A Timeless Anniversary Sanctuary in the Texas Hill Country The Bottom Line: If you are looking for the gold standard of hospitality, seclusion, and romance in Fredericksburg, The Cotton Gin Village is it. My wife and I celebrated our 1st and 2nd anniversaries here (April 5, 2005 & 2006), and the experience was--and remains--above fantastic. The Cottages: Seclusion & First-Class Comfort We've had the pleasure of staying in two different cottages, and both were absolutely amazing. The Village is located in a quiet, secluded area that allows you to truly disconnect and focus on your partner. Cottage Favorite Features Upper Frio Cottage Incredible privacy and a perfectly stocked kitchenette. Red River South Cottage The jacuzzi tub was a highlight for relaxation! One of our favorite parts of the stay is the breakfast delivery. Every morning, a freshly made breakfast arrives in a picnic basket hung right at your door, complete with all the trimmings. Enjoying that with the provided coffee, tea, or hot chocolate in our room was the perfect start to each day. Dining Excellence: Cabernet Grill The onsite restaurant, Cabernet Grill, is a true 5-star experience. The staff goes above and beyond to recognize special occasions. Personal Touch: They gifted us bottles of local wine labeled "Happy 1st/2nd Anniversary." Exceptional Service: Our server, John, actually remembered us from the previous year! That level of attention is what makes this place First-Class. The Perfect Location for Mission Success (Relaxation Edition) The Village is the perfect "base of operations" for exploring everything Fredericksburg has to offer: Wine Country: Easy access to incredible local winery tours. Downtown: Just minutes away from the charm of downtown Fredericksburg. Enchanted Rock State Park: We highly recommend heading there for a beautiful sunset--it is the perfect way to end an anniversary evening. Final Thoughts We are so thankful for the staff and the incredible hospitality they provide. We plan to continue returning every single year we are able to. This isn't just a bed and breakfast; it's a place where memories are made. Highly recommended! read more

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We saw these cabins a couple years ago while dining next door at the Cabernet Grill and always wanted to get back and try them out. So since we were celebrating my wife's birthday and our 46th anniversary this week, I booked the Pedernales Cabin for a couple nights. When they talk about stepping back in time, it is indeed appropriate. First, understand that there are "cabins" and "cottages" at this property. The cabins are hand-hewn log structures that were relocated from Kentucky and Tennessee to the grounds of the Cotton Gin Village. Whereas the much newer cottages are constructed with either San Saba stone, or plaster and timber in a style reminiscent of Texas Hill Country German Fachwerk. They blend well together to provide a very relaxing and welcoming "village" environment. We were greeted at the check in area and were quickly escorted to our cabin and provided all the necessary information, to include a wonderful bottle of wine that was custom labeled to celebrate our anniversary. Our Pedernales Cabin is one of the original cabins and as such had a real "old time" feel, but was also complete with the comforts you'd expect (king size bed, A/C, microwave, fridge, shower, bath, TV, etc.) While the comforts of home are there, one of the issues we had was with the water closet (toilet) that was extremely narrow with very little room to maneuver as needed to the point of almost being claustrophobic. Navigating around the furniture in the dark at night to use the bathroom is a bit tricky, so be prepared to do so slowly and carefully. That aside, a drink or two at the Gin Mill bar (located on site) topped our evening off nicely. The bartender Brett was amazing and a joy to chat with. Retreating back to our cabin, we were excited to experience the breakfast the next morning. The bed was very comfortable, but the pillows (for me) were too fat and I had a hard time trying to flatten one to accommodate my neck issues (no biggie really). The room was quiet and comfortable. Some folks have indicated that the road noise is unbearable, but I can only speak for the Pedernales Cabin, which was very quiet with no road noise at all. We anxiously awaited the 9:00 delivery the next morning, which promptly arrived at 8:50. I've included a video of the basket reveal to show what the contents were. The breakfast was wonderful! A fluffy quiche with ham, bacon, and cheese along with some chocolate croissants, yogurt, fresh fruit, and juice. We filled up and prepared for our day of wine tasting with Keidel Wine Tours (a separate review). After a busy wine tasting day, another drink with Brett at the Gin Mill, and dinner at the Cabernet Grill (another separate review) we came back and settled in with a little left over wine we purchased relaxing on the front porch swing to enjoy the evening. Another great night's sleep awaited us. Expecting another scrumptious breakfast, we were disappointed with the second day's offerings. Inside the basket was a (very tasty but way too sweet) French Toast offering that had chunks of French Toast covered in caramelized topping and baked in the oven. We couldn't finish it due to the excessive sweetness. This was accompanied by 2 sausage links and a couple small slices of ham (not bacon as listed on the breakfast card), that had good flavor, but were just too darn salty to eat. So we enjoyed the fruit and yogurt instead. Another faux pas was that unlike our first morning's basket, there were no napkins included inside the basket. We made do with the paper towels from the kitchen sink area, so it worked out. It just seems to me that second day breakfast did not have as much attention paid to it as day 1. Overall, it was a wonderful 2 nights spent on the property, even with the breakfast issue on day 2. We will definitely return to check out one of the other cabins or cottages in the future. Atmosphere - 10/10 Service - 10/10 Food (breakfast) - 9/10 Comfort - 9/10 Overall - 9.5/10 read more

