The English Merchant's Inn

717 West Main Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165-3239, United States – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>54</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
54 reviews
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The English Merchant's Inn

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Set 42 km from Dallas Zoo, 47 km from Sixth Floor Museum and 47 km from John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial, The English Merchant's Inn offers accommodation situated in Waxahachie. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge. It is possible for guests to sit outside and enjoy the property grounds. Certain units in the bed and breakfast have private entrance and are fitted with desk and wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hair dryer, the units at the bed and breakfast have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms will provide you with a seating area. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. Dallas Holocaust Museum is 47 km from The English Merchant's Inn, while Dallas World Aquarium is 47 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Waxahachie
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location to downtown. Welcoming host. Interesting place to stay”
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Wonderful period property with countless British antiques and curiosities. Owner Howard was extremely welcoming and helpful. Rooms are large and comfortable with ample toiletries provided.”
  • Kang
    Singapore Singapore
    “I must commend the tissues in this accommodation! The premium quality feels like cloth! We slept warmly and can attest that the mattress and pillows were firm. Some of the things we liked: - Curtains block light - No bed bugs or cockroaches -...”
  • Jmerrit68
    United States United States
    “You can pick from 3 place to get breakfast and they pay up to $30. They have all the amenities. Sat on porch and drank wine.”
  • Charles
    United States United States
    “The host Mr. Baskin was exceptional. He was friendly and helpful. His home is beautiful. The room was comfortable and clean. The bowl of chocolate set out by the front door was a real nice touch. The front porch is a great place to relax. Lot of...”
  • Aaron
    United States United States
    “The inn exceeded my expectations, it felt like going to your grandparents house. It felt like home and was very comfortable. We had a great stay. Downtown. Is walking distance and worth going to see. We spent lots of time shopping and enjoying the...”
  • Doug
    United States United States
    “Not a typical “hotel” but more like home. Very interesting history. Clean, comfortable. Mr. Baskin(owner) was very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast options were well thought out and good.”
  • Shirley
    United States United States
    “The free breakfast was a plus. The house was in a very nice landscaped neighborhood.”
  • James
    United States United States
    “Wonderful stay. Location excellent. Staff knowledgeable and friendly.”
  • Moody
    United States United States
    “The host was soooo AMAZING, as it turned out, we knew some of the same people so it was fun to talk about our commonalities. The home was EXTREMELY COZY and inviting, I wanted to move in. We were in town for a funeral, nice distraction from the...”

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 54 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Inn was originally constructed in 1915 by an English cotton merchant as a wedding gift for his bride. It maintains many of the original ornate details from that time period. In the 1980's and 1990's it served as the home of the Innkeepers, Mary and Howard Baskin, and their four young children. Today the Innkeepers strive to make it a welcoming home for their guests.

Property information

Located among the beautiful array of homes and establishments lining Main Street, the Inn is exquisitely decorated by owner Mary Baskin utilizing items collected during a lifetime spent in interior design and travel. Each bedroom is beautifully appointed and has its own unique character. Excellent photographs of the Inn and the bedrooms can be found at www.theenglishmerchantsinn.com. During the week, breakfast is provided at The White Rhino Coffee House which is an upscale coffee house located in a recently remodeled Victorian house a short distance away at 414 W. Main Street (www.whiterhinocoffee.com) . The White Rhino begins serving at 6:30 am and is a perfect way to start a busy day. On the weekends, an elegant and hearty breakfast is served at 9:00 am on vintage English china in the dining room of the Inn.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The English Merchant's Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The English Merchant's Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 18:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 12 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about The English Merchant's Inn

    • The English Merchant's Inn is 800 yards from the centre of Waxahachie. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The English Merchant's Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at The English Merchant's Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Room options at The English Merchant's Inn include:

        • Quadruple
        • Triple
        • Double

      • Check-in at The English Merchant's Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.