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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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