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Cotton Gin VillagevsDixie Dude Ranch
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. On balance, Cotton Gin Village ranks marginally better than Dixie Dude Ranch. Cotton Gin Village comes in at 76 with endorsements from 1 publications like Afar Magazine.
Cotton Gin Village
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
2805 South Highway 16, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
"Bunk in the Texas Hill Country amid a kaleidoscopic world of blue bonnet flowers, peach trees, and vineyards." Full review
"Stepping back in time is as simple as turning the key to your own private cottage at the Cotton Gin Village, just outside of Fredericksburg." Full review
Top Choice
"This cluster of stone-and-timber cabins offers vacationers a supremely private stay away from both the crowds and their fellow guests. Cabins come with a stone wood-burning fireplace." Full review
Dixie Dude Ranch
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
833 Dixie Dude Ranch Road, Bandera, TX 78003
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Family Friendly
"After climbing out of pine-wood beds...guests grab their cowboy hats and head out for daily trips on horseback, two-stepping lessons, and hayrides." Full review
"One of Bandera's oldest dude ranches, the Dixie opened its doors to guests in 1937. Cabins and cottages are available for large parties, as are individual rooms in the rustic bunkhouse and main lodge." Full review
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Be sure to get the full cowboy experience on the overnight trail ride, with cookouts, swimming, and cowboy serenades.
Top Choice
"Three meals and two horseback rides are included in the price, plus ranch activities. Some rooms have kitchenettes. Wi-fi is available at the main ranch" Full review