I know of this place from years ago and had recommended it to friends that were interested in Waco…read moreand the Magnolia market. I need to attend a wedding in North Dallas and did not want to get stuck in traffic coming back to San Antonio so I opted to stay here. The owner opened the place up an hour early for me so I could shower and get ready for the wedding. She didn't have time because it was, so last-minute to order pastries so she gave me a gift card to a local restaurant that was absolutely incredible and right up my alley. I plan to do this again.

This was my 4th stay. And I will be back in October. HH feels like home to me. You get space and…read moreeverything you need.....even ear plugs if you are traveling with snoring friends. She also provides eye masks but we didn't need them. I highly recommend the World Cup Coffee breakfast option!!! Don't miss the fair trade shop that is attached to World Cup Coffee. When I have to leave early, I get the pastry option. The pastries are yummy. You also have access to games and books. A few years ago, I stayed in the first floor room. It's smaller but just as homey as upstairs.

My friends and I just stayed here for an overnight girls only trip. We sat outside in the yard…read moreand in the parlor talking for hours. The owner doesn't live in the house, so we had lots of privacy and access to the kitchen. This 1800s home is furnished with antiques and even had a piano in the parlor. We stayed in the Classic Garden and Cottage Garden rooms. The rooms and private bathrooms were big, clean, and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious. One of my friends said it was the best breakfast she'd had in a long time.

Our church hosted a family retreat at Gathering Oaks earlier this month and everyone involved had a…read morereally great time. My husband and I were part of the kitchen/meal crew and stayed in the Gathering House. The kitchen was quite well-stocked and the extra fridge around the corner + extra storage space was much needed. We did have to bring some of our own equipment but we were thoroughly prepared to do so because Gathering Oaks provided all the information about what was available at the retreat center ahead of time. The sound proofing isn't the greatest in the main house for those staying in the ground floor rooms, but that didn't really end up mattering too much since I'm a pretty deep sleeper. Those who wake up more easily from loud noises may not have as easy a time staying in one of the bedrooms in the Gathering House. The facilities are all very well kept and the kids had a great time with the outdoor activities and the fire pit at night. Would definitely consider Gathering Oaks in the future for smaller retreats (about 40-60 people max).

We stayed very, very recently in one of the tiny homes for a mini-vacation with the kids. The…read moreproperty is beautiful and the tiny home was more than adequate. However, on the listing it mentions there are no hidden fees. This is the first place with a hot tub that had it replaced with a cold tub. As it turns out, they want an add-on cost of $100.00 to turn the heat on the hot tub. I am sure there is an excuse, but it is probably ridiculous since this is not an industry standard.

Quaint and nostalgic with a touch of today thrown in. The breakfast was fantastic and inviting…read more Thoroughly enjoyed the buffet set up in the kitchen made it hip and homey at the same time. Beds are comfortable and sitting out on the porch with the creek in the background was fantastic. Enjoyed the restaurant with local family and the bar upstairs. Definitely a must go.

Wow Kay is AWESOME!! She made everything so perfect and is the sweetest…read more She was so accommodating even though we arrived late she was there to show us around and even baked fresh cookies when we arrived! It was around 9 PM who does this?! Talk about going above and beyond she really did it!! We slept well and rocked on front porch the next morning listened to the birds, morning breakfast was absolutely fantastic - there were four of us and everything was just beautiful and delicious -- the entire property is amazing and very comfortable we stayed inside the main house on our first visit to the Rose Mansion which was only last Thursday and we loved it so much we stayed again last night - this time we stayed in the Garrison cabin and it was so quaint and peaceful Kay is the best host and can tell you many interesting facts about the property nevertheless the beds were comfortable the accommodations were wonderful The feel of the property is very peaceful and relaxing and the town of Salado is absolutely charming! We will be returning!

The Moore Ventura Bed and Breakfast is a fantastic place for a weekend getaway. The owners have…read moredone a tremendous job renovating the house as well as adding their own touch! Breakfast is a two-course homemade meal and is well worth it! Ennis itself does not have all that much to do (apart from the Bluebonnet festival in April). If you are around Dallas, I recommend spending the day up there and the evening at Moore Ventura. My fiancée and myself stayed in the Laura Camille room, which has its own attached reading room and private bathroom.

Had an amazing experience here at Moore-Ventura. The hosts were very gracious and the house has an…read moreamazing history. Sam and Joanne will tour you through the home and give you the history of the home along with the origin of the antiques all around their home. Breakfast was great and an added treat of sitting with the hosts and hearing about their past and stories. Be sure and ask Sam to see his personal train sets and miniature elaborate town the trains go through in their 3rd floor attic. One of the neatest surprises of the whole trip! Make sure and ask them about the Italian place they recommended for dinner. One of the best chicken alfredo I've ever had (yes in Ennis, TX). Will be back and highly recommended!

Yester-years decor, delicious food, and attention to detail make this country venue a memorable…read morestay!

What a hidden jewel! The beautifully spacious kitchen hosts cooking classes and the large table…read moreinvites new friendships. The HAND PAINTED floors in the hall and rooms is incredibly endearing. We were greeted with fresh baked cookies and breakfast was Luxurious! Thr garlic and cheese grits have changed my life - I had to restrain myself from licking the bowl . The crossiant French toast with blueberry compote ....oh my gosh. We loved every Moment of our stay here.

