Our list includes many quiet country escapes for those who want to get away and relax surrounded by beautiful mountains, and lakes.
Cliff Cottage Inn
When the entire city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its almost fairy tale-like Victorian beauty, you can expect quite a few treasures. Cliff Cottage Inn in Eureka Springs is so well preserved and renovated that you will feel as if you’ve been transported to the romantic Victorian Era of horse carriages and damsels in distress.
42 Armstrong, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, 479-253-7409
Captain Henderson House Bed and Breakfast, Arkansas
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, beautifully restored Victorian-era Captain Henderson House Bed and Breakfast is located on the campus of Henderson State University in Arkadelphia. The Captain Henderson House Bed and Breakfast gives visitors the opportunity to experience true Southern architecture and style first hand.
Each of the eight guest rooms has been expertly restored in keeping with the history of the building, and they are furnished to reflect the grace and style of a by-gone era without sacrificing any modern conveniences such as private bathrooms, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and climate control. Local attractions include the DeSoto Bluff hiking trail, the planetarium, and the Clark County Historical Museum.
349 N 10th St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923, 870-230-5544
Lookout Point Inn
Snuggled in the Ouachita Mountains on the banks of the lovely Lake Hamilton, Lookout Point Lakeside Inn is a romantic sanctuary and a perfect getaway destination in the charming town of Hot Springs. Beautifully designed with rich wooden floors, plush furniture, original art on the walls, and a library and sun room, the Lookout Point Inn welcomes you to its luxurious, spacious rooms with all modern amenities. Room have a splendid view of the lake and the garden. A gourmet breakfast is served in the dining room or out by the waterfall.
Lookout Point Inn, 104 Lookout Cir, Hot Springs, AR 71913, 501-525-6155
Hilltop Manor Bed and Breakfast
What were Al Capone and Jesse James up to when they stayed at the Hilltop Manor? This beautifully crafted old inn built in 1910 in the Craftsman style used to host many colorful celebrities in its time before being converted to a bed and breakfast. Surrounded by magnificently landscaped gardens, Hilltop Manor Bed and Breakfast is opulent and luxurious and wraps guests in the warmth and decadence of its leather armchairs, stone fireplaces, and beautifully crafted period antiques.
Five exceptionally appointed suites have spacious sitting areas, decadent bathroom, fireplaces, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, and much more. Gourmet breakfast is served in the inn’s elegant dining room with a huge stone fireplace or on the front porch overlooking the waterfall.
2009 Park Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901, 501-625-7829
Arsenic and Old Lace Bed and Breakfast
Overlooking the peaceful, verdant Arkansas hills and lush, meticulously landscaped gardens, Arsenic & Old Lace Bed and Breakfast is a quaint Victorian home with an air of romance, a perfect getaway from the stress of modern life.
Arsenic and Old Lace Bed and Breakfast, 60 Hillside Ave, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, 866-350-5454 or 479-253-5454
Inn at Carnall Hall
Since it was built in 1906, the Inn at Carnall Hall in Fayetteville has been the first women’s dormitory on the campus of the University of Arkansas. After almost a century of lively student activity, in 2003 the historic building was converted to an inn and opened to everyone visiting the university or town of Fayetteville and searching for comfortable and elegant lodging.
465 Arkansas Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701, 800-678-8946
Capital Hotel
Capital Hotel in Little Rock has been a favorite destination since it first opened in 1870. Today the hotel combines modern comforts with old-world charm to produce an elegant and romantic ambiance. There are 94 modern, stylish, and very comfortable rooms with all the modern comforts you require such as custom-designed mattresses, cable TV, an in-room safe, climate control, complimentary Wi-Fi, and luxurious linens and bath requisites. You can pamper your taste-buds at the Michelin-starred One Eleven restaurant or the Capital Bar and Grill. In short, the Capital is an ideal romantic destination if you want to fully explore Little Rock.
111 West Markham, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-370-7062 | 501-374-7474
The Empress of Little Rock
You can imagine a damsel in distress crying from the tower’s tiny window, waiting for her hero on a white horse to come and rescue her. This scene takes place not in Camelot but right in downtown Little Rock, where The Empress of Little Rock stands proud with its imposing corner tower, stained glass windows, and wrap-around porches, looking much like it did when it was completed in 1888. The Victorian beauty was meticulously renovated with careful care to preserve all the original details but to bring it into the 21st century with the amenities modern guests expect.
