Reviews & Ratings for Auberge de Seattle Bed & Breakfast

11/21/11

Never felt truly comfortable

by bangwhistle at Citysearch

Stayed using a package that included a night in the "Honeymoon Suite," a bottle of "Vin Rousseaux", and a massage. Added on the country breakfast (30 bucks a head).

The good: quiet grounds, large room, large bath with jacuzzi and large shower (and bidet!).

The OK: breakfast (overpriced and lacking advertised items); the wine (it was not Vin Rousseaux but a generic Spanish sparkling wine); the massage (conducted on a folding table in a spare bedroom with harsh lighting) .

The bad: the room smelled of mothballs. Our hostess was a tad grumpy and acted put out by any request. The windows in the bath lacked shades or blinds above waist level which was creepy because of the public patio 15 feet away.

05/20/10

Like staying with your favorite aunt!

by staceycat at Citysearch

We stayed with Nancy for a quick weekend and realized we should have made it longer! Her lovely home is so comfortable it almost seems like you're staying with a relative.

From the addictive pastries in the morning to the soft French music playing in our room at the turn down service, we found that we couldn't have asked for more. The beautiful grounds made for the most perfect and romantic setting.

We also took the cooking class and cannot remember having so much fun. We've already duplicated some of the recipes at home and feel so inspired to try out more!

Thank you Nancy! We hope to see you again soon!

• Pros: Peaceful, comfy, great food

04/21/10

Quiet and secluded yet near many wineries

by frequent traveler at Citysearch

What a delightful weekend we just spent at the Auberge! We were in Woodinville to taste wine during their Passport Weekend and to celebrate my husband's birthday. Nancy, the Auberge's owner upgraded us to the Chef's Apartment and provided beautiful desserts each evening as well as a basket of warm homemade pastries to go along with our self-catered breakfasts .

The grounds are beautiful and the location felt secluded yet we were within minutes of Woodinville's many wineries and restaurants. Just a mention of Nancy and the Auberge to our waitress at the Barking Frog prompted a visit by chef Joshua to our table. Such gracious hospitality all weekend-long!

We look forward to returning to participate in the cooking classes and to taste more wine.

• Pros: felt like we were staying the weekend with a friend
• Cons: only thing missing was a hot tub

04/11/10

A romantic and business property alike

by The hotel guy at Citysearch

On my visit to L`auberge, I was pleasently surprised to have been upgraded to the honeymoon suite without asking. Two shower head shower, jacuzzi tub, with gorgeous garden views.The owner Nancy greeted us with utmost charm and graciousness. This romantic property is one of a kind and absolutely charming. It truly is suitable for all occassions. The main house can easily accommodate events, such as; wine tastings, dinners, weddings, corporate think tank meetings and more. In the upscale hotel business, I am not easily impressed with upscale properties these days. L`auberge Edge Seattle did. I wish I could have stayed another night. My first call when back in Woodinville, will be Nancy at L`auberge.

• Pros: Perfect for couples 2 corporate retreats
• Cons: none

12/05/08

THE most romantic getaway in the Seattle area!

by Gregoryp32 at Citysearch

The little woman and I truly enjoyed our romantic weekend at ?L'Auberge at The Edge of Seattle? in nearby Woodinville, Wa. Proprietress, Nancy Gates, greeted us at the expansive entryway. A charming woman who instantaneously set us at ease and welcomed us into her beautiful home. I was very impressed with the entryway and living room. Decorated with antique slot machines, original art and some of the most beautiful hand-woven Moroccan carpets I have seen. Nancy led us to the ?Honeymoon Suite? just down the heated tile hallway. The King-size bed looks out on the beautiful grounds and patio. The fireplace was ready for us with a supply of kindling and wood. A decanter of homemade wine was on the nightstand. The large spa bath was wonderful and appointed with candles, soaps, shampoo and cream rinses. The walk-in shower had two showerheads and all the hot water needed. We enjoyed magnificent homemade candy and cookies that were on the table in the sitting area before the bed.

Dinner was served in the elegant dining room and was the most formal dinner I have ever been served. Full service fine china, silverware, embroidered tablecloth and individual wine glasses for each wine. Each course from soup, salad, entree and desert was excellent. Nancy was faultless in her preparation and service. We were treated like royalty. Breakfast was served the next morning in our room in the same elegant manner. Fresh fruit, Belgian waffles, juice and coffee.

My wife and I will return to L'Auberge at The Edge of Seattle whenever we need a romantic getaway from the stress of our busy lives.

