The Cheshire Cat Inn & Spa features three stately Queen Anne Victorians, an elegant Coach House with two suites, three 2-bedroomed cottages and two Spa rooms offering full massage and body treatments, all surrounded by lush flower-filled gardens and patios.

The Inn is just one block from Santa Barbara's main shopping street, which is full of attractive courtyards and alleys.  The Old Mission is an easy 20-minute walk in one direction and the beach, a brisk 40 minutes in the other.

Rates include full breakfast served on Wedgewood wild strawberry china and local wine and hors d'oeuvres.

Rooms:

Each one of the sunny guest rooms and cottages is uniquely furnished and ranges from the elegant to the whimsical.

Some are larger split-level junior suites with private balconies; others have in-room Jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces. Other amenities may include TV/VCRS, ironing boards and refrigerators.

The Victorian guest rooms have been decorated with Laura Ashley wallpapers and fabrics and English antiques, while the cottages have oak floors, oriental rugs, pine furniture and Eddie Bauer down comforters.

All the rooms have private baths and direct-dial telephones.

Inn Tour:

Sitting Room:

High ceilings and pagoda-like bay windows create an extraordinary atmosphere of comfort & charm.

Dining Room:

The elegant dining room boasts a large oak dining table and magnificent sideboard where local wines are served with French brie, dips and crudités to guests in the afternoons

Outdoor Spa:

Soothe those aching muscles in our hot spa, or enjoy the unparalleled privacy of the Queen of Hearts Patio.

Garden & Gazebo:

The beautiful flower and fountain-filled patios & gardens are modeled after a famous English garden.

Patio:

Enjoy a delicious gourmet breakfast served on Wild Strawberry Wedgwood china outside on our delightful flower-filled brick patio.

Location:

The Inn is situated just one block from Santa Barbara's main shopping street, which is full of attractive restaurants, great shops and some interesting historical sights.

The Santa Barbara Mission is an easy 20-minute walk in one direction and the beach and famous wharf a brisk 30 minutes in the other.

Spa Services:

The Cheshire Cat Inn is a perfect setting to relax the body and refresh and restore the mind. Our new James House Victorian, adjoining the cottages has two wonderful Spa Therapy Rooms especially designed for you, our guest to enjoy.

• Treatments are offered in the James' House therapy rooms, or in the privacy of your room or cottage between 8 am to 8 pm.
• Specialized services are scheduled per therapist's availability.
• All appointments or cancellations require a 3-hour advance notice.

Massage Services:

The Cheshire Cat:

Our signature massage is designed to alleviate tension. Using a combination of aromatic oils of citrus, rosemary and ginger, this massage focuses on the stressed areas of the back, neck, shoulders and scalp. Balanced with a soothing hand and foot massage. 70 minutes

Swedish:

The traditional Swedish technique of massage, utilizing long soothing strokes to relax tense muscles. 55 minutes

Facials:

The Looking Glass Facial:

You will love what you see after receiving this true European facial for cleansing, toning and nourishing your skin. Complete with hand and foot massage. 70 minutes

The Dream Facial:

An aromatic facial using pure herbs, plan and flower oils to cleanse, tone and nourish your skin. Complete with hand and foot massage. 70 minutes

Body Treatments:

The Healing Wrap:

A warm algae wrap brings healing nutrients into your body, to help your body release what is toxic and to restore its balance. 55 minutes

Body Scrub:

Exfoliation for your entire body using a pumicing scrub to leave you soft as silk. 55 minutes