Garden Cottage At the Green Bed & Breakfast

We stayed here as a part of our wedding package through Wedgewood San Clemente. Our wedding package included accommodations for a hotel for the wedding night for the Bride and Groom at the Hampton Inn or we could upgrade to a Bed & Breakfast just up the road for only $ 50 more. Because most of our out of town guests would be staying at the Hampton we opted for the Garden Cottage so we could have more privacy and a quaint setting instead. All the accommodations were set up through the venue on our behalf and we didn’t have to worry about anything which was extremely nice.
We did however, want to stay at the Garden Cottage after the rehearsal dinner so that we would be in the local area for the wedding the day of. We live in San Diego and while it’s not too far away we didn’t want to have to deal with traffic on the day of our wedding so for that alone I am thankful we stayed at the Cottage.
However, we were underwhelmed with the service we received when booking our one night stay for the rehearsal night. When my husband called to check availability he was asked to give his email so that someone could email him the information — then changed their mind to say that he should email them with exactly what he was looking for and they would respond with the information we needed. He emailed right away and their was no response. He emailed again and was prompted to print, fill out, scan, and return a form that required our credit card number. Sending our credit card information in an email format is extremely nerve-​wracking in this day and age. They really ought to update their payment processing. There are free apps available for smartphones and tablets that are easy to use and shouldn’t require me sending sensitive information to an unsecured email address that can get hacked.
I arrived to check in and was given the exact same form my husband had been asked to fill out and return by email. This was upsetting because now the credit card information I sent to the unsecured email was floating in limbo and didn’t serve any purpose.
We were never told how much our stay would cost until we paid for it. They wanted us to resolve the bill as soon as breakfast was over and the bill came close to $ 250 for the night. The invoice indicated $ 199 for the room and the remaining balance was for a service charge. When we considered the Hampton Inn just a block away was charging $ 205/​night we thought this was quite reasonable — we just would have liked to know how much it was going to cost before we booked.
The garden court yard was beautiful and made for a lovely back drop for my bridal pictures and I am super thrilled with how they turned out! When I arrived on Saturday I had my choice of two suites. There is a stunning two story miniature condo complete with cozy dinning room and full kitchenette downstairs, and a sitting room off the bedroom with a gorgeous balcony that overlooks the Celtic knot hedges and garden area. I opted for the Bridal suite since my hair and make up artist would be coming to my suite and all my bridesmaids would be coming their to get ready also. The bathroom in the bridal suite was much larger and featured a walk in shower, a large jaccuzi tub, and the bedroom offered a gas fireplace. There is cable TV and a large selection of DVD’s to enjoy as well. The dinning table faces out to a beautiful patio that faces the golf course.
Breakfast was AMAZING! But we were disappointed to discover the tub drain would not close so we had to put a cup over the drain only to discover that the water never quite got hot enough and the jets did not work. The shower does have two shower heads which as nice considering how large it was — the two heads made sure your other half didn’t get too cold. The water pressure and temperature in the shower was great.
The over all cleanliness was what you would expect from staying at grandma’s and grandpa’s guest bedroom that probably hasn’t seen a visitor in a year or so. My husband went to plug his phone in to the outlet to charge and put his hand right through a cobweb. The carpet looked like it needed a fresh vacuuming and the walls could have stood to be wiped down. The patio could also have been swept to make the appearance of the room and facilities a little more tidy.
The linens on the bed were fresh and there were plenty of fresh towels and wash clothes available along with complimentary soaps, shampoos, and conditioners for our use as well.
After me and the girls left the room in a flurry of activity the room was left in quite a state. The staff came in and cleaned it all up and put all the furniture in it’s rightful place. We left some extra flowers that we didn’t need (we had them in the bridesmaids’ hair) and they placed a few on our bed to add to the ambiance for the night of the wedding. They had the lights dimmed and romantic music playing on the TV for us when we arrived.
Overall we enjoyed our stay — until the dog started yipping.

My husband stumbled upon this place while looking for a place to stay for the weekend of our wedding. We live locally but wanted a nice place to stay alone, since we had a lot of family coming from out of town and staying at our house. When I checked in on Friday afternoon, Bill was super friendly! He walked me back, gave me the grand tour. There was a parking spot for me in the driveway, so I didn’t have to park on the street. A girlfriend and I slept there Friday night and both agreed the bed was the most comfortable bed ever. Breakfast was promptly served at 8am. Coffee, orange juice, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs and potatoes. Saturday afternoon I had my gang of girls over to help me get ready and there was plenty of room for 5 girls to get ready. Bill checked in on us to make sure there wasn’t anything we needed from him before he took off for a few hours. Sunday morning, breakfast was again delicious! Bill made eggs benedict, which I had never had before, but I loved it. Definitly recommend this place to anyone looking to get a way. Can’t wait to come back for an aniversary celebration!