2120 Louisiana St., Little Rock, AR 72206, 501-374-7966
PJ's White River Lodge
PJ's White River Lodge is a fishing lodge with a twist: you do not have to rough it in order to catch some fabulous fish or to explore the wilds of the nearby Ozarks with your darling. The lodge is located on the banks of the cool and clear White River in Norfork, Arkansas. You can sleep in one of the eight cozy and beautifully decorated rooms and literally watch fish jump out of the water.
Each room has a private bathroom and a lovely deck where you can have your morning cup of coffee while listening to the birds and watching the river flow by.
384 Lodge Ln, Norfork, AR 72658, 870-499-7500
The White River Inn
The White River Inn is a boutique style luxury Bed and Breakfast situated on an elevated 31-acre plot overlooking the picturesque White River close to the town of Cotter in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. The White River Inn offers just 5 elegant and secluded suites, each with a private entrance, a cheerful fireplace, HD TV, and lovely leather couches made for two.
Some of the bathrooms feature whirlpool tubs for two while some have stand-alone showers. The rooms are beautifully furnished in the Mission Style, and luxury linen and bedcovers and a Keurig coffee maker complete the pampering. Cotter is in a very central location, providing easy access to exceptional fly-fishing, boating, water sports, and walking trails.
924 Country Road 174, Cotter, AR 72626, 870-430-2233
The Burgundy Hotel
Art lovers will feel right at home when they step into the art-filled lobby of the inviting and modern boutique-style Burgundy Hotel in West Little Rock.
1501 Merrill Drive, Little Rock, AR, 72211, 501-224-8051 | 800-422-8051
Tiffany's Bed and Breakfast
Tiffany's Bed and Breakfast is perfectly situated to offer city dwellers a romantic destination where they can unwind and revive body and soul surrounded by nature. The bed and breakfast is the epitome of peace nestled in a 60-acre wood just 14 miles from the town of Hot Springs in the heart of Hot Springs National Park.
1632 Highway 347, Bismarck, AR 71929, 501-865-6060
The Inn at Mountain View
The Inn at Mountain View occupies a listed historic building on Courthouse Square in the heart of the Blue Grass and Folk Music capital of the world, historic Mountain View. Although the inn has been standing since 1886, you can expect comfortable rooms with all the necessary modern conveniences, including private bathrooms and cable TV.
The furnishings include antique beds and lovely flowery quilts to set the scene. For a romantic getaway you can request the Garden Suite, which has a great whirlpool tub-for-two. Hot breakfasts get you off to a good start, and there is plenty to see and do in the area including biking trails, hiking, fishing, and the spectacular Blanchard Springs Caverns.
307 W.Washington St, Mountain View, AR 72560, 870-260-4200
Three Oaks Resort
Three Oaks Resort offers comfortable, rustic stone cottages ideally positioned along the shores of Norfork Lake close to Mountain Home.
113 Three Oaks Lane, Gamaliel AR 72537, 870-467-5283 | 877-636-3541
Heartstone Inn
Standing proudly on a beautiful tree-lined street in downtown Eureka Springs at the foot of the Ozark Mountains, Heartstone Inn is a magnificent Victorian mansion built in 1903. It is located in the town’s historic district and is surrounded by art galleries, great restaurants and quaint shops. Charming Eureka Springs trolley stops right outside of the Inn’s door, and the sprawling estate is registered on the National Register of Historic Places.
The inn has 11 luxuriously appointed rooms, cottages, and suites with beautiful décor, spacious sitting areas, private bathrooms, opulent linens, and amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a flat screen TV. A large wrap-around porch offers a romantic locale where you can admire the lush gardens with the love of your life. An exceptionally good breakfast is served in the inn’s elegant dining room, and you can expect such treats as Crème Brulee French Toast, Hash Brown Bake, Baked Eggs Benedict and hot Peach Imperial Muffins.
35 Kingshighway, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, 479-253-8916
The Palace Hotel and Bath House
Comfortably ensconced in the historic Downtown District of Eureka Springs, The Palace Hotel and Bath House has been pampering visitors for over 113 years.
135 Spring Street, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, 866-946-0572 | 479-253-7474
