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9.3

392 reviews

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

36 West Valerio Street , Santa Barbara (California), CA 93101, United States

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Free parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Spa tub

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Private entrance

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Welcome to the enchanting Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages, your idyllic retreat nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara! Just a delightful 0.9mi from the bustling city center, this 4-star bed and breakfast serves up a cozy atmosphere infused with charm, perfect for travelers seeking a peaceful getaway. With prices starting at just $333, you can indulge in the vibrant local culture, all while enjoying the comforts of a delightful home away from home.

Step into a world of relaxation and adventure! The Cheshire Cat offers a range of amenities to pamper your every need. Need a moment to unwind? Soak in the soothing spa tub or take a dip in the hot tub while enjoying breathtaking mountain views. For those looking to explore, grab your clubs and hit the nearby golf course (extra charges apply), or simply bask in the serene ambiance of our sun deck and lush garden. With free parking, air conditioning, and non-smoking rooms, everything you need is right at your fingertips.

The guest reviews are nothing short of glowing, boasting a total of 392 hearty testimonials from delighted travelers. You’ll love the enchanting touches, from the private entrance and complimentary wifi to the cozy kitchenettes and delightful balconies. Plus, every nook and cranny is designed with your comfort in mind, ensuring a whimsical yet refined experience. So pack your bags and prepare for a magical stay at the Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages, where unforgettable memories await around every corner!

At the Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages, variety is the spice of life! With an impressive collection of room types, you'll find the perfect nook for your stay. Choose from delightful doubles like the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, each inviting you to unwind in their cozy embrace. If you’re seeking more space, our charming bungalows—such as Prestbury or Woodford—are perfect for larger groups, offering ample room for laughter and good times with friends or family. Each room boasts thoughtful decor and modern amenities ensuring your vacation is as magical as you’d hoped!

Your getaway wouldn’t be complete without indulging in the serene surroundings and whimsical touches that the Cheshire Cat is known for. Wake up to the gentle sounds of nature, sip your morning coffee on a charming balcony, and embrace the delightful garden vistas just beyond your door. From the unfurling blooms to the rich scents of Santa Barbara’s landscape, the inn harmonizes elegance and whimsy—making it an exceptional retreat for those seeking both relaxation and a dash of adventure. Practice your best tea party voice while letting your imagination run wild in this utterly enchanting locale!

What's even better is the ease of payment at the Cheshire Cat Inn. Forget about rummaging for cash; here, you can conveniently settle your stay using major credit cards like Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. So whether you're fueling up for a day of exploration in Santa Barbara or settling in for a peaceful evening, you can do so effortlessly. Book your stay at the Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages where whimsical dreams come true and every moment offers a touch of adventure!

Closest airports

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

7.4mi

Santa Maria Airport

53.5mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Spa tub

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Kitchenette

Patio

Kitchenware

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Bathtub

Rooms

Dormouse in Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

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Dormouse

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Free toiletries

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Indulge in the cozy comfort of our Dormouse room, perfect for a romantic escape. Enjoy a spacious and private atmosphere, complete with a queen size bed, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom.

Prestbury in Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

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Prestbury

1 Queen Size Bed

1 King Size Bed

625 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Kitchenware

x4

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Welcome to the Prestbury bungalow, a spacious and luxurious retreat offering 624 sqft of pure comfort. With a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, and a cozy patio, this room is perfect for 4 adults seeking a relaxing and refreshing stay.

Woodford in Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

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Woodford

1 King Size Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

625 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Kitchenware

x4

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Welcome to Woodford, a spacious bungalow offering 624 sqft of comfort and relaxation. With a fully-equipped kitchen, cozy private bathroom with a bathtub, and a charming patio, this room is perfect for up to 4 adults. Enjoy the modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, as well as the convenient location on the ground floor.

Bramhall in Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

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Bramhall

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

625 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Kitchenware

x4

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Stay in the charming Bramhall Bungalow, a spacious room perfect for 4 adults. Enjoy modern amenities like a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom with bathtub, and a cozy patio. Unwind in comfort with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and free toiletries.

Mock Turtle in Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

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Mock Turtle

1 Queen Size Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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Welcome to the Mock Turtle room, a charming double room perfect for a cozy retreat for two. This thoughtfully designed room boasts a plush queen size bed, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and all the essential amenities you need for a comfortable stay. Indulge in a relaxing shower, enjoy the complimentary toiletries, and experience the tranquility of soundproof walls.

Tweedledee in Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

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Tweedledee

1 Queen Size Bed

310 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

Kitchenware

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Experience the charm of our Tweedledee Studio, a cozy retreat perfect for two adults. You'll enjoy a spacious room with a Queen size bed, private bathroom, kitchenette, and a range of modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and free toiletries.

Alice’s Balcony Room in Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

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Alice’s Balcony Room

1 King Size Bed

235 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Experience the breathtaking beauty of the mountains and garden views from the private balcony of Alice's Balcony Room. Relax in the comfort of the spacious room featuring a king-size bed, a flat-screen TV, and modern amenities for a truly unforgettable stay.