08/04/08

Best Bed and Breakfast and Cooking Class

by JesseGriffin at Citysearch

Since my wife and I had never stayed at a real bed and breakfast before we had no idea what to expect. Our hostess, Nancy Douglas, was very accommodating and helpful even though we had to arrive very late (11:00 pm) she said just to call when we were about an hour out and she would have the room ready for us with the door unlocked and to just check in in the morning. We did not know that the preparing of the room included warm homemade pastries, chilled sparkling wine and a beautifully appointed room. Since we are extremely early risers we did not avail ourselves of the breakfast available but I am sure it was amazing. We came for the French Crab Feast with Chef Adam Hoffman of Rovers Restaurant in Seattle. My wife uses a very apt word for our cooking/dining experience?awesome! The meal was spectacular in itself, but to have been a part of its creation was special indeed. Chef Hoffman allowed us to be as hands on as we wanted and guided us at every turn. We started with some of the most beautiful live locally caught crabs and ended with a meal to rival any restaurant anywhere at any price. Then there was the wine. Each person was asked to bring a bottle of his/her favorite wine (white in this case) to share with our small group, these were very special selections and were greatly enjoyed. All the while our hostess, Nancy, was there to make sure that we had the time of our lives. We plan to make this a favorite place to stay even if there is no class scheduled as the cost of the room is very comparable to that of a Marriott with so much more. If you plan to be in the Seattle area you can do no better than to stay at L?Auberge?.take the cooking class if it is available, you will not be disappointed. Jesse and Nancy Griffin, Walla Walla, WA

• Pros: Unexpected amenities, gracious hostess
• Cons: We live too far away to stay here every weekend

06/03/08

Bed and Breakfast Inn

by JPatrickKelly at Citysearch

On Memorial Day Weekend I had the fortune to travel North of Seattle and stay at L'Auberge Edge of Seattle, located at 16400 216 Avenue N.E. Woodinville, Washington 98077, (425) 260-6213, hosted by Nancy Douglas. The property is breathtaking, quiet with mocking birds singing amongst the needled trees.

The rooms/suite was comfortable, relaxing with all the amenities one only hopes to experience. The bed was one of the mos t comfortable with down comforters and pillows. Plush robes for the bath kept one warm and comfortable after a shower with all the small amenities not usually found. Al l French and done in a true style. Ms. Douglas? roots in France is shown throughout the house.

The wine, the coffee, light dinner, fresh warmed baked sweet breads in the morning and the upbeat personality of Ms. Douglas makes one feel as if you are at a home of a friend who enjoys making one fill comfortable.

The experience at L'Auberge Edge of Seattle is not replicated in many inns/hotels that try to create what Ms. Douglas does naturally. It is worth the drive through beautiful country to experience this inn. Thank you Ms. Douglas for your service.

Rev. J. Patrick Kelly

Sacramento, CA

• Pros: The atmosphere and the host Ms. Douglas
• Cons: Took me two phone calls to locate the property (but worth the calls!)

11/15/07

Very Genuine Approach

by monopaul at Citysearch

When my girlffriend told me she had booked us a weekend getaway to a B&B in Seattle I was very excited. Upon arrival at "l'auberge", we were greeted with such a warm welcome by the owner Nancy Douglas, She was very hospitable, and tended to our every need. We ate at the Herb Farm our first night, with both negative and positive reviews, the second night we enjoyed a lovely evening with about 5 other couples drinking wine, cooking and eating. The best way to a lot of peoples heart, including mine!! The accomodations were lovely, The scenery was picture perfect, very quiet and serene. The only question we found our selves asking was when are we going to return.

• Cons: Cheap headache bubbles

Response from this business

nancjane – December 15, 2007 at 11:38:19 PST

I am delighted you had a nice stay with us, and look forward to seeing you again. Next time I?ll swap out the German Schloss Biebrich "Sekt" bubbles for something more to your liking. I appreciate your feedback and patronage.

Nancy Douglas; Proprietress

07/13/07

My stay at the lovely L'Auberge

by katlowrie at Citysearch

Nancy Douglas, the proprietress was charming, gracious, a giver of great goodies every evening, and gourmet treats for the morning. In addition a chilled bottle of champagne greeted me on arrival. The accommodations were clean, comfortable, well appointed and private. I could not have asked for more. Nancy was warm and friendly yet very respectful of my space. I would return there in a nano-second---in fact plan to return another time.

Sincerely, Katherine Lowrie

05/29/07

Lovely Get Away! Scrumptious gourmet baked treats, and a quiet setting makes it all click.

by rich_rodriguez at Citysearch

We a lovely time we had at the L?AUBERGE at The EDGE OF SEATTLE. My sweetheart and I took The Embrace the first morning and danced a ?welcoming? tango on the rear patio. So lovely. Each morning we looked forward to the scrumptious gourmet baked treats that awaited us. Such fun. And in the morning of our last day at L'AUBERGE at The EDGE OF SEATTLE can you imagine this; as we took The Embrace to quietly dance a tango on the rear patio to ?say goodbye? we were greeted by a doe and her yearling tip toeing through the grass... blissfully enjoying themselves.... Perhaps the ideal metaphor for the time we had at L'AUBERGE at The EDGE OF SEATTLE.