Inn at Lonesome Hollow

The Inn at Lonesome Hollow is situated on 160 rural acres in Southwest Wisconsin's Driftless Area - a rugged, hilly part of the upper midwest that was unglaciated during the last ice age. Lonesome Hollow contains a completely private... more

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"wonderful escape - quiet and peaceful, with excellent hospitality and ambiance" 11/9/2009
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Stayed On: 11/2009

The Inn is comfortable in every way, and the hosts are welcoming and most accommodating. The food was wonderful and fresh. Loved the gas "wood stove" in the room, as well as the CDs. Great ambiance all around. Highly recommended as a quiet, peaceful area for a get-away from city life.

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"Beautiful, relaxing, wonderful experiance." 11/7/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

We shared the big house with three other couples and enjoyed the week end during the Apple Festival. This is a place we will continue to visit!!

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"The most relaxed I've felt in 24 years" 10/20/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

This is a beautiful place within a beautiful location. If you like the countryside, stary nights, and hiking - this is a great place to be. It is a very relaxing atmosphere and the hostess' are wonderful. This is a great place to just get away from life and relax.

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" Long weekend stay at Lonesome Hollow" 10/19/2009
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The cabin was clean, comfortable, quiet and lovely. The innkeepers made us feel so welcome and shared stories about the area so we were informed about all the activities in the area. The breakfasts were wonderful and gave us an opportunity to visit with Pete and Nora as well as the other guests. Lonesome Hollow was an excellent choice for our 'friends' reunion.

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"Top-Notch B&B" 10/19/2009
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My friends and I had a wonderful extended weekend at The Inn at Lonesome Hollow. We found Pete and Nora to be very personable and helpful in every way. The breakfasts were excellent. We stayed in the cabin and found it to ba a cozy retreat and very clean.

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"Tranquility" 10/12/2009
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My husband and I went to Lonesome Hollow for our wedding anniversary. It was everything we saw and read about on the internet. Hidden back in the valley, the spacious layout, beautiful fall colors, and the tranquility of it all will definitely bring us back for another visit.

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"Hidden Gem" 10/11/2009
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The rooms are spacious and tasefully decorated. The property is amazingly beautiful and well landscaped. The breakfasts are great. But the real secret are your hosts Pete and Nora. They are charming and helpful in so many ways. Their suggestions on where to go, what to see and do and where to eat were excellent.

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"lovely, secluded getaway" 10/8/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

Looking for a quiet spot for a relaxing getaway? This is it! Nestled away in the hills, on several acres of beautifully maintained grounds, this is the near-perfect B&B! Lovely decor, (non-kitchy!) great food (but not overly laden with fats) and gracious, welcoming hosts. We've stayed here twice and plan to come again.

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"Cedar Cabin" 10/6/2009
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The Cedar Cabin was well furnished and comfortable. The property is beautiful and the innkeepers are excellent hosts.

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"Elegance plus" 10/3/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

Most accomodating host and hostess, great scenery, plush accommodations.

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"Amazing Scenery" 8/31/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

We had a great stay here to celebrate our anniversary. Pete and Nora are outstanding hosts, and we thoroughly enjoyed walking around on the trails that are kept up on the property. An excellent secluded getaway to which we are eager to return!

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"Wow! Absolutely Beautiful :)" 8/20/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

This B&B was absolutely wonderful. One of my first thoughts was that this was definitely a piece of God's country. Very peaceful and a good place for down-time. The owners/inkeepers, Nora & Pete, were great. They provided a "home feeling" and were very helpful in places to eat and sites to visit. We would definitely make a return visit and recommend it to anyone. Thank you Nora & Pete. Best of success from the Comp's

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"Finally. An A+ inn in southwest wisconsin." 8/5/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

Quality everywhere. An atmosphere that just makes you feel "good". Excellent food and dining accomodations. The friendliest welcome. A location in the country with no one else around. Minutes to several outdoor adventures. If I ran a B&B, I'd like it to be similar.

