If you’re looking for a romantic get-away to take that special someone in your life to this Valentine’s Day, you don’t really have to travel far in this winter weather. Consider a Bed & Breakfast right here in south central Iowa.
Oak Meadow Delight Bed and Breakfast
2814 Oak Meadow Dr.
Ottumwa, IA
Sitting on the outskirts of Ottumwa, IA, Oak Meadow Delight Bed and Breakfast is a sprawling, modern structure in a beautiful rural setting. Oak Meadow has four rooms available that run between $95 and $125 a night. It has private rooms and king-sized beds elegantly furnished in the height of luxury and comfort, and each room has its own private bath. A continental breakfast is served every morning, but this isn’t just any continental breakfast. In addition to orange juice, your morning brew is Starbuck’s in a cup.
Amenities include: air conditioning, ceiling fans, a fireplace, a TV with Satellite available, a DVD player, in-room internet, a desk to hook your laptop up to, a hairdryer and an alarm clock. Each room has its own private entrance. There is a conference room with a piano available.
Oak Meadows can be contacted by phone at 641-682-0580 or by email at oakmeadowdelightbnb@gmail.
Plum Panache Bed and Breakfast
114 Oakwood Ave.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Plum Panache Bed & Breakfast has three rooms available that run $85 a night. This charming two-story home has queen-sized beds in the guests rooms, and each has a private bath. There are also fireplaces and TVs in each room, and each room has a private sitting room space for guests.
In nice weather, there are outside gardens to enjoy, and there is also a billiard room available for use by guests. This inn is within walking distance of the historic downtown business district and the recreational facilities adjacent to the Des Moines River, the hiking trails, and the Wapello County Historical Museum.
If you’re into historic buildings, browse through the Ottumwa Library, Wapello County Court House, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, or the Ottumwa City Hall. All are beautifully restored examples of the neo-Classical style or architecture.
Amenities include: an amenities basket, bath robes, hot tub/whirlpool tub, a wet bar, and a fireplace. Also available are a TV with satellite or cable hook-up, a DVD player, a VCR player, air conditioning, and ceiling fans. There is even a library for guest use, as well as internet hook-up and desks for a laptop computer in each guest room. Each guest room also has a coffee/tea facility, and there are alarm clocks, ironing boards and hair dryers in each room.
On the grounds is a barbecue grill available for guest use. In a shared common area a piano, a radio and a telephone are available for guest convenience as well as a copier and a computer. A washer and dryer are also available for guest use.
This setting is an older, gracious two story home in a romantic setting with intimate privacy available right here in the heartland.
For a reasonable price and with minimal driving, a romantic Valentine’s Day get-away with that favorite person in your life is just a telephone call away.