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“A picturesque oasis set in extensive grounds within Santa Fe’s Don Gaspar Historic District. A historic property, once the stomping ground of writers — this inn has a real charm. Interiors are polished yet still have a traditional feel with viga ceilings, textured rugs, and woodburning fireplaces.”

“A picturesque oasis set in extensive grounds within Santa Fe’s Don Gaspar Historic District. A historic property, once the stomping ground of writers — this inn has a real charm. Interiors are polished yet still have a traditional feel with viga ceilings, textured rugs, and woodburning fireplaces.”

Recommended For

  • Local exploring
  • Set in Don Gaspar Historic District, with dining & cultural options aplenty, it's ideal for those who do want to get out & about
  • Hideaway
  • Despite being located within Santa Fe, the sprawling grounds make this feel like a real hideaway
  • Great walks
  • From colourful canyons to desert landscapes, there are plenty of scenic landscapes to explore
  • Local markets
  • Venture down to the historic downtown Santa Fe Plaza to browse the Indian and Spanish markets
  • Other Activities
  • Head to nearby Canyon Road to discover its numerous galleries, boutiques, and restaurants
  • Museums
  • Child friendly
  • Some of the rooms are inter-connecting to accommodate families
  • No restaurant
  • Breakfast is provided and wine and snacks are offered at 5pm
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Some of the rooms have either private terraces or balconies
  • Pet friendly
  • Four pet-friendly rooms
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Full of character
  • Quiet
  • Secluded setting
  • Romantic
  • Intimate
  • Luxury
  • Charming
  • Traditional
  • Disabled access
  • Antiques
  • Historic
  • Boutique
  • B&B

Facilities

  • Child friendly
  • Some of the rooms are inter-connecting to accommodate families
  • No restaurant
  • Breakfast is provided and wine and snacks are offered at 5pm
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Some of the rooms have either private terraces or balconies
  • Pet friendly
  • Four pet-friendly rooms
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • No pets
  • Parking
  • Games room
  • Wifi
  • Concierge
  • Disabled access
  • Garden

Activities

  • Great walks
  • From colourful canyons to desert landscapes, there are plenty of scenic landscapes to explore
  • Local markets
  • Venture down to the historic downtown Santa Fe Plaza to browse the Indian and Spanish markets
  • Other Activities
  • Head to nearby Canyon Road to discover its numerous galleries, boutiques, and restaurants
  • Museums

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The Inn of the Turquoise Bear

The adobe villa that American poet Witter Bynner designed for entertaining artists and celebrities in the 1920s and 1930s still evokes the high style and hospitality sought by progressive travellers today. The historic estate, seated on one acre of terraced hillside, is now a highly praised bed and breakfast.

Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)