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Seacord House
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  • Inn Details

    The Seacord House is an 1890's Victorian lovingly furnished in period decor with lace curtains and family antiques. The parlors are available for conversation or reading. Games, cards and books are always on hand. Relax on the front porch swing or enjoy the backyard patio. We are close to Knox College, Carl Sandburg's birthplace, the Bishop Hill colony and the Spoon River country. Our own special recipe muffins, waffles or other treats are made 'from scratch' daily to make your breakfast memorable.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Interests: cooking, antiques, international exchange students, travel, books and music, our guests. Lyle is head start consultant, cooks breakfasts. Gwen manages Bed and Breakfast business.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    Property Noted For:

    • parents/students Knox College

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Peaceful getaway

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Desk

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • DVD Player

    • Fireplace

    • Internet Service

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    Other Amenities:

    • ROCKING CHAIR IN ROOM

    • READING LIGHTS IN ROOM

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  • Nightly Rate

    $49 - $59

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: flexible    Check out: flexible

    • Deposit amount required: credit card # or 1 night charges

    • Cancellations: 2 day notice, will re-book if possible or charge to credit card if not possible

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: well behaved children always welcome

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No : must take child along if leave premises

    Discount type

    • Length of Stay
      Percent off: 14% Days required: 7

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 7 - 9

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    Lyle's Malt Waffles
    Light, crisp, rich waffles accompanied by fresh strawberries when available, real maple syrup.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • afternoon or evening snack

  • Location Type

    • City

    City

    • Peoria

    • Distance to city: 45 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Quad cities on 74 take exit 46a onto 34, take Seminary St exit, turn left onto Seminary St, go to 2nd stop light at Losey St, turn right onto Losey, go to Cherry St. Or from Peoria take exit 48a off of 74. Go West on Main St. to Cherry St. Turn right onto Cherry Street, 6 blocks to Losey. We are at the intersection on the Northwest corner.

    Airport

    • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria)

    Area Attractions

    • Beach

    • Nature area

    • Carl Sandburg birthplace

    • Riverboat Casino

    • Bishop Hill

    • Knox College

    • River

    • Canoeing

    • Golfing

    • Hunting

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    Write a review

    Great value, charming home

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    We had a lovely stay at the Seacord. It's within walking distance of Seminary St. where we enjoyed the unique shops and restaurants. The Seacord House itself is an old fashioned mansion with hard wood floors and victorian furnishings. The rooms were comfortable and the water bed was a fun novelty. Gwen and Lyle were gracious and went well beyond expectations to make sure we were comfortable. We had an early flight and were leaving Galesburg at 5:30 am. We told them we would, of course, be skipping breakfast. Lyle, however, woke up at 5am and made us muffins so that we would have something hot to take with us.

    Seacord House

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    This is the house you wish you had grown up in. Children in books go to homes like this to visit their grandparents.... The house is decorated in a charming blend of anitques and family memorabilia. The rooms at Seacord House are homey, and comfortable. The porch and garden are lovely places to sit, relax, and unwind. A wide selection of books in the rooms and the house's library make even a rainy day delightful... but most amazing is the food. The breakfasts are delicious ~ one would be hard pressed to find food as good at a restaurant. This is definitely more than your money's worth.

    Better Like Waterbeds

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    This is the first B&B we've stayed at with waterbeds. All the rooms have them, either queens or twins. Did not sleep well, perhaps because not accustomed to waterbeds. The rooms are fairly small and all share a common bathroom, but there are sinks in each room. Breakfast was a fairly minimal affair of waffles and strawberries, coffee and oj. House is a Victorian in an attractive and historic part of town, surrounded with greenery. Several restaurants are within walking distance, .75 to 1 mile away.

    Another wonderful stay at Seacord House!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Galesburg is a wonderful place to visit, but it's worth going just to stay at the Seacord. What you get for your money is amazing: interested, helpful, easy-going hosts who will sit and converse if you like, and leave you alone when you like; excellent home-created breakfasts with special requests honored; waterbeds perfectly-filled to comfort your contours; books of all sorts; WiFi (unlike at the coffee house downtown from which Seacord gets its fine coffee!); lovely, leafy, historic neighborhood; family atmosphere. We love Gwen and Lyle's house and ways, and will be back from Arizona again if at all possible!

    Absolutely delicious

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Mrs. Johnson (Gwen) is a delightful host and Mr. Johnson- Lyle is a wonderful cook. His waffles were light and filling at the same time. Served with fresh fruit and freshly ground coffee, made for a fantastic breakfast. Definitely a place to which I will return as often as possible.

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