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This stay exceeded all expectations and added significantly to our overall trip experience. First, the landscaping and multiple water features were so calming and made it nice for a short stroll around the property. The attention to detail on decorations around the property and inside the cabin was great. I stayed in the Guadalupe cabin. Always extremely important, the cabin was clean and smelled good (I'm not sure what smell I was expecting but fortunately it was pleasant!). The cabin was stocked with everything we needed and house keeping did a great job. Also, the warm breakfasts were great! It was always fun to open the basket and see what was for breakfast. Sitting outside on the porch to eat while listening to the waterfalls - great way to start the morning!! It was just a short 5-minute drive into the downtown and not far from the main strip of wineries. Very convenient location. Highly recommend! Side note: restaurant on property is just okay. We enjoyed the food but felt like they tried too hard to make meals complex/fancy and some of the flavor profiles just didn't need to mix. It's very convenient and still worth checking out one of your nights, especially since downtown didn't seem to have the best dining options. We went on a holiday weekend and a reservation was 100% needed read more

Cotton Gin Village - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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The only place I want to stay in Fredericksburg. This place will spoil you & it's hard to stay anywhere else without comparing them to others. It's the little attention to details that make you feel like you live there instead of visiting. You are greeted with a welcome note & a fresh cookie for each guest, on your coffee table! Firewood is provided from November-February. The refill your s'more, popcorn, coffee fixings daily. They provide shampoo, conditioner & body wash in the shower. Breakfast comes no later than 9a.m If you stay don't try the granola on the yogurt because that stuff is highly addictive. But thank goodness they sell it for $10. I buy them by the fours. & eat half on the road trip back home. read more

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Nice little cabins, not really located near anything, but a decent enough place to stay in Fredericksburg with great breakfast provided. Same comments as everyone else regarding customer service, particularly over the last two years where other companies have bent over backwards to accommodate travelers needing to change plans. There is 0 flexibility here: anything you need to change within 10 days of your reservation and they will do absolutely nothing to help you. Even if you purchase the outrageous $45/day coverage it won't refund you even close to 100%. We were repeat guests here but won't be coming back for this reason. Too many good places out there that you don't need to be giving money to a place like this. read more

Our B&B experience here was amazing. Delicious, large, hot breakfasts delivered to our door and fantastic staff. I realized that I never took a picture of our actual B&B lodging because I was so focused on the delicious food. My only regret is that I didn't pack tupperware to store all the extra breakfast items that they had. Breakfast our first day included (two of each for the two of us): jelly-filled pastry; breakfast burrito with sausage, cheese, and egg plus salsa on the side; yogurt with granola; small fruit bowl, fresh orange juice Breakfast our second day included (two of each for the two of us): AMAZING pecan rolls (AMAZING, I tell you), egg casserole, yogurt, small fruit bowl, fresh orange juice There were also two large chocolate chip cookies waiting for us in our room when we walked in, plus makings for s'mores. I highly recommend staying here. Oh, and make a reservation at the restaurant that is associated with it - Cabernet Grill. It also has high quality service in addition to delicious food! read more

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Excellent stay in the Nueces Cottage! The morning breakfast basket delivered to our room was wonderful each day (day 1: kolaches, muffin, housemade granola, & OJ, day 2: bacon & egg croissant sandwich, pastry, yogurt, & OJ, day 3: sausage & egg burrito, pastry, yogurt, & OJ ). Everything was so fresh & delicious! The rooms were very comfortable. Excellent service & dinner at Cabernet Grill. It was our first time staying at Cotton Gin Village & eating at Cabernet Grill, but it won't be the last! read more

