Historic 1859  Woldert-Spence Manor
Tyler's Oldest Bed & Breakfast Inn, Convenient location & closest lodging to Downtown Tyler - Just blocks from the Chinese Pistachio in rear garden Tyler's Caldwell Zoo Tyler Rose Garden, antique stores, downtown restaurants & pubs. Just minutes from Caldwell Zoo, Goodman Museum, and many other area attractions. Also, for business travelers, we are the closest lodging facility to the Federal and Smith County Courthouses. Just 4 lights to East Texas Medical Center & Trinity Mother Frances Hospital. We are just minutes from the University of Texas at Tyler. The Manor is set back on a large corner lot in the Brick Street District, and located in the heart of Tyler. It is nestled under many old Pecan, Willow Oak, Chinese Pistachio, Sweetgum and Magnolia trees, with ample private parking available.

Upstairs Deck Historic 1859 Landmark - The Manor dates back 149 years, which makes our home one of the oldest in Tyler, and was completely restored in 1992 by Richard & Patricia Heaton. If you like Queen-Ann Victorian, you came to the right place Just step back in time. ALL 8 rooms have private baths with wall-mounted hairdryers, and most rooms have queen-size beds. ALL rooms have cable television, most with TruFlat screens. We also have wireless (WIFI) internet access. The Manor features extensive original 1884 stained-glass windows and doors. Another big plus is our many decks, arbor, porches, balconies and courtyard for our guests to enjoy.

Delicious all-you-can-eat country breakfast - Formal Dining Room Savor the aroma of freshly cooked bacon or sausage links, biscuits, and freshly brewed coffee, when you rise. Taste the specially prepared scrambled eggs and fried potatoes, cooked fresh every morning. Enjoy pure maple syrup on your pancakes or french toast, and leave room for an apple and cinnamon scone. We have dishes without meat for those who are vegetarian.

Unwind - Enjoy a soothing soak in the rear garden spa, watch and listen to wild birds, enjoy the trees, listen to the fountains, observe the koi in the fish garden, or just stroll the brick path. Relax in in the courtyard, enjoy the tranquility under the arbor, or pamper yourself and just do nothing at all.

Inviting Parlor - The Parlor Welcome to our Parlor! Come in and sit a spell. Enjoy a cup of coffee and visit with other guests, enjoy a good book, read the local paper, play a game, watch television, or just relax in the quiet of the day, or with the soothing music played before breakfast. Just be sure to make yourself at home... Don't forget to get one of our home baked cookies in the Dining Room!

For the sport enthusiast - We invite you to enjoy the YMCA of Tyler, just across the street from the Manor, free of charge. Just a short drive away is the Tyler State Park, for biking, hiking, swimming, and boating.

Fine Dining - We have several good Restaurants in the area to recommend.

Golf - Tyler has several great public and private golf courses, some just within minutes from the Manor.

Yes, the price is right - Many customers are surprised what we offer for the price.

Owners/Innkeepers - Chris & Lisa Garrett are full-time innkeepers, and would love to welcome you to experience the wonderful relaxed atmosphere and make you feel right at home!
Innkeepers/Owners: Chris & Lisa Garrett

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