George Cather Bed & Breakfast

The George Cather Homestead is now a bed & breakfast located south of Bladen, Nebraska. Established on the prairie in the 1870s, it took several years to complete. On arrival in Nebraska, the Cather’s had lived in a dugout located in the pasture west of the home. As Virginians who were orientated to building on hillsides, this home was an adaptation of this tradition. A three-story structure made this home one of the largest and spacious on the divide.

Of interest to all who enter the home, is knowledge of Willa Cather’s cousin, Grosvenor Phillips Cather (G.P. Cather), son of George Cather, the prototype for Claude Wheeler in “One of Ours” for which she won the Pulitzer Prize in 1922.

The home is listed on the National Registry of Historic Properties in Nebraska.

Area Activities

• Antiquing
• Golf
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Museums

Discounts

• Trailer/Extra Parking

Food Service

• Dinner By Request in Advance
• Early Morning Coffee/Tea
• Full Breakfast

Geographic Setting

• Rural

Inn Amenities

• Common TV Area
• Comp. Beverages & Snacks
• Comp. Light Refreshments
• Comp. Wine/Cheese
• Copy Service
• Internet Access
• Limited Handicap Access
• National Historic Register
• Off Street Parking

Inn Policies

• Alcoholic Beverages Available
• Alcoholic Beverages Permitted
• Cash Accepted
• Checks Accepted
• Children/Inquire
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Smoking Not Permitted

Minimum Stay Required

• Holidays
• Peak Season Weekends
• Special Events
• Weekends

Room Amenities

• AC/Central
• ACRoom
• Bathrobes
• Fireplace/Decorative
• Full Bed
• Hair Dryer
• Iron/Ironing Board Available
• Luxury Linens
• Microwave
• Private Deck
• Queen Bed
• Refrigerator
• Shower
• Twin Beds
• Wi-Fi Access

Well Suited For

• Family Travel
• Gay Friendly
• Honeymoons
• Quilters Retreats
• Romantic Escape
• Single Traveler
• Vacation Getaway