Besserrae B&B

Fully restored 19th century Victorian home surrounded on 2 acres of gardens, and 150 year old trees and camellia bushes. Besserrae is the oldest B&B structure in Greenville.

Location

Located just off US Hwy.29 in Taylors, between Greenville and Spartanburg, and within 1 mile of 3 antique shops and 3 antique malls; 3 miles from Greenville Tech-Greer; 4 miles from Bob Jones University and the world's largest religious art museum; 8 miles from downtown Greenville, the Peace Center, the zoo, and the Bi-Lo Arena; 8 miles from Furman University; about 30 miles from Clemson University; and 6 miles from GSP International airport (with complimentary drop-off service); and 4 blocks from the Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Located on Main Street in a historic village. Large southern style front porch with rockers and swing.  Step back into a by-gone era and relax in southern hospitality. 

Accommodations

There are 2 guest rooms in the main house, and 1 guest suite in a separate 19th Century cottage located in the back yard gardens. All accommodations have private baths, TV, VCR, Alarm/radio, telephone and modem hook-ups. The suite includes a bedroom, living room, dining/kitchen, and a private front porch.

Amenities

Guests are welcome to walk the gardens and yard, stroll the nature path which includes a labyrinth, or sit back and relax. Aside from the front porch, the property includes a gazebo with a hammock in the rose garden, an outdoor hot tub, and several garden benches. Available upon request are hiking or sight-seeing tours, or massage therapy. Shopping, tennis courts and bicycle rentals are near-by.

Property details: Architectural style is Victorian Built in 1894 Opened for business in 1998 Restored/Remodeled in 1998 Meals A Continental Plus breakfast is included in the room rate. Time breakfast is served: 6:00am ~ 8:00am. (Other times upon request). Places where breakfast is served: Dining Room or Library. Occasionally on the front porch or rear deck. Included in room rate: Afternoon tea if requested. Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted and Vegetarian.

Nearby attractions

Antique Shopping, Movie Theater, Historical interests, Performing Theater, Museum, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ruins, Zoo, Art Galleries, Concert venue, National/State parks and Gourmet/Fine Dining

Children: Limitations on children staying: Call for details.

Smoking: Smoking not allowed.

Pets: Limited accommodations for pets: Call for details.

Rates: $70-90 Payment: Cash, Personal checks, Travelers checks