The Franklin offers discerning guests a luxurious place to unwind while experiencing historic features of a Victorian home circa 1904.
1 min walk to Fayette County Courthouse
15 min drive to Round Top
1 min drive to Ice Plant Wedding Venue
15 min drive to Fayette Painted Churches
10 min drive to Thompson+Hanson Farm
The Franklin is your perfect home away from home in small town Texas.
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The space
KEY FEATURES
• 3 ample bedrooms with two king beds and 2 comfy twin beds
• 2 bathrooms w large shower and antique soaking tub
• 2 large living spaces
• Chandelier lit dining room for six
• Photo worthy kitchen with vintage Chambers Stove
• Enormous laundry room with full W/D plus additional table & chairs for 4
• Breezy front porch with table / chairs for 4
• Added bonus: If you're at The Franklin during Antique Week, we offer access to locked storage in the garage for your larger treasures as well as off-street parking for multiple cars.
KIND WORDS:
"From the moment you walk in the door at The Franklin, you feel cared for and loved on. Susie has created and curated a home that is thoughtful, precious and a true delight." Savannah
"The home was as well appointed as any 5 star hotel!! And, we can't say enough about the comfortable beds." Shannon
"The soaking tub is so special and the walk in shower is roomy with piles of towels available. Lots of room to spread out and relax and many thoughtful details throughout. Susie and Nicole are pros." Marika
"Host was beyond helpful and the home is BEAUTIFUL." Nayem
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
A working train goes through the heart of downtown La Grange, Texas. We are unable to know in advance if and when the train will travel through so we provide fans, earplugs and noise makers for the possibility of night trains. As well, we don’t allow children under the age of 12 for safety reasons. The Franklin is an older home, built in the early 1900’s - and as such, is not a home that we feel would be suitable for small children.
MORE DETAILS:
The Bookshelf Room offers a king bed.
The Chandelier Room offers a king bed.
The Pink Porch offers two twin beds.
Enjoy glorious natural lighting and an original stain-glass window in the Parlor. Look for the blue light streaming in around happy hour. Pure delight.
In the kitchen, you'll find an antique Parisian ice cream parlor table & chairs set and full sized fridge. While there is no dishwasher, we always supply the loveliest dish soap and cotton tea towels.
In the dining room, you'll discover beautiful fine art photos plus an original oil painting by Austin artists as you gather and enjoy a meal under a large chandelier.
The first bath, with antique soaking tub, is directly off the family room. The second bath, with large standing shower, is off the hall beside an enormous utility room which is the perfect spot for storing those treasures you find at Round Top.
In the enormous sun-lit utility room, you'll find table and chairs for 4 people - perfect for putting on morning make-up, watercolor or cards (provided) or second designated work desk.
The front porch is a wonderful place to sit and sip coffee. And the front steps are the best place to snap a cute picture of you and your people loving life. Or enjoy listening to the birds in the private, fenced backyard.
The Franklin was originally owned by the first doctor in La Grange. While sitting on the large front porch, you’ll see the first library (The Judge Stiehl House built in 1852) and the famously restored, Casino Hall (built in 1881). The Franklin is just blocks from the most beautiful county courthouse (circa 1891) and town square dotted with boutiques, coffee houses and bakeries. While strolling downtown, visit the Quilt Museum and old railroad depot.
Other things to note
Please note, a working train goes through the heart of downtown La Grange, Texas. We are unable to know in advance if and when the train will travel through so we provide fans, earplugs and noise makers for the possibility of night trains.
As well, we don’t allow children under the age of 12 for safety reasons. The Franklin is an older home, built in the early 1900’s - and as such, is not a home that we feel would be suitable for small children.
