Built by Isabel Holden, widow of a prosperous Colorado Springs businessman, this 1902 storybook Victorian, 1906 carriage house, and 1898 adjacent rose Victorian, are centrally located near historic Old Colorado City in Colorado Springs.

The inn, lovingly restored by the Clarks in 1985, is filled with antiques and family heirlooms. Holden House offers the convenience of a central location with the charm and quiet of a tree lined and historic residential area.

Named for mining towns, the Cripple Creek, Aspen, Goldfield, Silverton, and Independence guest suites feature private attached baths and are furnished with queen beds, period furnishings, fireplaces, private sitting areas, oversized "tubs for two" and modern conveniences such as telephone / modem, color cable TV with DVD player, CD clock radio, refrigerator, hair dryer and iron / ironing board.

The inn is centrally located to the Pikes Peak Region in a residential area of older Victorian homes near historic "Old Colorado City". Guests enjoy the living room with a fireplace and wingback chairs, front parlor with TV, 24 hour coffee/tea and bottomless cookie jar, wide wrap around veranda with wicker furniture and porch swings, and our "secret" back garden with a gazebo and fountains. Some suites offer separate entrance and covered porches perfect for relaxation.

Gourmet breakfasts, served in the elegant formal dining room, might include carob chip muffins, Sallie's famous Southwestern Eggs Fiesta, fresh fruit, gourmet coffee, tea and juice (Sunday features sparkling cider with your breakfast). Complimentary refreshments, homemade cookies, sparkling water, and turndown service are just some of Holden House's special touches. An optional breakfast en suite "Romance Package" is available for an additional charge.

Sallie and Welling will be happy to help in planning your itinerary around the many activities in the Pikes Peak Region. Take the cog railway or highway to the top of 14, 110 foot Pikes Peak, hike in Garden of the Gods or Cheyenne Canon, tour the area's many museums, shops, galleries, the Air Force Academy or US Olympic Training Center, visit famous Royal Gorge & Seven Falls, or take a chance at gambling in historic Cripple Creek. All are within easy driving distance of the inn.

Friendly resident cats Mingtoy and Muffin will greet you.

AAA 3 diamond and Mobil 3 star awards assure you of a quality experience.

Main House Suites:

Each of our immaculate & luxurious guest suites boast a comfortable sitting area, private bath with oversized bubble bath "tub for two", feather pillows, antiques, air conditioning (summer), queen bed, in-room fireplace (winter), telephone, modem hook-up, iron/ironing board, hair dryer, and color/cable TV.

Let us pamper you with our private label amenities, 24 hour coffee/tea service and bottomless cookie jar, guest refrigerators, turn down chocolates and personal concierge service.

Enjoy our many common areas by relaxing in a porch swing, lazing in a rocking chair, reading by the Van Briggle tile fireplace or lounging in our back garden with fountains and gazebo. You'll also find free off-street parking.

Holden House offers a perfect stay for romantic getaways and business travelers alike. Our room rates are all inclusive with a delicious full gourmet breakfast served in the dining room at 8 or 9 a.m. or continental-plus early risers breakfast for guests who need breakfast prior to 8.

Aspen Suite:

The open beamed turret with hand painted sky mural, see through fireplace, private sitting area, mountain view and oversized "tub for two" make this suite a honeymooner's dream. Snuggle up in the comfortable reading nook with a good book, indulge in the garden "tub for two" (bubbles included!), and awake in your queen four poster brass bed. The bath also includes a separate marble shower. Decorated in ivy wallpaper with accents of blue and rose, this suite gives the feeling of sleeping in a garden. Ask about our 2 night "breakfast in bed" Romance Package.

Cripple Creek Suite:

This beautifully appointed room is a lovely two room suite reminiscent of English elegance and romance. From the old fashioned white iron queen bed to the marble topped Victorian dresser, the mountain view to the mahogany fireplace, the private sitting area to the Roman marble "tub for two", the private bath with fluted porcelain pedestal sink to the separate marble shower, this suite offers the best of everything. Decorated in hues of deep blue and soft white with floral touches, this room offers a touch of Springtime in the Rockies. Ask about our 2 day "breakfast in bed" Romance Package.

Carriage House:

The adjacent Carriage House provides two additional sitting areas and a cozy front porch.

Silverton Suite:

This 1st floor, private and traditional style 2 room suite is luxury at its best. The cozy sitting room with a loveseat, and bedroom with mahogany queen four poster bed under a skylight and antique remote control mission oak fireplace with beveled mirror, let you take a step back in time. The bath with a deep marble Roman "tub for two" and shower combination and malachite marble sink add to the ambiance. Rich deep colors of emerald green with peach accents gives it a traditional atmosphere. View the garden from the bedroom window and dream about a bygone era. Ask about our "breakfast in bed" Romance Package.

Goldfield Suite:

This 2nd floor suite is a Rocky Mountain delight. Imagine gazing at stars through a four-foot skylight above your queen bed and soaking in the marble Roman "tub for two", complete with hand shower. This enchanting gabled room is also graced with waterfall furniture that belonged to Sallie's grandmother and a cozy oak framed fireplace. Ivory, Victorian rose and ebony touches add to the light and airy feel of this delightful suite. Privacy and seclusion is the hallmark of this room with a view. Ask about our "breakfast in bed" Romance Package.

