Holden House has announced two amazing specials to entice visitors for October and November 2023! Plan ahead, stay later. The two specials are: Stay a minimum of 4 nights any days of the week and receive one night FREE or stay a minimum of 2 nights Sunday-Thursday and receive your 2nd night for 1/2 (50%) off. *Full amount of stay required at time of booking, non refundable and cannot be applied to existing reservations. Call 719-471-3980 to reserve or book online and apply discount at time of reservation. This special is only available on the official www.HoldenHouse.com website and not throu ..read more

An appropriate anniversary designation for an inn that has itself, received recognition for the “Best Bed & Breakfast Inn for an Anniversary” by Inn Traveler Magazine. Holden House has the distinction of being one of the longest established B&Bs in the state of Colorado operated under the same ownership since Sallie and Welling Clark started the business in 1986. Sallie and Welling Clark, innkeeper-owners at Holden House celebrate 2023 and 37 years in business. This year on June 9, 2023, Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn celebrated its 37th Anniversary of exceptional guest s ..read more

Holden House’ Great Traveler Reviews Earn it a Place Among Travelers’ Top 10% Favorites COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – June 12, 2023 – The historic Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn today announced it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award winner for Hotels and Inns. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, placing these winners among the 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor globally. “We are honored to have received the Traveler’s Choice Award from Tripadvisor once again ..read more

Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn located in Colorado Springs, CO, is an amazing place to spend your holiday with beautiful decorations in each guest suite, 14 trees, sparkling lights, garlands and Christmas spirit throughout the inn!  [See image gallery at www.holdenhouse.com]The post Holiday Photo Slideshow at Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn first appeared on Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn ..read more

Holden House prides itself on fresh ingredients and seasonal favorites such as Colorado peaches Crepe Mixture: 2 eggs 2 T melted butter or oil 1 1/3 c milk 1 c all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt Filling: 1 c heavy whipping cream 8 oz cream cheese, softened 2 c powdered sugar ½ tsp vanilla ½ tsp almond extract Peaches: ¼ c butter 1 c brown sugar 6 c peeled, sliced peaches ½ teaspoon almond extract Directions: In a blender, combine the eggs, butter, milk, flour and salt. Pulse multiple times until all the ingredients are combined and the batter is smooth. Cover the batter refrigerate for about 30 m ..read more

Holden House innkeepers Sallie and Welling Clark took flight for a balloon ride at the annual Labor Day Lift Off 7:00 am-Saturday, Sunday and Monday September 3-5, 2022   Experience roughly 70 hot air balloons floating effortlessly over the breathtaking Colorado Springs landscape at the 2022 Labor Day Lift Off.   MORNING LIFT OFF – Arrive at Memorial Park by 6:30 am to watch all the gentle giants come to life during the morning lift off. There will be a mass balloon lift off each morning from 7am to 9am. Families and children can be surrounded by the action and walk among the ball ..read more

Holiday Happenings in Colorado Springs welcome in afternoon teas, shopping, dinners, musical options and Holden House B&B discounts! The Pikes Peak region is known for its summertime sites to see and things to do, but did you know that with the holidays approaching, that Christmastime, December and the winter months provide fun options for an off-season and “seasonal” getaway? As our holiday gift to you, Holden House has extended our discount specials for your stay in November, December and January! Our Holiday-Getaway offers two discount options: Stay 4 nights get 4th free any nights of ..read more

This recipe from Holden House B&B Inn for banana bread is easy and delicious and perfect for anytime of the year as a breakfast side or a dessert with whipped cream on top. 1 cup sugar 1 stick of butter 1/3 cup milk 2 eggs 5-6 mashed bananas (for apple bread, substitute 2 cups of peeled, cut-up apples) 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cloves Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom of loaf pan. Mix all ingredients together and pour into pan. Bake 1 hour. Freezes very well. The post German Banana Bread recipe ..read more

One of the most common questions we’re asked is how much and whether to tip at  B&Bs. While there is an influx of limited service vacation rentals in the current travel world, personalized service seems to have diminished at many properties. At a traditional bed and breakfast (like our own Holden House and members of the Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado association) where extras such as built-in concierge, inclusive food/breakfast service (Holden House also offers breakfast options served in the dining room-included and breakfast served in-room for an additional fee). You w ..read more

Colorado Springs’ first Westside area B&B, the historic Holden House, has served over 50,000 guests with original owners Sallie and Welling Clark at the helm ..read more