I don't know how anyone can give them anything less than five stars! Their rustic cabins are a hidden gem in Texas and are a must stay if you're in the area. From the beautiful grounds to the individually decorated cabins, the Cotton Gin Village is easily one of my favorite places I've ever been to. And to top it all off, they deliver breakfast right to your door every morning in a nice basket with milk, juice, cereal, meats, you name it! I haven't stopped raving about this place ever since I got home. read more

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Avoid at all costs unless you desire to hear 18-wheelers barreling down the major highway that is only a few yards behind the cabin (Red River North), and the owner did not care or wish to offer a partial refund. People who contemplate a reservation at this location needs to be advised of the HUGE noise nuisance. I have provided a detailed review on Trip Advisor if it gets published. Rest and relaxing - NOT! read more

We stayed at 1 Big House. Awesome! We got permission to have our small wedding here. We had it outside on the wrap around porch. So beautiful! The little touches were amazing... great bath products, milk, OJ, and cheese in fridge, the pastries and granola, extra towels, fresh fruit... I know I am forgetting stuff! Amazing, would definitely stay here again. Also, the manager let us check in early, which was a major help considering I was getting married at 6! Only prob, they don't accept pets. This place is so awesome I would pay a lot extra if they did so I could bring my little guy with me, after all he is part of the family! read more

Returned again over Christmas for our 5th stay and it didn't disappoint - still one of our favorite places anywhere. The cabins are just perfect and the restaurant is the best in the area . Service and maintenance of anything has improved since our last visit. We can't wait to come back! read more

Cotton Gin Village - Christmas day in our cabin with the complimentary cheese plate and bottle of wine. It doesn't get any better than this! - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Nice rustic cabins. The picnic breakfast was 5 stars. I subtracted one star because the jacuzzi tub was not cleaned and had evidence of the former occupants. I wanted to give it 3 stars but the wife objected. read more

Cotton Gin Village - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

I've managed hotels for a long time and these guys have a good thing here. I don't do reviews very often, but this is truly special. Nice rustic cabins, (Guadalupe cabin was ours for 4 nights) EXTREMELY quiet, no bugging, no hassle, everyone is very attentive with great awareness of their guests. From the insanely good food at the Cabernet Grill within feet of your front door to the simple task of wood being delivered to your front door for your stone fireplace. It's just on the edge of town so your out of town, but within 5 minutes of downtown Fredericksburg. It all comes together in a rustic cabin experience to kick back and relax with that special person. read more

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What a B&B should be! Spend your weekend in Fredricksburg with this fine establishment! You get your own, private, two room cottage with updated finishes in an rustic setting. A wood burning fireplace, wifi, and privacy make this a truly special place. The breakfasts cannot be beat! read more

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER. My husband booked a room for Friday and Saturday evening at the Cotton Gin for our anniversary. To ensure the weekend was a surprise, my husband mailed my gifts to the front desk and arranged for a florist in Fredericksburg to have a bouquet created for our room. Unfortunately, a tragic and unexpected death in my family prevented us going to Fredericksburg that weekend. My husband called the Cotton Gin to alert them when we found out we would not be able to make our stay. He then called the florist and requested the bouquet of flowers be delivered to a local nursing home. After receiving a voucher for a stay two night stay between SUNDAY-THURSDAY, I decided to call the General Manager, Ross Burtwell, to see if he would be willing to work out a deal since we would be traveling from out of town and can only stay on a Friday and Saturday evening. I proposed we pay a reduced rate or fee and turn in our voucher in exchange for a Friday and Saturday night stay. The General Manager proceeded to explain how there is no leniency in the policy, spoke down to me as in a demeaning tone, told me I am lucky to have received a voucher, and HUNG UP ON ME! BEWARE of the 'customer service' you can expect. read more

Great B&B. Excellent place for a romantic, rustic getaway! We booked a weekend here and, although the weather did not cooperate (raining and cold the entire weekend), we still had a great time! The cabins are set up for as much or as little technology as you want, which I think is awesome. Good wifi, plenty of outlets for charging, and satellite TV - all of these completely optional for use. And everything is hidden away, so you won't even notice what you don't need! We built a fire every night (they provide a ton of wood daily!), and it was so relaxing to just sit and enjoy the warmth. And they even provided a cute little s'mores-making kit as well! The breakfast was delicious, lots of options (fresh fruit, yogurt, pastry, and another warm dish like tacos) that gets delivered in a cute picnic basket every morning. I highly recommend this place as a romantic destination getaway. You'll be pampered and will leave feeling refreshed and reinvigorated! read more

