The Davie School Inn

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"Incredible" 11/19/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

What an incredible weekend! This was so much more than I could have ever imagined!! The Suite was breathtaking and I was left wanting for nothing, everything had been thought of! Gary, I can't thank you enough for the incredible breakfast and... read more


"Sorority Sisters Weekend" 11/18/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

A sorority sister of mine from college received a gift certificate for a weekend at the Davie School Inn and asked me to go with her. It was an unforgettable stay. Located in a completely rennovated grade school, all eleven school rooms have been... read more


"Fun on Wine Trail" 11/17/2009
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Stayed On: 11/2009

We enjoyed our weekend very much. The Davie School Inn is nestled in the quaint town of Anna, IL. Great restaurants near by. The breakfast was good, but I thought we would have our selection and not quite enough offered for eight (did not find... read more


"Nostalgia Plus" 11/17/2009
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Stayed On: 11/2009

Very roomy, clean and nostalgic rooms. Gary made a wonderful breakfast. Who would ever have thought about chocolate syrup and whip cream on your french toast. Would reccommend this to anyone. Mary Linda , Taylorville, IL

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"Fabulous Anniversary!" 10/16/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

My husband surprised me with a weekend at Davie School Inn and it was amazing! From the moment we checked in we felt at home. Gary makes a killer breakfast and will go above and beyond to make sure that you are comfortable during your stay.... read more


"Such Romance" 10/15/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

We stayed at the Davie School during the Colorfest of the Shawnee Wine Trail (10/11/09). It was wonderful. We loved the huge room. The fireplace was so romantic to fall asleep to after the relaxing jacuzzi for two. Strawberries were waiting in... read more


"Ladies' trip" 10/15/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

The food was wonderful. Rooms were spotless and linens were top quality. Wonderful experience.

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"Wine, history & comfort." 10/15/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

The rooms were fabulous and so was the owner/innkeeper. He was very informed about the area and the history of the school. The breakfasts were outstanding.

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"Must Visit!" 10/12/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

Baby Boomers can relive their school days in this wonderfully rehabbed school. Sleeping in the classroom is now approved! Gary & Andrea are excellent hosts and Gary cooks a yummy breakfast and delivers it to the room's dining table. If... read more


"Girls weekend out!" 10/1/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

We just returned from another great girls weekend at Davie School. What a fantastic place to stay! The food and hospitality was, as always, AMAZING!! Thank you Gary and Andrea for everything! read more


"Girls weekend" 9/30/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

Our girls group of seven stayed at Davie School Inn on Sept. 26-29. This was our fourth year to enjoy the winery tours and the highlight of our trip was to be pampered by the innkeepers - Gary and Andrea. The breakfasts were fantastic and the... read more


"A Class Act" 9/24/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

A beautiful, spacious room, very well decorated, with all the amenities. Wonderful service. Unusual B&B-converted from an old school.

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"Anniversary" 9/17/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

This is our third stay at the Davie School Inn. We love to stay here and do the wine trial.

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"Girls Nite Out..." 9/14/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

This past weekend a few of my girl friends and I stayed at Davie School Inn and we had a blast!! THis was my 2nd time being there but a first for everyone else. The owners Gary and Andrea Dahmer are so nice and very accomedating doing what they can... read more


"A great place to stay and visit" 9/14/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

Gary and Andrea could not have been any more accomodating. Any information on the area they had was given freely and they also had printed literature.The food was great, and served on time, the rooms very clean and neat. We would like to return... read more


"Great Get-A-Way" 9/10/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

This was my second stay at the Davie School Inn and it was just as fabulous this time as it was the last, if not better. Gary and Andrea are wonderful Inn keepers and will do anything they can to make your stay a wonderful experience. Make sure... read more


"Davie School Inn-Great Girl's Getaway!" 8/4/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2008

HUGE Rooms, Great hospitality, Nice location. The hosts can arrange massages, manicures, limo tour of local wineries, and even help you order a great pizza. If there's something else you need, just ask. Paninis are highly recommended for... read more


"TheWright Gang Girls Retreat" 8/1/2009
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Stayed On: 4/2009

The 5 of us girls stayed in the Green Suite. It was beautiful and had everything we wanted. The owners set up in room spa service for us which I highly recommend. It is very close to the wine trail and we plan on coming back again. Gary does an... read more


"Fabulous stay for everyone!" 6/23/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2008

I am a repeat customer of the Davie School Inn. It is so charming and you feel you are a part of a family. Gary and Andrea do a great job of making you feel at home and welcome. I have been with family and friends on seperate occations and have... read more


"Davie School Inn Review" 6/7/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

Our family of five stayed at the Davie School Inn in the green suite. It was wonderful! The room had everything our family needed and it was so nice staying in a place that had a couch and a dining table. The owner could not have been nicer and... read more


"Fantastic B&B" 6/5/2009
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Stayed On: 5/2009

I recently stayed at the school with a small group of friends. This is our favorite place to stay while visiting the wine trail or the great parks in the area. Gary and Andrea are the perfect hosts and the breakfasts are fantastic! read more


"Unique B&B" 5/31/2009
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Stayed On: 5/2009

A fantastic B&B to say the least. The breakfast and service was great! I will--without doubt--return to The Davie School Inn for a wonderful and relaxing stay. read more


"More than we expected!" 4/28/2009
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Stayed On: 4/2009

Girlfriend Getaway,,, we reserved the location because of the close proximity to the wine trail... and because it allowed 5 in a room. We were not expecting much... but were pleasantly suprised to find comfortable beds, spacious accomodations as... read more


"Girls weekend" 4/22/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2008

A group of 6 to 10 of us girls come to the inn and attend the wine and art festival. Gary, Andrea and the kids are GREAT. We have a very relaxing weekend with lots of pampering. My husband loves the great mood I am in when I return.

