Plum Pond Bed & Breakfast of East Texas

13234 CR 3801, Athens, Texas 75752
Innkeeper(s): Dick & Nancy Davenport
 

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  • Introduction

    Plum Pond Bed & Breakfast of East Texas - Athens, Texas

    The elegant and spacious Plum Pond Bed & Breakfast is nestled on 70 tranquil acres in the heart of the quiet woods and lakes of East Texas. It rests within ideal proximity -- just 20 minutes -- of Canton, Texas and its First Monday Trade Days. Guests have available to them their own Texas Living Room, fully furnished kitchen and dining area, as well as four luxurious bedrooms and two and 1/2 baths. In addition, an outdoor grill is available on the Great Deck for guests to prepare other meals enjoyed around the wrought iron table with 6 seats.

    Guests wake up each morning to the smell of freshly brewed specialty coffee. Breakfast is served on the main floor in the spacious and light-filled Great Dining Room just off the Great Room and Great Kitchen. Our inviting Great Deck overlooks our gardens, shady lawn, pastures, and trails leading to the forest and creek beyond. The lodge-style great room with its Texas and native art, vaulted ceilings, and farm plank floors, invites guests to relax with a good book or board game or start a leisurely jigsaw puzzle.

    We are horse friendly....with two horse stalls with water and hay, and
    direct access to our 70 acres of meadows and forest trails.

    Two Horse Stalls & 70 Acres of Meadows

    During walks through the woods and flora or around the pond, guests may find wild blackberries, wildflowers galore, as well as song birds and water fowl in season,

    A fire is typically going in the Great Room in the fall and winter. A half bath is located on the hall next to the Great Kitchen and the Great Room. Guests can enjoy our selection of DVD movies on our flat screen TV in the Great Room or if guests in the downstairs suite. It is a great place to enjoy board games, cards, with lots of room for relaxing with friends and family.

    Click Here to See Our Four Comfortable Guest Rooms

    Mailing Address:
    PO Box 821174
    Dallas, Texas 75382

  • Things To Do

    Things To Do Around Plum Pond Bed & Breakfast

    • Come for a retreat, prayer, and peace
    • See hay baling in season
    • Read books
    • Fish for Big Mouth bass and Catfish in our small lake
    • Play board games and work puzzles
    • Go for long walks on trails and in meadows
    • Photograph wildflowers and birds and water fowl
    • Enjoy scrapbooking with your favorite group
    • Hoop it up with basketball
    • Throw horseshoes and toss bean bags at the Corn Hole
    • Bring your horse, enjoy a ride over our 70 acres, and use our two stalls
    • Pick blueberries at Echo Springs Blueberries Farm near Brownsboro
    • Enjoy a GOLF package at Twin Lakes Golf -Top 10 Texas courses
    • Explore nearby Edom, its art festival, and the famous "The Shed" restaurant
    • Have a romantic weekend with wine and candle light and meal
    • Enjoy our morning specialty coffee on your own private patio

    Things To Do Around Canton

    • First Monday Trade Days
    • Farmers produce markets
    • Cafes and restaurants on the town square

    Things To Do Around Athens

    • East Texas Freshwater Fisheries
    • Enjoy a movie at a theater with reasonable prices and great popcorn

    Things To Do Around Tyler

    • Tyler Rose Gardens and Tyler Rose Festival
    • Tyler Azalea Trails