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Compassionate Bed & Breakfasts

Compassionate Bed & Breakfasts If you’re looking for more than just a place to rest your head at the end of a busy vacation day, bed and breakfasts offer a quaint, romantic alternative to cookie-cutter motel chains.

Stellar service, beckoning beds, mints on your pillow, and hot, home-cooked vegan breakfasts await you at an ever-growing number of inns around the world.

From charming seaside cottages to stately mansions to cozy cabins off the beaten path, you’ll find your perfect getaway on our list of vegetarian-friendly bed and breakfasts. Those that are listed below along with the dog icon accept canine visitors as well; please mention your companion animal when you make reservations to ensure that the policy hasn’t changed.

To find the perfect compassionate bed and breakfast, click on a location in the map below or scroll down to view the entire list.

 

Amrit Nivas—Inn of Nectar
P.O. Box 970, Santa Cruz, NM 87567
1-888-809-0885
nam@newmexico.com
This is a vegetarian, self-contained, vacation-house rental in New Mexico. It features a hilltop meditation gazebo and a rejuvenating outdoor hot tub, as well as 5 acres of landscaped high desert land nestled in the Sombrillo Hills.

Annapurna Inn
538 Adams St., Port Townsend, WA 98368-5805
360-385-2909
360-379-0711 (fax)
annapurna@olympus.net
The Annapurna Inn is a retreat center that provides transformation to radiant health through delicious organic vegan cuisine, live-food lifestyle, yoga, steam baths, and much more—all in the quiet, beautiful Victorian seaport of Port Townsend, Washington.

Barclay Cottage Bed & Breakfast
400 16th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-1956
innkeepers@barclaycottage.com
www.barclaycottage.com
Sunbathing, beachcombing, whale-watching, and shooting the breeze on the wraparound veranda are the order of the day when you stay at the Barclay Cottage Bed and Breakfast. This charming five-room Victorian cottage is only two blocks from the beach, and the innkeepers graciously accommodate vegan guests.

Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat & Conference Center
P.O. Box 578, Detroit, OR 97342
503-854-3321
office@breitenbush.com
www.breitenbush.com
Whether you’re at Breitenbush for a retreat, a workshop, or just for a day of relaxation, one thing is certain: You’ll leave refreshed, renewed, and well-fed. Soak in one of the center’s inviting hot springs, hike a trail through an old-growth forest to a spectacular mountain vista, enjoy a relaxing massage or invigorating yoga session, and indulge in three bountiful vegetarian meals each day.

Cedar House Inn & Yurts
6463 Hwy. 19 N.
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-867-9446
info@georgiamountaininn.com
www.georgiamountaininn.com
A local landmark, Cedar House Inn & Yurts is the only eco-friendly bed and breakfast in North Georgia. Rough-hewn cedar walls and ceilings, exposed posts and beams, and a rock front porch give it a rustic feel, while the warm hospitality of the hosts and the wood-burning stove in the living room create a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. Whether you stay in one of their charming rooms or rent one of their unique yurts (a round canvas structure that allows you to have “a natural experience without roughing it”), be sure to dig into a delectable breakfast of vegan lemon waffles with blueberry sauce or apple-nut vegan pancakes before you set off to explore the many waterfalls, wineries, and hiking trails found in the surrounding mountains.

Compassion Flower Inn
216 Laurel St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-466-0420
reservations@compassionflowerinn.com
www.compassionflowerinn.com
At the Compassion Flower Inn, you’ll wake up to a healthy and delicious vegan breakfast, including freshly baked organic muffins and breads and full-bodied fair-trade coffee. Then take a short walk to explore downtown Santa Cruz, the wharf, and the boardwalk. After your exciting day, relax on the garden patio or take a dip in the Jacuzzi. Massages are available by appointment.

Culag Vegan Bed & Breakfast
Ross-shire IV40 8HA Scotland
You and your children can enjoy organic, vegan meals and a classic mixture of upland and marine fauna near Isle of Syke and the Applecross Peninsula.

Fraser Cottage Vegan Bed & Breakfast
High Street, Bangor Isycoed, Wrexham LL13 0AU United Kingdom
019 7878 1068
This inn is just a stone’s throw from the North Wales Coast and is near Manchester and Liverpool. It offers relaxation and vegan, organic meals for a perfect retreat.

