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Bed and breakfast lodges exist in practically all shapes and forms – from charming country houses with a few spare rooms, to virtual five-star hotels in old-world guise. But among these and all the other types of B&Bs, many would agree that a bed and breakfast ranch is still one of the most comfortable and interesting kinds to spend a relaxing weekend in.

This specific kind of B&B can be found in areas where urban development has not encroached too much on the land. The Hill Country region of Texas, for example, is home to some of the finest B&Bs in the United States, courtesy of its raw natural beauty and old country charm. Even the small cities and towns of the Texas Hill Country seem designed to fit the down-home, laid-back atmosphere of this place. In a large and pleasantly rustic area like this, the popularity of the bed and breakfast ranch is certainly something to be expected.

A ranch-type bed and breakfast is commonly characterized by a very simple residential structure, usually a well-maintained log cabin or classic southern-style home. The building stands within sprawling, well-maintained grounds, and is complemented by any of a number of natural and man-made features like pools and wooden swing sets on the same property.  Read more...