Apple Orchard Inn
7758 Co Rd 203, Durango, CO 81301, Durango, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
Apple Orchard Inn is a 4-star bed and breakfast set in a clapboard house surrounded by landscaped gardens with waterfalls, streams, and a working orchard, located about 10.6 miles from downtown Durango. The property blends the intimacy of a small B&B with the privacy of individual cottages, all set against a rural mountain backdrop. Its garden setting and quiet country road location make it a distinctive alternative to standard hotel stays in the Durango area.
Rooms & Cottages
The main house holds 4 rooms decorated in Victorian style, each with a private bathroom, TV, and views of the mountains or gardens; one room also features a fireplace and a whirlpool tub. Beyond the main house, 6 upmarket cottages offer porches and open-beam interiors for guests wanting more separation and space. This mix of traditional B&B rooms and standalone cottages suits both romantic getaways and longer stays.
Dining
Breakfast is served each morning in the main house, and the inn also offers complimentary afternoon wine and beer along with all-day cookies. Guests consistently mention the quality of the breakfast as a highlight of their stay.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site recreation includes fishing ponds and an outdoor hot tub, giving guests low-key outdoor activities without leaving the property. The inn also provides a concierge service and event facilities, useful for guests planning small gatherings or wanting help arranging local excursions.
Location & Surroundings
The inn sits close to Dalton Ranch Golf Club & The Club House Restaurant (about 1.9 km away), the Bar D Chuckwagon (2.6 km), and James Ranch Market (3.1 km), making it easy to combine dining and recreation nearby. Farther afield, guests can reach Pinkerton Hot Springs (5.6 km), the Animas Overlook Trail (6.3 km), and Haviland Lake (14.2 km), as well as downtown Durango attractions like the Animas Museum, Durango Arts Center, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, and San Juan National Forest, all within roughly 12 to 17 km.
Best for
Apple Orchard Inn is best suited to couples and leisure travelers seeking a quiet, garden-set retreat with personal service, thanks to its intimate room count, complimentary wine and cookies, and outdoor hot tub. It also appeals to nature and outdoor enthusiasts, given its proximity to Dalton Ranch Golf Club, fishing ponds on-site, and easy access to San Juan National Forest and the Animas Overlook Trail. Guests planning small private events may also find the on-site event facilities and concierge service useful.
Travel tips
A car is recommended, as the inn is on a rural county road roughly 10.6 miles from downtown Durango and 17 miles from Durango Mountain Resort. Plan extra drive time to reach farther sights such as the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango Arts Center, or Lemon Reservoir, which are all 14 to 17 km away. Closer attractions like Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Bar D Chuckwagon, and James Ranch Market are all within about 3 km and make for easy, quick outings.
What guests say
Guest feedback is strongly positive, with a 4.7 rating from 185 reviews. Recurring themes include well-kept, beautiful garden grounds, comfortable rooms in the main house, and a warm, personal connection with the owners and staff, who guests describe as welcoming and easy to talk with. Breakfast quality is frequently praised, and several reviewers mention wanting to return after multi-night stays. No significant negative themes appear in the available excerpts.
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