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  • Inn Details

    Our 6,000 foot European chalet has 2 large sunrooms, fireplaces, library, hot tub, 2 decks,wireless internet, 2 stocked ponds with boats and fish house, a large breakfast, snacks and drinks, good conversation, and tours of historic Vincennes, including the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center and Museum, Governor Harrison's Mansion, the Clark Memorial, the Indiana Military Museum, and more. Owners enjoy spending time talking with guests in the evenings over drinks.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Walt is a retired professor who taught a dozen subjects. He has four Masters and a Doctorate. Anne is a retired social worker. Both are active with non profits and serve on several boards, including the Red Skelton Museum and the Knox County Community Foundation.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Classical languages

    • English

    • French

    • German


    Number of Dogs: 5

    Features

    Type:

    • Country Inn

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • warm, caring atmosphere

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • In-room internet

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Radio

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Library

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    Other Amenities:

    • bird and deer watching area

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    Nightly Rate

    $85 - $95

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: after 1 p.m.    Check Out: before 1 p.m.

    • Deposit Amount Required: $50 for short stay; $100 for week.

    • Cancellations: Guests must call or email cancellation one week prior to arrival.

    • Open All Year Round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: a bottle of wine or beer is offered

    • Drinks Available: Y

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: No

    Discount Type

    • weekly
      Percent Off: 15% Days Required: 7

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: between 7 and 9 a.m.

    • Serving Location: either sun room, Breakfast Room, Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    City

    • Vincennes

    • Distance to city: 3 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Terre Haute take 67 north exactly one mile to first crossroad, turn right, go .3 mile, turn left at 2814 N. Church Rd.

    Airport

    • Indianapolis, IN (IND) 93 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take Interstate 70 to Terre Haute, then 41 south toward Vincennes (50 miles) to 67, exit and turn left and go exactly one mile to Church Rd, turn right; or take 465 to 67 and go south toward Vincennes and turn left on Church Rd. which is three miles south of Bruceville (or one mile before 41).

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Historical interests

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Red Skelton Museum & Arts Center

    • Indiana Military Museum

    • Pres. William Harrison Mansion

    • First Main Street in Indiana

    • George Rogers Clark Memorial

    • First University (Vincennes Univ.)

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Hunting

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

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    Far and away the best place to stay near Vincennes

    • Stayed On: 6 / 2011
    • Reviewed On: 6/20/2011

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    I was very lucky to find this B&B -- not even the locals I went to visit knew about it! The... Read more...

    EXCEPTIONAL BED & BREAKFAST

    • Stayed On: 5 / 2011
    • Reviewed On: 5/31/2011

    About The Reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    A very peaceful bed & breakfast stay, due to it's location and scenery. Exceptional... Read more...

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