Belle Oaks Inn — Hotel in Gonzales

We love to stay in places that are rich in history that truly transport you to another time and place! The Belle Oaks possesses the beauty and patina of a bygone era that you can really rest into and imagine how things might have been. We met the owner very briefly and he was very welcoming and kind. Only in the last month new innkeepers have taken lovely new care with the Belle Oaks with fresh eyes and energy! Tyler and Maggie possess a sweet spirit and are multi talented. They bring much to the table quite literally as they are chefs! Breakfasts are well balanced between hot and fresh cool foods. For dinner you should definitely hire them for a special private meal! We were spoiled by a delicious French dinner complete with a specialty cool summer soup, a whole beef wellington and a dessert to die for! Dark ganache chocolate cigar with creme brulee and blue agave syrup. I suggest you bring Don Julio 1942 sipping tequila to have with dessert along with some Belle Oaks coffee as it was a next level experience. We reccomend a bold dry red wine with the beef wellington or any red meat. We suggest you visit Majek Vineyard and Winery in Moravia just 40 minutes up the road and pick up their Praha as it paired so perfectly with our meal! It was truly a blessed and beautiful 3 day stay at the Belle Oaks! We look forward to our next visit to...

Wonderful stay at this palatial property. The view from the outside is of a grand private residence that looks stunning with it's wrought iron gates, long driveway and well manicured gardens. We were greeted warmly by host Rob, who we asked to give a brief history of the property and Rob gave us all the essential info. A brief tour of this grand house, again at our request, & we saw all the period pieces accumulated by the current owners, all kept in great condition. It was like walking into a living house from times gone by, but with modern amenities, microwave, fully stocked kitchen etc. The room itself was a grand period piece, the room full of lovely old pictures in gilded frames, a massive beautiful bed with present day bathroom and TV, coffee maker and fridge. Snacks and cold drinks in the host were welcomed, if not used. You can sit on a lovely communal large balcony at the front of the house in the evening and relax to the sounds of the local birds. Breakfast was freshly cooked by Robs partner Monica, and it was a real treat. Great home cooked food to start the day. A walk around the rear of the property in the morning gave us a chance to look at more lovely greenery and a small pool. Check out was easy and the hosts personally saw us off with a smile and warm wishes. We would highly recommend...

We were looking forward to a relaxing weekend at Belle Oaks and were drawn in by the charming photos and description. But from the moment we arrived, it was clear that—while still beautiful—the inn was showing signs of wear, a faded echo of its restored glory from 20 years ago.||||What we liked:||The property retains a nostalgic charm, with antiques adorning every corner. The hosts greeted us warmly and shared a bit of the inn’s history. To their credit, they did warn us that the older electrical circuits might cause occasional flickering lights.||||What we didn’t expect:||Lights turning on and off by themselves.||The television powering on in the middle of the night.||Bed sheets being pulled off us while we slept.||Feeling as if I was being touched and it wasn’t my husband. ||||The paranormal energy was far more intense than we’d anticipated—and ultimately, we decided to cut our trip short.||||Other concerns:||The pool was dirty, and while breakfast was tasty, it was surprisingly sparse. As someone who’s stayed in many bed and breakfasts, this was the first time I’ve encountered a buffet-style setup with no table settings, no water service, and a limited selection. We left both hungry and unnerved.||||Speaking with locals we learned that stories abound about hauntings...