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"Secluded Getaway" 7/19/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

We took a chance and booked our trip based only on the Inn's website (didn't know about BedandBreakfast.com at the time). The pictures of the beautiful, private valley convinced me to take a chance, but naturally I expected that the images in the pictures would be somewhat better than reality. Well, the pictures do not do the valley (and the facilities) justice. This is truly a wonderful, peaceful and secluded getaway, a great place to recharge your batteries. My wife and I stayed in the Cedars Cabin and found it to be warm and homey, just like Nora and Pete, the owners/innkeepers. With the three rivers (Mississippi, Wisconsin and Kickapoo) near by, numerous quaint little towns with equally quaint shops and restaurants, plenty of antiquing to be done, and Amish country near by, there is no shortage of activities when you venture out of the valley. We'll be back.

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"Perfection Personified!" 7/11/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

We have generally gone to Door County, WI for our vacations or weekend getaways. Now we have found a very exceptional alternative. If you are looking for a place that feels like home the moment you walk in, the Inn at Lonesome Hollow is the place to be. Pete and Nora are excellent hosts and great cooks. Peaceful, beautiful surroundings and a very well maintained building and grounds await you on Vance Road in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin. We could not give it a higher recommendation!

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"Going back again!" 6/28/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

We just spent 5 of the most tranquil days at the Lonesome Hollow. Everything exceeded our expectations and we have very high standards for the Bed and Breakfast experience! What a way to restore your sanity -- peaceful and stress free!

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"The Best Get-a-Way" 6/22/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

My husband and I just got back from a overnight stay in the Cedar Cabin. It was a great experience! We had a great time and felt relaxed and rested. Loved the pond, screened porch and all the accomodations that the cabin had. Nora had a great breakfast brought right to our cabin. We want to come back this fall to see the colors. The only regret we have is that we couldn't say another night. June 2009

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"Perfect trip" 6/2/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

We just got home from a 3 day motorcycle trip to SW Wisconsin. We stayed with Pete and Nora. They were great hosts and the accomodations were excellent! Thanks to both of them for helping to plan one of our routes, and also for helping us avoid the rain on the way home! Tom and Patty

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"Spring break" 5/30/2009
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Stayed On: 4/2009

Pleasant get-away. Enjoyed bird-watching. Biggest disappointment were the living noises of the owners directly above our room.

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"Lonesome Hollow--Lonesome But Welcoming" 5/10/2009
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Stayed On: 5/2009

Called Lonesome Hollow but more welcoming than we ever anticipated. The decor was drenched in beauty and comfort that beckoned us to stay, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery that surrounded us. Our hosts couldn't have been more friendly. Our accommodations couldn't have been better maintained. In the middle of this rustic landscape was this well planned and manicured oasis. I'd like to say we felt at home, but home was never like this. We enjoyed an excellent, healthy and delicious breakfast delivered to us in the spacious cabin that we stayed in. If you're going to Crawford County to trout fish, sight see or just to plain "get away from it all," the Inn at Lonesome Hollow is the place to stay!

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"Finding a New Place" 4/23/2009
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Stayed On: 4/2009

We've been looking for a secluded B & B since our favorite one had closed about 6 years ago. We enjoy being out in nature and away from the city life. This B & B has everything a nature-lover could want. It's away from the hustle and bustle. It's very relaxed and wholesome. We kicked back and enjoyed nature for a couple of days, and it was really enjoyable. We have reservations for our next visit this fall. Can't Wait! Joe & Mary

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"A must return B&B" 2/25/2009
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Stayed On: 2/2009

Visited in the winter and can't wait to go back in the summer/fall

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"Inn at Lonesome Hollow" 2/17/2009
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Stayed On: 2/2009

We have lived in the state of WI all our lives and never had we imagined that there was a hidden treasure such as we found at the Inn at Lonesome Hollow. Nestled at the foothills is an Inn that is tastefully decorated and secluded to provide a warm relaxing get away from your everyday cares. We intend to visit again during warmer climate. The inn keepers were graciously accomodating to our every need. A restaurant nearby was reccommended and it proved to be wonderful as well.

