Coombs House Inn Offers Victorian Elegance in Franklin County, FL

Written by Susan Lanier-Graham

June 22, 2010

Florida | Hotels and Resorts | North America | United States

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The Coombs House Inn is an elegant historic inn set in the center of a quaint seaside village on the Florida coast in Franklin County. The town of Apalachicola is just minutes from the pristine white sands of St. George Island. The regal Coombs House Inn provides the perfect respite for visitors to Florida’s true natural escape in Franklin County.

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Coombs House Inn, Franklin County, FL Photo courtesy Coombs House Inn

This elegant inn, carefully restored to its turn-of-the-century elegance, is filled with antique furnishings, oil paintings, oriental carpets, and fifteen of the original fireplaces.

The 23 guest rooms and suites at Coombs House Inn are divided between the Mansion, the Villas, and the boutique Veranda Suites, and each room is uniquely decorated.

Every room features four-posted beds, luxurious bedding, and private baths. Many offer over-sized whirlpool tubs. After a day of enjoying the sand, sun, and water of the lush nature of Franklin County or exploring the nearby boutiques of Apalachicola, guests of Coombs House Inn can enjoy complimentary afternoon tea and fresh baked cookies.

The stay at Coombs House Inn also includes a breakfast, beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, and bicycles for exploring the area. On weekends and holidays, there are wine tastings for guests before they head off to experience some of Apalachicola’s world famous oysters at one of the nearby award-winning restaurants.

Coombs House Inn is a AAA three diamond property, an American Historic Inn, and a member of Select Registry.

For more information:
Coombs House Inn
80 Sixth Street
Apalachicola, FL 32320
850-653-9199
http://www.coombshouseinn.com/

Written by Susan Lanier-Graham

Susan Lanier-Graham is an award-winning travel journalist, author of more than 75 books, and founder and editor-in-chief of Wander With Wonder. A Certified California Wine Appellation Specialist, she travels the world discovering extraordinary food, wine, and travel experiences and the people behind them. She also co-hosts Sparkling Conversations, a podcast exploring food, wine, and travel. A member of SATW, IFWTWA, NATJA, and MTJA, Susan shares her passion for storytelling through writing, teaching, and mentoring. Based in South Dakota's beautiful Black Hills, she believes the best journeys are filled with unforgettable "wow moments."