Cypress House Ranch Bed & Breakfast

Never stayed at a B&B? Cypress House Ranch is the place to start! We look like an old farmhouse, but we were built in 1990 as a B&B, with your privacy in mind.

We have been welcoming new and returning guests since 1992. Your hostess, Jan, is a retired teacher and third generation innkeeper. Her grandmother owned the Roby House Hotel in Owensboro, Kentucky from 1885 until 1915, when she went to Cincinnati & owned a similar business until the late 30s, which Jan's parents took part in.

Cypress House is a large, rambling log house in the gracious old Florida style set in the midst of wooded farm land. Enjoy oak rockers on a wide wrap-around veranda looking out on moss hung oak trees. Here, you will find relaxed country calm and cordial hospitality just minutes west of I-75, Exit 309, an hour north of Tampa airport. We are also just one mile from the Florida National Cemetery, which is currently the active military cemetery for the state, averaging 35 interments per day. We have had family gatherings using our dining room following the ceremony at the cemetery when some part of the family has stayed with us.

Feeling stressed, crowded? Need a quiet place to relax and renew yourself? We're exactly what you want! Our guests tell us as they leave and by writing in our guest journals how perfectly we fulfill their hopes for the perfect retreat.

To see Facebook reviews and guests photos, visit us @ Cypress House Bed and Breakfast/and riding stable.

We are pleased to offer horseback trail rides for two or more hours starting at $55 for state forest trails. Our 20 horses enable us to offer levels 1, 2 & 3 experienced trail horses, suitable for inexperienced and experienced riders including school-aged children. Each ride is tailored to the interests and abilities of our guests. Most of our rides are private. We do not take out more than 4-5 guests in one group, and we do not mix riding levels.

Guest accommodations include three bedrooms in the main house and two bedrooms in the Pasture Wing above our open air stalls. All rooms are decorated in simple country style -- Berber carpeting, handmade quilts, and antique, handmade or Thomasville cherry furniture. All bathrooms have large fully tiled, glass door showers.  Our rooms are comfortable with AC and fans.
Rates include full breakfast served buffet style. Wireless internet available throughout the facility.

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS NEEDED. We can develop packages~(room, breakfasts, rides, tax & tip). Specifically for your family's interests and budget. Weekends~Weekdays, we're available 364 days a year. Jan can help you select and arrange for activities in our area after your horse rides.

We give great service by phone, so please call us at: (352) 568-0909

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From the minute you walk in you will know that this inn is like no other. It combines beautiful elegance and country living all under one roof. Hearty country breakfasts await you in the warm and welcoming dining room. Wireless internet is available throughout the property.

Experience the pleasure of horseback riding!

B&B guests:
2-4 riders 2 hour basic ride
$55 per horse
Single - $65

B&B guests:
2 adults 2+ kids basic 2 hour ride
$50 per horse

B&B guests: Additional ride time:
$25 per hour per horse

B&B guests - Ride 2 Hours
Stop & buy lunch
Ride 3rd hour
$80 Per Horse

NON-GUESTS:
2-5 riders 2 hour basic ride
$65 per horse
Single - $75

NON-GUESTS:
2 adults with 2+ kids basic 2 hour ride
$60 per horse

NON-GUESTS: Additional ride time:
$25 per hour per horse

NON-GUESTS-Ride 2 Hours
stop and buy lunch
Ride 3rd Hour
$85 Per Horse

Make Your Own Horse Adventure

Any 1 or 2 nights from October -- May minimum of 1, maximum of 6 guests.

All trail rides are in different locations.
1 night Room plus 6 hours riding. Package for 2 guests.
Total $480 includes tip and $32 tax
Arrive by 2:00 or earlier.
2 hours afternoon ride
Next morning 4 hours riding, stop at restaurant for lunch mid-ride
Additional guests in the same room: $160 each.

2 nights Room plus 6 hours riding Package for 2 guests
Total $590 includes tip and $40 tax.
Arrive 4:00 or later.
Next day 4 hours trail ride, stop at restaurant for lunch mid ride.
2nd day 2 hour morning ride.
Additional guests in the same room $160 each.

1 night 1 person total $320 includes tip and tax
2 nights 1 person $410

INCLUDES BREAKFAST ONLY
FULL MOON EVENING RIDES AVAILABLE
*special riding skills apply

LEASE ONE OF OUR HORSES FOR $200 PER MONTH

WE GIVE RIDING LESSONS -- PRIVATE OR GROUP
For B&B guests or, "non" guests

OFFERING HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDES THAT CAN CARRY UP TO 8 GUESTS PLUS THE DRIVER

Cypress House B&B specializes in guided rides for you and your family or small group of friends. We have between 15 and 20 horses for us to select from to meet the riding levels and needs of our guests.

