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Brightwood Inn
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  • Inn Details

    Brightwood Inn is 4 minutes directly south of Starved Rock State Park. Newly constructed in 1996, and nestled on 14 acres of meadow within the confines of Matthiessen State Park, the Brightwood Inn was built to resemble a vintage farmhouse complete with a verandah and rocking chairs. The Brightwood Inn will provide you with a peaceful and luxurious stay amid the beauty of nature. In the morning the dining room serves a full hot complimentary breakfast to our inn guests. Being "Farm to Fork" the meals feature fresh organic herbs and vegetables from our gardens when in season.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Gardening, entertaining guests, cooking, hiking and biking.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    • Agritourism/Farmstay

    Property Noted For:

    • Business conferences

    • Family reunions

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Videos

    Other Amenities:

    • Feather Bed

    • Guest Fridge on site

    • Microwave on site

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    • 2/15/2012 - 2/22/2012
    • Regular rate:$190
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    Door County

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $135/$135

    On the second floor. Queen size cannon ball bed, shower and pedestal sink. Large windows with a view down the lane. Fireplace on in season only

    Mackinac

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $180/$180

    On the second floor. King size bed. Double pull out sofa bed. Combination two person whirlpool and shower. Large windows with a western view of the park and wildlife. Fireplace on in season only

    Mallory Square

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $210/$210

    On the second floor. Queen size bed with panel headboard, private balcony, oversize hot tub, seperate shower and large bay window Fireplace on in season only

    Sequoia

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $180/$180

    On the second floor. Queen size sleigh bed, combination 2 person whirlpool and shower, large windows with spectacular view of the park meadows at sunset. Fireplace on in season only

    Tortola

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $210/$210

    On the second floor. Queen size canopy bed, oversize hot tub in the room near a large bay window with a view of the woods. Two person shower in bath. Fireplace on in season only

    Vieux Carre

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $210/$210

    On the first floor. Private balcony, oversize hot tub, seperate shower and a large bay window. Wheel chair accessible big room Fireplace on in season only

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 - 6 PM    Check out: 11 AM

    • Minimum stay: during high season and holidays

    • Deposit amount required: 50% of first night or one night for multiple days

    • Cancellations: Cancellations made at least 7 days in advance will be fully refunded. For cancellations less than 7 days in advance, your deposit will be forfeited. If we are able to book your room in the remaining time, we will provide a full refund. All cancellations are subject to a $15.00 bookkeeping fee.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: full liquor license

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: adults come here for a quiet getaway

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full hot

    • Time Served: 8:30am to 9:30am

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Biscuits and Gravy
    Made from scratch bicuits and gravy. We've been told they're the best they've ever had!

    Special meal options

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Gluten free

    • Lactose intolerant

    Additional food services

    • Bottomless cookie jar

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    City

    • Chicago

    • Distance to city: 90 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Utica exit (IL Rt 178) off of I-80, 6 miles south on right side of road just past second exit to Matthiessen State Park.

    Airport

    • Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) 90 miles

    • Directions to property:
      O'Hare - I294 south to I55 south to I80 west to IL 178 south.
Midway - I55 south to I80 west to IL 178 south.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Historical interests

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • I&M Canal Natl. Heritage Corridor

    • Cross country skiing

    • Starved Rock State Park

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Skydiving

    • Progressive dinner

    • Geocaching

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    charming B&B

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Recommended by a friend and got a good deal for Valentines weekend. It was very clean and we would come again when they have another weekend special. The tub was awesome, and it would be alot nicer if we went during the summer or fall months.

    Excellent Stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We just stayed this week, and we were impressed with the comfort and hospitality of our visit. We stayed in the Aspen room on the third floor, which had a great view and spacious lodging. We got an online deal for the two nights we stayed, and it turned out to be the best bed and breakfast we've ever stayed at. We'll definitely be back and will refer friends. Thank you!

    Great weekend

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Very pleased with the accommodations. The proprietors were very friendly and helpful. The room was excellent and spacious. Hot water ran out on the jacuzzi, probably because so many people were using theirs at the same time. It was a very pleasant stay, despite the drizzly, gray weather outside.

    Innkeeper Response
    Thank you so much for alerting us about this problem before you left. We were able to adjust the temperature on the water heaters so it has not happened again. We sincerely enjoyed having you stay with us and we hope you will visit us again.

    - Kevin & Sharon (innkeeper)

    college couple trying to relax before the upcoming semester

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    we noticed that most of the people that come through the brightwood inn are not as young as us...and after reading some of the reviews, i was some what afraid of how Jo would react to us. contradictory to most of the reviews, we found Jo very welcoming and friendlly. the rooms were amazing. we got a chance to peak into the other rooms since most of them were vacant..planning on staying in tortola next!..breakfast was also great!!....would definitely recommend this place to a friend

    Loved it! Will be back again for future anniversaries.

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My husband and I stayed there for our 7 year anniversary and chose the Tortola room. We were very surprised at how nice and cozy the room was. The double heads in the shower were amazing as well as the soft water and coffee maker in the the large bathroom. Pleasantly impressed! We are looking forward to staying in other rooms there each anniversary.

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