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Rooms available starting from $98.00   

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”.

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Small town
  • 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
  • On Site
  • BBQ grill
  • CD player
  • Computer
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • Library
  • Videos
  • Wedding Facilities
  • 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

    Online Bookable Property

    Rooms available starting from $98.00   

    Contact Information


    Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages Bed and Breakfast
    Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages
    2752 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:
    $98 - $195
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    The "Fox Glen" cottage is elegantly furnished with antiques and tapestries, offering guests over 600 square feet of open space with king bed, corner double whirlpool, fireplace, TV/VCR/DSS, full bath with shower, fully equipped kitchenette, eating area, sitting area, phone, DSL, radiant in-floor heat, A/C, and porch.  Full breakfast and complimentary soda, coffee, tea, and cookies are included.Our guestrooms feature light and elegant surroundings with a queen or king bed, private bath, private entrance, wireless internet, and TV/VCR/DSS system.  One is handicap accessible.  Full breakfast is included.
    The Pines cottage has over 600 square feet of open space with king size log bed, corner double whirlpool, fireplace, queen sleeper, kitchenette, phone, wireless internet access, TV/VCR/DVD/DSS system, and a porch from where you can watch the sunset. It is decorated with some new and some antique hunting and fishing items.The Somerset cottage has approximately 625 sq ft of space.  Double french doors from the living area lead to the king bed; a double whirlpool tub is in the bath, and the living room has a queen sleeper, fireplace, TV/VCR/DVD/DSS system, wireless internet access, central air, with breakfast area and kitchette.  Fantastic views from each direction with a large porch for enjoying the sunset or to watch the hot air balloons float by.
    The “Swan Lake” room features light and elegant surroundings with a king bed, antique furniture, sitting area, Central A/C, TV/VCR/DSS system, wireless internet, private entrance from the deck, and huge bath with walk-in shower.  This room is handicap accessible.The Hillside cottage has a warm and contemporary atmosphere with king bed, corner double whirlpool, fireplace, TV/DVD/DSS system, wireless internet access, fully equipped kitchenette, eating area, sofa, full bath, phone, and porch.
    The “Bunny Hutch” is a cozy room with a garden theme; 
queen bed with feather bedding, private entrance from the 
deck, central air conditioning, TV/VCR/DSS system, wireless internet, and a shower in the private bath.The “Pines” cottage has a hunting lodge theme with a king-size log bed and knotty pine cabinetry, radiant in-floor heat, corner double whirlpool tub, full bath, fireplace, air conditioning, TV/VCR/DVD/DSS system, fully equipped kitchenette, eating area, queen sleeper, wireless internet, and porch.
    Aerial photo of Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages with ten secluded acres, fishing pond, walking trail, and gardens.
On-site massage and romantic dinners our specialty.
Relaxed and quite setting; unsurpassed hospitality.  Birdwatching and stargazing paradise.Enjoy the serenity of Hawk Valley Retreat while relaxing on the deck and watching the birds at the feeders, take a walk on the property, or try your luck fishing at the stocked pond.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Birdwatching
    • On-site Massage
    • On-site Massage Retreats
    • Stargazing
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • Christian Travel
    • Economical rates
    • Excellent views
    • Family Travel
    • Gay / Lesbian Travel
    • Gourmet food
    • Group events
    • Honeymoons
    • Luxury
    • Nature
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape
    • Weddings

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast
    • Guest Cottage

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Ranch
    • Built in 1950
    • Opened for business in 1997
    • Restored / Remodeled in 1996
    • Access for the disabled
    • Parking available