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Inn At Irish Hollow and Country English Cottages Bed and Breakfast
Inn At Irish Hollow and Country English Cottages
2800 S Irish Hollow Road
Galena IL 61036
USA
Phone: +1-815-777-6000
Fax: +1-815-777-6100
Innkeeper(s)
Matthew, Bill and Tony
Rates:
$145 - $425
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The entrance to the Inn at Irish Hollow's Old General Store beckons winter guests to come in, enjoy a mug of cinnamon hot cider by the fire before taking a horse-drawn sleigh ride.The morning sun is glowing through the winter mist at the Inn at Irish Hollow beckoning guests to enjoy the the new fallen snow.
Located in the rolling hills and hollows of Galena, IL, the French Maid's cottage sits beautifully framed by an early morning snowfall.Huge stone fireplaces created from the property's limestone are featured in both the bedroom and sitting room in each of the Country English Cottages. The wood-burning fires add the perfect touch to the romantic weekend of your dreams. Fall asleep to a crackling fire and let us bring the Full Country Gourmet Breakfast right to your cottage in the morning. The snow laden trail outside your cottage door is waiting to take you through the Inn's Winter Wonderland. Make sure to light the fire again and sip some hot chocolate after a day of skiing the slopes of nearby Chestnut Mountain.
The Inn's decor has been dubbed "Comfortable Opulence". The distinctly Countryside English flavor, coupled with the best of comforts makes a welcome retreat for even the most discriminating traveler. The finest mattress ... secluded screened porch ... espresso maker ... marble bathroom ... lush linens ... private gardens ... breakfast in bed ... succulent candlelight dinner ... need we say more?The Inn at Irish Hollow and Country English Cottages is known for world-class meals in an unsuspecting setting. The holidays are especially exciting. The days begin with the Full Country Gourmet Breakfast with flavors of the season, and finish with the unforgettable Old World Chrismas Dinner by candlelight in the evening. Throughout the year, gorgeous meals are created inthe Inn's kitchens with the freshest, most organic ingredients available. Course after course will delight your tastebuds. The best in the Midwest.
Crackling wood-burning fireplace and lavish holiday decor adorn a cottage bedroom at Christmastime. The English Cottages feature luxurious down-comforted king beds overlooking the fireplace. The large double whirlpool is surrounded by the all marble bath. The cottages are amazingly beautiful at any time of the year.The Main Inn and Country English Cottages each feature a parlor with fireplace. Furnishings are Old World European with beautiful appointments and grand comfort. Pieces from around the world surprise and delight in every view. The grand piano in the Inn's parlor is available for pianist to enjoy and is the gathering place for evening carols during the Holiday season with the Inn's corral of fine singers.
The Inn is drenched in Holiday decor for the season, mid November through mid January. Christmastime is a spectacle at Irish Hollow, with marvelous packages to commemorate the holidays. The Carolling Package features the Old World Christmas Dinner on Monday or Wednesday evening as part of your two night package. The evening is topped off with carols around the Steinway with the Inn's talented singers and wassail. The Full Country Gourmet Breakfast is the perfect start to the snow covered morning.Fields of Sunflowers, pumpkins and corn surround the Inn and hail the Harvest Season. Great packages througtout the fall feature the Seven-Course Autumn Harvest Candlelight Dinner for two, and Horse-Drawn Buggy Rides on the Inn's Old Railway trail for Midweek visitors. Irish Hollow is Autumn!
Irish Hollow is set on 500 lush acres in the heart of the magnificent Galena Countryside, along a quiet country road. Miles of hiking and cross country trails wind through the rolling property. The Inn's remote, yet convenient location allows the sounds of nature to remain undisturbed while providing easy access to the many local activities that make the area the perfect destination for all sorts of travel. The understated exterior belies the opulence within.
The Inn was once a rail stop on the Great Western Railway. The Old General Store is now the Inn's Dining Room and gift shop. The Inn has become famous for it's dining. The "Country Gourmet" fare has met rave reviews by the Chicago SunTimes, Midwest Living Magazine, Country Living Magazine, and chosen as the most romantic lodging/dining establishment by Glamour Magazine. The Full Country Gourmet Breakfast, Gourmet Dinners, Seasonal Picnics, extravagent bakery and warm comfortable setting will keep you coming back for more!The Country English Cottages are nestled into a wooded hillside on the Inn's grounds adjacent to miles of hiking/strolling paths. Each Cottage features wood-burning fireplaces in both the bedroom and the sitting room, an all-marble bath with double whirlpool, walk in shower and seperate stoolroom, an overstuffed king bed, gorgeous English Countryside furnishings, hardwood floors, oriental rugs, private sitting porch, naturalized gardens, stereo system, enhanced wet bar with espresso maker, fridge, micro, etc., lavish linens and more comforts than home.