Inn At Irish Hollow and Country English Cottages

The INN at IRISH HOLLOW and COUNTRY ENGLISH COTTAGES is rated the best Country Inn in the Midwest. Set on 500 acres of magnificent rolling hillsides and valleys, the Inn offers the perfect setting to reconnect and be pampered in the heart of Galena's picture-perfect countryside. Guests enjoy personalized comfort, superb hospitality and lush amenities designed to thrill the most sophisticated traveler. The Irish Hollow award winning kitchen creates gorgeous meals hand-crafted from the world's finest natural and organic ingredients, along with selections from the Inn's own organic farm gardens. The lavish Full Country Gourmet Breakfast is served daily. The tremendous seven-course Candlelight Dinners are included in the seasonal packages. The onsight Massage Staff provides Hot Stone Therapy Massage which integrates the best techniques from Asian, Swedish and Native American philosophies, culminating in the finest massage available, ranging from a 75 minutes to a 2 1/2 hour experience. The 500 acre estate is cut with miles of hiking trails, streams, rock outcroppings, wooded ridges and connects to a 1000 acre nature preserve. Featured as a favorite by Midwest Living, Glamour and Country Living magazines.

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"Sentimental Journey" 10/9/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

I can't even adequately describe our experience, it was so very calming and beautiful. The staff is very accomodating and pleasant and the food was excellent.It was truly a magical experience.l

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"Rejuvenated & Relaxed!" 12/7/2008
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Stayed On: 12/2008

I've been fortunate enough to experience many great restaurants, but the food at the Inn was out of this world. Dinner was a 2 hour experience, with each course better than the previous. The breakfast was just as good as dinner!!! Accomodations... read more
"I'm still thinking about the food!" 11/25/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

My husband and I stayed in the Station House Cottage which was by far the most romantic place we have been! The room was absolutely gorgeous!! The food was so good, I still think about it! I definately recommend this place if you like to eat!!

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"Quiet Retreat" 8/20/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

My wife and I needed to get away. This adults only getaway destination was beyond belief. The staff makes you feel like family, the food is unbelievable and the quiet countryside and quaint cottage was the perfect setting for getting unplugged... read more
"Just like heaven" 7/16/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

This was our first B&B stay and I don't know if we'll ever top it! Our first impression of the Inn was the "General Store", which was very rustic and country. We weren't sure if we had made the right choice. However, the innkeeper... read more
"Irish Hollow Inn" 6/24/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

The French Maid's cottage was a serene and beautiful retreat. The staff was outstanding and the meals were out of this world.

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"country retreat" 4/29/2008
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Stayed On: 4/2008

Remote country inn whose peaceful setting would be beautiful at any time of year. Delicious and bountiful food with a wonderful innkeeper (Matthew).

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"Couldn't ask for more!" 1/30/2008
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Stayed On: 12/2007

Staff was pleasant, helpful and accommodating. Breakfast was spectacular and creative. Atmosphere was cozy and romantic. read more
"Diamond In The Rough" 11/4/2007
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Stayed On: 11/2007

If you are looking for something like the Hyatt, you are looking at the wrong place! This place has MUCH MUCH MUCH better food and service. The staff went out of their way to make sure my girlfriend's birthday was the most memorable and romantic one... read more
"Inn at Irish Hollow." 9/28/2007
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Stayed On: 9/2007

This bed and breakfast is outstanding.

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"Simply perfect!!" 8/14/2007
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Stayed On: 10/2006

My mother and I stayed in the "Maid's Cottage" last October. Although an early frost elimated the fall colors, it was a perfect get away. The hospitality was amazing, the food was incredible, the location was peaceful, the accommadations... read more
"Most romantic place to stay" 8/6/2007
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Stayed On: 7/2007

We have stayed many places and this is by far the most romantic, peaceful, relaxing place one could ask for. The service was outstanding, the food was incredible and we can't wait to go back. We booked our next stay the week after we came home. read more
"Amazing!" 7/11/2007
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Stayed On: 7/2007

This was by far one of the nicest experiences my boyfriend and I have had together. We will be returning there as soon as we plan our second get away to Galena! This place is not only very romantic but it also captures a peaceful and relaxing... read more
"Memorail Day " 6/5/2007
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Stayed On: 5/2007

This was our first visit to Galena and to the Inn at Irish Hollow and I hope not the last. It was peacefull and just totally relaxing. Just what we needed away from the every day hussel and bussel of the city. We loved our stay and the... read more
"St. Patrick's Day at Irish Hollow" 4/17/2007
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Stayed On: 3/2007

This was our first visit to the Inn at Irish Hollow, but it won't be the last. St. Patrick's Day doesn't offer the best weather, so we did not see the garden in bloom or fall foliage, but the menu had an Irish influence this weekend (Guinness Apple... read more
"Country Gourmet !!" 2/19/2007
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Stayed On: 2/2007

