Some excerpts from the website of The James House that might be useful
Bed and
Breakfast Port Townsend Washington - The James House. There are
10 rooms available in the main inn, including the Master/Bridal
suite, two ground level
garden suites, and the renovated
Gardener's Cottage. Each
room is uniquely decorated with period antiques. Most
rooms have expansive water views and all have private
baths and queen beds. All
rooms have ensuite
telephones and
wireless internet connection. Our liability insurance limits us to children 12 and over. A Bungalow and Hideaway on the Bluff are located adjacent to The James House, and offer a more contemporary lodging experience. The James House -
Room Rates. Includes Full
Breakfast. Seasonal rates: May 1 - September 30 Off-season rates: October 1 - April 30. All rates are based upon double occupancy. Please call us for Single Occupancy Rate. Click for larger/more photos sits on the top floor and has outstanding views of Port Townsend Bay and Mount Rainier. From the sitting
room, cozy up in front of an electric fireplace and enjoy the beautiful view. The
bedroom features a graceful mohogany sleigh bed and a delightful view of the
garden from a charming window seat in the alcove. Private
shower bath. Double: $195 Seasonal | $165 Off-season. is furnished in oak and wicker with a queen bed. The
room is painted in light contemporary colors and features one of the best water views. The bay window, with it's front water view, is a perfect place to relax and watch the boats sail by. Private
shower bath. Double: $150 Seasonal | $135 Off-season. features a beautiful hand painted
garden mural. The queen bed is nestled under the bay windows to take advantage of the partial Olympic and water views. Private
bath shower/
tub bath. Double: $145 Seasonal | $125 Off-season. A place of warm,
quiet dignity the grandest
room in the mansion has unsurpassed bay and mountain views. This romantic
suite with a cozy fireplace, sitting
room and private
balcony has been featured in many publications, including Victoria and Bride's magazines. Private
bath with claw foot
tub/
shower. Double: $210 Seasonal | $175 Off-season. Chintz Island View
Room has beautifully hand carved antique oak furnishings. With its great bay view and small private deck, enjoy the reflecting waters and fresh air of the Puget Sound. Private
tub/
shower bath. Double: $165 Seasonal | $150 Off-season. a rich and inviting
room, is furnished with an original cherry
bedroom suite. It has a partial water view and a
tub/
shower private
bath. Mary's
Garden View
Room is a warm and elegant
room, furnished with antiques and wicker. There is a partial water view over the
garden and you will enjoy an ornate antique
iron queen bed. Private
shower bath. Thank you for all of the small things that say welcome.. Cascade
Garden Suite has a large
bedroom with queen bed, small sitting area, and cozy fireplace. Adjacent to the
bedroom is a large
lounge area with
cable television. The
suite has antique and wicker furnishings and looks out towards the water and side
garden. Private claw foot
tub/
shower bath. Double: $175 Seasonal | $165 Off-season. Olympic
Garden Suite has a large
bedroom with queen bed, and sitting area.. Adjacent to the
bedroom is a large
lounge area with
cable television. The
suite has cozy brick walls, antique and wicker furnishings with a partial view out towards the water. Private
shower/
tub bath. has a private, secluded
patio overlooking beautifully tended
gardens. Furnished in wicker, this cheerful
garden room has a queen bed, a twin day bed with a private
shower/
tub bath and
cable TV. A Bungalow on the Bluff. For those guests interested in a nont
radional bed and
breakfast experience, but with the same standard of excellence and breathtaking views, please consider. It is adjacent to and operated by The James House. Double: $250 Seasonal | $195 Off-season. For those guests interested in a nontraditional bed and
breakfast experience, but with the same standard of excellence and breathtaking views, please consider. It is adjacent to, and operated by The James House. Double: $225 Seasonal/ $175 Off-season. Rates are based upon double occupancy. Please call us for Single Occupancy rates. Our liability insurance limits us to children 12 and over. We are unable to accommodate pets. 10.4% Washington state tax not included. Rates subject to change.
