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Louisiana
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New Orleans
Ashton's Bed & BreakfastYou are invited to experience Ashton's Bed & Breakfast, located in the charming Esplanade Ridge Historic District, just nine blocks from the edge of the world-famous French Quarter.
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New Orleans, LA lodgingThis center-hall Greek Revival mansion (10,000 s.f.) was completed in 1861, just before the outbreak of the Civil War. As you enter through the arched wrought-iron gate, you are surrounded by lush greenery, and welcomed onto the large front veranda.
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New Orleans, LA lodging
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Southern Hospitality
Inside the main house, fifteen foot ceilings, key doorways, spacious rooms, and fine furnishings tell you this is no ordinary house. You can enjoy relaxing in the beautiful parlor, with its original carved marble mantel and magnificent chandelier; or wander the gardens and discover the majestic ancient oak tree that dominates the rear yard.
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Southern Hospitality
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Creole vacation
There are four guest rooms in the main house, and two rooms in the attached rear service wing. Two more guest rooms are currently under renovation. All rooms are large, with private baths, phone (with modem port and voice mail), color cable TV, individual climate control (central Heat & A/C), marble mantles, ceiling fans, robes, and sitting areas.
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Creole vacation
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French Quarter B&BLight streams in from the many tall windows in this room. The room features a four-poster Queen bed, and a unique "European style" bathroom with antique claw-foot tub (hand-held shower). French doors open into the side garden & drive.
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French Quarter B&B
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French Quarter lodgingThis less formal room features a Shaker Queen bed. French doors open to the side garden and drive, and offer lots of light during the day. The bathroom features a small claw foot tub with Victorian-style shower.
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French Quarter lodging
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new orleans get away
This very large elegant room is perfect for any special occasion. It features a King sized four-poster rice bed, sleeper sofa, writing desk, and two Queen Ann chairs. Double doors lead to the bathroom, which was once the carriage entrance, and features a very large antique claw foot tub and shower.
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new orleans get away
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New Orleans,lodging
Named after one of the original owning families, this large room was once half of a the double parlor. It is the only room with two beds (both matching Queen four-poster beds). Can accommodate three adults comfortably. Also included is an antique vanity dresser, two armoires, and two comfortable gentleman's chairs and a modern private bath with shower.
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New Orleans,lodging
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French Quarter B&B
This room, the 1860's Kitchen, is the first of five future rooms to come from the ongoing restoration of the attached rear service wing of the house. Located off the back patio, shaded by the 250-year-old live-oak, it features a Queen bed, built-in desk, original cooking hearth, and a private bath with whirlpool tub with shower.
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French Quarter B&B
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New Orleans, LA b&b
Don't forget...the second "B" stands for Breakfast. A full gourmet breakfast is included, with your choice of fresh fruit, baked goodies, pastries, and delicious Southern or Creole specialties.
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New Orleans, LA b&b
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