March Hare in Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

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March Hare

1 Queen Size Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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Welcome to the March Hare, a charming and cozy double room. With its spacious layout, private bathroom, and comfortable queen size bed, you'll have everything you need for a relaxing stay. Enjoy the modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and soundproofing, ensuring a peaceful and enjoyable escape.

Mobberly in Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

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Mobberly

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

625 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Kitchenware

x4

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Welcome to the stylish Mobberly bungalow! With 624 sqft of cozy space, this room features a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom with a bathtub, and a flat-screen TV for your entertainment. Relax on the patio and enjoy the amenities such as air conditioning, coffee machine, and free toiletries. Sleep soundly on the queen-size bed or the two twin beds, and experience a comfortable stay with us.

Duchess in Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

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Duchess

1 Queen Size Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Welcome to the luxurious Duchess room, a spacious and stylish double room boasting 194 sqft of comfort and elegance. With a queen size bed, private bathroom with a bathtub, and a range of amenities including air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and free toiletries, this room provides the perfect retreat for a couple looking for a peaceful and relaxing stay.

Queen of Hearts in Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

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Queen of Hearts

1 King Size Bed

225 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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Experience the royal treatment in our Queen of Hearts room, featuring a spacious 226 sqft double bedroom with a king size bed, private entrance, and a beautiful garden view. Indulge in the comfort of air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Relax on your own patio and enjoy the peace and quiet of our soundproof room.

Mad Hatter in Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

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Mad Hatter

1 King Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Experience the whimsical charm of the Mad Hatter room, a spacious double room featuring a King size bed and a private bathroom. Enjoy modern comforts such as a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and free toiletries, all in a stylishly decorated space.

Guest reviews

9.3

392 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Featured reviews:

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Trevor

8.2

October 2022

Breakfast was pleasant and served on the patio the staff were very friendly and nothing was to much trouble , the location although a little out from the center of town and the beach areas was fine for us as we like to walk . The room was very nicely done bit a little cramped also lacked tea/coffee making facilities and we needed to go to the adjacent building to make a drink .

The room was a little cramped and lacked facilities for making drinks .

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Donna

10

April 2023

I CHOSE THIS INN BECAUSE I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED ALICE IN WONDERLAND. - AND I LOVE CATS! I LOVE THROWING MAD TEA PARTIES FOR HALLOWEEN COMPLETE WITH COSTUMES IN WHICH I AM USUALLY THE QUEEN OF HEARTS SERVING UP SWEET TEA AND DEMANDING TO BEHEAD ALL AND SUNDRY! IMAGINE MY SURPRISE WHEN I AWOKE EACH MORNING TO A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST THAT WAS NOT DAY OLD PASTRY BUT A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED DELICIOUS MEAL. MY HUSBAND AND I LOVED OUR BEAUTIFUL STORYBOOK ROOM. ALTHOUGH THE WEATHER WAS COLD AND CLOUDY, OPENING THE BLINDS BROUGHT PLENTY OF LIGHT INTO OUR ALREADY QUAINT ROOM. MY HUSBAND AND I PEEKED INTO THE VACANT ROOM ACROSS FROM OURS ONLY TO FIND IT WAS NOT A COOKIE CUTTER VERSION OF OUR ROOM BUT A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ROOM - JUST AS CHARMING AS OURS WITH A BEAUTIFUL VIEW..

EVERYONE COMPLAINS ABOUT THE WEATHER BUT NOBODY DOES ANYTHING ABOUT IT. CABLE WENT KAPUTZ DURING SPORTS CENTER!! IT WOULD BE TWO HOURS BEFORE IT CAME BACK. TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES HAPPEN. BASCIALLY WE HAVE ALL COME TO THE SAME CONCLUSION WE LOVE AND HATE HIGH TECH.....

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Nicholas

9.1

July 2023

Fabulous location. It is in a quiet residential area, but just a few minutes walk from State Street and central Santa Barbara. They have an EV Charger for guests - that works! (So many chargers don't work ... ) Beautiful garden.

Just a tiny issue with information: the Inn was great at keeping in touch with us before we arrived. But oddly ... we had trouble finding the guest parking. They told us the street on which the main entrance of the Inn is, but the entrance to the parking is actually around the corner, from another street. It was a small glitch, but still ... it had us driving around the block a couple of times before we figured it out!

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Love012212

10

August 2023

The staff we interacted with were super nice. We were greeted by Louise who filled us in on all the information we needed to know, codes, keys, best doors to access after hours, etc. The breakfast was excellent and well coordinated so the dining areas were not overly congested. The beautiful park like setting behind the Cheshire Cat had multiple seating areas to enjoy breakfast, drinks or intimate conversation. The massive oak trees provided shade for the plants in bloom. The location was perfect, we walked to the Santa Barbara Bowl to see a concert about 1.5 miles each way.

Nothing!

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Hannah

10

June 2023

The house and property were gorgeous! The room my best girl friend and I stayed in was comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. I was most surprised at how delicious breakfast was! Breakfast was far and away the best I've had in any B&B. The staff was very kind and helpful-especially Simon! I really appreciated the text app platform as well. It helped our arrival to be seamless. Overall, I cannot recommend The Cheshire Cat enough! I will be back with my husband next very soon!

