The Old Castillo Bed and Breakfast, located 10 miles from Lafayette, LA, was built circa 1827 by Captain Edmond Castillo. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Homes since 1978. The building is nestled along the lazy Bayou Teche, beneath the branches of the legendary Evangeline Oak. The Old Castillo Bed and Breakfast has been written up in Southern Living Magazine & USA Today.
Also recommended and approved by AAA and Mobile Guide. Chili Pepper Magazine The rooms were the biggest we had ever seen, and furnished with beautiful antiques - rates in our opinion is a steal - truly elegant, with wonderful food and great coffee. American Way magazine (author Robert Draper) "My personal favorite, with its vast rooms and its dreamy view of the Bayou Teche".
Throughout the 19th century, steamboats sailed up and down Bayou Teche bringing travelers and goods to Acadiana. Those who stopped in St. Martinville found lodging and hospitality in a large brick building that came to be called the Castillo Hotel.
Also recommended and approved by AAA and Mobile Guide. Chili Pepper Magazine The rooms were the biggest we had ever seen, and furnished with beautiful antiques - rates in our opinion is a steal - truly elegant, with wonderful food and great coffee. American Way magazine (author Robert Draper) "My personal favorite, with its vast rooms and its dreamy view of the Bayou Teche".
Throughout the 19th century, steamboats sailed up and down Bayou Teche bringing travelers and goods to Acadiana. Those who stopped in St. Martinville found lodging and hospitality in a large brick building that came to be called the Castillo Hotel.
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During the Civil War, the building remained open to serve as a meeting place for community activities.
Brother's Anton and Wilhelm Hesse operated the Maison des Allemands in the building from 1858 to 1876.
From 1876 to 1899, Charles Gauthier, the Charles Gauthier Estate and Stanislas Dabadie owned the building in succession.
During that time, Delia Greig Castillo, widow of Edmond Castillo, a well-known steamboat captain, operated the Castillo Hotel in the building.
Although she never actually owned the hotel, she ran it extremely well, and it became known throughout the area for its fine hospitality.
Brother's Anton and Wilhelm Hesse operated the Maison des Allemands in the building from 1858 to 1876.
From 1876 to 1899, Charles Gauthier, the Charles Gauthier Estate and Stanislas Dabadie owned the building in succession.
During that time, Delia Greig Castillo, widow of Edmond Castillo, a well-known steamboat captain, operated the Castillo Hotel in the building.
Although she never actually owned the hotel, she ran it extremely well, and it became known throughout the area for its fine hospitality.
Beautiful location along the lazy Bayou Teche, beneath the legendary Evangeline Oak (meeting place of Acadian lovers "Evangeline and Gabriel" counterparts Emmilene LaBiche and Louis Arceneaux).
We are in the center of Historic District in beautiful St. Martinville.
Museums, shops, restaurants and Historic Longfellow-Evangeline State Park.
Almost all in walking distance.
Only 15 or 20 minutes from New Iberia, Breaux Bridge, Lafayette, etc with lots more to see and do.
Plan your family reunion, friends get together, girls getaway, organization activity, small conferences, etc.
We are in the center of Historic District in beautiful St. Martinville.
Museums, shops, restaurants and Historic Longfellow-Evangeline State Park.
Almost all in walking distance.
Only 15 or 20 minutes from New Iberia, Breaux Bridge, Lafayette, etc with lots more to see and do.
Plan your family reunion, friends get together, girls getaway, organization activity, small conferences, etc.
Hot Cajun Breakfast of Beignet, Pain perdu, Bacon, Fresh Country Eggs, Toast, Home Cooked Perserves (Figs, BlackBerry, Strawberry, Pears, Peaches or Watermelon Rind) Homemade Cafe'au Lait, Coffee, Juice.
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Most of this review will be informational, and should not necessarily be considered negative, although it was for me.
This is a very old, historical building, and, as such, cannot and should not necessarily offer all of the amenities of a newer property.
I think if we had come in a warmer time of year, my review would have been very different, so think about that as you read it.
There was no way to control the climate in your personal room.
The thermostat was in the hallway and controlled the heat to all of the guest rooms, so I did not feel comfortable adjusting it, and the room was far too cold for my comfort.
This is a very old, historical building, and, as such, cannot and should not necessarily offer all of the amenities of a newer property.
I think if we had come in a warmer time of year, my review would have been very different, so think about that as you read it.
There was no way to control the climate in your personal room.
The thermostat was in the hallway and controlled the heat to all of the guest rooms, so I did not feel comfortable adjusting it, and the room was far too cold for my comfort.
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