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.
Ten secluded acres, pond, walking trail and gardens. Birdwatching and stargazing paradise. Handicapped accessible. Unsurpassed hospitality. Specials, packages and gift certificates available.
Highest rating by IBBA. Certified as a Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Voted as one of the top B&Bs in Arrington’s “Inn Traveler Book of Lists”.
Check our website for winter packages and rates.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Dubuque, IA (20 miles)
- Directions to property:
From Rockford, Illinois, take Route 20 west to Elizabeth. Turn north onto Elizabeth/Scales Mound Road (west outskirts of town) and go 9-1/2 miles to Cording Road. Left on Cording to Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages.
From Dubuque, Iowa, take Route 20 east to Galena. Turn left onto Main Street and go to the second stop sign (Meeker Street). Turn right onto Meeker/Stagecoach Trail and go 7 miles to Cording Road. Right on Cording to Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages. - Nearest major airport: Dubuque, IA (DBQ)
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms & cottages
- There are 7 guest accommodations (7 with private baths)
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 98.00 and $ 195.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Bath robes | Board games |
| Ceiling fans | Coffee/Tea facilities |
| DVD Player | Data port |
| Desk | Fireplace |
| Fridge | Hairdryer |
| Hot tub/whirlpool tub | Internet Service |
| Ironing Board | Microwave |
| Private entrance | Satellite/Cable TV |
| Telephone | Turndown Service |
| VCR | |
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| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | CD player |
| Computer | Copier |
| Fax Machine | Library |
| Videos | Wedding Facilities |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| skiing nearby | snowshoes and sledding |
| gourmet dinners | on-site massage |
Meals
- A Sumptuous full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
- Dinner is available by special request
- Additional food services included in room rate: Soft drinks, coffee, tea, cookies, Non-alcoholic beverage
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Baked German Apple Pancakes
¾ cup flour ¾ cup milk
3 eggs pinch of nutmeg
Pam
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced thin
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine flour, milk, eggs, and nutmeg. Beat lightly and leave batter a little lumpy. Spray sides and bottom of two 8” cake pans with Pam. Pour batter equally into each pan. Top with sliced apples and bake 15 – 18 minutes or until golden brown.
Flip pancake onto serving plate, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with your favorite syrup. Serves two.
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2 night minimum on weekends and holidays)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Outside only)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Children are welcome
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (To secure a reservation, a deposit equal to one night's stay is required or may be secured by your credit card.)
- Check in time is 3:00p.-6:00p.m. and Check out time is 11:00a.m.
- Cancellations:
Cancellation requires a 7 day notice, when one or two rooms are reserved. When reserving three or more rooms, a 30 day notice is required. If cancellation is less than required, a charge for the entire reservation will be incurred. You will not be charged if we are able to rebook your room(s). - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Illinois Bed & Breakfast Association
- Chamber of Commerce
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Jane and Fritz Fuchs
- The innkeepers speak: English, German
- There is one cat on the property
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Casino, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ruins, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Canoeing, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Horseback riding, Snowshoes and sleds, On-site Massage, Bonfires, On-site Massage Retreats, Stargazing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Snow shoe trails
Galena Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Galena, Illinois.