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Sweetwater Branch Inn

Gainesville, Florida.

The Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed & Breakfast, in historic downtown Gainesville, is part of a Victorian complex which offers all the amenities you'd expect in a world-class bed & breakfast and much more.

Bed and Breakfast Description

Featured on PBS's series "Country Inns USA," The Sweetwater Branch Inn is graciously decorated and historically preserved offering its visitors a unique lodging experience. Surrounded by the magnificent McKenzie Gardens, the McKenzie House, dating to 1895, is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

The Sweetwater Branch Inn combines the best of Southern hospitality and Victorian comfort, along with today's modern amenities and conveniences. Conveniently located adjacent to the University of Florida and Gainesville's Historic District, the Sweetwater Branch Inn is within walking distance to Gainesville's Downtown with fine dining, theatre, museums, music, and a variety of evening entertainment.


Whether you're looking for a honeymoon destination, intimate romantic getaway, complete wedding accommodations, a business venue, a great place for your special event, or just to stay the night and be pampered in luxury, you've come to the right place.

You have a choice of tastefully decorated rooms or fully equipped cottages ideal for extended stays. The Sweetwater Branch Inn offers you a comfortable and tasteful alternative to your standard hotel experience whether you are on a leisure or business trip. Our beautiful Reception Halls doubles as Conference Center / Meeting Space and our spectacular settings and customized business packages make it the ideal destination for corporate retreats.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 90.00 - 245.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 18
With private baths: 18
Languages spoken other than English: Spanish, Italian
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full breakfast
• Wine and Cheese hour, snacks. Dinner available upon request.

Nearest Airport(s): Orlando; Jacksonville

Payment methods accepted:

Services:

Sitting rooms, wireless internet, airport/univ. transport, on-site bike rentals, group venue.

Area Attractions and Activities:

Sweetwater Branch Inn is proud to support its local community and invites you to visit our local theatre: The Hippodrome State Theatre. Housed in the historic Federal Building, at walking distance from our Inn, The Hippodrome has produced more than one hundred world, American and Southeastern premieres in its 25 year history. Acclaimed playwrights such as Tennessee Williams, Eric Bentley, Paula Vogel, Lee Breuer, Adrian Mitchell and Mario Vargas Llosa have developed new works on the Hippodrome stage. In addition to its mainstage season, the Hippodrome screens first-run foreign, limited-release and avant-garde films.

If you're looking for short excursions, Paynes Prairie State Preserve and a number of other parks are within 15 minutes drive from Sweetwater Branch Inn. Please contact us if you're interested in an excursion package.

Additional area attractions include parks, zoos, sporting events, museums, shops, dining experiences, antiques, and much more.

Most Popular Rooms:

Honeymoon Cottage: Our most popular room. It has open rafter ceilings, canopy queen size bed, two-person tub in living room, and double sided fireplace in bedroom. Full bath and kitchen. Nestled in our gardens.

Tea Rose Room: This elegantly furnished room features a fireplace with a spectacular oak mantel, a classic Persian rug, Italian chandelier, and spacious bathroom that includes a Jacuzzi tub for two. Relax in a turn-of-the-century mahogany queen size bed.

Check In Instructions:

Guests arriving after 9pm, please call ahead to make arrangements for late check in. Thanks, 1-800-595-7760.

Reservation Notes:

If you cancel your room anytime after making the reservation, a $10.00 cancellation fee will be charged to your credit card. Weekday reservations require a three-day cancellation; weekends require a seven-day cancellation notice. Holidays & Special weekends (including UF home games, UF Graduation, and other special occasions) require a 30-day advanced notice for cancellation. Block Booking reservations requires a 90-day cancellation..

Restrictions

• Smoking not permitted.
• Pets allowed with limits.
• Limited access for disabled persons.

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