When you make your reservation, we ask questions about your riding experience and the weight-height of the adult riders as well as the age and weight of any children. Our maximum weight is 220 lbs for 5' - 5'5" and 250 lbs for 5'6" - 6'. If the rider is 6'1" or taller, we'll talk about the weight. Our concern is the rider's safety.

Most of our horses have been working for us about 5-6 years, and some longer. Our trail guides ride our new horses before we use them for guest riders. Because of this, you can be confident we will be able to give you a horse that is best suited to your riding level, and your interests. We have horses for 5 year olds to 60 year olds who have never ridden. We also have horses for long time riders, horse owners, and occasional riders. We put the selected horses into our trailers for the 10 minute trip to the forest, and you follow in your vehicle.

The guided, private 2 hour (or+) ride is on top of the horse, in the forest. We have the most interesting forest trails in the state. We go through natural live oaks mixed with pine, magnolias and northern oaks, some swampy cypress groves areas where deer browse, armadillos wander and wild pigs root in soft areas. Nearly every ride sees some wildlife more interesting than blue jays.

SPECIAL RATES FOR FREQUENT RIDERS, WITH OR WITHOUT B&B STAY FOR 2+ RIDERS. RIDE YOUR FAVORITE HORSE EACH TIME FOR MONTHLY OR MORE OFTEN RIDES.

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Directions: I-75 Exit 309 to C.R. 476B
From the center of I-75 overpass, go 2 miles West to C.R. 631C., turn RIGHT at the sign for Cypress House Ranch. We have a new paved county road that ends at our driveway gate. There are 3 sharp angle turns as you drive 1 mile back to The Cypress House. See enlarged detail.
 

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Swim in our 15x40 lap pool.

Play one of the board or card games provided in all rooms.

Or select and watch a video from
our large collection.

Relax in your favorite way without being interrupted by phone, fax etc.

Watch, pet or ride our horses.

Rock on the wide, wraparound veranda and see squirrels, cats, sandhill cranes in their quest for natural foods.

Near-By Attractions (less than 15 miles) We provide maps marking Guest Approved restaurants within 15-20 minutes, as well as antique shops, flea markets, and other diversions.

• Withlacoochee State Forest- Hike on wooded Florida Trail Association Trail. (2 miles away) OR canoe rental (5 miles away).
• Canoe rental on the Withlacoochee River: $25 -$45 half to all day 352-793-5179.
• Florida National Military Cemetery- This Veteran's Administration cemetery opened in 1989. (1 mile away)
• Withlacoochee Trail - 46 mile long paved bike/hike/rollerblade trail through state forest and small towns. Bike rentals available. Mountain bike trails also wind through mine pits, log roads, rocks and ravines. (6 miles)
• Rough Country Motorcycle area of 2000+ acres in Withlacoochee State Forest. (10 miles)
• Dade Battlefield (1835) State Historic Site Museum and picnic grounds. Ranger on site daily. Battle reenactment annually the last weekend of Dec.(8 miles)
• Webster Flea Market Mondays only - 5,000+ venders - farmers' market - Food - antiques - old and new junk - all under spreading live oak trees and open pavilions.
• Sumter Equestrian Center - a new and growing horse show facility in the Heart of Central Florida.
• West Central Region - Withlacoochee State Forest – Croom Hiking Trails - Declared as one of the "10 Coolest Places in North America" by the World Wildlife Fund.
• West Central Region Withlacoochee State Forest – Croom Motorcycle Area - Declared as one of the "10 Coolest Places in North America" by the World Wildlife Fund.
• West Central Region Withlacoochee State Forest – Croom Off-Road Bicycle Trails - Declared as one of the "10 Coolest Places in North America" by the World Wildlife Fund.
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Located 7 miles north of Brooksville, Chinsegut Conservation Center covers 408 of the 850 acres comprising Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental Area (WEA).
• Webster Flea Markets - One of the largest Markets in the nation.
• Golf - 5 courses within easy drive.
• Antique auctions 1st Friday every month. Food & Browse 5:00 Sale 6:00 Info 727-515-3444

Wireless internet available in the main house, wrap around porch and breezeway.

Inspected and approved by American Auto Association (awarded 3 diamonds).

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