ATMOSPHERE AND AMENITIES

Atmosphere and Amenities at Our B&B in Hot Springs, AR

The best amenity is the atmosphere itself!! Your chance to stay in a unique 1800's Victorian mansion with all original woodwork, stained glass, and fireplace tiles. The home was designed by Sarah Ellsworth herself so there is no other like it. Sarah named the house Wildwood because it was what the native Indians called the area. She used hardwoods from their land in the building of her dream home. For Sarah to create and maintain the home and grounds was a true labor of love, as it continues to be today. 

The Home

Wildwood was designed for entertaining back in the late 1800's and is still perfect for receiving and entertaining guests today. Located on a beautiful acre lot, Wildwood is nestled among trees taller than the house. The drive up the hill to the guest parking and the circle drive are the original horse and carriage drive. The hitching post is still across from the front door.

Ballroom Entry

Come on in! The ballroom entry is breathtaking! The room is very large, with a magnificent cherry staircase, intricately carved fireplace mantel with tiles from England and two gorgeous stained glass windows designed by Sarah but crafted in Italy. In the late 1800's and early 1900's this room was used as a place for live entertainment after dinner, including dancing, therefore the room in the past had only a table in the center they would move aside for room to dance. The main level is 2300 square feet of common area for guests to enjoy. All rooms open into each other with huge pocket doors and 15 ft ceilings.

Gentleman's and Ladies, Parlors

The Gentleman's Parlor has lovely fireplace tiles painted by Sarah Ellsworth. She also carved wild roses above each pocket door and under each of the three windows. This room was used by the Gentlemen to have some Brandy or Port, and discuss politics, but now is a great place to enjoy a good book or listen to music. 

The Ladies' Parlor has tiles depicting Shakespeare's plays around the fireplace that were made at the Minton China Works at Stoke-on-Trent in England. This room was designed for the women and children to enjoy games and music. The Ladies' Parlor was designed with a separate porch connected to their Parlor as the Gentlemen usually smoked on the front porch. We also have a niche with a card table and chair in case our guests want to play games we provide or bring some of your own. Plenty of DVDs are provided for guests to watch downstairs or take up to your room. The abundant amount of common areas inside and outside gives Wildwood plentiful space for groups to gather and for anyone to find a quiet place to relax.  

Formal Dining Room

The dining room is a rounded room with cheerful, yet elegant red and green stained glass. The Ellsworth family served multi-course meals when entertaining, and they did entertain many famous people, so an invitation to dinner here was a coveted one indeed! Sarah herself carved the "E" for Ellsworth into the top of the built-in buffet. The fireplace tiles are Minton tiles from England. Today, we keep up the tradition of plentiful and delicious food. We have separate seating, but if you have groups together let us know and we can move some tables together. We do have a coffee bar located in the Dining Room with a good selection of Keurig coffee, hot chocolate, and teas that are available anytime. The old Butler's Pantry keeps home made cookies and brownies and bottled water on hand along with a sink, frig, and microwave for guests to use. 

Outside the Inn

Wildwood is on an acre lot set back from Park Ave. Stroll around the property to enjoy the many flower beds or sit by the fountain. There are two outside porches with seating areas. The porch by the front door has lots of seating and a fire table to enjoy on cool evenings. The porch off the Ladies Parlor is a wonderful place to read or enjoy a few moments outdoors. Several of our rooms have private porches. Smoking is permitted on outside porches only. 

Included In All Rooms

  • Complimentary WIFI
  • Private Bathrooms
  • Individual Heating/cooling
  • Sockets By The Bed
  • Off-street Parking
  • Flat screen Cable TV/DVD
  • Delicious Breakfast 9am please let us know If you need a special diet or time 
Rooms
  • Seating Area 
  • Electric Fireplaces 
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Movies/Games
  • Snacks and Beverages 
Packages
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