Tartan Thistle Bed & Breakfast

513 West Louisiana Street , McKinney, Texas
  • Main (214) 680-2744
Innkeeper(s): Tom & Karen Watson, Innkeepers
 
  • Room & Amenities

    Paisley

    The only guest room on the first floor is fully ADA accessible with a private entrance from the veranda. This spacious, octagonal room has a queen size, four posted bed facing a gas fireplace and a tub/shower in the bath. $159 for double/$109 for single occupancy.

    Paisley
    Paisley

     

    Tartan
    Tartan
    Tartan

    Second floor room on the east side of the house. The 12 huge pecan trees in the side yard literally engulf this room giving a sense of being in a tree house. This very large room offers a king size iron bed and twin size daybed. The bath contains a clawfoot tub with shower. $159 for double/$109 for single occupancy

     

    Tower

    Second floor room at the front of the house features a relaxed sitting area enclosed in the octagonal tower. This very large room has a king size, brass, four posted bed and the bath contains a tiled, double shower. An optional private connection to the Moors Room is available to provide a two room, two bath suite. $169 for double/$119 for single occupancy.

    Tower
    Tower

     

    Thistle
    Thistle
    Thistle

    Secluded second floor room at the rear of the house offers a queen size, four posted bed. The bath contains a claw-foot tub complete with shower. $139 for double/$99 for single occupancy.

     

    Heather

    Second floor room at the rear of the house includes a private sun porch, separated from the main room with double french doors. A full size, antique iron bed is provided in the main room and a twin size daybed is provided in the sun porch. The bath contains a tub/shower. $139 for double/$99 for single.

    Moors

    Second floor room on the west side of the house has an antique, four posted, full size bed. The bath contains a pedestal tub complete with shower. $119 for double/$89 for single.

    Tartan Thistle Bed & Breakfast...

    • National Register of Historic Places and Texas Historic Landmark
    • Located three blocks from McKinney's Historic Shopping District
    • Available for meetings and special occasions
    • Available for weddings and receptions for up to 70 persons
    • Six guest rooms each with private, ensuite bath
    • Free High-speed DSL WiFi is provided, a computer is located on the second floor for guest use
    • Rooms complete with private locks, telephones, optional TV/VCR, "mood music" clock radio, ceiling fans, and hair dryer
    • Off street, lighted parking
    • The wrap-around veranda and second floor front porch offer extensive areas for guests to relax and socialize
    • The room rate includes refreshments of scones, shortbread, afternoon tea, fruit and non-alcoholic beverages

     

     

    Parlor
    Parlor
    The Parlor is typical of the quality décor of the interior of the home. It is the perfect setting for an intimate wedding with up to 70 persons. The room is furnished with antiques including a well tuned baby grand piano for the enjoyment of our musical guests. A set of bagpipes are also available but you will have to take them outside if you've a mind to play a tune.

    The adjacent canopied dining room features an authentic coal fire in the hearth that provides a cozy setting for a memorable morning meal. This room is available for meetings of up to 20 persons and, in combination with the parlor, for receptions of up to 70 persons.

     

    Six Guest Rooms are available, each with a private, en suite bath. Guests will enjoy a full cooked breakfast, everyday, including dessert. Rates are inclusive of breakfast, refreshments and complimentary beverages. Each room has an available TV/VCR with HBO/CNN, highspeed wireless DSL, desk, telephone & data port, ceiling fan, sound machine clock radio, iron & board, and hair dryer. A computer with high speed internet access is also available for guest use at no charge.
    Policies
    • Single rates are available Sunday through Thursday nights only.*
    • Single rates are not available on Holidays and the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
    • More than two persons in the same room incur an additional charge of $40 for adults or $30 for children under 12.
    • Tartan Thistle is a non-smoking Bed and Breakfast
    • Check-Out time is 11 am. Check-In time is anytime after 4 pm unless special arrangements have been made. Please notify us if you will be arriving after 9 pm.
    • Reservations may be made at any time including the same day.
    • A deposit guarantee of the first nights room rate is due two weeks before the reservation date (one month before for reservations of two or more rooms).
    • Cancellations: Deposits will be refunded in full if the reservation is cancelled by 4 pm, either THREE DAYS prior to arrival date for a reservation of one room or SEVEN DAYS prior to arrival date for a reservation of two or more rooms.
    • All other cancellations will receive a "Rain Check" which can be redeemed for a future nights lodging.