No visit to El Dorado County is complete without a stay at one of our historic country inns. Each inn must meet stringent requirements to be certified by the city or county as historic. These beautifully preserved homes provide the perfect opportunity for visitors to step back in time to a kinder, gentler era. You can relive the gold rush and experience the pioneer spirit of El Dorado County at any one of our charming and romantic inns.

The historic country inns of El Dorado County include gold rush hotels, splendid Victorian mansions and 150-year-old farmhouses, all of which have been lovingly restored. Enjoy delicious gourmet breakfasts, early evening refreshments and nighttime treats provided by your innkeepers. There is no better way to review and enjoy life’s simpler pleasures.

A wonderful way to welcome the holiday season is to enjoy our annual Historic Country Inn Christmas Tour. The tour, featuring more than 10 historic inns all dressed up for the holidays and serving wonderful treats, is held the first full weekend of December. In addition to delighting guests with abundant holiday decorations and treats, the tour benefits the Snowline Hospice of El Dorado County.

To be sure, a visit to one of our distinctive historic country inns will only heighten your enjoyment of all El Dorado County has to offer. In spring, summer, fall or winter, you can wrap yourself in the history-rich tapestry of El Dorado County.
Please refer to the listings section for a complete list of bed and breakfast inns.

For more information, visit our website at goldcountrylodging.com or call us at (877) 262-4667.