220 North 16^th Avenue (map), Yakima, WA   98902
Gateway to Yakima Valley Wine Country

 

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A European Stay East of the Cascade Mountains

A memorable destination getaway... A Touch of Europe B&B is a National Registered Historic Queen Anne Victorian home (Circ. 1889) situated on a gated, secluded one-acre park like setting and on premise parking.  Enjoy luxurious surroundings.

Located in the Mansion District of Old Yakima
Included in the National Register of Historic Places
Included in Official Guide to American Historic Inns, B&B & Country Inns
Multi-Course Candlelight Breakfast included in rates

     

       All rooms are upstairs with air conditioning, private baths, queen beds, goose down comforters, extra pillows, Italian chocolates, basket of fresh Yakima Valley fruits, bottle water, period antiques.  Common area include an upstairs sitting room, the turret, an outside wrap-around porch and a rear patio.  A candlelight breakfast is included in rates.  No pets, children or smoking - just relax.

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Your English-German speaking Hosts and Proprietors European Chef Erika Cenci and General Manager James Cenci welcome you into our home.        Chef Erika's newest cookbook: Clean Food... Flavor is Trump by Chef Erika G. Cenci Order through the publisher 396 pages; quality trade paperback; Catalogue #07-1417; ISBN 1-4251-3623-0 Author Chef Erika G. Cenci shares proven sensational signature recipes in this, her third cookbook, as usual using combinations of seasonal ingredients to yield unimaginable flavor-consistently gourmet; seasonal food in recipes are surprisingly inexpensive; recipes are easily adaptable to everyday meals, and they are recipes naturally suitable for all lifestyles and occasions.       Erika's previous cookbook: A Touch of Europe® Cookbook Bringing Fresh to the Table Naturally by Erika G. Cenci Order through Amazon.com 394 pages; quality trade paperback; Catalogue #04-2768; ISBN 1-4120-4960-1 Over 300 palate-revitalizing all-natural light-medium-hearty-vegetarian and heart-healthy recipes for family, special occasions and entertainment. Includes desserts and other specialties to make you a star in your kitchen.

 

Nearby attractions & Driving distances WALKING DISTANCE TO:  Downtown Yakima Wine Tasting Rooms | Public Transportation | Parks | Museum | Churches | Hospitals | Gift Shops | Antiques Shops | Restaurants | Hair Solons | Convenience Stores | Grocery Stores | Shopping Center. MINUTES DRIVE TIME TO: Wine Tasting Rooms | Wineries | Vineyards | Downtown Farmers Market | Museums | Restaurants | Valley Mall Shopping Center | Greenway Path | Walking | Jogging | Bicycling | Orchards | Farms | Skiing | Hiking | Fishing | Hunting | Birding | White Water Rafting. MAJOR CITIES:  Seattle - 2 - 2 1/2 hours | Pasco-Richland-Kennewick-Tri-Cities - 1 hour 20 minutes | Spokane - 3 hours | Portland, OR - 3 hours

Our Guest Ratings "Best of the Best." "Truly, a delightful 'Adventure in European Dining' -- without the cost of airfare to Europe -- in Yakima!" "Gateway to Yakima Valley Wine Country." "Once in a while, one has the good fortune to find a truly unique place." "A real slice of heaven!  Scrumptious food, beautiful home and gracious hosts." "It doesn't get any better than this."

Trade Ratings "A Touch of Europe B & B, centrally located in the mansion district of Old Yakima, is more than just another B&B.  Its rich history and five-star cuisine make it a destination all by itself."               Bill Morton, Food, Travel & Second Half Lifestyles Journalist.                                                    (Mercer Island Reporter, Wednesday, June 20, 2001) "No amateurs here."  Globe and Mail, Canada's leading news source "Three Stars - Rave Reviews"  -  Best Places Northwest "Four Stars - Top 30 of 300" -  Unofficial Guide to B&Bs, NW "Specially Recommended" - Fodor's Best B&Bs in Pacific NW "Top 15 percent in USA and Canada - Book of Lists" "Four Kisses - Best Places to Kiss in the Northwest" - Four consecutive   editions "Best Breakfast in the Northwest" Award 2006 - Inn Traveler "Best Chef Award 2004, USA & Canada - Inn Traveler

 

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Last revised: March 02, 2013