The Blue Belle Inn Bed and Breakfast


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    The Blue Belle Inn is a festive Victorian 'painted lady' with six distinctively decorated guestrooms, air-conditioning, fireplaces, and Jacuzzis. Lofty tin ceilings, gleaming maple woodwork, stained glass, and crystal chandeliers create an elegant appeal. Candlelight, lace, and heirloom china provide an unforgettable dining experience with creatively presented, delicious, home-cooked meals. iThe Blue Belle Inn is open to the public for lunch Monday - Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and for dinner every Friday and Satuday at 6:30 p.m./i RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (877-713-3113 toll free). We will serve dinner to our overnight guests on any night of the week. We offer a Fondue Feast, Roast Beef, Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Roll, seasonal favorites like Seasoned Pork and Parmesan Stuffed Pumpkins, Chicken Carbonarra, Raspberry Peach Chicken and Vegetarian Enchiladas. This is in addition to the featured specials listed at .BlueBelleInn You may bring your own wine or beer to compliment the meal and glasses will be furnished.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    I enjoy traveling, playing the piano, music, gardening, gourmet cooking, quilting, needlework, and bicycling. I write romance novels in my spare time. I am married to a minister as of 7 years ago -- my real life romance!

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • German



    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Cooking & Craft Semiars

    • Gourmet Dining

    • Live Musical Entertainment

    • Massage Therapy

    • Midweek Discounts

    • Murder Mysteries

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    • Radio

    • TV

    • VCR

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Piano

    • Private entrance

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Gourmet dining, we can seat 50-65 in dining rooms

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  • Never Never Land

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $45/$70

    Sherwood Forest

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $75/$100

    The Secret Garden

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $85/$110

    Plum Creek

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $100/$160

    Heaven to Betsy

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $100/$180

    Sleeping Beauty

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $30/$40

    A Wrinkle In Time

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $125/$225

    Luxury King Jacuzzi

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Deluxe Queen Shower

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Anne's House of Dreams

    Suite maximum capacity: 6

    • Beds

      1 King

      2 Double

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $150/$380

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4:00pm - 6:00pm    Check out: 12:00pm

    • Deposit amount required: 1/2 total

    • Cancellations: A non-refundable deposit of 1/2 down is required to make a reservation. In the event of a cancellation prior to one week before the reserved date, the deposit is forfeited unless the room can be rerented, at which time at credit, less a $10.00 fee, is issued for a future visit. For cancellations less than one week in advance, payment in full is expected unless the room can be rerented.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Guests may bring their own wine, beer, or champagne.

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Well-behaved children welcome at the discretion of parents.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No


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    • Corporate
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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9 - 11am, earlier by request

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area


    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages


    Signature Dish

    German, Italian, French cuisines
    Jaegerschnitzel, tender pork medalians in a cream sauce with mushrooms served on spaetzle noodles and Black Forest Cheesecake...


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Fondue Feast


    Additional food services

    • Popcorn


    Recipes

    Dessert

    Cream Wafers
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    Chocolate Mint Brownies
    Serves: 0

    Lemon Bars
    Serves: 0

    Rhubarb Strawberry Coffee Cake
    Serves: 0

    Apple Streusel Bread Pudding with Hot Rum Sauce
    Serves: 12
    Prep time: 1.5 hours

    Melting Moments
    Serves: 0

    Main Dish

    Grilled Salmon with Fruit Salsa
    Serves: 6

    Side Dish

    Sausage Apple Stuffing
    Serves: 12
    Prep time: 30 minutes

    Watermelon-Cucumber Salad
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 45 minutes

  • Location Type

    • Small town


    City

    • Austin

    • Distance to city: 21 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Austin, MN, the Inn is 21 miles South. From I-90, turn South on Highway 218 to St. Ansgar. Turn right (West) at the 1st Stopsign - go 5 blocks. From on I-35 travel 20 miles east on Counrty Road 105 through Northwood, IA, or 20 miles east on Highway 9 and 7 miles north on County Road T-26 if coming from Mason City, IA.


    Airport

    • 60 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Rochester, MN - 60 miles - Mpls, MN - 100 miles


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • Victorian Shops

    • Antique Shops

    • Stocked Trout Stream

    • Soda Fountain

    • Nature Preserve

    • Country Shops

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Hunting

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

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    Relaxing and welcoming

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    I came to the Blue Belle Inn after learning the other B&B I was at was over charging me. The Blue Belle was very welcoming and gave me a great rate.


    Great Getaway B&B

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Beautifully restored Victorian home with charmingly decorated rooms with children's book themes. Although rooms and dinner were somewhat expensive by our standards, it was a lovely place to stay.


    Unexpected but amazing!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family


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    This beautiful inn was a wonderful surprise in the middle of rural Iowa. The friendly staff welcomed us and allowed us to explore all of the other whimsically themed rooms, which were flashbacks to the favorite books of my childhood. And the breakfast made me feel like I was in a different decade, with dainty tea cups and delicious food. I cannot wait to come back!


    Finally

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    After being foiled by winter snow storms for Christmas 2008 AND 2009, we finally took an anniverasry weekend. Our intent for the Christmas event is to get our family from 4 cities to the one B&B and use entire place. The Blue Belle was very cooperative w/ our weather frustrations.


    Great Inn

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    3rd time to stay. Great place and great food and nice people. All around excellent value.


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