We spent the weekend for the first time at the Inn and were wow'ed at all levels. Come hungry because the truly gourmet food will amaze and delight !! The 3 course breakfasts and the 7 course candlelit dinner were so fantastic -- I couldn't believe... read more

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Inn At Irish Hollow and Country English Cottages Bed and Breakfast
Inn At Irish Hollow and Country English Cottages, Galena, IL - Inn
Inn At Irish Hollow and Country English Cottages
2800 S Irish Hollow Road
Galena, IL 61036
USA
Phone: +1-815-777-6000
Fax: +1-815-777-6100
Innkeeper(s)
Matthew, Bill and Tony
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$145 - $425
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Huge stone fireplaces created from the property's limestone are featured in both the bedroom and sitting room in each of the Country English Cottages. The wood-burning fires add the perfect touch to the romantic weekend of your dreams. Fall asleep to a crackling fire and let us bring the Full Country Gourmet Breakfast right to your cottage in the morning. The snow laden trail outside your cottage door is waiting to take you through the Inn's Winter Wonderland. Make sure to light the fire again and sip some hot chocolate after a day of skiing the slopes of nearby Chestnut Mountain.The Inn at Irish Hollow is Autumn! The Inn's Corn Fields and Pumpkin patch surround the beautiful lodgings. The miles of hiking trails are canopied in changing leaves. The Fall Colors Midweek Buggy Ride Package is the perfect romantic escape from reality. The package includes two nights (Sun/Mon or Tue/Wed), the Full Country Gourmet Breakfast each morning, a Horse-Drawn Buggy Ride for two on the Inn's wooded Hillside and the Seven-Course Candlelit Autumn Harvest Dinner. Don't Miss this one!
The Inn's decor has been dubbed "Comfortable Opulence". The distinctly Countryside English flavor, coupled with the best of comforts makes a welcome retreat for even the most discriminating traveler. The finest mattress ... secluded screened porch ... espresso maker ... marble bathroom ... lush linens ... private gardens ... breakfast in bed ... succulent candlelight dinner ... need we say more?
Located in the rolling hills and hollows of Galena, IL, the French Maid's cottage sits beautifully framed by an early morning snowfall.The Gardener's Cottage is absolutely delicious! Every comfort has been attended to. THe spectacular fireplace is seen from the bedroom, living room and is open to the spa tub in the luxurious bathroom. Huge double shower room, screened porch and overstuffed everything make your stay here the rejuvenation that you so need. (We contend that reality is for those who can't be at Irish Hollow on a full-time basis!)
The Inn was once a rail stop on the Great Western Railway. The Old General Store is now the Inn's Dining Room and gift shop. The Inn has become famous for it's dining. The "Country Gourmet" fare has met rave reviews by the Chicago SunTimes, Midwest Living Magazine, Country Living Magazine, and chosen as the most romantic lodging/dining establishment by Glamour Magazine. The Full Country Gourmet Breakfast, Gourmet Dinners, Seasonal Picnics, extravagent bakery and warm comfortable setting will keep you coming back for more!The Main Inn and Country English Cottages each feature a parlor with fireplace. Furnishings are Old World European with beautiful appointments and grand comfort. Pieces from around the world surprise and delight in every view. The grand piano in the Inn's parlor is available for pianist to enjoy and is the gathering place for evening carols during the Holiday season with the Inn's corral of fine singers.
The Inn at Irish Hollow and Country English Cottages is known for world-class meals in an unsuspecting setting. The holidays are especially exciting. The days begin with the Full Country Gourmet Breakfast with flavors of the season, and finish with the unforgettable Old World Chrismas Dinner by candlelight in the evening. Throughout the year, gorgeous meals are created inthe Inn's kitchens with the freshest, most organic ingredients available. Course after course will delight your tastebuds. The best in the Midwest.
The morning sun is glowing through the winter mist at the Inn at Irish Hollow beckoning guests to enjoy the the new fallen snow.The Inn is drenched in Holiday decor for the season, mid November through mid January. Christmastime is a spectacle at Irish Hollow, with marvelous packages to commemorate the holidays. The Carolling Package features the Old World Christmas Dinner on Monday or Wednesday evening as part of your two night package. The evening is topped off with carols around the Steinway with the Inn's talented singers and wassail. The Full Country Gourmet Breakfast is the perfect start to the snow covered morning.
Crackling wood-burning fireplace and lavish holiday decor adorn a cottage bedroom at Christmastime. The English Cottages feature luxurious down-comforted king beds overlooking the fireplace. The large double whirlpool is surrounded by the all marble bath. The cottages are amazingly beautiful at any time of the year.The entrance to the Inn at Irish Hollow's Old General Store beckons winter guests to come in, enjoy a mug of cinnamon hot cider by the fire before taking a horse-drawn sleigh ride.