Lovely place! Just a heads up though, the dryer doesn't work, which blows after you've washed your clothes and didn't know about the dryer..... And this is the first bed and BREAKFAST that I've ever stayed at that didn't provide breakfast!! They do for the cabins but not the most expensive per night accommodations..... the big house. They figure that since it has a kitchen, that people that go to B&B's want to cook. It is a very pretty house but they get 3 stars out of 5 for the very misleading website that leads you to believe that this Bed and BREAKFAST, actually comes with a BREAKFAST!!!! There are better places to stay in Fredricksburg IMO. read more

My husband and I just stayed in the Pecos cabin for 2 nights, and love it! We went to Fredericksburg for a couple days to celebrate my birthday, and wanted to stay somewhere unique. The cabin village was adorable, and we really enjoyed sitting outside on the patio at the end of the day. The room was clean and comfortable. Every morning, breakfast was delivered by basket and left on the porch. It ranged from granola, fruit, kolaches, and homemade egg sandwich; it was great! We will have to visit during the winter next time to take advantage of fireplace and smores! read more

Cotton Gin Village - Sitting area outside the Pecos cabin. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Very disappointed in the Cotton Gin Village. We reserved a room for 2020 and had to cancel due to an unexpected trip. They gave us an extension on the reservation through Jan 2021. Due to Covid and our age group we did not feel comfortable traveling. When calling to see if they would extend till we received our vaccines they refused to extend it, We could not even transfer it to one of our children. So they kept our money and said Sorry but no. Not very good customer service in this day!! read more

The food is good, HOWEVER... we arrived 30 minutes prior to our reservation and the hostess would not seat our party even though our table was available. They would not serve us a glass of wine or cocktail or water while we waited outside. The hostess was snobby and had a sassy attitude. Remarkable...I believe there you can more Accommodating service at a 7-11 convenient store! We will NEVER come back to this restaurant! read more

Really like this place. I've stayed there twice, once in one of the smaller cabins and once in 1 Big House for a work retreat (6 of us - had plenty of room in the large 3-bedroom house). Very nicely appointed cabins, lovely continental breakfast provided (though it was hard not to eat the pastries the night before). Very comfortable beds with nice linens. The common courtyard is lovely. All the cabins have fireplaces and porch furniture. We found it a very relaxing place to stay. The business is situated close to a country highway, but I personally didn't find the road noise to be a problem. Would definitely stay here again. read more

Absolutely fantastic place to relax and unwind. Nice rustic cabin exteriors with all the best of amenities on the inside. Haven't slept so well in many, many moons. Could not have asked for more! And then the food and atmosphere at the restaurant was superb! Fantastic cuisine paired with beautifully tasting Texas wine. The stay there was a 10 for us. Looking forward to another weekend at CGV in 2020. read more

Weekend trip for wife's birthday. We found the Pecos cabin to be very quiet, private. Everything we needed was provided. We particularly enjoyed the fireplace with a comfortable leather sofa in front of it where we could sip on wine and enjoy music, a good book, or each other. We felt like we were in our own world with this rustic paradise. The only change I would recommend would be a full, hot breakfast rather than a continental breakfast ( although it was good ), particularly with what you pay for this B&B. Having the Cabernet Grill on property is another big plus!! read more

Excellent wait staff Very good food. Had the steak and it was cooked perfectly. Crab cakes are terrific.

We had a survivors weekend for my Step dad in the big house. Let me start with the grounds are beautiful and the big walk around porch was very peaceful in the evenings. The fire pit was a great addition as well. The house itself has a big kitchen and living room. The bedrooms are on the smaller size but still very nice, love the tall beds. The bathroom upstairs had a very, very low shower head. I am 5"3 and I had to bend over to shower. What I found very strange was the fact that this Bed and Breakfast had no breakfast provided. When we asked abuot it they said since we had a kitchen we could cook breakfast on our own... huh odd. read more

Beware of making a reservation at the Cotton Gin Village. I was really looking forward to a romantic 5 day second honeymoon but 3 days before our check in date my mother fell and broke her hip. When I called to cancel so I could be with my mother for her surgery I was informed the cancellation fee was the full 5 day cost. I have heard of hotels charging one day but not 1100+. I had intended to rebook when my mom is out of the hospital but I won't go within 1000 feet of this place now and I advise anyone reading this to reconsider if you are thinking of staying here. Bad, bad, bad customer service! read more

