Alexandria House Bed & Breakfast 315 Dean Street Woodstock Illinois 60098 USA http://www.alexandriabnb.com Phone: +1-815-206-5000 Fax: +1-815-206-5199

General Information

Voted One of the Best Bed & Breakfasts -2003- Readers Poll, enjoy a stay at Alexandria House Bed and Breakfast; a vintage 1865 Victorian home, named after the innkeeper's mother. We are located two blocks from historic Woodstock square.

Our decor is antique/eclectic, featuring treasures collected from over 14 European and Asian countries. We show antiques and collectibles from the USA too. Some guests have said “This is like going on a treasure hunt.”

Private baths, central heat and air-conditioning, cable TV and Wi-Fi and a sprinkler system for your safety. Gathering rooms are available for small groups, bridge parties, afternoon tea, book clubs, brunches, etc.

Spend the afternoon on our covered front porch swing or enjoy lounging in the hammock. Play a game of croquet in the old-fashioned back yard. Let us schedule a massage for you in the privacy of your room. Horse and carriage rides by request. We feature everything for the perfect getaway.

It will be our pleasure to serve and pamper you!

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Single, Double, Queen, King
• There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 125.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 125.00
• Other Accommodations: carriage house
  Weekly and Corporate rates, extended stays two or more days 15%discount. Includes Chefs Candlelight Breakfasts.

Amenities

Meals

• A Chef'sCandlelight breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• Breakfast is served in the Main parlor nook, Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room
• Lunch is available by special request for $varies.
• Additional food services included in room rate: Brunch, Lunch up to 12 persons, Dessert / Tea up 12 persons, High tea, Snacks, Special occasion servings., Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
• Special meals available: Brunch, High Tea, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is Angel cloud eggs, Eggs in a Basket
  Our signature dish is Stuffed croissant with angel cloud shirred eggs. A delicate roll is stuffed with meat and cheeses, baked, Tomato Provençal garnished with sweet red pepper ring and cheese sticks after fresh fruit cup on fat free Yogurt, or stuffed Poached pears in spirits,varied juices,coffees and/or teas, home baked dessert breads in season. Herbs grown on property for enhanced flavors. No two meals the same after a second or more nights stay. Or try the fantastic strata or quiche or Surprise,Surprise,and Bon Appetit!

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Front or back porches.)
• We cannot accommodate guest pets (Our 25 yr.od mascot Cat might object/does not enter bedrooms)
• Limitations on children staying (Children 12 or older must occupy own room.)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is not permitted (Bring your own wines, store in our refrigeration upon reques)
• Deposit amount required (One night)
• Check in time is 3:00 P.M. and Check out time is 11:00 A.M.
• Cancellations:
  Five day cancellation notice shall be refunded in the form of a certicate for another nights stay of your choice and our space avilable.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • McHenry County Association of B & B's
  • Proffessional Assoc. of Innkeepers
  • Woodstok Downtown Merchants Assoc.
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Victorian Style 2 Story
• Built in 1865
• Opened for business in 2002
• Restored / Remodeled in 2002
• Parking available (3/4 acre back yard and ample parking space)

Location

• Location is best described as: Midway Air[ort, O'Hare Air[port, Airport, City
  
• Nearest major city: Chicago, IL (70 miles Northeast.)
• Directions to property:
  Metra train from Chicago walking distance to our site. Approximatly 55 minutes from O'Hare Airport. Take 294 West t0 90 West to route 47 North to Route 14 west one mile to Dean Street. Turn north approximatly 1 mile to our site, 315 Dean Street which is 2 blocks to the Woodstock Square.
• Nearest major airport: ORD 50 miles
• Directions from airport:
  90 West to Woodstock exit North on 47 to State Route 14 turn West 1 mile to stop light at Dean Street directly to 315 Dean Street.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): D. M. Rawlins, C.Deppe, J. Kotra
  D. M. Rawlins former owner of two Restaurant/Lounge facilities serving 100 and 200 patrons in Indiana and on the Gulf of Mexico. Featured Cook of the Week in newspaper, recipient of Silver Spoon Award in Mobile, Alabama. Interests are gourmet cooking, bridge, chess, oil painting, dancing, golf and FUN!.
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There is one cat on the property
• Other pet(s) on the property: 25 yr. young Cat/Mascot.

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, Stage Left/Amateur music, poets, literature, Music in the Park square/ gratis, Quilting shop/Beadshop,more., Challenger Rocket Space Center, Judged auto, art, craft on the square., Dick Tracy Museum, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, 38,000 sq. foot Antique Mall/ 1/4 mile east, Union Train Museum, Lake Geneva Beaches, 25 minites, Opera House in Rockford, IL., Latest Movies/4 theaters, Mozart Concert July- to August, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental