Terrell Castle, San Antonio

While serving as ambassador plenipotentiary to Belgium under President Benjamin Harrison, Edwin Terrell saw many grand European castles, and when he returned home to San Antonio in 1894, he had his own built on a one-acre site. Hard to miss, this grand mansion is now a unique B&B.

On the main floor, guest will find amazing architecture and detail. Much of the library is in its original state, including the cabinetwork. The library’s fireplace is the best of the nine in the house, and features unique molded brickwork. The French chandelier in the parlor accents the magnificent round front window, the highlight of the room. The formal dining room still maintains the detailed woodwork that was originally intended for the house. The impressive curved windows at one end of the room even feature curved glass. The original border of the floor is an unusual design and shouldn’t be missed. The Central Hall features the remarkable main staircase, with carved, rounded newel posts. Unfortunately, a previous owner of the house destroyed much of the staircase during renovations.

The home’s ten guest rooms are found on the second and third floors. Each has a different feel, and between the ten of them, every guest is sure to find a room that suites them. On the second floor, the Yellow Rose Room features a king canopy bed, a television, three enormous windows, and its own private bath with shower, which is just across the hall. A curved glass window with a window seat gives the Oval Room its name.Guests in this room are treated to a king bed, cozy chairs, fireplace, television and a private bath with shower. Found at the back of the house, the Victorian Room is done in dark-toned woods and features a king bed, attached bath with shower, television and lots of privacy.

The octagonal Colonial Room’s highlight is a lovely fireplace. The room has a twin and king bed, large windows and private bath. Suites on the second floor include the Terrell Suite, with a large bay window facing north. A fireplace, comfortable chairs, oversized closet, antique bed, sitting area and sun room make this a unique room for guests. The room’s private bath features an antique claw-foot tub, dressing room and a wet bar. One of the property’s larger suites, the Giles Suite is a good choice for families.

The main room has a four-poster king bed and the two attached rooms each have beds, one with a double bed and one with a single. The private bathroom includes a shower/tub unit and there is a TV and wet bar area.

The third floor of the house has two suites and two guest rooms. The Tower Room has a posh king bed and a twin for if the room is sleeping more than two. The octagonal room features three large windows and has a television for guest use. The angles of the towers create the unique angles that make up the Moffat Room. This room has a king-sized bed and two twin beds, as well as television are wet bar.

The Tower Room and Moffat Room share a bath. Decorated in an oriental motif, the Ballroom Suite has a king-sized bed in the main room and twin bed in each of the two adjacent chambers and is the largest suite in the house. An attached private bath has a shower, and a separate bathing room features a large claw-foot tub. The Tower Suite is made up of the previously mentioned Tower Room and Moffat Room and the hallway connecting the two to the bath. The Tower Suite can sleep up to seven guests, making it a good choice for large groups traveling together.

Location:950 E. Grayson St.

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