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"Unique and relaxing" 4/19/2009
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Stayed On: 4/2009

Wonderful "girlfriend retreat" and the breakfasts are yummy. Just ask for Manual !

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"As long as you're not afraid to be in the classroom again . . ." 4/9/2009
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Stayed On: 3/2009

Unlike a lot of other B+B's converted from school buildings, this one stays close to its origins - an evocative trip back in time. Rooms are insanely spacious and hosts are most accommodating - breakfast in the room a special touch. Exceptional... read more


"Black room Excellence" 3/2/2009
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Stayed On: 2/2009

We were greeted by Gary, cooked for by Gary, checked out by Gary - wonderful host; we LOVED the Black Room! We loved the drive from Waterloo to Anna - beautiful scenery, and enjoyed the Blue Sky Winery - all made for a perfect weekend! We'll be... read more


"historic charm" 2/20/2009
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Stayed On: 2/2009

This renovated school is so cool- Mike walked down memory lane, and we loved the coziness. The beds are huge, tall, and super comfy. Great historic B&B! read more


"Excellent experience!!" 2/10/2009
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Stayed On: 1/2009

This was my first stay at a bed and breakfast. What an experience!! I never imagined that breakfast would be served in my room at the time that I wanted and what I wanted. It was delicious!! Hats off to Gary. The room was very spacious with all... read more


"Wonderful stay" 2/9/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2008

We had a wonderful time at this property. The owner provided us with ample information on the surrounding area and made us feel right at home. The room was HUGE and well appointed. The reason I give cleanliness 3 stars is because the jacuzzi jets... read more


"Wonderful Experience" 9/15/2008
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Stayed On: 9/2008

My wife and I stayed at the Davie School Inn for our 3rd anniversary. We are both teachers, and were quite intrigued by the idea of a B&B in an old school. We were definitely pleased with our experience. Everything about this place is unique,... read more


"Beautiful respite in Anna, IL" 9/4/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

We were part of a 3-couple tour of the Wine Trail. From the moment we stepped in the front doors we were, "WOW'd." The rooms are large, with ceilings up to...'there.' Beautifully decorated for the period. Nicely equipped MODERN... read more


"One of a Kind Experience" 8/25/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

This was a fantastic experience. The rooms are huge and very well equipped. Our hosts were helpful before and throughout our visit. Gary gave us a tour and explained the history of the school, his efforts to date, and his plans for the rest of... read more


"First Class anniversary" 8/4/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

This is our second year in a row to stay at the Davie School Inn. We really enjoy the Inn. We love the history of the school and Gary, the host, will give you a tour and details of the school. The Purple room is one of the nicest rooms we have... read more


"Davie School Inn" 7/28/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

We loved the decor of the rooms, the amazing breakfast that Gary made, and everything in between. We would stay there again in a heartbeat!

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"Davie School Inn" 7/21/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

We really enjoyed our room. Very restful! Very clean, very large very private.

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"the Brown room" 7/20/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

We thoroughly enjoyed our 1 night, the breakfast,and meeting Gary, the innkeeper. He shared some of the details of fixing up the old school, and took us into some of the new rooms. It was a great experience in Southern Illinois. read more


"We loved it!" 7/18/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

10 gal pals stayed at the Daivie School Inn for a weekend of scrapbooking and we loved it! The suites are spacious, the bathrooms are very large & clean, breakfasts were homecooked, heavenly, & we can't wait to go back! Gary is a great... read more


"Home Away From Home!" 7/14/2008
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Stayed On: 4/2008

The delicious Breakfast is all you want and more. And I like the spacious open room - still with the old home & school atmosphere. Then, there's the jet tub that takes the edge off a busy day...Added features would be wine trailing and a... read more


"Great Place for groups!!" 5/17/2008
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Stayed On: 4/2008

You walk in and it is just so spacious!! We had 4 Suites on the 1st floor and it was just like home!! We were all together and could go room to room and there was plenty of space to gather. Breakfast was served on the landing and we all sat around... read more


"very unique" 9/24/2007
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Stayed On: 11/2006

This building was once a school. How cool to stay in a real classroom complete with slate chalkboards and beautiful full windows. Our bed was heavenly and the antiques and quilts were amazing. read more


"The Best I have ever been to." 4/20/2007
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Stayed On: 4/2007

Gary was a great host. He brought breakfast to our suite when we wanted it. The suite was huge and the bed was a king. We visted the Wine trail and had a great time.

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"unique b&b" 3/25/2007
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Stayed On: 3/2007

This is not the most elegant B&B I've ever stayed at but it was definately one of the most comfortable. This is not the usual small bedroom and tiny sitting area that you normally get, it is as big as any studio/efficiency apt. I have ever... read more


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The Davie School Inn Bed and Breakfast
The Davie School Inn, Anna, IL - Inn
The Davie School Inn
300 Freeman
Anna, IL 62906
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Phone: +1-618-833-2377
Cellular: +1-618-614-0779
Innkeeper(s)
Gary & Andrea Dahmer
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$85 - $300
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Summer TimeOriganl to the School this Water Foutain had served a lot of thirsty children from 1910-1997.
Slate Chalk Boards Still hang in the Class rooms for Guests to write on!New Chandeler Hangs were there was once nothing!
Purple suite
The Purple Wine SuiteMost Romantic Southern Illinois bed and breakfast Suite
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