Savannah Georgia is a charming place with so much history. We were excited to check it out. We chose to stay at the Ballastone Inn and boy, did we make the right decision! This place is truly lovely. From the moment we entered and were met by the friendly staff through the end of our stay, we felt welcomed. We arrived at 3:30pm in the afternoon and, after a quick up-the-elevator with our bags, we were given a quick briefing of our room by a young lady at the front desk. We chose the most charming little room called the Gazebo room that had its own fireplace, a four poster bed, antique decor, and comfy sheets to match. ( I will give you the info on these sheets at the end of the post. Yes, I bought some online when I got home).
After settling in, we were invited down for a high tea. Now, I love high tea so I had been looking forward to it on our way to the Ballastone Inn and it did not disappoint. We were served in the location that what would normally be a tea room in a mansion. Right by the front door, next to the front window, where guest would have normally been greeted. I fell in love with this cute room. The curtains blended so well with the wall coverings you could barely tell the difference between the two on the wall. Charming! As for the tea and accompaniments, you chose your tea from a tea box and then gently poured the hot water from the silver water poured spout. Extra points for quaintness. The sandwich was spot on and they had tiny desserts and chocolate covered strawberries. Everything tasted delicious.
Next, they had a wine and appetizers at 6 pm and then a port tasting at 7 pm. Did I mention all of this was included in our room price? Well it was, as was a homemade breakfast in the morning. I think this bed and breakfast could have been a great stay if our theme had just been of good food from Georgia, but this time we had set our theme on the ghost tour and history of Savannah, Georgia. Just to wet your appetite, the breakfast was a dusted cinnamon French toast with warmed maple syrup, cooked-to-order eggs, and sausage. The menu changes daily based on the chef, but maybe if you are lucky you can get this same breakfast. It was a perfect start to our day! Hats off to the chef and the always smiling staff.
Next weeks post: The Zombie Tour portion. Not for the easily scared.
As promised the name of those amazing microfiber sheets that we just had to buy from is the Comphy Sheets store online. They are just as Comphy on our own bed!
After settling in, we were invited down for a high tea. Now, I love high tea so I had been looking forward to it on our way to the Ballastone Inn and it did not disappoint. We were served in the location that what would normally be a tea room in a mansion. Right by the front door, next to the front window, where guest would have normally been greeted. I fell in love with this cute room. The curtains blended so well with the wall coverings you could barely tell the difference between the two on the wall. Charming! As for the tea and accompaniments, you chose your tea from a tea box and then gently poured the hot water from the silver water poured spout. Extra points for quaintness. The sandwich was spot on and they had tiny desserts and chocolate covered strawberries. Everything tasted delicious.
Next, they had a wine and appetizers at 6 pm and then a port tasting at 7 pm. Did I mention all of this was included in our room price? Well it was, as was a homemade breakfast in the morning. I think this bed and breakfast could have been a great stay if our theme had just been of good food from Georgia, but this time we had set our theme on the ghost tour and history of Savannah, Georgia. Just to wet your appetite, the breakfast was a dusted cinnamon French toast with warmed maple syrup, cooked-to-order eggs, and sausage. The menu changes daily based on the chef, but maybe if you are lucky you can get this same breakfast. It was a perfect start to our day! Hats off to the chef and the always smiling staff.
Next weeks post: The Zombie Tour portion. Not for the easily scared.
As promised the name of those amazing microfiber sheets that we just had to buy from is the Comphy Sheets store online. They are just as Comphy on our own bed!
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