Speckled Hen Inn, Bed and Breakfast
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The Speckled Hen Inn, an Eco-Elegant Country Estate
Breakfast is served in the sunny breakfast room, the elegant dining room, or by special arrangement in the romantic gazebo.
We hope that you enjoy our gardens as much as the butterflies and hummingbirds do.
The gazebo is a great place to relax, read, listen to your favorite music, and watch the llamas and sheep graze.
The Heywood Hardy Suite features this georgeous king canopy bed, a gas log fireplace, two-person air jet tub, its own private sitting room and private deck with a view of the garden pond and gazebo.
The Starkweather Creek room invites guests to relax and unwind from their everyday lives. A king canopy bed, comfy armchairs, a real fireplace, and a huge luxurious bath with a whirlpool tub and separate dual-head shower provide pampering with style. The French doors lead to the back balcony with a view of the sheep in their pasture.
The Country Garden room has a king featherbed with a great view of the gas log fireplace. The attached bath has an air-jet corner tub for two and a dual-head Roman shower. The window seat is a great place to curl up with a book and watch the llamas in the pasture.
The Rising Sun room is a serene retreat featuring many items from the innkeeper's interaction with the Orient. A queen bed, ample desk space and comfortable furnishings make this room very popular with business travelers. Free wireless Internet access is provided.
Breakfast in the candle-lit dining room is a highlight of every visit. The innkeepers are famous for their scones and creative breakfast entrees featuring Wisconsin cheeses and eggs and veggies produced on-site. Fresh, local, and beautiful describes breakfast at the Speckled Hen Inn.
The Speckled Hen Inn is proud to be certified by Travel Green Wisconsin. The Inn supports sustainable tourism and living by practicing and encouraging guests to be eco-conscious and by promoting local interests.
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Nightly Rate
$135 - $240
, - Reviews 22
- Rooms 5
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Accepts Gift Cards
Inn's website-
Address
5525 Portage Road
Madison, WI 53704
USA - Phone+1-608-244-9368
- Toll free+1-877-670-4844
- EmailContact Innkeeper
Escape to The Speckled Hen Inn to rest, relax, and enjoy the pleasures of a simpler life just outside one of the finest small cities in America. Stroll through the gardens or wander the woods and meadows where wildlife enjoy Mother Nature's Bed and Breakfast. Watch the sheep and llamas grazing in the pasture as you relax to your favorite music in the pretty gazebo.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 22 Reviews
4.6 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
4.4 out of 5stay in token creek room
April 29, 2013
loved our stay. as residents of Madison we love finding a place in town to get away to and at the Speckled Hen Inn it was hard to believe we hadn't traveled miles and miles away, it was so easy to leave our work and business behind and unplug.
4.8 out of 5The best of both: countryside and city
August 16, 2012
We stayed at Speckled Hen Inn in July 2011, and promised to write a review - so sorry to be a year later! We loved this inn - the location was ideal for us as it is so close to the city for exploring Madison and well-situated for the drive to Taliesin, but feels absolutely as though it is in the country with a view of the lamb pasture and hen house. Delightful! Breakfast with home-made bacon was delicious and we enjoyed the innkeepers' hospitality. We found it a quiet, relaxing stay - even found the slight hum of the hghway soothing!
5 out of 5Home away from Home
June 23, 2012
My husband and I recently spent the first two days of our honeymoon here and had a wonderful time. The accommodations were perfect down to every last detail: fresh water in the rooms, a private bathroom with a roomy shower and clawfoot tub, complimentary soda and coffee in the communal kitchen, a great selection of literature in the room, wine galore to charge to the tab, board games in the living room, a plush bed, and fresh-baked cookies from the assistant. The wooded property is beautiful, with a lane that winds around the llama / sheep pasture. As mentioned in another review, it is fairly close to the interstate, but I found that I didn't notice any noise. We stayed on a Sunday / Monday, so we barely had any contact with other guests. The stay was private and quiet. The owners are friendly, but leave you to your own devices. The breakfasts were hands-down the best we had on our honeymoon; the owners should open a restaurant! My husband is vegetarian and I am an ovo-vegetarian, and our dietary needs were more than accommodated. We got oatmeal-blueberry pancakes the first day, an omelet with eggs from their own hens the second day, and fresh fruit with every meal. I'm still writing odes to the blueberry tart that I had for dessert the second day. Highly recommended. We will definitely be back.