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Timothy

10

October 2022

We enjoyed the friendly and very attentive staff who made every effort to ensure our comfort and address any special needs we had. This location is quiet, beautifully landscaped and impeccably maintained. You are walking distance to restaurants, shopping, churches and large city parks and Santa Barbara's Botanical Gardens. The owner Christine, greats guests in the morning during breakfast and shares stories about the unique property, the town or current events and their importance to Santa Barbara. The price of our stay was very reasonable considering the quality of our room, the amenities, the delicious food, the off-street parking and more importantly, the great memories we will enjoy for a lifetime that our experience at the Cheshire Cat Inn gave us.

That we could not stay longer! You won't want to leave this unique Bed and Breakfast, trust me.

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Anousheh

8.2

March 2023

Lovely property full of old English charm located in the best part of central Santa Barbara. Complete autonomy from the main guestroom and tons of free parking available. Beds were comfortable and at night the street was quiet so we slept well.

The towels were all non-absorbant because made of polyester or some synthetic material. the kitchen was not well equipped and the quality of the tea and coffee was very avergae. Simon is a friendly host and very good cook for the day's specials to be fair.

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Ryan1177

8.2

July 2022

Breakfast every day was superb - I would have liked a bit more cooked breakfast with meats but the quality of everything was great. The location is really good; it's a short walk to all of the top restaurants in the area. It's quite a way away from the beach but it's nice to see all of State Street, while an uber gets you home quickly. The vibe of the hotel is brilliant too - the gardens are particularly impressive and make for an excellent start to the day with brekafast.

The room was slightly on the smaller side, with the bathroom being particularly small, but it was generally cosy. The electrics went out but they were very quick to rectify the problem ie do not expect an entirely modern facility however that is part of the experience being an older style house. Walking from the beach area is rather long so if you're trying to manage a budget it can be inconvenient to get ubers but we were ok with it.

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Holly

9.1

June 2022

Bramhall Cottage was perfect for three friends traveling together for a workshop. It was comfortable and had space for us to visit, relax, and make a light lunch. The homemade breakfast was delicious and plentiful. We were given options the night before via text message for breakfast selections and time of service. Breakfast was served on their delightful patio and was a pleasant way to start the day.

There was an electric car charger available on site. However, it needed to be unlocked to use it. Since we were out in the evenings, we could not use the charger because our timing didn't coincide with business hours. I have a PIH, so it wasn't a crisis for us. However, if you need to charge, check with the office in advance for its availability.

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Victoria

8.2

January 2023

very welcoming and friendly staff. check in was a breeze. plenty of parking. room was clean and large, with a supportive mattress, hot water with good pressure, fireplace and good heating. molton brown amenities a nice touch. tasty homemade breakfast in the morning.

the tub was leaking (tap couldn’t turn off all the way), which apart from being a waste of water was also noisy at night. sound insulation not great. we would’ve liked a kettle in the room.

Points of Interest Around Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Attractions

Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA)

0.5mi

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

0.6mi

Old Mission Santa Barbara

0.8mi

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

1mi

Leadbetter Beach

1.1mi

Funk Zone

1.5mi

Stearns Wharf

1.7mi

Santa Barbara Waterfront

1.9mi

Shoreline Park

2mi

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (SBBG)

2mi

State Street

3mi

Montecito

3.7mi

Goleta

6.8mi

Solvang

27.1mi

Yasawa Islands

30.8mi

Amenities of Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Free parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Spa tub

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Kitchenette

Patio

Kitchenware

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Bathtub

Stay rules - Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

At what times are check-in and check-out at Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages?

At Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages, guests are welcome to check in any time between 03:00 PM and 07:00 PM, but should be aware that check-out is by 11:00 AM.

Is there parking at Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages?

Yes, the Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages offers free on-site parking for its guests.

How much does a stay at Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages cost?

At Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages, prices have a starting point of $333. It's essential to note that rates might adjust based on room choice and your stay dates. Input dates for accurate rate checks.

Which room categories can I book at Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages?

At the Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages, the hotel offers several types of rooms including doubles, studios, bungalows, and suites. Each room is non-smoking and accommodates 2 adults with no children. Beds range from queen size to king size, and room sizes vary between 161 sqft and 624 sqft.

How can guests spend their time at Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages?

Guests at Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages can spend their time enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. Firstly, they can indulge in relaxation and wellness by taking advantage of the spa tub and hot tub/Jacuzzi facilities available at the hotel. These amenities provide a perfect opportunity for guests to unwind and rejuvenate during their stay. Additionally, guests can make the most of the serene and beautiful surroundings by taking part in bike tours and walking tours offered by the hotel. This allows them to explore the picturesque area while enjoying some physical activity. For those who prefer a more laid-back experience, the hotel also offers massage services, allowing guests to indulge in some pampering and self-care. Lastly, the presence of fireplaces in the accommodations adds a cozy and romantic touch, providing an ideal setting for relaxation and intimate moments.

Does Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages accept credit cards?

Yes, Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages accepts credit cards. However, cash payments are not accepted. They do accept Visa, American Express, Discover, and Mastercard.