The Woldert-Spence Manor

Welcome to Tyler's oldest B&B, The Woldert-Spence Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn. We are a historic landmark restored to its prior beauty, and the closest lodging facility to the downtown Tyler square. We have a total of 7 guest rooms, 6 in the main house (2 downstairs and 4 upstairs) and the Mockingbird Cottage in the back. All rooms have private bathrooms with wall-mounted hairdryers, cable TV, and wireless (WIFI) internet access.Most rooms have queen-size beds, one room features a king-sized bed, and some rooms are available with fireplaces and private porches or balconies. Plus, all of our rates include a delicious full country breakfast served to you in our lovely formal Dining Room.

The Woldert-Spence Manor is perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays, or any special occasion! Also ask about our whole house rate for family reunions, retreats or group getaways.

"Architectural gem back to prime condition..."
- Jean Simmons, The Dallas Morning News
"It's Victorian & Queen Anne, shiny with hardwood floors & stained-glass windows,
& located on a quiet brick street." - Southern Living Magazine
Featured in "Proud of East Texas" by Joan Hallmark on KLTV 7(ABC)
"BEST Bed & Breakfast of EAST TEXAS" Eguide Magazine

We welcome you to share in the warmth and comfort of our home set back on a large corner lot (about 3/4 acre) in the Brick Street District, and located in the heart of Tyler near the downtown square. It is nestled under many old Pecan, Willow Oak, Chinese Pistachio, Sweetgum and Magnolia trees, with ample off-street private parking available. The closest Bed & Breakfast Inn to downtown, the Woldert-Spence Manor is perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays, or any special occasion! Also ask about our whole house rate for family reunions, retreats or group getaways.

The house, which is almost 4000 square feet, features 17 original 1884 stained-glass windows, doors and transoms, original Oak and Heart of Pine floors throughout, crystal chandeliers, and several porches and balconies for our guests to enjoy. The house is centrally air conditioned and heated for your comfort. In the Rear Garden you will find our large gazebo-covered spa and deck, arbor, along with our 1920's Iron Ore fence wall, wishing well, and Goldfish fountain.

The 4 guest rooms upstairs and 2 downstairs, with fireplaces, in the main house, are all delightfully decorated and furnished with period American antiques. The Front Parlor is where our guests can visit and read from our extensive library.

All the rooms have private baths which include wall-mounted hairdryers. Some bathrooms have restored antique claw-foot tubs with shower. Wireless (WIFI) Internet,  and irons/ironing boards are available. All rooms have cable television and digital alarm clocks. All rooms are non-smoking, with smoking areas available outside on a covered porch or balcony.

Directly behind the main house, there is a carriage house that was built in the 1930s. The Mockingbird Cottage features very private accommodations on a 2nd floor, is approximately 725 square feet, and also includes a private kitchen, dining room, and living room. In addition to the queen bed in the bedrooms, the Mockingbird Cottage has a sofa sleeper in the living room to accommodate additional people. Guests in the Mockingbird Cottage can enjoy themselves outside beneath the shady pecan trees in the adjacent yard.

When you arrive, we will have home baked cookies waiting for you on the sideboard in the main Dining Room, or in the kitchen if you are in one of the carriage houses. Complimentary refreshments are located in the guest refrigerators. In the main house, the guest refrigerator is located in the armoire in the rear hall. Also, you can prepare yourself a hot beverage (flavored or herbal teas, coffee, hot cocoa or apple cider) anytime during your stay. In the morning, freshly brewed coffee services are available. In the formal Dining Room , you will find that a bountiful hearty country breakfast awaits you, served to you family-style on Johnson Brothers' Blue Willow china with crystal and silver, while classical music is played for your enjoyment. We look forward to serving YOU at the Woldert-Spence Manor!