Built in 1899 as a private residence, The Loganberry Inn in Fulton, Missouri, is a gorgeous Victorian-style house with a long porch for visiting and enjoying the flowerbeds. Because it’s within walking distance of Fulton’s historic downtown, you can leave your car in one of the inn’s parking spaces to explore on foot.
About the Loganberry Inn
This inn, on a neighborhood street of majestic, leafy trees, became a bed and breakfast more than 20 years ago. Now owned and managed by Nanette King, Loganberry Inn is a place where anyone can feel instantly at home. Dogs are also welcome.
When I arrived, Nanette was cooking breakfast of made-to-order eggs, crispy bacon, and still-warm homemade scones. She popped out for greetings before returning to the kitchen to finish the last touches.
Fresh coffee is a help-yourself endeavor served from the dining room sideboard. The dining room’s paisley wallpaper, built-in corner cabinets, and artwork of fruits and flowers offer a homey feel while evoking the Victorian era. Table groupings allow for a variety of seating options, from those traveling with others to folks traveling alone.
If you have dietary restrictions, let Nanette know. She is happy to accommodate and, whenever possible, uses “local, organic, and pasture-raised ingredients.” Breakfast was relaxing and delicious.
In addition to the dining room, Loganberry Inn’s living room lounge is a perfect hangout spot. Wingback armchairs, a plush sofa, end tables with period lamps, curio cabinets with treasures to look at, and area rugs create a sense of casual comfort.
The Missouri jigsaw puzzle is a communal endeavor for any guest to join in. As guests work on the puzzle, they can sign their names and where they are from on a paper on the jigsaw table. What a cool idea.
About the Guest Rooms at Loganberry Inn
Each of the five guest rooms with private baths tells a story of Fulton, Missouri’s history and its prominent people. The Marquess, named for the first family that lived in the house, is a cozy room with a queen-sized antique bed, rose-colored wallpaper and marble-topped antique bedside tables with lamps.
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Although the room has a Victorian feel, modern amenities make for a comfortable stay. The electric fireplace with two armchairs facing it promises to keep the cozy in colder months. There is also a TV with cable, a DVD player, bath amenities, and a walk-in shower. The period sink is under the eve of the room. Because this room is on the 2nd floor, it is not handicapped accessible.
As a note about the room, E.H. Marquess, the first owner of the house, was a professor at Westminster College in Fulton after serving in the Confederate Army.
The M.T. Bell room, with its king-size bed, is located downstairs for people who need to stay on a ground-level floor. If you do stay in this room, notice the beautiful stained-glass windows at the turn of the stairs heading to the second floor.
Loganberry Mugs for Sale
If you are a mug collector like I am, you can purchase one of Loganberry Inn’s mugs to take home. The ceramic mugs are on display in a cabinet in the downstairs hallway.
Like the rest of the house, the hallway is gorgeously appointed. Hardwood floors gleam, reflecting Nanette’s love and care for her inn. She and her husband live in an apartment in the basement with their children.
Prominent People Who Have Stayed at the Loganberry Inn
A few famous people have stayed at the Loganberry Inn. Margaret Thatcher stayed in the Westminster Room in 1996 when she came to Fulton for the 50th Anniversary of Winston Churchill’s “Iron Curtain” speech. Churchill delivered his infamous speech at Westminster College, a liberal arts college founded in 1851. In 1998, Polish President and labor leader Lech Walesa stayed in the inn’s William Woods room.
Pair Your Stay at the Loganberry House with a Visit to America’s National Churchill Museum
Since Margaret Thatcher stayed at the Loganberry Inn because of Winston Churchill’s “Iron Curtain” speech, don’t miss the Churchill Museum. The museum covers highlights of Churchill’s life, from his parents to his childhood through his prominence during WWII and afterward. Churchill served in Great Britain’s Parliament for 55 years, including his time as Prime Minister during WWII.
The museum includes The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury. This Christopher Wren-designed church, originally built in London, was almost destroyed during the Blitz of WWII. It was carefully reconstructed in Fulton in Churchill’s honor. Currently, the church is under repairs, so it’s not part of the museum’s tour.
Don’t miss the art installation outside the museum. “Breakthrough” is made from eight sections of the actual Berlin Wall. Created by artist Edwina Sandys, Churchill’s granddaughter, the sculpture commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall. You can purchase a small section of the wall in the museum gift shop. The juxtaposition of the sculpture and the church is visually stunning.
Booking a Room at Loganberry Inn
You can book a room at Loganberry Inn through the inn’s website. Rates start at $169. Check out the elopement and wedding packages. Also, check out Hotels.com or Expedia for deals there. During my visit, a group of birders were staying at the inn. Wi-Fi is free.
My visit to Fulton was hosted by the Fulton and Calloway County Tourism Office as part of a research purpose tour for the Midwest Travel Journalists Association. As always, my opinions are my own. Fulton is definitely on my list for a repeat visit.
Post and photos by Jamie Rhein