We stayed here for three nights over the weekend of our wedding at the Wedgewood. Bill and Sandra were so friendly and hospitable. We had a wonderful stay (and breakfast is great too!). The day of our wedding, we had three hair stylists/​makeup artists, and Bill and Sandra made sure there was plenty of space for all our «getting ready» time. We had a great morning on the patio and in the cottage preparing for the wedding day. They also provided my husband and the groomsmen with a separate «getting ready» room. It was the perfect set-​up all around. Additionally, we took most of our group and couples photos in the gardens, and they turned out beautifully. If you’re getting married at the Wedgewood, you have to stay here! My husband and I had a short, wonderful walk through the golf course path back to the cottage following our wedding reception. No getaway car needed!

After a long weekend driving Highway 1 from San Francisco (and getting engaged in Big Sur), my fiancé and I spent the last night of our California adventure at the Garden Cottage. We absolutely loved our stay there. Bill and Sandra provided a cozy, comfortable and beautiful place for us to stay. We stayed in the Bridal Suite which has a huge bed, a large bathroom with a jacuzzi tub & large shower (we didn’t use the tub in an effort to conserve water during the California drought), and tons of natural light from the front porch. We really enjoyed our room and felt as if we were staying in our own home. The location of the Garden Cottage is very convenient, you are about a 15 minute walk from the state beach, a 20 minute walk to the Pier, and about a 5 – 10 minute drive from the main drag where there are lots of great dining options.
When we woke the next morning the weather was gorgeous and we really wanted to sit out in the gardens for breakfast to enjoy the fresh air and admire their marvelous outdoor space. Bill was glad to serve our breakfast outside instead of in our room, which is where guests typically have breakfast. There was no one else staying on site so we didn’t have to worry about inconveniencing other guests. Bill made us a whole pot of fresh coffee, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs and potatoes and offered us mimosas, which we gladly enjoyed as we strolled around the gardens. Upon completion of breakfast we were heading to the beach for a bit of relaxation before heading to the airport, Bill told us not to rush back for check-​out and even offered us towels, chairs, sunscreen and bottled water so that we could enjoy our time on the beach. We greatly appreciated this generosity and hospitality, it speaks volumes to the hospitable and welcoming nature of both Bill and Sandra.
At the Garden Cottage you feel like you are staying at your home away from home, you have complete privacy, a beautiful space and a great location! We loved our stay at the Garden Cottage and highly recommend it, we will definitely be staying here again next time we are in the San Clemente area!

My hysband and I spent a couple of days at the Garden Cottage on the Green celebrating our 27^th anniversary. The gardens are beautiful! The owners Bill and Sandra are great hosts.
The pictures on line are beautiful… what I didn’t expect was to find this place surrounded by other not so cottagee homes. In all honestly I was sure that I would be disappointed with this place. Once I entered through the garden gate it was like I had pictured in the photos. A secret gem beyond the gate… we were greeted by the owner Bill who was so gracious. He showed us to our cottage and had a bottle of champagne waiting for our arrival. The first morning our delicious breakfast was delivered to our room. On the second morning I decided to sit out side on the patio that overlooked the gardens and listen to relaxing fountains and read. There I was greeted with fresh coffee, the local paper and another delicious breakfast… I think my husband was thinking he could really get used to this…
We stayed in the downstairs cottage that had a romantic fireplace and your own private jacuzzi. The French doors opened up to a small private patio that also had the beautiful sounds of a trickling water fountain and a view of the golf course. At 4’11 I did have a view on my tip toes, my husband at 6’3 had a much better view.
We will be back and will stay in the two story cottage that looked so charming… With a kitchenette downstairs and sitting area and bedroom upstairs and a patio that over looked the gardens from above. Just can’t say enough about this secret hiding place… if you are looking for a getaway with peace and serenity, this is were you will find it. If you get bored with that, you are less than two miles to downtown San Clemente were you will find great places to dine and fun shops to go through! Enjoy

The Garden Cottage was the perfect place for a weekend getaway. Bill and Sandra are very personable and provided such wonderful customer service. The grounds at the Garden Cottage are beautiful, and is centrally located to everywhere in San Clemente, while still providing the quiet atmosphere. The breakfast each day was excellent. We had the ability to eat our breakfast on the private patio. The room we stayed in featured a large oversized bathroom with a separate shower and jacuzzi tub and his and her sinks. The bedroom area also was a generous size. Bill and Sandra surprised us with a nice treat for our anniversary.
We look forward to returning here again soon.

