Located in the heart of Bluebonnet Country between Austin and Houston, Lillian Farms Bed & Breakfast offers luxurious overnight accommodations at the Estate House at Lillian Farms, along with heart country cuisine and upscale amenities. Situated close to the historic Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park and the delightful towns of Brenham and Chappell Hill, Lillian Farms Bed & Breakfast promises a relaxing country escape.

Seamlessly blending the charm and grace of a Victorian-style mansion with modern-day amenities, the Estate House at Lillian Farms features five beautifully appointed guest rooms, with private en-suite bathrooms and slipper tubs, and secluded self-catering cottages with edge-of-the-woods privacy, fully equipped kitchens and gas grills, and picturesque views. One of the best romantic weekend getaways from Houston, Lillian Farms Country Estate is moments away from an array of activities and attractions, including antique shops, historic sites, museums, galleries, festivals, and wineries, along with the Independence Trail, and the Bluebonnet Wine Trail.

Guest Accommodations

Lillian Farms Bed & Breakfast features five beautifully appointed luxury suites and eight private, self-catering cottages. All accommodations have kings, queens, double and twin beds with pillow-top mattresses, luxury linens and down duvets, and hypoallergenic pillows, and en-suite bathrooms with antique clawfoot tubs or slipper bathtubs, and walk-in showers, cotton micro-towels and Chadsworth & Haig bathrobes, and organic bath products.

Sitting areas have armchairs and sofas, gas fireplaces and large windows with lovely garden views and modern amenities include flat-screen televisions with Amazon FireTV, DVD players, individual climate control and ceilings fans, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, and complimentary wireless Internet.

Five luxury suites, namely The Longhorn Suite, Angel’s Nest Suite, Bed of Bluebonnets, Magnolia Charm, and Lillian’s Rose Room feature hardwood floors, and sunny sitting areas with gas fireplaces love seats, writing desks and chairs, and large windows with picturesque views.

King-size beds have pillow-top mattresses, refined linens and down duvets, and hypoallergenic pillows, and en-suite bathrooms boast antique clawfoot tubs or slipper bathtubs, double vanities, walk-in showers, cotton micro-towels and Chadsworth & Haig bathrobes.

Self-catering cottages have one or two-bedrooms with gleaming pecan wood floors, king, queen, double and twin beds with pillow-top mattresses, refined linens and down duvets, and hypoallergenic pillows.

En-suite bathrooms have antique clawfoot tubs or slipper bathtubs, copper sinks, and stone walk-in showers, cotton micro-towels and Chadsworth & Haig bathrobes, and organic bath products. Cottages have fully equipped kitchens with microwaves, fridges, coffee makers, and stoves, country-style dining tables and chairs, spacious living areas with sofas and armchairs, writing desks, and gas fireplaces. Modern amenities in the cottages include flat-screen televisions with Amazon FireTV, DVD players, individual climate control and ceilings fans, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, and complimentary wireless Internet. Outdoor patios and decks have gas grills with barbecue tools for alfresco dining under the stars.

Dining

A full country-style gourmet breakfast is served in the mansion’s formal dining room every morning and includes freshly brewed coffee, tea and other hot beverages, fruit juices, fresh fruit platters, yogurt, cereals, hot entrées and signature dishes, eggs, and freshly baked bread, muffins, scones and more. Picnic baskets can be arranged for lunch and reservations can be made for guests at one of the many restaurants in the area. Freshly baked goods and sweet treats, along with coffee and tea are available throughout the day, and dinner packages can be arranged for guests staying in the cottages.

Amenities and Recreation

Deluxe amenities at the Estate House at Lillian Farms include a full country-style gourmet breakfast every morning, picnic baskets for lunch, and snacks and beverages throughout the day, a common area where guests can relax and read or play cards, and an outdoor stone fire pit for evening gatherings. The estate has a 14-acre lake and beautiful grounds which offer an array of activities to enjoy, ranging from hiking and mountain biking to bird and wildlife watching, fishing, paddling, and swimming.

Weddings and Events

The Estate House at Lillian Farms is home to the Lone Star Event Center, 5,000 square foot renovated barn that hosts a variety of events from weddings and anniversaries to corporate functions and other special celebrations. The large venue can cater for up to 300 guests and offers an elegant ballroom with a beautifully painted dancefloor, an Italian wrought-iron chandelier, a storage kitchen with two fridges, a chest freezer, and three stalls, and six restrooms. Outdoor venues include the Rose Arbor and the Garden Gazebo.

12570 FM 1155 E, Washington, TX 77880, Phone: 979-421-6332, website, Map

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