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St Francis Cottage

4.0 star property
Suburban bed & breakfast in Chattanooga with free breakfast

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Monarch Rm, King, Private Bath 2nd Flr | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
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St Francis Cottage offers a charming retreat in Tennessee Valley with warm breakfast and daily manager's reception. Unwind in the serene garden, browse the library, or enjoy the lobby fireplace. Helpful staff, free WiFi, and electric car charging ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Bluebird Rm. 2 Queen Beds, Lrg Priv Bath | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Bluebird Rm. 2 Queen Beds, Lrg Priv Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cardinal Rm, King, Private Bath 2nd Flr | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Cardinal Rm, King, Private Bath 2nd Flr

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sunflower Rm, 1 King Bed, Private Bath | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Sunflower Rm, 1 King Bed, Private Bath

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hydrangea King Rοοm, Ensuite, Pet Friendly | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Hydrangea King Rοοm, Ensuite, Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hummingbird Rm, King, Private Bath | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Hummingbird Rm, King, Private Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Azalea Rm, 1 Queen Bed, ADA, Priv Bath | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Azalea Rm, 1 Queen Bed, ADA, Priv Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Monarch Rm, King, Private Bath 2nd Flr | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Monarch Rm, King, Private Bath 2nd Flr

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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About the neighborhood

Map
1349 Gunbarrel Rd., Chattanooga, TN, 37421

What's nearby

  • Hamilton Place Mall - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Chattanooga Zoo - 15 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo - 16 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Tennessee Aquarium - 18 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬2 min drive

About this property

St Francis Cottage

Upscale bed & breakfast near Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
Located close to Enterprise South Nature Park, St Francis Cottage provides free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a library and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • An off-leash area and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and smart speakers.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 48-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and smart speakers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should contact the property on their check-in date, 1 hour prior to arrival.
Guests with medical dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.
This hotel features a Tesla charging station, and a universal electric vehicle charging station.

Access methods

Host will greet you, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

St Francis Cottage B&B Chattanooga
St Francis Cottage B&B
St Francis Cottage Chattanooga
St Francis Cottage Chattanooga
St Francis Cottage Bed & breakfast
St Francis Cottage Bed & breakfast Chattanooga

Frequently asked questions

Is St Francis Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this bed & breakfast allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 15 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at St Francis Cottage?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at St Francis Cottage?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at St Francis Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is St Francis Cottage located?

Situated in the suburbs, this bed & breakfast is 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and within 12 mi (20 km) of Enterprise South Nature Park and Chattanooga Choo Choo. Chattanooga Market and IMAX Theater are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

St Francis Cottage Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 305 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rajive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house and the hosts are very welcoming and hospitality is top tier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love this place and stay here every time we are in the area. Extra nice hosts with a superb attention to detail.
Breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best stay ever.

Best stay ever, and I have traveled globally.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Best stay ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Bed and Breakfast!

We had a great time and experience here! It was super clean and charming, and the perfect place for a weekend couples getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at St. Francis Cottage! The hosts thought of everything to make our stay nice and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this beautiful property! We also enjoyed a delicious breakfast thoughtfully prepared by the hosts. It was wonderful that we could also bring our dog with us!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gourmet breakfast each morning was fabulous! The property owners Nancy and Wallace were very gracious and made the stay a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay will be coming back in summer

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect for my wife and I - very peaceful and quiet. Breakfast was excellent. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
St Francis' location near Gunbarrel Road is close to many dining and shopping opportunities, but the beautiful BnB still has a quiet, secluded feel, surrounded by nature. Family owned and operated, the owners genuinely welcome guests like friends and family. Breakfast was filling and delicious each time we have stayed at St. Francis, and included consideration for our dietary needs. We love staying at St. Francis Cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience in every dimension. Wallace and Nancy were warm, informative and gracious innkeepers who communicated proactively before and during our visit. The Inn is modern with charming old world furnishings, comfortable, with many thoughtful amenities to delight guests. The gardens are beautiful. The Inn is a quiet wooded oasis. Breakfasts were delicious and abundant. We highly recommend and will certainly stay again..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wallace and Nancy were amazing hosts. The breakfast was very good. All of the amenities were fantastic. The breakfast area has couches for relaxing in the evening. There are games and game tables, plus snacks and drinks are available any time. Our room was spacious and clean. They even have tooth brushes, tooth paste, and other essentials, in case you forgot yours. There is an onsite Tesla charger, so we were able to charge our car each night. This was one of our absolute best bed and breakfast experiences ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Very gracious hosts and a beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful, peaceful place. They had everything we needed to feel comfortable, the rooms were spacious and well appointed, each room had its own unique, yet tasteful decor. The breakfast was wonderful, the hosts friendly and helpful. The property was also terrific, its right off the freeway, but feels like you are in the mountains (or the English Garden... I cannot decide)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and true peace and quiet. Great food and ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience this weekend. Breakfast was homeade and phenomenal. Hosts were very kind and helpful. Accommodations were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our accommodations. We were allowed to bring our dog! They had a doggie bed and bowls for water and dog chow! The room was so beautiful and the bed was very comfortable! Our hosts served us a very tasty breakfast! This place will be our new Chattanooga hub!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wallace and Nancy were amazing hosts to us on our stay! We stayed for our Anniversary/Babymoon and we were blown out of the water! The stay was quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was phenomenal as well. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

The food was amazing! Very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice folks & great property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

The graciousness and hospitality offered from the owners. And the delicious 3 course breakfast served the following morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just arrived and are so impressed that we booked a second night!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is such a lovely B&B and is dog-friendly which is important to our travels. The people are accommodating and very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When you want to stay at the best, stay here! Amazing hospitality all around, including a 3-course breakfast that was superb. The room was very comfortable and the common areas are so cozy and inviting. Oh, and if you forget anything, they have got you covered. We never had a chance to sample the wine or fresh cookies in the evening, but we appreciate that we were staying in a place that was so thoughtful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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