If there was a vacation that we wished time would stand still, it was our stay here. Bill and Sandra waited on us hand and foot, the accommodations were a fusion of all modern conveniences, and yet the quaint antiquity of stepping back a century in time. Being 2 tough New Yorkers who have traveled the world, and stayed at the best of the best, we look forward to our next time in the near future of staying their again when in this area of California. Across the street from a Golf Course, down the street from the Park, within walking distance to the Beach, and yet it is the quietest nights sleep we’ve had in quite some time. Minutes from Restaurants and nightlife. Breakfast is brought to you, which is gourmet, and served with a smile and tenderness. The rates are more than fair, and the pleasantness provided has no price. We recommend this as one of the Best B&B’s we have stayed at both nationally and internationally. Our rates and fees were made clear during our discussion of our stay. If anyone goes into a place, and assumes there are no added fees especially for an event or function, this person has had limited experience in traveling and in accommodations. If you are visiting the San Clemente area, and what no regrets, please stay at the Garden Cottage Inn.
— JDS — Long Island New York

From the moment we contacted Bill we had developed an excellent line of communication!
we were greeted by Bill and Sandra and they gave us some helpful hints.
Nice private entrance with beautiful yard and courtyard! We looked forward to the coffee and breakfasts in the morning!
Great location and a wonderful base to explore the Beaches up and down the Coastline!
Large beautiful bedroom and bathroom. A nice bonus of a Fireplace in the room!
Nice home away from Home! Enjoy the stay… Don’t miss both Nick’s restaurants a couple miles up the road!
Ruth Carol

AMAZING!
We got this cottage as part of our wedding package and used it as a bridal suite for the day of my wedding. My girls and I had a great time lounging around here getting ready, and my hair and makeup girls had plenty of space to spread out and get their work done. The bathroom was big and spacious with lots of counter space, and there was a nice little patio off the bedroom.
The gardens here are so gorgeous, colorful and in full bloom, and the patio furniture is colorful and perfect for photos. We took our wedding party photos here as well, and the photos have turned out just SO so great.
The staff. Just an all-​around super friendly guy. He was so accommodating with my early arrival and many requests, and left us an awesome breakfast in the garden the next morning– fresh fruit, delicious croissant, fresh coffee and juice. And when we came back to the suite the night of our wedding, there was music on and candles lit… they know whats up.
We’ve already decided to come stay here for the weekend to celebrate our one year anniversary so we can truly enjoy all the cottage has to offer.

My husband and I booked our room here through Wedgewood Banquet Center (The wedding venue) for our wedding night. Worst decision ever! The week of my wedding, I called to confirm my stay, and Bill the manager/​owner had told me that there was going to be a $ 300 photo shoot fee if we wanted to take photos on their site. But that he was going to cut me a deal and only charge $ 200 since no one told me about the fee. Why I was not made aware of this from the very beginning, i’m not sure. He then told me that it was Wedgewood’s fault for not telling me about this. Upset about this «hidden» fee, I then had my wedding planner email Bill in regards to this situation. He then sent an email back to her directly blaming me for not communicating with them! From the very beginning, they had never called or emailed me. I was the one who had contacted them months ago to confirm reservations. As professional business owners, one should never blame the customer. The NIGHT BEFORE the wedding Bill emailed me saying «Perhaps you should stay somewhere else». I expressed to him that we had already paid our stay in full about 1 year ago, and will not be trying to find an available room elsewhere the night before the wedding. Eventually Wedgewood stepped up and paid Bill his hidden fee.
Heads up for those of you who are booking the room for wedding purposes:
–There is a $ 300 photo shoot fee.
–If you want to come earlier than 4pm to check in, it costs $ 50 for every hour you check in early.
–Breakfast was weak! Consists of orange juice, coffee, a small bowl of fruit, and some sort of stuffed croissant thing that was not very good. If I stay at a bed & «breakfast» I would think they would serve something decent.
Stay at the Hampton Inn! The manager and staff are sooooo friendly and accommodating. You can check in as early as a room is available and without extra charges. Breakfast was also better there!