Independence Suite:

Guests may enjoy accommodations in this 1st floor private luxury suite. The moment you step inside the foyer of our adjacent Rose Victorian home, you will be touched with elegance. Decorated in soft Waverly colors, this two room suite boasts a bedroom with four poster canopy bed and wood columned tiled fireplace with beveled mirror, a private sitting room with bay window and mission oak loveseat, and a spacious bath with a marble Roman "tub for two" and separate marble shower.

Relax in the porch swing on the private wide veranda with a view of the mountains and partake in the breakfast delights served in the main house each morning. We look forward to introducing you to our most recent addition to the inn. This beautiful suite also provides disabled access and separate entrance. Ask about our "breakfast in bed" Romance Package.

Relaxation:

Our guests will enjoy relaxing in one of the inn's many common areas. The main house boasts a living room with an authentic Van Briggle tile fireplace, wing back chairs, and an overstuffed Victorian sofa. The inviting front parlor with a TV and a veranda offering old fashioned porch swings, white wicker furniture and mountain views, might also suit your mood.

In the carriage house, there are two lovely sitting rooms, a charming bay window seat displaying a collection of stained glass where "Harvey", the 6'3" white rabbit sits obtrusively, and a cozy front porch for those lazy afternoons. In the Rose Victorian, guests are treated to a private front porch, and an entry with sitting area and original built-in parsons bench.

What To Do:

From the majestic snow capped Pikes Peak to the towering red rocks at Garden of the Gods, the region has something for everyone. Take the cog railway to the top of 14,110 foot Pikes Peak, tour the US Air Force Academy, hike in Garden of the Gods or Cheyenne Canon Park, shop in restored Old Colorado City or quaint Manitou Springs, visit the area's many museums and historical sites, experience White Water rafting near Royal Gorge or gamble in historic Cripple Creek. Holden House is always nearby.

Enjoy clear spring mornings, warm summer days, view changing Aspens in the fall, or relax by the fire on quiet snow covered afternoons. Historic accommodations, natural beauty and fun filled adventure await you! Spend a few days, a week, or more. You'll find plenty to keep you entertained.

We are located in the heart of the Pikes Peak Region:

• 1 hour and 15 minutes from Denver
• 4 miles east of Historic Manitou Springs
• 13 miles from the Colorado Springs Airport
• 2 hours from Denver International Airport (DIA)
• 10 miles from the south entrance of the Air Force Academy
• 1 mile west of downtown near Old Colorado City Historic District
• 1 hour from Royal Gorge Bridge/Cripple Creek/Florissant Fossil beds and petrified redwood forest.

Within a 5 - 10 minute from us you will find:

• Garden of the Gods
• The Olympic Training Center
• The Broadmoor & Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
• Cheyenne Canon and Seven Falls hiking trails

Your Hosts:

Sallie & Welling moved to Colorado from California in 1985, and lovingly restored the neglected 1902 Victorian and original carriage house. In 1986 they began welcoming guests to share in their love of old homes. The extensive renovation included the installation of a new foundation, plumbing, heating, wiring, landscaping and total restoration.

In 1994, the adjacent Rose Victorian was also added to the inn. The Clarks look on the inn as a continuing project of love and labor for these classic Victorian homes. Guests can appreciate the renovation project by viewing the Holden House "Before & After" photograph album.

Many of the inn's furnishings belonged to Sallie's grandmother who resided in Pueblo, Colorado. Family treasures include an 1898 Estate Oak parlor stove which was used on her grandmother's farm, an intricately designed silver tea service which belonged to her great grandmother, and a 200 year old Gaudy Welsh tea set originating from South Wales heritage. The many oriental keepsakes are reminiscent of Welling's travels in the Navy. An eclectic collection of Victorian and traditional furnishings are reflected throughout the inn.

Directions:

From I 25:

• Take exit 141 (the highway 24 Manitou Springs exit).
• When you get off the freeway, make a left hand turn onto hwy 24.
• You'll come to the first major cross street, which is 8th Street. Turn right onto 8th Street.
• This will dead end at Colorado Avenue and you'll turn left onto Colorado.
• Continue down about 2½ blocks to 11th Street and turn right onto 11th.
• Go down one block on 11th Street and you'll see the inn across the street on your left. It's a big blue Victorian that sits on the corner of 11th and West Pikes Peak Avenue.
• We're west of interstate 25 at 1102 W. Pikes Peak.

From The Colorado Springs Airport:

• You'll be on Drennan Rd. from the airport. When you come to Powers Blvd., turn right.
• At Fountain Blvd. you will turn left.
• This will turn into the 24 bypass which will turn into interstate 25 north. Proceed to exit 141 then use directions as above.

From Hwy 24 West:

• When you pass Manitou Springs 4 miles west/5 minutes, you'll be into Colorado Springs, look for 8th Street (there will be a Western Sizzlin restaurant on your left).
• Turn left onto 8th Street and this will dead end into Colorado Avenue.
• Turn left onto Colorado Avenue and continue down about 2½ blocks to 11th St.
• Make a right onto 11th Street and go down 1 block.
• The inn is across the street on your left. It's a big blue Victorian that sits on the corner of 11th and West Pikes Peak.

From Hwy 24 East:

• Come in on Hwy 24. This will turn into Platte Avenue. Stay on Platte until you come to Cascade Avenue in downtown Colorado Springs.
• This will dead-end at Cascade and turn left on Cascade.
• Go down a few blocks and turn right at the Antlers Hotel onto Colorado Avenue.
• Continue down one mile and turn right onto 11th St. The inn is across the street on your left. It’s a big blue Victorian that sits on the corner of 11th Street and West Pikes Peak, West of the Interstate.