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Relaxation and romance; luxury amenities; intimate gourmet breakfasts and dinners. Explore private ponds and beautiful grounds; Saugatuck and Holland nearby.

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"Meals were superb. Sir Lancelot room was beyond expectations with fireplace and"...

"The Castle in the Country is truly the 'holy grail' of everything an inn or B&B"...

"My wife and I stayed at the Castle Keep this past weekend. We had never been to a B"...

"This was our first B&B and our first weekend getaway without the kids. We had a"...

"My husband and I wanted to get away from the city for just one night and Castle in the"...

"My husband and I just returned from a weekend trip to the Castle and it was absolutly"...

"My husband and I have stayed at many B&B's and this one is right at the top of our"...

"This was our first stay at a B & B and they really set the bar. The owners are"...

"We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at the "Castle"! We stayed four nights"...

"After researching the area inns, my husband and I booked two nights at Castle in the"...

"After much research we chose this establishment for their wedding package. The"...

"We stayed for two nights 6/3-6/5 2009. Everything was wonderful. We stayed in the Romeo"...

"Great stay. Nice staff, greet food, and nice rooms. Good place to go for romantic"...

"My boyfriend and I had an amazing time in the Castle in the country. Our room, Sir"...

"Very clean & comfortable. Great food."

"We stayed in the King Arthur room for our anniversary. The room was wonderful, food was"...

"Not only was our beautiful wedding here, but we also came back for our anniversary!"...

"Great way to start the New Year- relaxing, beautiful, peaceful inn. Loved the fireplace,"...

"We will return to the Castle in the Country. My husband needed to relax, and we needed"...

"My wife and I had a planned trip up to Allegan and just so happened to stumble on the"...

"My husband and I have stayed at many B&B's before but the Castle was by far the best"...

"Awesome staff! Wonderful food! Great mystery weekend!"

"I would recommend it to others!"

"I surprised my wife with a weekend away. She did not know where we were going. Our"...

"great stay"

"Great cozy 'castle' located near great ski resort. The employees were so nice and the"...

"What a wonderful weekend we just had! Castle in the Country was cozy, warm, lovely and"...

"Castle in the Country provides each guest with the royal treatment- from the fabulous,"...

"We enjoyed a fantastic weekend at Castle In The Country for our second anniversary."...

"We had a wonderful stay at Castle in the Country. The rooms were beautiful and well"...

"The service was wonderful and the hospitality exceeded my expectations. This inn was"...

"We had a wonderful, relaxing experience! The food and atmosphere were wonderful and"...

"We enjoyed our stay here very much. Our first visit to a B&B and it was nicer than"...

"We had our wedding at Castle in the Country in December 2005. Every single experience"...

"We enjoyed a temendous weekend. The hospitality, the room (which may have been the"...

"Our stay at the Castle in The Country was just what we needed after our wedding. It was"...

"We have stayed with Ruth and Herb a few times. Each time we felt like we were part of"...

"Our stay was everything we hoped it would be! Hot tub soaks in the morning, breakfast in"...

"Before our arrival I needed to call because we were going to arrive late. The inn"...

"We were married on Halloween and decided to stay at Castle in the Country for a few"...

"Although the weather was not the best, my wife and I greatly enjoyed our stay. We"...

"We just spent the most wonderful long weekend at the Castle In The Country. Ruth and"...

"Ruth was very helpful with ideas for places to go and things to do on a cold, wet"...

"We had a lovely time at Castle in the Country. We went with another copule and were"...

"Honeymooning at the Castle in the Country was the best decision my Husband and I made."...

"I just wanted to send a quick note of appreciation to all of you for making our stay"...

"Our whole stay was just perfect. From the cleaniness, to the food, to the screen house"...

"Four our 30th anniversary I surprised my wife with two nights at the Castle in the"...

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"We are regulars at B&B's and this one was by far our faviorite . There were so many"...

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Diamond Collection Amenities

  • Guaranteed late arrival
  • Welcomes gift cards
  • Private bathrooms
  • 24 hour staff access

Inn Details


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The English Rose Suite features a King Bed, Two person whirlpool tub, wood burning fireplace in a two-room suite. The Castle Building, where 5 of our guest rooms are housed.
The Castle Keep Building, where 5 guestrooms, kitchen and dining rooms are located.  
Sir Lancelot Details-
With a decidedly masculine feel, this impressive luxury bed and breakfast suite overlooks the pond, woodlands, and gazebo area and is an ideal location for a Michigan honeymoon vacation or a getaway you'll never forget. It features an extra large, two-person whirlpool tub, 3-sided gas fireplace, king-sized bed, dramatic cove ceiling and a private bath including a mosaic tiled two-person shower. 
 
The Heron Room features a King bed, Two person whirlpool and wood burning fireplace.

