Christmas House Bed and Breakfast Inn, Ouray, Colo

Surrounding Area

Ouray is located in the majestic San Juan Mountains of SW Colorado. Our village is surrounded by peaks and cliffs forming our box canyon. Cascade Falls seems to pour down on Main Street from over 200ft up, while Box Canyon Falls can be heard on a quiet night thundering in its rocky cravass on the other side of town. Ouary was founded in 1876, the same year as Colorado statehood. Its roots are in mining, first silver then later gold. Our town was one of the centers of Colorado mining for many years. Unlike many mining camps that grew roughly from the sides of mountains then died, Ouray held a natural beauty and mistique that few other locations can come close to matching. This is one reason Ouray held a natural attraction for families, busineses and churches to come and grow as a community. Today, therefore, Ouray is listed, as a community, on the national register of historic places with numerous vintage victorian homes and buildings to enjoy. Ouray is a walking town being ten by seven blocks in size. Everything is within walking distance from everything else. The museum, the Ouray Hot Springs Pool (open year round), the four star restaraunts, galleries, curio shops & even the beginners ski hill are right in town. Ouray is a center for outdoor mountain activities including cross country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, ice climbing, and snowmobling in winter to summer activities including jeeping the abandoned mining trails to the tundra above 13000ft, hiking, mountain biking, mountain climbing, and more!! Spring brings the wildflowers and the snow melt that surges the waterfalls to capacity, Fall is the spectacular show of golden aspen color!! The Fourth of July and New Years Eve bring parades and fabulous fireworks! Side trips from Ouray include Silverton (26mls) over the spectacular Million Dollar Highway, one of the top three scenic drives in the USA. In Silverton you will be at the Northern terminus of the Silverton Railroad, an authentic 1800's steam passenger train that runs 45miles down the Animas Canyon. Mesa Verde National Park & Black Canyon National Park are within easy driving distance. Telluride Ski Resort is just 45 miles away. (1/2 price lift tickets available!)

Accommodations

The Christmas House offers five luxury suites all with spa tubs for two, private entrances, queen memory top queen beds TV/DVD/VCR/CD stereos, private baths, refrigs, microwaves, coffee, sound conditioners, A/C, and antiques. Most offer fireplaces and two have private 2 person saunas. One suite offers a private parlor while another offers a roomy kitchenette. Each suite is tastfully decorated for Christmas year round! The Inn offers spacious decks up to the third floor with breathtaking views of mountains that seem to rest at your doorstep. The breakfast parlor is filled with antiques including a vintage fireplace and 19th century grandfather clock. Breakfast is individually prepared from your menu choice and served at your selected time to lamplight and christmas music.

Rooms/Suites

HOLLY: Antique iron queen bed, private bath, 2 person jacuzzi, cable TV/VCR/CD stereo, refrig, microwave, private entrance, A/C, 2 person sauna as available, pine paneling original to 1889 home.High season $130/low season $115. NOEL: Attic room with pitched ceiling with canopy over queen bed, 2 person jacuzzi, fireplace, private step to bath, cable TV/VCR/CD stereo, frig, microwave, A/C, private entrance, 2 person sauna as available.High season $130/low season $115. MISTLETOE: Our honeymoon suite is original to the 1889 home & offers white iron queen bed, private bath, private parlor, 2 person jacuzzi, fireplace, ceiling fan, two Cable TVs/VCRs/, CD stereo, frig, microwave, A/C, private entrance, 2 person sauna as available. The most spectacular view of the Mountain Amphitheater! High season $160 /low season $135. ENGLISH IVY: Spacious suite with a wonderful antique English tall queen bed, private bath, spa tub for two, fireplace, ceiling fan, cable TV/VCR/CD stereo, A/C, frig, microwave, private entrance, private 2 person sauna!High season $170/low season $140. Holly/Ivy Suite for 4; high season $285/ low season $240. TANNENBUAM: Our largest suite with antique hand carved Bavarian queen bed, spa tub for two, fireplace, private custom tiled bath, ceiling fans, A/C, cable TV/VCR/CD stereo, frig, microwave, private entrance, spacious kitchenette, Private 2 person sauna!High season $180/low season $150 PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE!!

Amenities

On Site: Private Saunas, Jacuzzi Tubs for Two, Conference parlor for up to 25, Fax, Data Ports Walking Distance: Hot Springs Pool, Theater, Night Clubs, Exercise Facilities, Massage, Resturants, Galleries, Conference Facilities up to 500 (civic center).

Services Offered

Available Services: Turn Down, Daily Maid Service, Massage, Messages, Fax, Free Long Distance private phones.

Restrictions

No Pets, No Smoking, No children under 10

Rates & Availability

Rates range from $130 to $180 high season May 23 thru October 13 and November 20 thru January 3 Rates range from $115 to $150 low season October 14 thru November 19 and January 4 thru May 22

Directions

From Denver - W on I-70 to Grand Junction then S on Col 50 to Montrose then S on Col 550 to Ouray (320 mls)From Durango - N on 550 (74 mls)From Gand Junction - S on Col 50 to Montrose then S on Col 550 to Ouray (98 mls)In Ouray - 310 Main ( S end of town/W side of Main)

Discounts Offered

Honeymoon Package: Six nights in our honeymoon suite, the MISTLETOE, Jeep tour for two OR full day of skiing at Telluride for two, Supper for two in our Parlor. Jeep: $995/ Holiday Ski: $915/ low season ski: $850/ low season w/o Ski/Jeep: $785. All nights from the 3rd night on 10% low season/ 20% off high season