Yardley Inn and Spa is located in central Utah in the city of Manti. The property has two floors and five rooms for guests. A camper acts as a sixth room from about June through August. Breakfast is provided at the inn, with the goal of making breakfast from scratch as often as possible. Eggs benedict, crepes, waffles, and French toast are a few of the popular meals. At the inn, guests have access to a yoga room, and for additional fees, patrons may have access to the sauna, massages, and the occasional class on the property. The property was built in the late 1800s by a prominent couple in the community. They had performed on Broadway and helped bring theater to central Utah. The area is mostly known for the temple constructed by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, as well as many of the canyons in the area. Capital Reef national park and Bryce Canyon are the closest national parks to the city, with several other state parks in the area.
The Yardley inn and spa is located in Manti, Utah. The house is built in a Tudor-styled architecture, more commonly found in Europe. It has a total of five rooms, with the addition of a camper that is used as a sixth room during the summer months. Each suite has a unique name associated with murals placed in the room; each mural was done by a local artist. They depict nature and the sky and are only found in a few rooms. The inn is two stories, with most of the rooms being on the second floor. The lavender room and Moonlight room are the two most popular due to the unique furniture, murals, and space in the units. The house has a library where guests may find DVDs, books, and games that they may use as they desire. There is a coffee/hot chocolate nook that also has apple cider available for patrons. There is also a common room that holds a piano. The piano is original to the home brought by the original owners.
The property also has facilities for spa treatments and massages. Guest have often taken advantage of these services, and the massages and spa treatments are a popular part of the inn. Visitors may get a deep tissue massage, couples massage, detox, and other types of therapy that are available. The inn also has a sauna. Different from most, it uses light wavelengths to help the body in several different ways; it is said to help detox the body, help with weight, and other forms of healing. Visitors often come to see the many different canyons and unique rock formations in the area. Capitol Reef is the closest national park along with Bryce canyon. There are several national forests and state parks in the area, with many opportunities to hike and bike in the mountains of Utah. Another common activity done by guests is visiting the Manti temple and its grounds.
Breakfast is served to guests every day at 9 AM. The food is made from scratch using fresh ingredients when possible. Meals often include a fruit platter generally with berries and other in-season fruit followed by an entree that changes every day. Common entrees are eggs benedict, crepes, waffles, French toast, biscuits, and omelets. Gluten-free and other dietary restrictions can often be accommodated with advanced notice. Breakfast is often served on china dishware and patrons eat around a large table in the dining room of the home.
The owner of the property wants guests to feel comfortable and able to rejuvenate and feel at home. The property does not allow children and tries to give visitors a more intimate experience and a romantic setting. The property has a mission statement "to create an atmosphere where guests can Retreat, renew, and rejuvenate." Many of the guests participate in the spa treatments and massages available to them at the inn. Patrons have often commented on the spa and sauna and mentioned the activities that are in the area.
One guest said of the property, "This beautiful restored old home served us well for a night out of the city. The owners and staff are personable, kind, and accommodating. We appreciate being extended the additional kindness." another guest said, "We had a wonderful stay. Katelyn takes a personal interest in her guests and makes sure you feel right at home." The owner, Katelyn, enjoys helping patrons when needing recommendations for a restaurant, hike, popular places to visit, or another activity guests may be interested in.
Originally, the couple that built the building were actors on Broadway, but after having listened to Latter-day Saint missionaries decided to join the church and moved west to Utah, where many of the members of the congregation lived. They then were asked by the church to help settle the area of Manti and moved their family down to central Utah, which at the time was a mostly uninhabited desert. They helped build the community and played large roles in bringing theater, acting, and music to central and southern Utah. Most notably, they are known for having helped with the Manti Pageant.
The home itself was originally on the land of a fort constructed by the pioneers to protect themselves. The house is located at one of the corners of the fort, and some materials from the fort were used in its construction. The home has always been a bed and breakfast, being a place where those passing through the area could rest. After the late 1800s, it passed through several owners until 2015, when the property was bought by the owner Katelon. She closed down the inn for several years and made major renovations to the property, making certain aspects were more modern and bringing it up to standard in the industry. Katelon was the owner to bring the spa to the property. The inn was officially reopened in 2017 and has continued to host guests.
190 S. 200 W.
Manti, Utah 84642
United States
Inn
Katelon
