Welcome to the English Tudor View Bed and Breakfast! We're only 7 minutes from downtown Seattle!

I'm JoAnn Schenck, host of the English Tudor View Bed and Breakfast.

It has been said that "our visitors are served on a silver platter." Well, that's not an over statement! Our motto here at the English Tudor View, "We Aim to Please," says it all. From the elegant decor of the two comfy and spacious rooms with king and queen beds, to our lovely living and dining areas and scrumptious breakfasts, the English Tudor View Bed & Breakfast is a cozy, home-like retreat from the busy life of business or sightseeing.

Our location is ideal too! Mercer Island, on beautiful Lake Washington, is just seven minutes from downtown Seattle and five minutes from the center of Bellevue, so for those visiting the Space Needle or meeting with "Bill" at Microsoft, you will never have a long trip to your local destination. Whether it's a visit to Seattle's famous Pike Place Market, a ferry ride on the Puget Sound, a day trip to Canada to the beautiful Butchart Gardens via the Victoria Clipper, or any number of sightseeing tours in this culturally rich part of the world, you will find your stay here convenient. Mercer Island's exclusive atmosphere of lush scenery and beautiful parks will leave you with much recreational activity and more rest than you could imagine. With tennis and basketball courts, barbecue pits and picnic areas, walking and biking trails, and soccer and baseball fields, Mercer's "Lid Park" is just a block away! Public beaches, boat and kayak rentals, and all sorts of water sports can be indulged here on Mercer Island.

Your view from the northwest side of Mercer Island is simply spectacular. A panoramic view of both the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges serve as a backdrop to the cityscapes of Bellevue and Seattle. And the shimmering blue waters of Lake Washington afford a tranquil and relaxed sensation!

And, I must say, I am very proud of English Tudor View's garden area, a view of which you have from the wonderful Rose Room. Many guests, after a long day of activities and sightseeing enjoy a peaceful stroll through my plush, verdant garden, with its colorful and scented floral exhibitions. The Bed and Breakfast is replete throughout with floral arrangements from the garden, except, of course, in Winter, when a roaring fire in the living room toasts your chilly toes and nose.

Bert and I have lived here on Mercer Island for close to 30 years now. We love how the Island fits our lifestyle and personalities, as does our Bed and Breakfast. We started our business with the idea of sharing our special world with guests wanting to experience something unique and special when in the Pacific Northwest. So, if you are planning a business or vacation trip to Seattle, go ahead and view what we have to offer here on our web site, and then call toll-free for your reservations or use our online reservations request form. You will love what we have to share with you, and you, like many others, will not make your first stay with us your last!

Rooms:

The Blue Room:

The Blue Room features a large area and King size bed. The room is elegantly decorated in shades of blue and whites. It is furnished with a large couch, two large Victorian arm chairs, and dresser.

The Rose Room:

The Rose Room features a Queen size brass bed, a large sitting area, and a small attached room. The room is quaintly decorated in a mixture of French, Country and Victorian styles. It is furnished with a sofa and dresser. The view of the colorful flower garden is spectacular!

The Dining Room:

The Dining Room is a feast both for the palate and the eyes. Elegance, fine food, good company...who could ask for anything more? JoAnn's breakfasts have guests coming back for more. Truly a culinary delight to start your day off just right!

The Innkeeper, JoAnn Schenck, once owned a popular local cookie store! If given enough advance notice, she will make your favorite batch of gourmet cookies!

The Rose Annex Room:

The Rose's Annex Room is a small room ideal for a traveling companion. Furnished with a twin bed and plenty of dresser and shelf space, the room is adjacent to the Rose Room with a door for privacy.

The TV and Living Room:

The Television Room is comfortably and sensibly furnished to provide relaxation and an environment for casual social interaction. Cable TV and VCR, and an ambience of quiet serenity are yours to enjoy.

Our Garden:

Our garden area is a favorite with guests, who are welcome to roam and explore while discovering the beauty and serenity of nature.