Hidden Valley Farm
R.R. 2, Chatsworth, Ontario N0H 1G0 Canada
519-794-3727
519-794-4220
hiddenvalley@bmts.com
www.hiddenvalleyfarm.8k.com
A country retreat featuring vegetarian cuisine and healthful, natural living near Owen Sound in Ontario, Canada. A great family vacation spot.

Inn Serendipity Bed & Breakfast
7843 County Rd. P, Browntown, WI 53522
608-329-7056
info@innserendipity.com
www.innserendipity.com
Enjoy hearty vegetarian breakfasts with organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs from the inn’s gardens.

Allows Dogs Mama LaGuardia
5701 Josephine St., San Diego, CA 92110-1602
1-888-800-1441
Mama@mamalaguardia.com
This vegetarian bed and breakfast in San Diego, California, is next to the University of San Diego and beautiful Old Town.

Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast
323 W. Seventh St., Covington, KY 41011
859-468-4820
brenda@kyMorningGlory.com
www.kyMorningGlory.com
This comfy, converted 19th century Italiante rowhouse offers bright and inviting rooms decked out with original artwork, healthy vegan breakfasts, and a parlor packed with games and reading materials. If you want to be able to stroll around a hip, historic part of town and bustle around a big city, you’ve got it made at the Morning Glory. Located in the historic MainStrasse Village, an artsy area known for its lively festivals, restaurants, and shops, this cheerful little B&B is also a hop, skip, and a short shuttle ride across the river from Cincinnati.

Ocean Lotus Farm Bed & Breakfast Inn
R.R. 1, Box 349, Dallas, PA 18612
570-639-4947
host@oceanlotusfarm.com
www.oceanlotusfarm.com
Ocean Lotus Farm is dedicated to creating a natural, harmonious environment where organic farming, vegetarian dining, and spiritual workshops are one. Ocean Lotus Farm is so vegetarian-friendly that it even has its own vegetarian restaurant, Tofu House—the vegan Coconut-Chocolate Cake is not to be missed.

Rasayana Cove Ayurvedic Retreat
4224 Solomon Rd., Ona, FL 33865
863-494-7565
rasayana@cyberstreet.com
www.ayurvedicretreat.com
Hidden in the woods of Central Florida, the Rasayana Cove Ayurvedic Retreat offers Ayurvedic rejuvenation treatments from Kerala, India, and freshly prepared meals that are 100 percent vegetarian.

Rosemary House Bed & Breakfast
76 West St., Pittsboro, NC 27312
1-888-643-2017
karen@rosemary-bb.com
www.rosemary-bb.com
With the Rosemary House Bed and Breakfast’s whirlpools, fireplaces, and super-comfortable beds, the only things that may persuade you to leave your cozy room are the scrumptious vegetarian breakfasts that await.

Savannah Inn
330 Savannah Rd., Lewes, DE 19958
302-654-5592
These casual, comfortable, and affordable accommodations in historic Lewes offer a delicious vegetarian breakfast buffet featuring homemade breads and fresh fruit. The Savannah Inn is great for group rentals and is located near restaurants, shops, beaches, and historic attractions.

Serendipity Bed & Breakfast
712 Ninth St., Ocean City, NJ 08226
1-800-842-8544
609-399-1554
info@serendipitynj.com
www.serendipitynj.com
Serendipity may as well be called “Vegan Heaven.” For breakfast, indulge in vegan cashew French toast with pure maple syrup, soy sausage, cereal with soy or rice milk, English muffins, toast with soy margarine, or a bountiful bowl of fresh fruit. This charming seashore inn, built in 1912, is just half a block from the ocean.

Shady Hollow Inn
370 Main St., South Dennis, MA 02660
508-394-7474
508-398-2650 (fax)
stay@shadyhollowinn.com
This vegetarian bed and breakfast inn is located in the historic village of South Dennis at the heart of Cape Cod. The Shady Hollow Inn invites guests to unwind in the comfortably elegant setting of an 1839 sea captain’s house.

Shambhalla Retreats
P.O. Box 446, Ashland, OR 97520
541-535-6991
shambhalla@jeffnet.org
www.shambhallaretreats.org
Disappear into the old-growth forest of Southern Oregon for a rejuvenating visit that includes hiking, swimming in river pools and waterfalls, guided meditation, moonlight walks, and of course, fabulous vegetarian food.

