I stayed at the Brightwood Inn over the Christmas holiday while visiting family. It was a wonderful experience, it felt like home. The breakfasts were marvelous and the hosts were extremely accommodating. Staying here is a definite must for anyone visiting the Illinois Valley Area. I will definitely be back again!!!!!

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We have been going to the Brightwood Inn since 2001 and have stayed in every room. We love this place! Only 90 miles from Chicago so we can even make a one night stay work. The inn is so clean! Six of the rooms have whirlpools and the other two are a bit less expensive but just as comfortable. On our last visit we really appreciated the fireplace - so cozy. Breakfast if always great. Fruit, coffee cake, cereal and a hot entree. There are lots of little taverns and restaurantes in the area. Our favorites are the Nodding Onion and Duffy's. Don't miss the tasting room at August Hill Winery. Starved Rock and Matthison State parks are wonderful for hiking. The Ryans always make us feel at home at the Brightwood!

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I love this place! I love to see the billion stars lighting up the sky. Living in the city you rarely get to see the brilliance of them. I love how it is so quiet outside the Inn and inside you feel like you have to tiptoe everywhere so you don't disturb the beauty of the silence. The beds are super comfy, the rooms are very spacious, and the enormous hot tubs are delightful. The full breakfasts are delicious, you leave feeling full, warm and content and just want to crawl back into your warm bed and never want to leave.

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