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"A Unique and Charmed Place" 1/31/2009
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Stayed On: 1/2009

The Inn at Lonesome Hollow is a unique and charmed place, located in a private, beautiful valley surrounded by wooded hills, with easy access to a range of highy enjoyable activities. The owners/operators/hosts, Pete and Nora, are intelligent, engaging, cheerful and fun, and they do their best, including giving enthusiastic advice of what to do and how to do it. While my wife learned to make cheese, I had a wonderful time in Westby, site of significant Norwegian settlement, and in the area between Cashton and Ontario visiting with Amish men who make superb, finely finished furniture. The Inn construction is new, of high quality and very attractive. A lot of the furnishings are of fine Amish construction. The decorations are very pleasing and show admirable taste. The view from the living room of our suite was a lovely meadow with farm machinery from an earlier era as sculptures, partly covered with snow. Breakfasts are excellent -- one can't beat French toast baked with a little cheese and sliced peaches! Once one has stayed here, one wants to return.


"Comfy robes, take me home" 1/28/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2008

Hosts Pete and Nora happily share their love and knowledge of the place they now call home, the driftless hills of southwest Wisconsin. Whether you hike their woods for an hour, or drive back roads for a day, your heart will come home happy at Lonesome Hollow.

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"Simply Wonderful" 1/19/2009
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Stayed On: 1/2009

Inn keepers were fantastic.They made sure all of our needs were taken care of and more. The accommodations were very nice and very clean as well. The location and setting of this inn is beautiful.

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"Beautiful Hideaway" 1/18/2009
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Stayed On: 1/2009

We visited the Inn at Lonesome Hollow for a cheesemaking seminar this weekend. We stayed at the Homestead, which is a pair of suites in a separate house nestled among the hills. The views of the snow (this time of year) were beautiful, and the food Nora prepared was excellent. Everyone there was sure to get a copy of her frattata recipe before they left.

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"wonderful" 12/18/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

Beautiful setting, excellent accommodations, fun, friendly hosts. Absolutely one of the best we have stayed at. Plan to return!

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"unique Setting" 12/15/2008
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Stayed On: 11/2008

The inn has a modern look, but rooms are still cozy. Setting in the 'hollow' is great. hosts were amiable and had thought of all the amenities and thoughtful little details. Excellent getaway choice!

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"Home away from home" 12/9/2008
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What a wonderful place to stay. We have stayed there four different times. Pete and Nora are so friendly and helpful with ideas of activities in their area. The food is tremendous! Our vacation was perfect!

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"country escape" 12/3/2008
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Stayed On: 9/2008

Pleasant views of sweeping countryside and very nice rooms make this inn a great escape. Pete and Nora are great hosts, and the breakfasts are a treat!

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"Lonesome Hollow" 12/3/2008
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Stayed On: 9/2008

Food very good, but less quantity this last year.

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Innkeeper Response
We wish to thank our guest for bringing this to our attention. Pete and I were very surprised to see this review related to dining. We serve family or buffet style, and make an effort to have more than enough food for our guests. Our guests have the opportunity of taking as much as they want for their first serving. If some of our guests are very big eaters, the second serving may be limited. Our intention is to be sure all of our guests are well fed at breakfast, so we will be very attentive to the amount of food we prepare and serve.

- Nora Knapik (innkeeper)

"Lonesome Hollow" 12/1/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

warm, friendly, super clean, great hosts.

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"A fantastic place" 11/25/2008
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The Inn at Lonesome Hollow provides a wonder place to get away. Pete and Nora offer well kept, modern facilities and are very friendly and personable. The trails around the property offer beautiful views in a peaceful setting, the perfect place to unwind and relax. After spending a week there, we hated to leave and will definitely return.

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"We keep going back!" 11/21/2008
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On our third visit to The Inn at Lonesome Hollow we brought our family ( 6 adults& 5 children) to celebrate my husbands birthday. The men and children went trout fishing and the women went touring and shopping. It was a wonderful celebration in a beautiful setting. Our hosts Nora and Pete are beginning to feel like old friends and couldn't have been more helpful.

