The days of Victorian grace and luxury might be long gone, but in the heart of Santa Barbara a real-world escape into English gardens and cottage living is still possible at Simpson House Inn.
EXPERIENCE
A pillar of English hospitality since its erection in 1874, the Simpson House Inn is a unique landmark in the middle of bustling Santa Barbara.
While settling in among the inn's many gardens and cottages, you'll be privy to leisurely, genteel service, cutting-edge spa facilities, and sweet domestic comforts. Plush rooms feature glossy antique furnishings and Victorian wallpaper, while in true Californian style, the kitchen offers vegetarian breakfast fare, in addition to a daily afternoon tea and a dessert buffet.
With guest transit passes, bicycles, guest passes to the nearby athletic club, there's no reason to lie around and waste the day. Simpson House Inn will make sure your excursions into Santa Barbara is as effortless as possible.
Upon returning from a day out on the town, take advantage of the inn's diverse massage services - with deep-muscle, Swedish, pre-natal, and herbal oil massages on hand, you'll have no excuse for bottling up stress while on vacation.
RECOGNITION
AAA - Five Diamond Award - 2009
LOCATION
While the Simpson House Inn is not an oceanfront property, it more than compensates for this with the convenience of its location, within reach of virtually everything Santa Barbara has to offer, and a mere 15-minute drive from the airport.
Several parks and attractions are within walking distance, such as the The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara Mission and Rose Gardens, and the Natural History Museum and Planetarium. And wine country is only a 40-minute drive away.
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