Azalea Plantation Bed and Breakfast  

"Located near the Museums, Downtown Sundance Sq., Historic Stockyards, Cultural District, and TCU. Bed and Breakfast 1400 Robinwood Drive Fort Worth, Texas TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN FORT WORTH by Washington Post TOP 10 HOTELS IN DALLAS/FORT WORTH HOTELS by Zagot.com Best Kept Secret in Dallas/Fort Worth by Dallas Morning News t Owners and resident innkeepers, Martha and Richard Linnartz Established 1994 "I thoroughly enjoyed my stay ... have never seen such attention to detail for customer satisfaction..." G. Rioux (Paris, France) AZALEA PLANTATION is quite a welcome surprise ... a stately plantation style home reminiscent of Tara, nestled among almost two acres of majestic oaks and magnolias. This historic home was built 1948 by W.I. Browning, a prominent Fort Worth builder, and was enjoyed by his own family for 22 years. Later the home underwent major renovations after being purchased by a church as a home for their pastor. The spacious terraced grounds entreat you to linger and listen to the relaxing sounds of water trickling down the picturesque fountain. A romantic gazebo and wooden yard swing invite guests to sit a spell and enjoy the serenity of the Dixie meadow. Click to Enlarge Following a night of perfect rest you will awaken to the inviting aroma of a full breakfast served buffet style in the spacious Victorian dining room. While sipping your first cup of coffee or herb tea, guests are invited to browse through the extensive collection of fine china, delicate crystal and unique antiques ... all artfully displayed throughout the downstairs common areas. "

Amenities: Air conditioning, Gas Fireplace, Fridge, Microwave, Coffee Maker, TV, Cable, Stereo, DVD Player, Telephone , Wireless Internet, Private deck(s), Shared deck(s), and more...

Cancellation Policy: 72 hrs notice of forefit 1st night'sdeposit

Driving Directions: See Web site-www.azaleaplantation.com Within 5 min. of I30, Hwy 121/183,I35W, 10 min. I20 within 8 min. of Downtown & Train station, Sundance Square & 10 min. of Historic Stockyards

Local Area Attractions: 5 min. of 45 mi. of walking,biking trails around Trinity River, 10 min. of 2 Giant Shopping Malls, 10 min. of Horse back riding, Historic Stockyards(known in early 1900s as "Wallstreet of the West") has unique atmosphere of stepping back in the past, within 20 min. of new Cowboy Stadium in Arlington playing starts 2009, within 18 mi. of Texas Motor Speed Way, landscaped yard-1 acre with Gazebo in Meadow, sitting area under Bar-B-Que smoker shed enjoyable in early and late afternoon, Museums 20 min. away-Texas Ranger Baseball, Nat. Boy Scouts, American Airlines Flight, old Fire Station, Stockyards with 2nd longest burning electric Light Bulb in U.S., Billy Bobs World's Largest Honky Tonk, G.M. Assembly Plant Tour, Bull Ring with early 20 Texas Artist paintings in Restored Stockyards Saloon with largest wooden Dr. Pepper sign, Buggar'S Red's Saloon with saddle bar stools, White Elephant Saloon with 350 hat collection on ceiling & set for "Walker Ranger" TV SERIES, Oldest Indoor Rodeo Arena in the World with Championship Rodeos every Fri. & Sat. nites, Bass Hall-Premier Performance Hall in the World built on all Texas native materials, Cross Eyed Moose Unique Cowboy Antique Store, LoneSome Dove Bristo, Japanese Botanical Gardens, ONLY FREE REENACTMENT OF LONGHORN CATTLE DRIVE DAILY 11AM AND 4PM IN STOCKYARDS, MOST COMPLETE SOUTHWEST- FORT WORTH, TEXAS BOOKS AND POLITICAL MEMORABILIA IN SOUTHWEST-"BOOKS, ETC."

Onsite Activities: PEACE-QUIET, RELAXING GARDEN SMOKER OPEN SIDED SHED, WITH FIREPLACE TO ROAST SOMEMORES, OPTIONAL EXTRA, EARLY 1900s Parlor with 100s of books to pick from, Texas Size Chinta Cabinet in Elegant Dinning Room with 475 Chintz China dishes beside the dinning table. Card game table in Garden Room with Sofa for group gatherings, Host small Dinners, Luncheons, Baby and Wedding Showers, and small(45 or less) outdoor and indoor WEDDINGS.

Seasonal Info: Open yr. round, round. Special map to easily find all Museums, Shopping Areas, Best Eating, and Off Beaten Track Cowboy & Historic items on Stockyards. Special Connection to Antiques and Discovering Rare Facts on Tex. History from Owner, involved with making Chisholm Trail into National Historic Trail with National Parks Service.