Terrell Castle Bed & Breakfast Inn San Antonio, Texas The Crown Jewel of San Antonio, Texas. A fairytale experience awaits you at this castle home built in 1894! Contact Info | Email this page to a Friend | Click to see a map  | Visit our Web Site Additional Pages... Guest Rooms/Rates Parlor & Dining Room A Brief History Kid Friendly Special Packages Reservation Request Form How to Find Us Weddings   Availability Search: See which rooms are available during your stay. Check in: Check out: Powered by Webervations Clear search results Rooms Available from  to  Learn more about these rooms These are our base rates - certain discounts and/or charges may apply

Terrell Castle, built in 1894, sits on a one-acre site, with streets on three sides. There is a large yard which can be fully lighted by party lights for evening functions. A wide variety of plants and trees can be found on the grounds. The large front porch is a popular spot for guests to gather for early morning coffee and late night conversation, or just to spend quiet time to gather their thoughts. The Castle is an example of Victorian elegance and comfort. There are many fine antiques throughout the many rooms, mixed with modern pieces of similar decor.

The Central Hall is a distinctive feature of the architect's style. It serves as the focal point of the home's design. All the major rooms open off this Hall, and it even includes a "courting niche" with fireplace, and an entrance from the porte cochere.

The staircase, with its carved, harp-shaped newel posts is considered an architectural highlight, as are the inlaid borders or the parquet floors. The stairwell was originally noted for being a three-story open spiral staircase with no visible means of support. Thus, one could look down from the upper floors all the way down to the first. Most of the Bedrooms have king-size beds. There are romantic fireplaces in several of the guest rooms, and well stacked bookcases and TVs make all the rooms places in which you will want to linger.

The Library is very much as it was originally. The outstanding feature is the molded brickwork of the fireplace and mantlepiece. It is the most impressive of the nine fireplaces in the house. All of the cabinetwork is original, and features an ingenious system of adjustable shelving. The light fixture, believed to be part of the original house was discovered by an earlier restoration in the kitchen, all black with tarnish. When cleaned, however, it was found to be nickel-plated.

Terrell Castle Bed & Breakfast Inn is a member of the following associations:
   Professional Association of Innkeepers International
   The San Antonio Bed & Breakfast Association

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