Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages

2752 West Cording Rd.
Galena Illinois 61036
USA

http://www.hawkvalleyretreat.com

Phone: +1-815-777-4100
Fax: +1-815-777-4100
Toll-free: +1-888-777-6016

General Information

Affordable, luxurious, & romantic guestrooms and cottages. Specializing in gourmet dinners, on-site massage, sledding and snowshoes. Downhill skiing nearby. Relaxed and quite setting just 10 minutes from Main Street, Galena.

Ten secluded acres, pond, walking trail and gardens. Birdwatching and stargazing paradise. Handicapped accessible. Unsurpassed hospitality. Specials, packages and gift certificates available.

Highest rating by IBBA. Certified as a Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Voted as one of the top B&Bs in Arrington’s “Inn Traveler Book of Lists”.

Check our website for winter packages and rates.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms & cottages
  • There are 7 guest accommodations (7 with private baths)
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 98.00 and $ 195.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath robes
  • Board games
  • Ceiling fans
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • DVD Player
  • Data port
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Internet Service
  • Ironing Board
  • Microwave
  • Private entrance
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • Telephone
  • Turndown Service
  • VCR
On Site
  • BBQ grill
  • CD player
  • Computer
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • Library
  • Videos
  • Wedding Facilities

Other Amenities: skiing nearby, snowshoes and sledding, gourmet dinners, on-site massage

Meals

  • A Sumptuous full breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
  • Dinner is available by special request
  • Additional food services included in room rate: Soft drinks, coffee, tea, cookies, Non-alcoholic beverage
  • Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
  • Our signature dish is Baked German Apple Pancakes
    ¾ cup flour ¾ cup milk
    3 eggs pinch of nutmeg
    Pam
    2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced thin

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine flour, milk, eggs, and nutmeg. Beat lightly and leave batter a little lumpy. Spray sides and bottom of two 8” cake pans with Pam. Pour batter equally into each pan. Top with sliced apples and bake 15 – 18 minutes or until golden brown.
    Flip pancake onto serving plate, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with your favorite syrup. Serves two.

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (2 night minimum on weekends and holidays)
  • Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Outside only)
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Children are welcome
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
  • Deposit amount required (To secure a reservation, a deposit equal to one night's stay is required or may be secured by your credit card.)
  • Check in time is 3:00p.-6:00p.m. and Check out time is 11:00a.m.
  • Cancellations:
    Cancellation requires a 7 day notice, when one or two rooms are reserved. When reserving three or more rooms, a 30 day notice is required. If cancellation is less than required, a charge for the entire reservation will be incurred. You will not be charged if we are able to rebook your room(s).
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • Illinois Bed & Breakfast Association
    • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Birdwatching
  • On-site Massage
  • On-site Massage Retreats
  • Stargazing
  • Antiques/decor
  • Business travel
  • Christian Travel
  • Economical rates
  • Excellent views
  • Family Travel
  • Gay / Lesbian Travel
  • Gourmet food
  • Group events
  • Honeymoons
  • Luxury
  • Nature
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
  • Weddings
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Guest Cottage

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Ranch
  • Built in 1950
  • Opened for business in 1997
  • Restored / Remodeled in 1996
  • Access for the disabled
  • Parking available

Location

  • Location is best described as: Small town
  • Nearest major city: Dubuque, IA (20 miles)
  • Directions to property:
    From Rockford, Illinois, take Route 20 west to Elizabeth. Turn north onto Elizabeth/Scales Mound Road (west outskirts of town) and go 9-1/2 miles to Cording Road. Left on Cording to Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages. From Dubuque, Iowa, take Route 20 east to Galena. Turn left onto Main Street and go to the second stop sign (Meeker Street). Turn right onto Meeker/Stagecoach Trail and go 7 miles to Cording Road. Right on Cording to Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages.
  • Nearest major airport: DBQ

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Jane and Fritz Fuchs
  • The innkeepers speak: English, German
  • There is one cat on the property

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Casino, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ruins, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Canoeing, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Horseback riding, Snowshoes and sleds, On-site Massage, Bonfires, On-site Massage Retreats, Stargazing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Snow shoe trails