Breakfast
Coffee and tea are made available starting approximately 7:00 a.m. each day for the early risers. Starting approximately 7:45 a.m.,
a "serve yourself" buffet with fresh fruit, a variety of juices, home-made baked goods, cereal, and yoghurt is available.  A hot breakfast entrée (that varies daily; see Recipe page) is served each morning from approximately 8:00 a.m. to about  9:30 a.m.  For late arriving guests, or those with busy schedules, the schedule above can be adjusted with prior notice.  Guests may choose from seating at the large "family" table, private tables in the dining room, or the outdoor patio.  Please let us know if you have special food requirements (vegetarian, allergies, etc.) and we will try to accommodate your needs.

Wine and Cheese Hour
On most Friday evenings, we offer wine and various simple hors d'oeuvres on the patio (weather permitting). The typical time is 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We try to have local wineries pour local Calistoga/Napa Valley/Alexander Valley wines primarily (see our 2008 schedule on the Specials & Packages page) but occasionally offer something unique from another wine region out of our cellar. This is an opportunity to relax from your day's activities and get to know the Innkeepers and your fellow guests a little better.

Never Empty Cookie Jar
After breakfast, we put out the Brannan Cottage Inn cookie jar (custom made by Calistoga Pottery) filled with home-made cookies for your afternoon or late night "snack" -- Help yourselves!

Check In/Check Out Times
Standard times are 3 pm and 11 am, respectively. Later check-ins are handled simply. Please contact us by phone or email if you desire an earlier check in or a later check out time; we'll see what can be done depending on other guest schedules, etc.

WiFi Available at BCI
Thanks to the talents of one of our guests (Jim Flint; he was urged on by his friend Dan Smith, both were from the Denver area and here for the Napa Valley Marathon) we now have installed, and available to our guests, a Wireless Broadband Router for use with "wireless capable" PCs and laptops. Now you can operate your computer in your room or on the patio or porch! There is NO fee for the password and use of the signal. Let us know how we can be of further assistance to you if you're one of the guests that have to be "connected"!

Cancellation Policy
Full refunds given up to seven days prior to your arrival date, less a $25.00 cancellation charge per room. With less than seven days notice, refunds possible only if rooms can be re-booked.  If we are unable to re-book your room, a one-night stay will be charged to your credit card.

Minimum Stay Policy
A two (2) night minimum stay is required on weekends from April 1 to October 31 and on holidays year-round.

Smoking Policy
For the health and enjoyment of all our guests, and for safety and security in our 145 year old wooden building, Brannan Cottage Inn is a non-smoking facility.

Pet Policies

• We would like to welcome your four footed friend to the Brannan Cottage Inn B&B. So that they (and you and we) enjoy their stay we ask that they (and you) abide by the following rules:

• All pets have to be pre-approved in advance, at the time of reservation, to avoid confusion later.

• There is a $100 refundable cleaning deposit required, and an extra fee on your lodging of $25 per night + tax. The deposit will be refunded at the time of check-out, after your room is inspected and no significant “difficulties” are identified.

• We do not allow pets on the beds or furniture in the rooms or on the patio or porch. Please ask us for an old sheet or towel if you need it.

• Do not leave your pet in your room or tied up outside alone. This includes wine tasting, hiking, spa treatments or out for the evening. This rule cannot be broken. The only exception is if your pet is crate trained and inside their crate and very quiet, so they do not a) disturb other guests or b) require us to modify our usual housekeeping activities.

• We have a designated area (the westerly side of the lawn on the south side of the main building) for the pet(s) to do their "business". Please pick up any messes that your pet may make. You can find a shovel in the gardening shed and small plastic bags in the kitchen (if not in your room).

• Please do not leave pet food on the porch(es). Please do not feed our dog Pinot who doesn't need any extra food.

• You are responsible for any damage to the property by your pet.

• Additional cleaning costs would be charged if: a) our fabulous housekeeping staff is very thorough and in extreme cases will wash all duvets, blankets, rugs, and the curtains if needed (accidents, excessive hair shedding, etc.), or b) if a pet was brought to a non-pet friendly room without our pre-approval.

• We are one of the few properties in the Wine Country that allows pets. Please be respectful of our rules and try not to spoil our current approach for others. Guests who cannot abide by our policies will be asked to leave with no refunds.

Large Group (Weddings, Family Reunions, Corporate Events) Policy:

• We would like to welcome your large group to the Brannan Cottage Inn B&B. So that they (and you and we) enjoy their stay we ask that you conform to the following policies:

• Large groups are defined as groups that require three (3) or more rooms (of our total of six) rented by (or on behalf of) the same party or event (wedding, family reunion, corporate event, etc.). All large group rentals must be pre-approved at the time of reservation (to avoid confusion later).

• There is a requirement of an advance and non-refundable (except as noted below) payment of 50% (one half) of the total anticipated room rental and local tax (12%) for multi-night stays; the remainder is due at check-in. The balance will be charged to the same credit card that was used for your advance payment unless other arrangements have been made. For one (1) night large group stays, we require 100% of the amount (also non-refundable) be paid at time of reservation.

• Cancellations that are made 60 or more days before the scheduled group arrival will result in partial refund of the advance payment, minus a charge of $25 per room (to cover administrative costs).

• Partial cancellations and changes of reservation dates may not be accepted due to availability and minimum stay requirements. Refunds for early departures (minus a $25 per room fee) will only be made after the room has been rebooked for the remaining days of the reservation.

• There also will be a refundable $250 cleaning deposit required. The cleaning deposit will be refunded at the time of check-out, after the rooms are inspected and no significant “difficulties” are identified.

• You are responsible for any damage to the property caused by any member of your group.

• We are one of a relatively few properties in the Wine Country that allows large groups, due to some unfortunate experiences by others. Please be respectful of our rules and not spoil our current approach for others. Guests who cannot abide by our policies will be asked to leave with no refunds.