I had my wedding here 7÷14÷14 it’s was perfect get away from the city. Love the cottage we stayed in n Sandra n Debi are greatly sweet made me feel right at home. Sandra also provided us as our venue. She Even made my boquet and recommended Elegant photography (which was a mistake) But not Sandra’s fault. I would recommend this cottage if you want some alone time, San Clemente is a place mostly for people who enjoy golfing and shopping and swimming in the beach for myself I love love the b&b it’s what made my day. But the location had very limited things to do.
I forgot to mention that in my stay there were three other bridal parties that came to take pictures in the property it is a very beautiful place to take pictures I just think it’s a good idea to speak to your photographer to come up with a few ideas before they show up there

Spent an absolutely fabulous 3 days here for our 47^th wedding anniversary and we were treated like royalty. Sumptuous breakfasts, impeccable gardens, exquisite rooms, and first-​class service made this an outstanding time we will long remember.
Two separate newspapers were delivered with breakfast each day. On our anniversary, Bill serenaded my wife and I with songs from his accordion (he plays very well I might add). We also enjoyed champagne and a delicious cake provided by our hosts.
Bill and Sandra were gracious hosts who made us feel welcomed from the moment we arrived. We have stayed in many five-​star facilities in the past but the Garden Cottage experience ranks with the best. Don’t miss this gem. Very conveniently located to the beach, the many fine restaurants and stores in San Clemente, and nearby attractions. The Garden Cottage is an absolute must if you are staying in the San Clemente area.

My bridesmaids and I got ready for my wedding at the Garden Cottage at the Green. It was a perfect place for us, very relaxing, beautiful backdrop for photos and a private place where we could just hang out and enjoy the day. The owners Bill and Sandra are very friendly and welcoming. They welcomed us with champagne which was so sweet. My makeup artist and hairstylist came to the B&B and there was plenty of room for her to work and still leave us room to relax. My husband and I stayed in the cottage for our wedding night and we loved it!

This place is incredible! Bill and Sandra are the kindest, most hospitable people you’ll ever meet. My wife and I stayed here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We were greeted with champagne and a delicious tiramisu cake. The room is incredible, you really feel like you are away from it all.
Location is great, you are a 10 minute walk from the beach, a 2 mintue walk from the golf course, and a short drive from downtown.
We will definately return and highly recommend this place, you wont be disappointed! The gardens are soothing, the room is very clean, overall, a cozy couples getaway.

Stayed for our 20^th wedding anniversary and during our three night stay we felt very special. Bill and Sandra went out of their way to help us celebrate. Champagne on our arrival and a sweet little cake a few days later. So nice of them. We also had a gift certificate to use for breakfast one morning down at the pier, at Beach Garden Café. We certainly felt very welcome and felt that we wanted for nothing at all times.

We recently hosted our wedding here. It’s a small family run B&B; everyone is easy/​pleasant to work with. During the event various members of the family were around to help out.
We had 50 people but I think we could have seated another 10 people comfortably. Their garden is fantastic; lots of seasonal variety and quite a bit of attention to detail. When lit up at night it looks very nice. They have some pictures up on their website of it.
The B&B side is a nice little cottage they rent out. It runs 250 a night, breakfast is included. They gave us a night there as part of our wedding rental. As a total package its was well worth it.
Overall we had a great experience there. For a wedding venue they are very reasonable to work with flexible in terms of catering.

a little slice of heaven. i found this place randomly online, when i was looking for a bed and breakfast for a relaxing mother-​daughter weekend. i originally called the owner, sandra, just to see if it was available, and within five minutes of her telling me about the place, i was sold and i booked right then. if you go on the website, you will know what i’m talking about.
at first, driving up to the place i wasn’t sure about my decision because it’s in a residential area right across from a golf course. however, once i was taken inside, i was very happy with my decision.
sandra and bill, the owners, live in the house, and out back is the cottage, where we stayed. their garden is unbelievable. it’s a little oasis. they also do small weddings there and i can see why.
the cottage is so cute, kind of a shabby chic, french cottage style. there is a small kitchenette downstairs and then upstairs is a little sitting area and up two steps is the bedroom and bathroom. i would rent this little place to live it’s so cute.
once we settled in, sandra brought us some snacks (grapes, bananas, apples, chocolates and cookies) along with two bottles of good wine! it was great!
in the morning we were brought an amazing breakfast: orange juice, tea, quiche and an apple crisp. it was so nice. they also brought us the paper and were so kind and hospitable.
the only downside to this place is the weekend price, which is 250. for a special weekend, like an anniversary or something like that though, i think it is worth it. we had such an amazing weekend in san clemente (we went downtown to del mar which has cute little shops and restaurants) but a big part of our weekend was the cottage and the hospitality of the owners. highly recommend this place, obviously.