Equus - n.
(e'qas) 1. solid hoofed herbivorous mammal (horse)
Meadow - n. (med'-o) 1. an area
of grassy land near a lake or pond
Inn - n. (in') 1. a public
house for the reception and lodging of travelers offering hospitality, delicious food and drink.
“We found this delightful & elegant country haven to
be uniquely different from other B&B’s in urban areas. So many outdoor relaxing pleasures abound there: horseback
riding, biking, canoeing, quiet garden strolls and all those friendly animals and birds that reminded us of childhood days
on grandma’s farm. This welcoming atmosphere made us sad to leave . . .”
. . . Among
the many wonderful accolades written by guests in the Inns' guest books, those words are similarly common. Guests write that
their stay, either in their own elegant & romantic private Carriage House Cottage-suite orthe equally
romantic "Meadowlook Private Quarters" suite of roomsin the the Victorian main house, were more
than they ever dreamed of. Equus Meadow Inn Bed & Breakfast is different from what B&B guests
expect from the usual multi-guest roomed B&Bs. They find they are welcomed as treasured individual guests
on a country estate which also happens to be in the center of town (Tampa). Guests enjoy the private country style
resort atmosphere. And its location puts them only minutes from beautiful beaches, attractions, shopping, fabulous
restaurants for all tastes and is only a ten minute drive from Tampa International Airport.
Just 2 lovely accommodations are offered: The Carriage
House Cottage-Suite is your own private lodging with a very comfortable and beautifully decorated 530
sq. ft. of living space; kingsize French-style pillow-top bed awaits. AND The Meadowlook Private Quarters in the
main house with your own private outside staircase entrance and very spacious balcony overlooking the pond & park.
An exquisite French handcarved walnut queensize bed made in 1870 awaits you.
Full breakfast is served with elegance in
the estates main house formal dining room, privately by candlelight. The grounds and park adjacent, give guests a country
inn environment as they are offered horseback riding through lovely wooded trails; bicycle riding on miles
of paved park trails; canoeing on the natural spring-fed pond; and being able to meet all of their friendly pet
birds (domestic & wild) who enjoy freedom on the Equus Meadow Estate. Another comment from guests: "Equus Meadow Inn is more than just a place to stay, it's a delightful experience we'll
long remember."
Your hosts, Sandy, Ken & Milly, enjoy offering their guests special attention
to detail in the tradition of the finest guest houses from times gone by. Pampering, not pestering is what
can be expected from your hosts. On their country estate, which they refer to as their ranch-in-the-city because
of it's location in Tampa, you'll find relaxing and tranquil country pleasures. Equus Meadow Pond has a lovely covered
dock for quiet time with a book or venturing out on the water in their canoe . . . perhaps take a swim. You're
invited to enjoy the oak porch swing of their Victorian main house. You might want to sip on your morning coffee on the verandah
or balcony while watching the ducks waddle up from the pond to commingle with the lively guinea hens and many colorful wild
birds who feel welcome at Equus Meadow.
Breakfast, which is served by candle light, is presented to you with a gourmet touch and tailored to your own personal tastes on china, silver and crystal in the formal dining room of the Victorian
main house. Alternately, you will be served breakfast on the lovely verandah overlooking Equus Meadow Pond.
On premises
you will find, horseback riding, biking, canoeing, swimming perhaps . . . And even though you are very close to exciting Tampa and St. Petersburg
splendors, you'll discover, as most all guests do, that Equus Meadow will make you desire to stay right
where you are in the serenity of your relaxing country home in town.
The convenient centralized location
of this romantic bed and breakfast in Tampa, Florida puts you very close to all the wonders that make this beautiful Gulf
Coast area an exciting place to visit.
Beautiful white sand beaches, less than hour drive
Click to enlarge view of Ben T. Davis Beach
~ You'll be an easy 10-15-minute drive
from Tampa International Airport, and only a few additional minutes to:
* Downtown Tampa - *The very popular tropical white sand beaches of Clearwater & St.
Petersburg - *Historic Ybor City - *Raymond James Stadium - *Busch Gardens
- *Channelside Seaport (cruise ships) - *Beautiful Golf Courses - *Casinos, horse
racing, dog racing . . . and so much more.
~ Major central Florida attractions,
such as Disney World, SeaWorld and Silver Springs can easily be visited on day trips.
Once you take a step inside the front gate of Equus Meadow Pond Estate beneath the
canopy of its stately oak trees, you’ll begin to feel the romantic ambience of old Florida. You'll find it hard
to believe you are in the midst of an urbanized area. Kick off your shoes and relax in the comfort of elegantly decorated
accommodations in Victorian tones with French and equestrian accents. And if you choose, put on your riding boots to
go for some private horseback ridingon the lovely grounds surrounding the spring-fed pond. If horseback riding isn’t for you, perhaps you might want
to take a bicycle ride, a brisk jog or leisure stroll over the bridge along the paved park trail adjacent to the property.
If you desire, you may wish to just relax with a book under the tin roof of the dock and experience the tranquility of an
occasional bass jumping and graceful wildbirds landing in the trees surrounding the water. Watch colorful butterflies
as they visit the fragrant flower and vegetable gardens.
If you are a business traveler to the Tampa/Clearwater/St. Petersburg area, this
charming bed and breakfast inn (not only presents an escape from the stress of your day) but it's central location puts
you literally minutes from the airport, convention centers as well as all business areas in Tampa's downtown. You are
in a country setting but in the middle of Tampa's urban area.
Equus Meadow Pond Estate was developed to assimilate the Victorian-era incorporating
as many details as possible. Horses had been grazed on this property for decades and the name of their small lake,
named Equus Meadow Pond, has been registered with the U.S.Geographical Survey. They felt that this charming feature of nature
deserved an appropriate designation to keep its history alive. The lake provides a sanctuary for birds, fish
and other animals native to this region. The owners of Equus Meadow find great
joy in providing a happy home for all of their animals.
