Located in the historic California Gold Rush area of the Sierra Foothills, the Grey Gables Inn brings a touch of the English countryside to the Mother Lode.

The inn has eight elegantly decorated guestrooms named for English poets such as Byron, Browning, and Shelley.

Rooms are furnished with authentic antiques and each has air conditioning, a fireplace, and full private baths some with classic clawfoot baths.

Outside, red brick pathways lead the way to a terraced garden with fountains, vine covered arbors, and a multitude of colorful plants and flowers.

In true English tradition, the Garlick's serve afternoon tea with cakes or scones in the formal parlor, as well as the evening hor d'oeuvres and refreshments that have become a bed and breakfast tradition.

A gourmet breakfast is served, featuring Sue's ever-changing array of culinary creations with an English flair. Guests may enjoy the meal in the relaxed social atmosphere of the dining room, or take breakfast in the privacy of their own room. 

Surrounding Area:

Sutter Creek is centrally located for the Mother Lode of the Sierra Foothills. Within minutes are numerous Gold Rush Historic sites and state parks like Chaw-Se Indian Grinding Rocks, while 25 miles to the north is Coloma, the site of James Marshall's discovery of gold, at Sutter's mill.

With mountain rivers forming the north and south boundaries of Amador County, and numerous lakes, both natural and man-made, excellent fishing can be found by either driving or hiking to your chosen site. If your sport is golf, then visit one of the champion courses in the area.

Today's "gold" can be found amongst the many family owned wineries, where quality wines and friendly atmosphere are in abundance, or in the mired of antique and collectibles stores, where treasures await to be discovered.

Rooms:

Each fully carpeted guest room has its own fireplace, accented with rich wood trim and marble tile. There's a spacious armoire in which to hang your clothes, a dresser for your foldables, and a roomy, comfortable bed to snuggle down in. The warm wood grain of fine antique furnishings is accented by colorful wall coverings in pink and green floral. Each room has a tiled private bath -- all with showers and many with a traditional clawfoot tub. For your warm-weather comfort, each room is also individually air conditioned.

Byron Room:

The Byron is on the main floor, off the central hallway. Decor is dark rose and deep green floral with forest green carpet and dark wood furnishings. This room has a striking 4 poster canopy king bed, side chairs, a clawfoot tub/shower combination in the bathroom, and a marvelous garden view.

Browning Room:

The Browning is on the northeast corner of the main floor. It has lavender and teal green decor, a brass bed, pine furnishings, and clawfoot tub/shower combination in the bathroom. This room also has a full garden view from the bay window.

Wordsworth Room:

The Wordsworth is on the southeast corner of the main floor off the central hall. With a "Sewing Room" motif, it features a soft green and floral comforter and window treatments, and a French classic queen bed. The bay window has a wonderful view of the nearby historic Churchyard.

Shelley Room:

The Shelley is a cozy room on the main level with deep rose and Jacobean decor, a Victorian loveseat, and Eastlake bed. The room and its bath facilities are fully accessible for the handicapped, with the bathroom having a  tub/shower combination

Keats Room:

The Keats is on the lower level with easy access to the parking lot and grounds. Decor is lavender and pink with dark wood furniture, including a classic French queen bed. The bay window seating area has a panoramic garden view.

Bronte Room:

The Bronte is off the lower level hallway and has pink and green decor with Jacobean wall coverings and a king size bed. There is also a sitting area with couch, and a wonderful
garden view.

Tennyson Room:

The Tennyson features Laura Ashley wall coverings and a comforter in dark greens and blues on the French Revival queen bed. Located off the lower level hall, this room has a garden view and comfy day bed for reading or lounging, or to accommodate a third person.

Victorian Suite:

The Victorian Suite occupies the upstairs level of the inn. It has dark green carpet and soft pink walls with coordinating accessories, a four-poster king bed, large armoire, and a table for tea/breakfast tucked away in the alcove. The bathroom features a clawfoot tub/shower combination. This large, comfy suite overlooks both the garden and historic churchyard.

Grey Gables is, in the truest sense of the word, a getaway. Whether you're looking for a romantic weekend for two, or a quiet place to be by yourself, you'll find the English Charm of the Grey Gables will fit your mood to a "tea".