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"Business or pleasure, great place to stay." 11/21/2008
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I've been staying at the Inn every other month for the past 9 months or so on business. It's an incredible setting with incredible hosts that make my business trips very comfortable. The only downside is I think I put on weight on these business trips because of the incredible breakfast Nora makes every morning. You have to try the fresh baked scones, doesn't get any better then that. The rooms are always immaculate and quite comfortable. The beautiful vistas of the inn really make me want to hike the surrounding countryside instead of heading on into the office. A great comfortable homey place to stay while you have to be away from home.

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"Amazing Stay" 11/20/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

I have stayed at Inn at Lonesome Hollow twice. Both times have been an outstanding experience. The rooms are incredibly clean, the owners are extremely friendly, and the surrounding area is beautiful. I was so impressed that I bought a gift certificate for my parents 29th wedding anniversary to the Inn at Lonesome Hollow. My husband and I will definitely return soon! --Lynsey Kawski

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"Our Favorite Place to Stay" 11/20/2008
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We happened upon the Inn at Lonesome Hollow when driving in SW WI on the back roads. It is a little piece of heaven situated in the valley between the mountains. We love hiking on the ridge, spring, summer or fall. Walking through the woods seeing jack in the pulpits and spring beauties in the early spring and then wild grapes, crabapples and red delicious apples in the fall. We love staying at the cabin and enjoying wine and cheese with Pete and Nora in the evening, a fire roasting marshmallows and sipping single malt at night, and a delicious breakfast in the morning. We leave the city as often as we can to spend time at Lonesome Hollow. Thank you, Pete and Nora :)

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"A little Bit of Heaven here on Earth Glenn & Darlene Wera" 11/19/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

The Inn at Lonesome Hollow is heaven here on earth. The rooms are wonderfully decorated and the beds are so comfortable. Pete and Nora are very gracious hosts. Pete is so helpful in planning things to do..whether you're looking to rent a canoe or a great restaurant to go to for dinner, Pete can point you in the right direction and even make the arrangements for you! Breakfast is always out of this world. Gramma Knapik's scrambled eggs or Nora's broiled grapefruit with raspberries out of her garden are ambrosia! We love the beauty and peace that surrounds you at the inn. What a perfect location. We have been going to the inn for at least 5 years now and will continue coming here.

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"A great place to stay" 11/19/2008
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Stayed On: 9/2008

Inn at Lonesome Hollow is as perfect as it gets. Wonderful hosts, delicious food, beautiful rooms, gorgeous, peaceful setting. These folks know how to make your stay just perfect.

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"The Best" 11/19/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

We found Lonesome Hollow in the fall of 2003 & we have gone back every october since. It was the first B&B we ever stayed at and by far the BEST! It is a wonderful piece of the world made even better by Nora & Pete. We have tried othe B&B's but they don't compare. The food, the rooms, the innkeepers and the peace of Lonesome Hollow is off your chart.

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"Amazing Bed and Breakfast!!!" 8/1/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2007

The property, rooms, breakfast, and service are all just above and beyond what we could expect. My husband and I have been there every summer for the last three years. It is so peaceful and Pete and Nora are wonderful people! I could go on and on about this place...

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Inn at Lonesome Hollow Bed and Breakfast
Inn at Lonesome Hollow, Soldiers Grove, WI - Inn
Inn at Lonesome Hollow
15415 Vance Road
Soldiers Grove, WI 54655
USA
Phone: +1-608-624-3429
Innkeeper(s)
Peter and Nora Knapik
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$119 - $249
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The Inn at Lonesome Hollow sits on a side of a wooded hill, overlooking a beautifully landscaped valley floor.The Prairie Rose Room is a spacious room with a private bath, which features a king bed, franklin fire place, and corner whirlpool tub.  Three windows overlook the valley.  All furniture in the room is made by local Amish craftsman.
The very privately located Homestead features two 2 bedroom suites.  Each suite features a king and queen bedroom, fireplace, whirlpool room, deck or patio.  The upper suite features a full kitchen.The Pine Haven room features a private bath, queen bed, and deep whirlpool tub, large windows overlooking the patio and the valley.
The Cedar CabinThe Garden Hideaway
The Lower SuiteThe Upper Suite Kitchen
The pond