Location:
The Castle Inn Riverside is in Wichita, Kansas, which is about three hours southwest of Kansas City.
Guest Rooms:
Guests at this Wichita bed and breakfast can choose from 14 rooms, each individually themed. The Royal Court suite, for example, features a Greco-Roman theme, complete with pillars. The St. Andrews suite is golf-themed, while the Mary Queen of Scots suite boasts Victorian decor.
Price Range:
Rates range from $125 to $275 per night.
Breakfast:
Breakfast is served each morning in one of this castle bed and breakfast's three dining areas. On weekends, guests can also take part in complimentary wine and cheese evenings and homemade deserts.
Special Features:
The Castle Inn Riverside in Wichita is located in the historic Campbell Castle, an 1888 Scottish-style Castle on the banks of the Little Arkansas River. Inside, guests will see a 275 year-old staircase which was imported from London, and a 675 year-old Grecian fireplace. Hand-carved oak fretwork was carved by a prisoner in an Irish debtors' prison who earned his way to freedom with his skill at woodcarving. Details like this can be found throughout the inn.
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More About The Castle Inn Riverside:
Built in 1888, this Wichita castle was duplicated from architectural drawings of the "mother" castle built in the foothills of Scotland. In 1973, the Campbell Castle was entered on the National Register of Historic Places.
By 1994, the Castle was in serious need of restoration work. Current innkeepers Terry and Paula Lowry purchased the property and began restoring the structure to its original beauty. The electrical and plumbing systems were completely replaced, and the third floor ballroom level was converted into five luxurious suites.
The Carriage House, which had been condemned by the city and was crumbling, was rebuilt. It now houses three suites and the Lowrys' apartment.