We stayed at the main house on the creek next to Alexander's Restaurant …read more The house is beautiful. We loved our rooms and the view of the creek. The young lady working the front --Janai--was so helpful and kind. An amazing asset to their organization. We discovered Alexander's has the best bread pudding that my friend and I had ever had. My only complaint is breakfast was not at the house. I was looking forward to the continued ambiance of the house.

This is our first time to stay here at the Inn on the Creek and it is wonderful…read more We stayed in the Aiken room and it is a very cozy cute room. The clawed tub is very charming that will whisk you away back in time. You'll definitely get a great night's sleep on the bed because it is very comfortable. The sheets are made of unmatched quality are fit for a king and queen. We liked the sheets so much we actually bought a set for our king sized bed at home. We've had the pleasure of meeting Jason, Katie, and Neil the owner and they've made us feel like family while here. When you stay here you definitely have to check out the Shed restaurant and Alexander's. The food at the Shed is exceptional we did the sampler plate, burgers, and cheese curds. They were great. You'll also want to eat at Alexander's on the property at the Inn as the food is phenomenal. We did the beef tenderloin and it was cooked to perfection along with the crab cakes and autumn bread pudding! If you're not staying at the Inn on the Creek you're missing out. Breakfast in the morning was stellar as well the atmosphere and people have been great. We definitely tip our hats off to all of the staff we've seen, and those working behind the scenes. You're taste buds will thank you once you eat at The Shed and Alexander's as their food is to die for! If you've haven't booked a stay here you will be disappointed if you go anywhere else. The Inn on the Creek truly is a hidden gem that you're going to love!!! From all of us at Texas Blue Courage Company LLC thank you for such amazing hospitality! Respectfully, Justin and Sheila Kmiec

Charming and eclectic. We were in just for a quick overnight but enjoyed the house and room. We…read morewould come again if ever in the area. Thanks for a nice evening!

While looking for a place to stay in Waxahachie, Texas, I came across The English Merchant Inn, a…read morebed and breakfast. This place intrigued me and decided to book this place for a week, since I was tagging along a business trip my husband had. Check in for this hotel is between 3- 6 pm. Unfortunately, my husband and I were not able to check in during that time and luckily had been able to get ahold of Howard, one of the owners of this place, and told us he would still be awake to check in until ~10 pm, when he goes to bed. But that he would leave the key in the cottage, where I had booked to get in, in case we come in after that. Howard was very nice when we met him (we ended up arriving after 9 pm). He showed us to the cottage, which is a small little place behind the main house (where there are 4 other rooms). The cottage has a king size bed with small living room. The bathroom is just a short few steps away from the sink. There is also a shower and a footed tub. I'm not a fan of baths and so I booked this place specifically for the shower. I wasn't too sure if the rooms inside the main house had showers, as I only saw photos of the footed tub (but there are a few rooms that do. I believe the room on the first floor only has a tub). The living room had a large TV and a Keurig machine with plenty of coffee and tea pods. I liked that a lovely tea set was provided to have my tea made in. As for breakfast, Howard had provided information for 3 places around town that we could get breakfast at. We ended up going to the White Rhino Coffee a few times and also El Mexicano Grill once. Overall, I would say that staying here was comfortable. Howard was very friendly and greatly appreciated him showing my husband and I a tour of the main house and most of the guest rooms (as we were the only ones staying at this bed and breakfast). But there were a few things that I want to mention that was unexpected. One was the daily housekeeping. Because my husband was at work during the day, I was staying in the cottage by myself. On our first day, my husband picked me up during his lunch so that we could pick up lunch at a nearby restaurant and then eat it at the cottage. When we came back, our door was wide open. I was surprised and thought I had forgotten to lock the door. But when I came in, I saw Tony, a friendly employee removing the sheets from our bed and putting on new ones. He told me that normally he comes by in the morning while guests typically would go out for breakfast but that he was late today. I had told him we didn't need housekeeping the next day. However, he came by, but only because I had asked Howard for some more tea pods for the Keurig, so he had Tony come by to provide new ones and clean towels. I didn't know if Tony would come but had a feeling, so I tried to take a shower very quickly when I woke up the next morning. The door that has the sink does not lock and because the way the shower and the mirror at the sink is angled, you can see someone taking a shower. This definitely made me feel uncomfortable, not knowing if Tony would come in for housekeeping and see me. Another thing that I want to mention is the train that goes all day and all night. The first morning we were here, I heard the train sounding the horn at 6:45 am and kept on going. My husband told me that typically the train will sound the horn when passing by intersections so cars know to stay back. I didn't really hear the trains too much later that first night. However, on the last night, the trains were going off all night long. I was so incredibly tired and severely sleep deprived when we woke up early the next day for our flight to fly back home to Los Angeles. I hardly was able to sleep (the train horn is very loud and you can hear it from several miles away). Also just wanted to mention that I heard a rooster around 6:30 am every morning and also heard the rooster in the afternoon each day. Same with hearing dogs barking. These noises didn't bother me but the train sound was definitely a problem. Of course these outside noises are not the fault of The English Merchant Inn but wanted to mention them. I really enjoyed my stay in the cottage at The English Merchant Inn but not entirely sure if I can stay again with all the noise. Where the majority of hotels are in this city, they are on the outskirts of town. According to my husband (he has traveled to Waxahachie several times for work), you can't hear the trains from the hotels, where he stayed before). If I was to stay here again, I would have to bring some really good ear plugs to block out all the noise for a restful night's sleep.