"A sense of historic hospitality reigns at Fensalden Inn...Hamby has preserved the Inn's rustic appeal, while making the accommodation plush and pampering...The simple truth is that every room at Fensalden is lovely." San Francisco Magazine

Overview

The Fensalden Inn Bed and Breakfast, located on the Northern California Coast just south of Mendocino, is a completely renovated 1850s era Wells Fargo stage coach stop that offers the traveler eight romantic accommodations with magnificent ocean views, fireplaces, private bathrooms and gourmet breakfasts.

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean from twenty tree-lined pastoral acres, Fensalden Inn offers warm hospitality and a quiet respite and relaxing atmosphere for the perfect getaway.

Accommodations

There are eight guest rooms, five in the main house, including a two room suite with a queen size canopy bed. All rooms have fireplaces or gas stoves, bar refrigerators and ocean or garden views.

The Water Tower complex houses two units. One is a suite with a private entrance, full kitchen, living room with wood burning fireplace, and a queen sleeping loft. The cathedral ceilings allow huge windows which overlook the ocean. There is an adjoining queen room with a private entrance, which also has a wood burning fireplace, bar refrigerator and ocean view.

The eighth unit is a bungalow with private entrance, porch, large living room with a gas burning fireplace, dining table and chairs under a picture window overlooking the ocean, and a queen size bed at the far end of the room. One step down puts you in a fully equipped kitchen. Two steps up and you are in a queen sleeping nook. There are two lofts each with a single bed. There is a Jacuzzi tub with a skylight above it, and a redwood shower completes the romantic ambiance.

The Inn's main building includes three common rooms for guests' use. A wood burning fireplace in the entry parlor compliments the antiques, pewter collection and Oriental rugs. The hand rubbed redwood paneling lends a warm feeling to the room. The adjoining library is equipped with FAX, telephone, and PC outlets.

The Tavern Room is the hub of the Main House. There, among fine antiques and Oriental prints, one can sit and enjoy the fire and gaze at the ever changing sea as you enjoy afternoon wine and hors d'oeuvres.

Weddings

Fensalden Inn provides the perfect romantic setting for weddings. Set amidst a quiet, country setting overlooking the ocean, the Inn is has a romantic backdrop of meadows, cypress trees, and gardens. The beautiful Tavern Room can host a small wedding, up to 12 people. Up to 32 people are accommodated on the new glass-enclosed porch overlooking the ocean. For weddings up to 125 people, the lawn tent, adjacent to the main house, commands a magnificent view of the ocean from a 400 foot elevation.

Small Meetings

Fensalden provides a distraction free and very relaxed environment for business guests. Here, in this pristine, pastoral setting, business people may hold executive retreats, meetings or seminars, away from the noise and distraction of the urban office milieu, and writers find a haven for creativity. The owners will tailor your experience to fit your individual needs. The Sunroom can accommodate 18 people board room style, or 32 people theater style. The Tavern Room does double duty as the dining room, and can be used for board room style seating up to 12 people. There is a PC hook-up in the parlor, and a fax is also available to our guests.

Breakfast

In the morning, a full gourmet breakfast is served. On Sundays, a champagne brunch is offered. Wine & hors d'oeuvres at 5pm in our Great Room

Activities

 If you are in the mood for exploring or shopping, the Inn is just seven miles south of the quaint New England style village of Mendocino, with shops and galleries galore and some of the best eating places on the coast. Canoeing, kayaking, sport fishing, horseback riding, hiking, golf, tennis, and beach combing are among the many daytime activities available. In the evening, fine dining abounds, and concerts and plays offer cultural entertainment.

Accolades:

AAA Three Diamonds.
Voted 'Best in the West 2004' by Arrington Publishing