!

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