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Cheshire Cat Inn

3.0 of 5
36 W. Valerio St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • State Street(12)
  • Hot tub(8)
  • Full kitchen(4)
  • Short walk(4)
  • Afternoon wine(4)
  • Continental breakfast(4)
  • Dining room(3)
  • Bedroom cottage(3)
  • Main house(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
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lililola333
Glendora, California
Reviewer
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW

This was our first bed and breakfast! We stayed in the cheshire cat room which has a jacuzzi tub -_- ! It is a very short distance to everything especially the mission and botanical garden. We had the best time in santa barbara and it was great to come back after a long day of walking to relax in the... More

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vbrother
Abbotsford, Canada
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I agree with many of the comments that previous guests have made. The wine and cheese hour is very nice. The manager - Barty and owner Connie are very warm and gracious. The breakfast is also very good. The location of this inn is also very convenient as it is a short 1 block walk to State street where there... More

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CheshireCatInn, Owner at Cheshire Cat Inn, responded to this review
8 February 2012

We greatly appreciate your positive comments and will keep the concerns in mind for our future guests. We are of course sorry that you were disappointed with the room. In fairness, the Dormouse does fall into our "classic" category, an entry level smaller room, and does experience some street noise. We recommend that you try one of our other room... More

y2012
Los Altos, California
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We stay for two nights at Caterpillar room which has two window seats and a deck. The window seats give us extra sitting choices to enjoy the room. The room is nicely decorated and very comfortable. The deck allows us to enjoy the sun and to overlook the beautiful English garden. The business center has a computer and a printer... More

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LilithZ
Valencia, California
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My daughter and I come to Santa Barbara frequently and when we stay overnight, it is always at the Cheshire Cat Inn. Everyone is so nice here, there is a fabulous wine/cheese hour at 5pm every night and a delicious breakfast every morning! And it is within walking distance to the Museum and State Street shops : ) Love it! More

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rdamwa
Sonora, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We love this place! We've stayed six nights in the last 2 months. The place is very comfortable, elegant accommodations, staff is friendly & attentive, very nice breakfast with good variety, fresh fruit and munchies always available and delightful wine and snacks each afternoon. Many guests are repeat customers. The setting is beautiful and it all makes for a very... More

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Sheila K
Stevenson, Maryland, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed chez Cheshire during the SB Film Festival. Great location, warm staff, an elegant room, big sunny windows, and breakfasts made with love. What impressed me most were the warm touches -- large vases of aromatic lilies, an egg casserole made with green chiles, wine in the afternoon, homemade cookies by the door at night, and lots of help... More

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Rita G
Rochester, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed two nights Jan 17 & 18, and enjoyed every minute of it. We were able to check in early and they upgraded us from a queen to a king room for free. Bring your bathing suit and enjoy the hot tub. The breakfast was great as well. Service - excellent. More

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60plustraveller
Los Altos, California
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

We spent one night in a very comfortable room. On weekdays this time of year they serve a continental buffet. It was good but not as nice as a full breakfast. The hot tub is available even in January. I should have brought my suit. More

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Richard K
Brookline, Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The staff is especially welcoming and helpful. When we found that our room was small for me to conduct some business on my laptop we were upgraded to one of the cottages. I forgot to pack some of my clothes when we left and after making a phone call they were sent to me by FedEX. The facility is charming,... More

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spalmieri584
Los Angeles, California
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My husband reserved the Cheshire Inn for my 30th birthday weekend and when he booked he got the Door Mouse Room. Upon arriving in Santa Barbara we were told we were upgraded (for Free!!!) I know shocking there are still things that are free to our own private cottage. When we stepped foot into the cottage, it was just beautiful!... More

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Address: 36 W. Valerio St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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