Miss Olivia's Bed & Breakfast,
Gainesville Texas

Miss Olivia's Bed and Breakfast is a lovely Italianate Victorian home located in the heart of Gainesville's historic district.

A stay in this beautiful inn arouses an era of 120 years ago when cattle and cotton barons displayed their wealth through the building of elaborate homes. The interior of the home provides an elegant yet comfortable atmosphere.

Relax with a book on the wrap-around porch or take a leisurely stroll through the lavish gardens. the grounds include a butterfly and hummingbird garden, moonlight garden, Shakespeare garden, and children's garden. The pool area is surrounded by vibrant Texas native plants which provide an explosion of color for six months of the year. No matter if a swim is more to your liking or a quiet walk through the Victorian neighborhood, come to Miss Olivia's and experience a stay of another century.

Miss Olivia's Bed & Breakfast
319 South Denton, Gainesville
TX, 76240

Phone:  940-665-5558
Email Us at  missolivias@sbcglobal.net
www.missolivias.com

Accommodations

Heaven's Gate
 
Heaven's Gate

Luxurious fabrics in rich colors provide an elegant yet relaxing refuge from the world. Antique queen-sized half-tester bed, Victorian fainting couch, fireplace. This room features it's own sitting room and balcony.

Garden Room Suite
Garden Room Suite

Overlooking the pool and gardens, this suite features a shuttered sunroom with a comfortable queen sized bed and a large living area decorated in a soothing and sophisticated botanical theme.

 

 

Accommodations

Uncle Sam's quarters
Uncle Sam's quarters

Shaker and American folk art accents hightlight this Americana theme. A lovely flag quilt graces the queen sized bed and the room has a spacious desk/work area painted with the flag of 1882 the year that Miss Olivia's was built.

Amenities

Combining the elegance of yesteryear with the comforts of today, Miss Olivia's has central heat and air. All of our rooms are equipped with cable TV/VCRs, stereo systems, down comforters and the finest in linens enhanced with the lightest touch of lavender scent. 

Rooms have private baths equipped with showers and stocked with handmade soaps and a hairdryer. 

An iron and ironing board are available for guest use.

Indulgences

Handmade herbal bath amenities from a local artisan.

In-Room Massages available by appointment. Please allow 7 days notice prior to your stay.

Miss Olivia's famous dessert specialties, chocolates and bottled water in your room.

Videos, dvd's, cd's from our upstairs media library. We also have a large selection of board games from which to choose.

Monday through Friday Breakfast is heavy continental which includes such items as a seasonal fruit dish and/or homemade granola, yogurt, and an assortment of fresh baked breads. Coffee is available upstairs.

Weekend breakfasts is a three courses meal including a seasonal fruit dish, delicious main course and dessert, Starbucks coffee and biscotti are available in the kitchen beginning at 7 a.m.

 

 

Policies

  • Miss Olivia's is a non-smoking establishment. However, there are designated areas where smoking is permitted.
  • No wheelchair access is available.
  • Please leave pets at home.
  • Children with well-behaved adults are welcome.
  • Check in: From 3-7 p.m. If your arrival time is later than 7 p.m., please inform us so that we may make the proper arrangements. 
  • Check out 11:00 noon.
  • Method of payment - We prefer cash or personal checks, but also accept Visa and MasterCard
  • Reservations are guaranteed with a credit card deposit of one night's stay.
  • Cancellations: A full refund will be made with 14 or more day's cancellation notice. 

Rates

  • $95 during the week and $115 Friday and Saturday. (Single/double occupancy) in addition there is a 13% city and state occupancy tax.

  • Some holiday weekends require a minimum stay of two nights.

  • Corporate rates for long term stays are available

Directions

Gainesville is located approximately 60 miles from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and within 8 miles of the Oklahoma border on Interstate 35. 

Take the California Street exit off of I-35 and travel east on California to Dixon Street (east side of the courthouse).

Go south/left on Dixon Street for approximately 1 ½ blocks until you reach Church Street.

Turn left/east and travel for one block to Denton Street. Go left/north and we are the second house on the left – 319 South Denton.

 

 

Workshops, special camps, weekend packages, etc.

Herbs From the Garden to the Kitchen

Looking for a fun yet educational event for your ladies group?

Join us for a three hour program which provides information on care, growth and propagation of herbs for cooking. You will learn the colorful history of herb use, both for culinary and medicinal purposes. Tour a culinary herb garden, make gifts, fresh herbs and participate in preparing lunch - all from fresh herbs. Lunch is provided. You even get to take home the recipes! Minimum group size 15

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE EVENING (What a way to go!)

Indulge yourself and your spouse in every chocolate lover fantasy getaway. Check in after work for a chocolate snack and cocktail, relax in the garden or on the porch before sitting down to a 4-course dinner full of chocolate goodies.
Before you settle in for the night, you will find in your room a chilled bottle of champagne covered in chocolate coating. Enjoy this with your platter of fresh strawberries.
Rise and shine to a luscious chocolate brunch before you head to the gym.
$250.00

Miss Olivia'Â’s Day Camp

For Young Ladies Ages 7-12
Camp #1 June 12th - 16th, or June 19th - 23, 2006.
Camp #2 (for graduates of Camp #1 July 10th - 15th, or 24th - 28th,2006
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

The lost arts are in fashion at Miss Olivia's Bed and Breakfast. Treat your daughter or granddaughter to a fun-filled and educational week where they learn basic cooking and sewing skills. In addition they complete craft projects and proudly bring home the fruits of their labors.
There will be swimming in the afternoons with a certified lifeguard.

Camp#1 will conclude with an English-style Garden Tea Party
Camp #2 will conclude with an etiquette lesson and pool party

For additional information and camp brochure, please call Donna Hertel at 665-5558.

Miss Olivia's Bed & Breakfast
319 South Denton, Gainesville
TX, 76240

Phone:  940-665-5558
Email Us at  missolivias@sbcglobal.net
www.missolivias.com