Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages
Affordable, luxurious, & romantic guestrooms and cottages. Specializing in gourmet dinners, on-site massage, sledding and snowshoes. Downhill skiing nearby. Relaxed and quite setting just 10 minutes from Main Street, Galena. Awarded... more
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| "The best weekend get-away"
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8/13/2009 |
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We just had a weekend getaway to Hawk Valley and everything was perfect. The grounds were beautiful with the flowers in bloom. The pond was full of life with frogs, fish, and turtles. We caught a bunch of bass with some in the 3-4 lb range and lots more bluegills. The bird watching was great with blue herons, green herons, blue birds, hummingbirds, etc… It was amazing to sit on the deck and have the hummingbirds fly right next to you to get to the feeders. One night Jane, the innkeeper, helped us with a campfire down by the pond. Jane provided skewers so we had a cook-out. Breakfast each day was so wonderful my wife asked for the recipes. We went to Galena and Dubuque, IA for shopping, sightseeing and dining. We had a great time. But the highlight of the trip was Hawk Valley and its great hosts, Jane and Fritz. Thanks for making our weekend perfect. View Reviewer Info
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| "Better than I imagined"
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7/12/2009 |
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I started planning our first miny vacation just the two of us in over two years. I started looking at Galena and then I found Hawk Valley.
I couldn't believe we could book a cottage for that price and the property sounded so beautiful. I wasn't sure my husband would be interested in it though, so I found a couple other hotels and B&B's for him to look at. He kept comparing everything to Hawk Valley. So I called Jane and booked the last available cottage for the days that we could get away. Then I got nervously excited - what if it wasn't as nice as it sounded, but yet I wanted to get there right away instead of waited the two weeks.
Finally the time came and we dropped the boys off at my parents. Wow, what a gorgeous drive it was to Hawk Valley. We arrived early, so we spent time walking through the nature trails, enjoying the beautiful gardens, and walking around the pond.
Our room was wonderful. My husband felt instantly comfortable in the Pines Cottage. He is a hunter and the hunting atmosphere of the cottage was perfect. We couldn't help but relax, the furniture was very comfortable.
During our two night stay we also enjoyed the swing on the deck and admiring the fountain in the garden just off the edge of the deck. I even was able to complete a puzzle, something I haven't done in a long time.
The breakfasts in the morning were delicious. I felt like we were in a restaurant. Jane is a great cook and is wonderful to talk with.
I don't know how many times in the last three weeks since our stay, that my husband hasn't said, "Yep, we will definitely be going back to Hawk Valley" and I completely agree. Hawk Valley was exactly what we needed and we can't wait to go back.
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| "Wonderful place for a getaway or small wedding"
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6/9/2009 |
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I cannot say enough good things about this B&B! My (now) husband and I have stayed here three times in the last 4 years, the last stay being May 27th-31st 2009 for our recent wedding. The location is wonderful, Jane and Fritz (the owners) are friendly and helpful, and the breakfasts every morning are absolutely delicious. For our first two stays, my husband and I took advantage of their midweek special, and even ending up exending our stay one day during our 2008 vacation. For the wedding, Jane and Fritz couldn't have been more helpful. We had a perfect event, and we couldn't have done it without their help arranging and coordinating various things.
This is a great place to stay for a romantic getaway, or when you need to unplug from city life for a while. It is a short (10-15 minute) drive to downtown Galena, so you really get the sense of quiet and isolation while still being able to easily get to shopping and dining. The evenings are best spend relaxing with a glass of wine on the private decks that are a part of every cabin and room, stargazing or just soaking in the calm. This is also a wonderful place for a small wedding (~30 people), I couldn't have picked a more picturesque setting! View Reviewer Info
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| "Our weekend getaway"
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3/3/2009 |
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We had such a wonderful time at Hawk Valley, where we stayed in the Somerset Cottage. The views were spectacular, the cottage was very clean, and perfectly decorated. As we both lead such busy lives, it was so overwhelming to have stayed at such a relaxing, friendly, well kept facility, what a great change!! Breakfast was fantastic in the main house, shopping on main street was so much fun! Jane was a great host, we will definitely recommend this facility to our friends, and can't wait to come back again during the summer! Thanks again for such a great weekend! Lauren and Joe View Reviewer Info
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| "Fabulous Hawk Valley"
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7/22/2008 |
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We just returned from a relaxing four day stay at Hawk Valley Retreat in the Galena area. Accommodations are immaculate, service is prompt and dependable. Jane, one of the owners, makes fabulous breakfasts and is friendly, makes great activity suggestions, and is quick with a smile, giving directions, and just about anything you may need. If you are looking for relaxation and just getting away from it all, spectacular views, as well as up to date amenities and downhome hospitality, this is a great haven of peace and renewal. View Reviewer Info
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Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages2752 West Cording Rd. Galena, IL 61036 USA
| Phone: | +1-815-777-4100 | | Fax: | +1-815-777-4100 | | Toll-free: | +1-888-777-6016 |
Innkeeper(s) Jane and Fritz Fuchs
Rates: $85 - $195
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