Tallman Hotel, Upper Lake

The Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake, California is a return to a simpler time. This handsome country hotel, built in the 1890s, was completely restored and expanded to a 17-room luxury facility between 2004 and 2006. The historic hotel received one of seven statewide historic preservation awards in 2007 from the California Heritage Council and, in July 2008, it was officially listed on the California Register of Historic Resources as a Point of Historical Interest. The interiors of the hotel are inspired by the natural setting of Lake County. Antique and custom crafted furniture, hand painted murals and artwork depicting flora and fauna create simple yet sophisticated surroundings. Eastlake style furniture decorates the guestrooms. A collection of working gardens produces vegetables and flowers for the hotel. A set of cottages, out-buildings and a swimming pool complete the bucolic scene. The authentic look and feel of the hotel transports patrons back in time but geo-exchange heating and cooling systems, solar panels on the roof and modern facilities all produce a comfortable, state-of-the-art, eco-friendly environment.