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Holland
    • Kalamazoo
    • Saugatuck
    • South Haven
    • Southwest Michigan
    • Countryside
    • Wine country
  • Nearest major city: Allegan, MI (5 miles South of Allegan)
  • Directions to property:
    From Chicago area, take I-94 east to exit 60 (Paw Paw, MI)M-40 north 16 miles to B&B. From Ann Arbor area, take I-94 west to exit 60 (Paw Paw, MI) M-40 north 16 miles to B&B.
    From Grand Rapids area, take US 131 to Allegan/Martin exit west to downtown Allegan to Cedar, turn left to M-40 South, turn right, then six miles to B&B.
  • Nearest major airport: Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo Battle Creek Intl.) 25 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    Take I-94 west to US 131 North to M-43 west, then 10 miles to M-40, turn right, 10 miles to B&B.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Suites
  • There are 10 guest accommodations (10 with private baths)
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 115.00 and $ 299.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
  • Other Accommodations: Rooms
    Wedding Facilities, Outdoor Gazebo overlooking pond; Screened Porch w/ dock by Private lake; Couples Side by Side Massages and other spa services onsite in our Royal Retreat Spa; Indoor Banquet space for wedding/reception use all year round. Guest access kitchenette space available.

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath robes
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • DVD Player
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Internet Service
  • Radio
  • TV
  • VCR
  • Videos
  • Wi-Fi
  • On Site
  • Amenities Basket
  • Board games
  • Computer
  • Conference Rooms
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • Library
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • Telephone
  • Wedding Facilities
  • Other Amenitites
  • Free WI-FI service
  • Outdoor Propane Firepit
  • Marked Walking Trails; snowshoes, screened gazebo;
  • Screened porch at private lake
  • kayaks/ paddleboat/ rowboat
  • Meals

    • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 8:30-10:00 by choice
    • Breakfast is served in the Overlooking pond, Screened gazebo or deck, Dining Room, In room
    • Lunch is available by special request for $15-20
    • Dinner is available by special request for $125 per couple
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Event Package Dinners, Guest Refreshment area, Picnic Basket, Wine & Cheese daily 4-6pm, Wine/cheese
    • Special meals available: Event Dinners, Set Menu Friday only, Vegetarian
    • Our signature dish is Royal Eggs & Cheese

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (2 night minimum on Weekends; 3 night minimum may apply to Holidays)
    • Smoking is allowed outside only (ashtray provided outside on covered porch)
    • Limited accommodations for guest pets (One room available w/ pet friendly access; call for details)
    • Children are welcome (must be arranged in advance based on room availability)
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
    • Deposit amount required ($200 deposit required at time of booking.)
    • Check in time is 4:00-6:00 p.m. and Check out time is 11:00 a.m.
    • Cancellations:
      Cancellations must be received 7 days prior to reservation. There is a $20 per night cancellation fee unless the late cancellation policy applies, which is within the 7 days, full amount will be charged if the room is not re-booked.
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • Michigan Lake to Lake Bed and Breakfast Association
      • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
      • Saugatuck/Douglas CVB
      • Select Registry
      • Chamber of Commerce

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Herb and Ruth Boven
      Herb is an avid bicyclist and also enjoys kayaking and hiking. Ruth enjoys gardening and decorating.
    • The innkeepers speak: English
    • There is one dog on the property

    Area Attractions

    Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Shopping, Ski rentals

    Castle In The Country


    Castle In The Country Bed and Breakfast
    Castle In The Country, Allegan, MI - Inn
    Castle In The Country
    340 M 40 S
    Allegan, MI 49010-9731
    USA
    Phone: +1-269-673-8054
    Toll-free: +1-888-673-8054
    Innkeeper(s)
    Herb and Ruth Boven
    Rates:
    $115 - $299
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    Come out to the Country for your escape to the Extraordinary. Two magnificent buildings,wrapped in 65 secluded acres. Our 10 Suites/Rooms, most with Whirlpool tubs & Fireplaces, contain either King or Queen Sized beds, private baths and the amenities a discriminating guest expects. We'll pamper you with artfully presented gourmet breakfasts & several packages include dinner service in room or in our Screened Gazebo overlooking a private pond. Relax in our on-site spa area with our Royal Treatment Package with Side by Side Couple's Massage, picnic basket lunch, and Dinner Voucher along with our Gourmet Breakfast served daily. Our "Adventure Map" will pinpoint the best restaurants; wineries; antique or art gallery shopping; as well as providing scenic routes to the nearby towns of Saugatuck, Holland, South Haven or Kalamazoo. After exploring all of Southwest Michigan, fill your visit happily nesting in our romantic rooms. Don't miss our Inn web site for photos, mid-week and off-season specials, Wine Tasting Dinners/Murder Mystery/Romance Packages.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Adventure Packages
    • Couple's Massages
    • Spa Services On-site
    • Antiques/decor
    • Christian Travel
    • Excellent views
    • Family Travel
    • Gourmet food
    • Group events
    • Honeymoons
    • Luxury
    • Nature
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape
    • Weddings

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Victorian/Contemporary
    • Built in 1906
    • Opened for business in 1992
    • Restored / Remodeled in 1991
    • Access for the disabled is limited
    • Parking available (On-site parking)