"I am from England and came to stay in the b and b. To advertise Pennoli is to give away one of the best secrets in Texas. It is a gem, a jewel of an establishment. The owners are one of the nicest pairs of humans you could come across and their business deserves all the accolades it earns. If it was in the center of New York, the whole world would come to it. They are charming, cannot do enough to help you and indeed go out of their way to do so. It is tranquil and this was in heat of 103+F.

They can converse if you wish to but will leave in peace if you wish. Debi is a marvelous cook; Julia Childs could not do better and if not running this business she should be on television running cookery classes. Danny is a rock in the business. They deserve success and I have stayed in some 5* hotels that are not in the same league as this place.

It is quirky and not typical Central Texas, although still very American. It is a house of discoveries, and I came not knowing USA, as a first visit. They made you feel at home and very, very welcoming. Their dogs are treasures. I cannot emphasize enough how top notch this guest house is. There is not a lot to do in Gatesville, but this guest house should become the motor of this small town.

I am known for being critical and demanding high standards.Pennoli succeeds on all levels, and I could not see anyone ever leaving this place negatively. The business is nothing, but absolute positives led by the most marvelous duo of Debi and Danny. I left the house feeling I had made new friends and actually upset over leaving them. I wished I lived nearer than 5000 miles away!! If you are thinking about staying here, do not think about it. Do it."

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John J.