Port Townsend Washington Hotels - The James House Bed and
Breakfast. The James House
Garden is one of PT's not so hidden treasures! Gallery hopping through downtown area (personal favorite: Max Grover). Book browsing (great used books at William James Booksellers and go to Phoenix Rising for metaphysical books and music). Research northwest maritime historyit's everywhere! Learn northwest native culture art (Native Art Gallery on Water Street is great). Antique shopping (The Antique Company in Port Hadlock is worth a look too!). Seek out fine northwest artisans (Earthenworks Artisans on Taylor!). Check out PT history at Jefferson County Historical Museum, located in the newly restored City Hall. Find the original Port Townsend underground. Check out original Victorian architecture, stroll the downtown streets, peek in historic buildings! Find the best homemade ice cream this side of the Cascades at Elevated Ice Cream on Water Street! Walk out on Union Wharf and enjoy the sights and sounds of Port Townsend Bay. Ride the Whidbey Island ferry for the best view of the Olympics! A sweet hidden spot to enjoy a
quiet moment: the
garden behind Bread Roses. Eat the best popcorn in the whole world at The Rose Theater. Find the best
movie experience in the whole world at The Rose Theater! No kidding! And while you're there, check out the great wall paper in the Rosebud Theater! The Tapas
Restaurant/
Bar at the foot of Haller Fountain is a must do for great food and reasonably priced
drinks. Try the pomegranite martini for starters! Learn how to make a wooden kayak at Port Hudson marina. Watch master sail makers at work at the Sail Loft. Check out the Wooden Boat Foundation! It is a treasure of information! Walk/ride the Larry Scott Memorial Trail for an easy scenic waterfront stroll! Feed the birds at Kai Tai Lagoonit is a great walk through a local favorite paradise! PT is full of walking trails...just look for the walking path signs and have fun! Watch the sun go down by the lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park. Stroll the beach from Port Hudson to Fort Worden State Park at low tide! Be a kid again! Explore the bunkers at Fort Worden State Park! Be sure to take a flashlight if you plan to go inside. Walk through the pine trees of Fort Worden State Park on a misty morning to find the magic of the Memorial Vault. It will stay with you forever! See if you can find the Eagle's nest right off a walking path in Ft. Worden. Check out the Marine Science
Center on the beach of Fort Worden State Park. Find the path from Fort Worden State Park to North Beach! It is worth the
trip! Go to a concert at the McCurdy Pavilion in Fort Worden State Park! Any concertand there are lots of them during the summer! Visit an original Victorian Houseinside and outat the Rothchild House. Check out the view from the recently restored Bell Tower! A Kodak moment! to Haller Fountainit is much easier than the other way around! Explore antique autos and auto memorabilia at Bergstrom's on Washington Street. Rent a
bike for the morning at Port Townsend Cyclery and see if you can find the non hilly route from downtown to Fort Worden State Park. Good luck, but it is fun trying! Best place for latte on a rainy day: Tyler Street
Coffee House (best pastries too!). Rent a Kayak and explore the nooks and crannies of Port Townsend waterfront. It is whole difference perspective! Go to Siren's for your favorite brew, great
pub food, and fantastic waterfront view! Go to the Upstage
Restaurant in the evening for some topnotch entertainment. They are getting a big name in the northwest blues and jazz scene. For local color and an outrageous hot dog, head for Dogs A Foot on Water Streetyou won't miss it, except for Nov-Feb when he isn't there! Take the historic walking
tour through the up town areaask us to borrow our copy of a walking guide. Walk to Chetzemoka Park, stroll through the Rose Arbor, sit in the gazebo, and enjoy our city park! It is a great place for a picnic! Check out newly rebuilt (after a terrible fire) Aldrich's Market on the corner of Lawrence and Tyler in the uptown area. A great place for picnic supplies and last minute beverage purchase! Explore The Wine Seller on Water Streeta great little wine
shop with an exceptional selection of great wines and friendly atmosphere. The winter Friday evening wine tasting is great fun (5:00 - 7:00 pm once a month). Do a little wine tasting at Port Townsend's own 'Four Winds Winery' on Hastings Road. Sorenson Winery is also a great place to sip a glass of wine. It is located in an industrial park just outside of town. Yeswe have our own wineries! Find the best home made chocolate goodies at Lahani's next to The Rose Theater. Looking for a sinful dessert treat? Try a Shake or Malt at the
lunch counter at Don's Pharmacyyou have to go during the day though, because they close late afternoon. You might consider splitting one because they are enormousthe way they. For the best greasy spoon fresh seafood in town, go to SeaJ's on the harbor. It is a local place with no atmosphere but great oysters and crab cakes! You can sit outside in good weather. Explore the Uptown
business area along Lawrence Street. Great spots for
lunch,
coffee,
dinner, and window shopping. Need your film developed quickly? A-I Photo on Water Street! Don't miss Gallery Walk the first Saturday of every month from 5:00-8:00 pm. Mostly downtown, but check for the out of the way spots as well! Farmers Market every Saturday morning April through Octoberuptown along Tyler Street. A smaller version also happens on Wednesday from 3 - 7:00 pm. Go Whale Watching and to Friday Harbor for
lunch on the. it is an all day adventure and well worth it! Seasonal, so check with the innkeeper for details. News flash! We have two great
lunch spots and great baked goodies as well. One is uptownSweet Laurette's (the best sticky buns around and a great
lunch), and downtown is Tyler Street
Coffee House. It has yummy baked things and fantastic
coffee. Either of these are just the best! Have fun exploring and enjoying Port Townsend!