There's No Other Bed and Breakfast in America Like This One In Illinois
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published August 14, 2017
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
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When it comes to luxurious places to stay in Illinois, there are options for every type of taste. For nature lovers looking for a quiet escape, this retreat is the perfect oasis and possibly the best bed and breakfast you’ll find in the nation.
Charming and intimate, this unique stay will have you wishing you could move in and live there forever. Keep reading for all the great details about your new home away from home.
Located in one of Illinois' most gorgeous resort towns, Hawk Valley Retreat and Cottages is a paradise for city dwellers trying to get back to nature as well as for locals looking for a unique stay.
Many also stay for nearby events such as weddings, festivals, and car shows that take place elsewhere in town.
Visitors drive through miles of the most beautiful countryside in the state to get here. You'll pass sprawling valleys lined with farmhouses, lines of trees, and fields.
Guests have the option of staying in one of four cottages, most of which are studio-style while one is a one-bedroom, and each costs around $200 per night.
The retreat has many wonderful amenities, Each day when the room is tidied, fresh-baked cookies are left behind, and coffee, tea, and hot cocoa are always available.
Most cottages come with a jacuzzi, walk-in shower, fireplace, and a kitchen with a mini fridge and microwave as well as silverware and dinnerware. Each room also has A/C, heat, satellite TV, and WiFi, and there are back porches on the cottages.
The lovely folks who own this marvelous place prepare an exquisite breakfast each morning between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Hearty portions of pancakes and sausage, eggs and biscuits, and many other breakfast delights are served off a fixed menu at no added cost.
Even if you love to sleep in, you don't want to miss this part of the experience. It really is the perfect way to start your day.
Visitors spend parts of their days in beautiful downtown Galena where there are many boutique shops and mom and pop restaurants. You'll be instantly whisked back to a simpler time.
Set on 10 secluded acres and only eight miles from town, this remote, romantic getaway will make you feel like you're out in the middle of nowhere. Visitors also enjoy a walking trail that takes you all around the grounds for the best photo opportunities.