Sweet Onion Inn
Rte. 100, P.O. Box 66, Hancock, VT 05748
802-767-3734
1-800-897-6490
kathy0121@msn.com
www.sweetonioninn.com
Featuring organic, vegan meals, the Sweet Onion Inn sits on Route 100, one of the most scenic byways in America.

Sweet Thyme Inn
Rte. 92/28, P.O. Box 85, Green Bank, WV 24944-0085
304-456-5535
info@sweetthymeinn.com
www.sweetthymeinn.com
Offering organic vegetarian/vegan meals, Sweet Thyme Inn is surrounded by many state parks and national forests and the Snowshoe Mountain Resort.

The Duckett House Inn & Farm
433 Lance Ave., P.O. Box 441, Hot Springs, NC 28743
828-622-7621
dhouse@nclink.net
www.ducketthouseinn.com
Savor a vegetarian (vegan upon request) breakfast, then hike the Appalachian Trail or raft down the French Broad River—or simply bask in the sun and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

The Expanding Light Retreat
14618 Tyler Foote Rd., Nevada City, CA 95959
530-478-7518
info@expandinglight.org
www.expandinglight.org
Nestled in 800 acres of forest and meadowland, The Expanding Light Retreat offers a variety of classes in yoga philosophy, yoga instructor training, meditation instructor training, and Hatha Yoga as well as delicious all-vegetarian meals.

Allows DogsThe Golden Guernsey Barn & Breakfast
31 Mitchell Pond East, Cochecton, NY 12726
845-932-7994
info@thegoldenguernsey.com
www.thegoldenguernsey.com
At the Golden Guernsey, you’ll rediscover the simple pleasures of life—an afternoon snooze in a hammock, pedaling a bike down curvy country roads, cloud-watching, stargazing, telling stories around the campfire, and of course, eating delicious vegetarian food. Plus, you’ll get to brag to your friends that you stayed in a nifty renovated barn.

The Lodge
Mark and Mary Hardy, P.O. Box 3540, St. George’s, Grenada, West Indies
473-440-2330
473-440-2330 (fax)
thelodge@spiceisle.com
Get away to this vegetarian country-house hotel on the Caribbean island of Grenada.

Allows DogsThe Retreat at Washington Lake
P.O. Box 315, 172 Airport Rd., Yulan, NY 12792
845-557-8776
washingtonlakeretreat@yahoo.com
www.wlretreat.com
Located on pristine spring-fed Washington Lake, the Retreat at Washington Lake offers guests a place to escape the stress of daily life, refresh their spirits, and be nourished by soul-soothing vegetarian meals.

Allows DogsThe White Pig Bed & Breakfast
5120 Irish Rd., Schuyler, VA 22969
434-831-1416
434-831-1417 (fax)
info@thewhitepig.com
www.thewhitepig.com/bb.html
Visit with the resident pot-bellied pigs, dogs, and cats during your stay at this vegan retreat. Enjoy lots of open space that’s perfect for meditating and opportunities to escape to a peaceful, compassionate environment and commune with nature.

Tower House Bed & Breakfast
392 Little Rd., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
1-800-858-4276
towerhouse@san-juan-island.com
www.san-juan-island.com
Tower House Bed and Breakfast is the perfect place for romance. Situated on 10 acres overlooking the San Juan Valley, this Queen Anne-style house offers stunning sunset views from the tower room and to-die-for vegan breakfasts.

Allows DogsWattle Hollow Retreat Center
344 Combs Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701
joyfoxwath@aol.com
www.wattlehollow.com
At Wattle Hollow, you can connect with nature, build a mud house, and renew your spirit. Nestled in 40 acres of mountainside woodlands, Wattle Hollow offers dormitories, cabins, tent space, a meditation hall, several charming outhouses, and fantastic vegetarian food.

Allows DogsWayfaring Traveler Ranch
Mike Carlson, Wayfaring Traveler Ranch, P.O. Box 98, 1100 Ln. 38, Burlington, WY 82411
307-762-3536
wtr@tctwest.net
www.tctwest.net/~wtr
Experience a Western-style setting at this guesthouse, which serves up organic produce and vegetarian cuisine.

White Rose Inn
910 River Rd., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
608-254-4724
1-800-482-4724
608-254-4585 (fax)
info@thewhiterose.com
www.thewhiterose.com
This is a vegetarian bed and breakfast featuring a heated outdoor pool, vibrant gardens, and the Secret Garden Café, which offers an expansive outdoor deck for dining under ancient oak trees.