Anne Hathaway’s Cottage

With so many wonderful things to say about Anne Hathaway’s, what stood out for us was the way the staff and owners foster an intentional building of community. From the early-​morning coffee and scones to a delightful, filling breakfast, the seque to the afternoon tea, and the finish with sherry or port in the evening, you’ll share Ashland, life, and Anne Hathaway’s itself with the other guests and come away the better for it. We talked about plans and great finds in the city, discussed the plays, dissected the acting and directing styles, and agreed to disagree with a graciousness our legislators need to emulate.
The staff was friendly and more-​than-​competent, echoing the owners’ vibe that they were glad we were here. At breakfast, several young local students served. They were attentive without hovering and well-​trained without seeming officious.
The morning scones (ginger/​apricot and cranberry/​almond, truly awesome the two mornings we were there) and coffee or tea are available an hour before breakfast. You can grab the house copy of the NY Times or Wall Street Journal to catch up on what is happening in the non-​Shakespeare world. Follow that with an excellent breakfast in the back-​yard garden area. Breakfast started with a generous fruit course (fresh local berries were in season), accompanied by scones and coffee/​tea/​fresh-​squeezed orange juice. Our first morning we enjoyed a frittata with oven-​roasted potatoes and crispy bacon (turkey bacon was also available). Our second breakfast featured a layered berry French toast with a buttermilk syrup as well as chicken sausage. Both mornings the staff asked if we wished more! Would have loved it, but there was just no room. Tables for four or six facilitated getting to know the other guests well. If you want a copy of a recipe, just ask and it appears. I know it’s a small thing, but I can’t remember the last time we used the sterling silver at breakfast — at least until we got to this B and B.
The four o’clock tea featured warm homemade chocolate chip or orange sugar cookies, cheeses and crackers, cashews, fresh fruit, and peanut butter pretzels. This treat can really take the edge off, so all you want is a light dinner. Iced tea and lemonade slaked our thirsts on the hot afternoons. When we got home after the shows, we’d enjoy a drink and revel in each other’s company. We guests were strangers when we arrived at Anne Hathaway’s. We weren’t when we departed.
Anne Hathaway’s is a charming and beautifully maintained home. The front room has floor-​to-​ceiling bookshelves crammed with any reading material you might want. The rooms are cozy and comfortable and bursting with art. Make sure you find the red glass heart in the room and get your reward for it. We also appreciated the green, sustainable mindset of the owners and staff.
My wife wasn’t thrilled when I originally booked Anne Hathaway’s instead of our customary B and B. Now we both can’t wait to return.

I’m mildly chemically-​sensitive and I found the inn to be healthy for my needs. They use all green cleaning products:) The inn keepers are the NICEST! It was quiet and cozy, and breakfast always knocked my socks off. Also, they were super nice about accommodating my food allergies. Lastly, it was really close to town, but just enough apart that it was really quiet and relaxing at night. I am a huge fan, and look forward to staying here again!

I started my stay feeling concerned, because a relative had booked the entire B&B for her wedding and I was the only guest who had showed up. If I were them, I’d have been feeling a bit cranky… but they couldn’t have been nicer about it… didn’t even mention the cancellations though I heard they apparently had to rebook the whole inn.
I stayed in Will’s Study, a cozy room for one. The first night I noticed that the porch light they keep on at night was keeping me awake. The next day, I asked the manager about it. They bought all new drapes for my room within 24 hours to create a darker sleeping experience for me.
Making fancy breakfasts and afternoon tea for someone with an egg and chocolate allergy is no walk in the park. Even though I only told them about my allergy the day I was due to arrive, by the next morning they had a special breakfast for me. The day after that it started getting fancy! Eggless quiche, eggless pancakes, even a tofu Eggs Benedict — and that’s after the delicious fruit plate. In the afternoon, fruit crumble, pecan bars, Russian tea cakes — all safe for me to have. At night, tea as well as decanters of port and sherry are left out for guests who’d like a little something before bed.
At first I was concerned about the cost but now that I’ve experienced their pampering I would never want to stay anywhere else. Plus getting to eat a big breakfast there and an afternoon snack too cut my food costs more than I expected. I even brought my mom over for the afternoon tea and she was wowed by the experience!
The fresh flowers in my room were a lovely touch. D, D, and D, you guys are amazing!

We stayed here because they are able to purchase Shakespeare Festival tickets at a discounted price. We stayed in the B & B which is a former boarding house. The B & B is decorated in a whimsical and delightful way and the common areas are large and comfortable. My spouse needs to eat gluten free, and even though we didn’t mention it ahead of time, they immediately accommodated his dietary need with the afternoon snacks and morning breakfasts. We were the only family in the house for both nights that we stayed, so it was very quiet. One morning, a couple of guests from the Garden Suites came over for breakfast and it was really enjoyable talking to these two who have been visiting this establishment for over a decade! We plan on staying there next time we go to Ashland.

apart from the squeaky bed, this place was wonderful. The lady who runs the place was friendly and very welcoming. The guests were also nice. great environment and very clean. Breakfast was good too.

This is the place to stay. The best service and the most welcoming atmosphere. The innkeepers have got to be the 2 nicest people in Oregon. A must stay.