The Cottle House Bed & Breakfast

27388 Straughn School Rd, Andalusia, AL 36421, Andalusia, United States

Guest rating: 4.4 / 5

Overview

The Cottle House Bed & Breakfast is a small lodging option in rural Andalusia, Alabama (27388 Straughn School Rd, Andalusia, AL 36421). It is reviewed publicly at 4.4/5 based on 56 reviews, with guests discussing both standout breakfast items and occasional concerns about upkeep and security.

Accommodations

At least some stays include a separate cottage located behind the main dwelling, in addition to rooms in the primary house. Specific in-room features and on-site amenities are not documented in the available property details, so travelers may want to confirm room layouts and facilities directly with the property before booking.

Breakfast

Guest feedback highlights a Southern-style breakfast as a key part of the experience, with biscuits, grits, eggs, sausage, and fried/apple pies mentioned. Reviews suggest breakfast can be a memorable positive, though one account described the overall breakfast as only satisfactory aside from the pies.

Location & Nearby Places

The property sits within reach of outdoor and local attractions, including Point A Dam (about 7.1 km away) and Gantt Lake (about 8.2 km away). Additional nearby points of interest include the Three Notch Museum (about 8.7 km), Andalusia Animal Adventures (about 9.5 km), and Frank Jackson State Park/Lake Frank Jackson (about 18–19 km). Dining options in the broader area include Buckboard Restaurant (about 3.5 km), INDO-AMERICAN FLAVORS (about 4.5 km), and several others within roughly 9–10 km.

Best for

This B&B is best suited to travelers who prioritize a country-setting stay near Gantt Lake and Point A Dam and who value a homestyle Southern breakfast. It may also appeal to couples or small groups looking for a quieter, non-chain property, including those interested in a cottage-style accommodation behind the main dwelling. Travelers who are highly sensitive to cleanliness or security details may want to verify current conditions and policies before booking.

Travel tips

This is a rural address outside central amenities, so plan on driving to reach nearby museums, parks, and restaurants (the closest listed dining is about 3.5 km away). For air travel, the nearest listed airports are Dothan Regional Airport (~94.9 km) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (~99.9 km), which typically means arranging a rental car. If personal security features matter to you (e.g., room locks), confirm door-locking arrangements and other safety provisions in advance.

What guests say

Reviews frequently emphasize the breakfast, described as a traditional Southern spread with items like biscuits, grits, and fried/apple pies standing out. Some guests mention staying in a cottage behind the main dwelling, suggesting more than one lodging style on-site. Negative feedback in the excerpts centers on cleanliness and pest issues, alongside concerns about personal security due to door/room locking arrangements and other safety-related upkeep. Value for money is also a point of disagreement, with at least one reviewer describing the stay as overpriced.

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