This may be the longest review ever but we were absolutely STUNNED by this property—not at all what we expected. Brace yourself.
We arrived after dark and were delighted by the glow of lights along the drive. Maria met us on the back wraparound porch and we entered a huge, comfortable kitchen. In an instant it was apparent that Pepper Tree Inn was something remarkable —an impressively restored gem. Our day had been long, so Maria’s late-night welcome and the charming hidden elevator to our room. She opened the door to the master suite. There it was: spacious, immaculate, inviting and luxurious, with honey colored hardwood floors, marble bath—yet completely unstuffy and relaxing.
Linens sparkled white, amenities tempted, and the king-size bed called with its deep pillows and soft linens. AND ENOUGH OUTLETS BY THE NIGHTSTANDS FOR CHARGING EVERYTHING! The marble master bath showcases an extra long soaker tub, extra-large walk-in shower, and fireplace. Just entering the room melted our travel tensions.
In the morning we found the late-night arrival had hidden a treat: enormous windows and the rush of waking high up huge, old trees. The view below was just as unreal—a Victorian summer kitchen, carriage house, kitchen garden, beautiful landscaping, and gigantic bird of paradise plants.
And the kitchen—a huge professional masterpiece in marble, matte tile, and brushed stainless steel appliances that include an eight-burner range. (Think executive staff planning retreat, wedding, or family reunion.)
We enjoyed Maria’s many thoughtful touches, the refrigerator stocked with delicious, high-end yogurt and fresh berries, plenty of bottled water, and a to-die-for coffee station.
It’s the longest review ever, but once you’ve been there you’ll know why, and you’ll know why we’re going back soon.