Stayed here for our anniversary a while back. Fabulous! Rustic cabins, moved to the site and luxuriously remodeled. Set around a gorgeous garden. Quiet, romantic and very private. Loved it! Breakfast was in the small kitchen when we arrived. Gourmet fixins to make breakfast on your own schedule. Included eggs & a wonderful sausage. Or you could eat the wonderful muffins and granola and not cook at all. Lovely. read more

I wish I could say something nice about this place. My friends and I went down for a quiet winery girl's weekend and stayed at 1 big house. We had a wonderful time, and by all means 1 big house was a great place to stay and very accommodating. HOWEVER, once we left the house, my friend who was in charge of booking, discovered upwards of $500 of CC charges 2 weeks after our stay. After calling and back-and-forth arguments from the management office, they finally sent over an itemized invoice (PRIOR TO THE CC CHARGES) that claimed we had vomited on sheets and towels (didn't happen), burned counter tops with hot pans (definitely did not happen), stolen objects around the house (not at all) and ripped a bed spread on one of the beds (nope). After MUCH discussion and debating, they dropped all charges except for the burned counter tops and ruined sheets and towels, but refused to provide any evidence of ANYTHING. They also claimed they had lost the sheets and towels that were ruined, and "surprisingly found" ALL supposedly "stolen" decor the next day. And when asked to provide pictures of the damage, they told us their photographer was not on-site and we would have to pay photography fees (it's called a camera phone, people). All in all, if you're planning a girls get-away or bachelorette party, be forewarned, this place will take advantage of you. I know for a fact that none of these claims happened. This was not a wild bachelorette party weekend - and they, to this day, will not return our phone calls. read more

We stayed in Red River North cabin. It was absolutely fantastic! It was rustic but well restored with a modern bathroom and numerous amenities. The best part was the breakfast delivered every morning. It was hot and delicious! Pictures on the website were accurate and helpful. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. Cabernet Grill is onsite with good food and wine and a short walk back to our cabin - no driving. We are looking forward to a return visit in the near future. read more

Loved the Guadalupe cabin!! We basically had the entire place to ourselves since it was at the beginning of the week. Loved the antique decor!! The breakfast was great. Very peaceful and relaxing! I loved reading the guest book!! read more

This is more informational and critique than review. There were many things done right. They even think to put a cork screw in the room, which was great as we had been to many wineries that day, had bought a nice bottle of wine to drink on the front porch, and forgot to get a cork screw....now on to the information. 1) four of the cabins are very close to the road, and there is considerable road noise. They even put sound machine in the armoir to use, but it didnt stop the noise. They should have built the restaurant on that side and the cabins on the other, but too late for that now. 2) Bring your own pillow---I got a back ache from the small pillows. 3) In our room, the shower was in a large jacuzzi tub, so someone with limited mobility will have a hard time stepping in/out of the tub to take a shower. 4) limited wi-fi. It was available but not very strong. 5)The breakfast was pastries, an apple, orange, and granola with juice in the fridge. Be warned that the milk is whole milk. We dont eat carbs and sugar, so I felt bad that the food was wasted. I would suggest to the owners maybe some way to opt out of the breakfast as to not waste food. I didnt stay there for the breakfast. overall, this was an enjoyable place, I just wish the cabins werent so close to the road. When you make reservation, you may want to call and find out which cabins are the farthest from the road, and bring your own pillow. read more

My girlfriend and I spent 2 nights here and had a wonderful experience! We booked over the holiday weekend while the staff was off to celebrate. We were met with a warm, hand-written card on the door telling us that the key was under the mat. Other than the cleaning staff, we had no contact with any staff whatsoever. And that was fine since all our needs were exceeded. We stayed in the Llano cabin. Filled with 19th century antiques and a fireplace that spurred the already rustic feel, the cabin was extremely clean and came equipped with a mini fridge, microwave, and, our favorite, a Jacuzzi tub! Sliding doors separated the bedroom from the main room. There was a tub of fire wood on our porch which was replenished, and each morning a breakfast basket was waiting for us on a hook just outside our door with delicious homemade foods including breakfast tacos, quiches, pastries and orange juice. The surrounding grounds where well-kept and rustic as well. A fine dining restaurant just feet away from our front door and several koi ponds in between. If you're looking for a quiet place to kick back and relax for a couple of days, I highly recommend this place! read more