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An
article entitled, "The South's Most Romantic Places", recently
appeared in Romantic Destinations Magazine published by Southern
Bride, naming CLIFF COTTAGE INN as one of the top six "Most Romantic
Inns of the South" along with Hotel Monaco in New Orleans, the
Buckhorn Inn in Gatlinburg, TN, the Swag Country Inn in Asheville, NC,
the King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort on St. Simon Island, GA and
Magnolia Springs B&B in Alabama. Read below what they said about
Cliff Cottage Inn's OSCAR WILDE COTTAGE!
Winter, 2003
CLIFF
COTTAGE INN, EUREKA SPRINGS, AR
By
Ruth Mitchell
Get wild! As in Oscar Wilde by staying at the Oscar Wilde Cottage at Cliff
Cottage Inn in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Let your fantasies run rampant
in this secluded little cottage that is decorated with a tasteful wild
animal theme. Each suite at this romantic inn is named after a turn-of-the
century writer. Oscar Wilde was a flamboyant Irish-born writer who is
known for his succinct witticisms, and works like "The Picture of
Dorian Gray," and "The Importance of Being Earnest" The
wild theme is a take off on this prominent writer's name.
Your "wild" adventure begins at the doorstep where a pair of
wild animal slippers greet the two of you; peering over the side of a
basket You walk into the intimate cottage and there waiting in the bedroom
is another wild adventure. Piled high with pillows is a fantasy bed adorned
with a sumptuous satin-lined faux mink throw and two friendly tigers at
the foot of the bed.
Get crazy
with your partner and suit up in a pair of zebra print robes waiting in
your closet. You're getting into it now. Then after dark, sneak out the
tiny side door to the hot tub in the woods. You'll purr with delight.
If you're hungry after your wild antics, then get dressed and find one
of the many different restaurants within walking distance. From fine cuisine
to inventive southwestern, to rich and steamy pasta dishes, there is something
for everyone to enjoy in this picturesque town.
To make your wild adventure complete, take a short ride out to Turpentine
Creek to see real lions, tigers and bears. Located on 450 acres in the
Ozark Mountains 7 miles south of Eureka Springs, on Scenic Highway 23,
Turpentine Creek is dedicated to the care of over 150 endangered exotic
animals of which over 100 are large cats.
While you are in town, enjoy the sights and distinctive shops and art
galleries. There are over 129 local artists showcased in galleries around
town. Explore on foot with one of the several easy walking tours available
and discover the history and architecture of this turn-of-the-century
town. Or take the short drive out Highway 62 to visit Eureka Springs Gardens.
This is one of the most spectacular botanical gardens in the Southwest.
Located on 33 acres, this stupendous garden surrounds Blue Spring, a large
flowing spring that is important to the early history of the region and
is often the site of many weddings. Nearby is the famed Thorncrown Chapel
that is also known for the many weddings that take place there.
For reservations to your own "wild" adventure call toll free
(800) 799-7409, or visit their website at: www.cliffcottage.com.
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