4.0 out of 5Delightful experience
August 29, 2011
I just stayed just for one night but it was so comfortable. And Pat and Bob served an amazing breakfast. I shall go back to stay longer.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Bob & Pat Fischbeck
Innkeepers Description:
Our love of gardening is reflected in the beds and borders surrounding the Inn. The hosta collection is still growing! Cooking is our other passion and that shows on the breakfast table and in our willingness to exchange favorite recipes with our guests.
The innkeepers speak:
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English
Resident Pets
1 Dog , llamas and sheep Others
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Nightly Rate
$135 - $240
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$135 - $240
Token Creek
Local Theme - named for the little village just down the road. King-sized bed Gas fireplace flanked with comfortable wing chairs Window seat with a view of the sheep and llama pasture Flat pannel TV with satellite service and DVD player Attached bath with a small double air-jet tub and a separate dual-head Roman shower
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Contact for Availability ContactHeywood Hardy Room
Spacious, luxurious, romantic suite King canopy bed Fireplace Double whirlpool tub in romantic curtained alcove Private outdoor deck with view of garden pond and Japanese garden Private attached sitting room Spacious bath with dual-head shower
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Contact for Availability ContactRising Sun Room
Oriental theme - decor incorporates many items from Japan Queen-sized bed Large Desk Window seat with a view of the sheep and llama pasture TV with DVD player Private bath across the hallway with a claw-foot soaking tub and a separate walk in shower.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactStarkweather Creek Room
Local Theme - named for the creek that is the back boundary of the estate King-size canopy bed with light bridge Fireplace Seating area with a view of the sheep and llama pasture TV with satelite service and DVD player Attached bath with double jetted tub, double vanity, and separate dual-headed shower
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Contact for Availability ContactMadison Lakes
The Madison Lakes Room is a contemporaty retreat. The sunken bedroom has a king bed, gas fireplace, flat screen HDTV, and wet bar. Step up to the spa-like bath with huge tiled steam shower and air-jet tub. Comfy lounge chairs, a table and chairs for dining, work or games and a small desk area make the room a private retreat. The room is pet friendly too, subject to the Inn's pet policy
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Contact for Availability ContactPolicy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 4:00PM or after Check Out: noon or earlier
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Deposit Amount Required: A valid credit card number must be provided before a reservation is confirmed.
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Cancellations: Guests who cancel their reservations within 48 hours of check-in will be charged for 1 night unless the room is re-booked. No-shows will be charged the full amount of their reservation. All cancellation requests must be made in writting or by email and will be confirmed by the Inn. Please inquire about our cancellation policy for parties booking booking multiple rooms for multiple nights.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: No
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Guest Pets Allowed: Limited
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinking Description: Wine is available for purchase
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Drinks Available: Yes
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Children Allowed: Over the age of 12 only unless the whole Inn is reserved.
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Suitable For Children: Limited
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Childcare Provided: No
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Nightly Rate
$135 - $240
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 22 Reviews
4.6 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
4.4 out of 5stay in token creek room
April 29, 2013
loved our stay. as residents of Madison we love finding a place in town to get away to and at the Speckled Hen Inn it was hard to believe we hadn't traveled miles and miles away, it was so easy to leave our work and business behind and unplug.
4.8 out of 5The best of both: countryside and city
August 16, 2012
We stayed at Speckled Hen Inn in July 2011, and promised to write a review - so sorry to be a year later! We loved this inn - the location was ideal for us as it is so close to the city for exploring Madison and well-situated for the drive to Taliesin, but feels absolutely as though it is in the country with a view of the lamb pasture and hen house. Delightful! Breakfast with home-made bacon was delicious and we enjoyed the innkeepers' hospitality. We found it a quiet, relaxing stay - even found the slight hum of the hghway soothing!
5 out of 5Home away from Home
June 23, 2012
My husband and I recently spent the first two days of our honeymoon here and had a wonderful time. The accommodations were perfect down to every last detail: fresh water in the rooms, a private bathroom with a roomy shower and clawfoot tub, complimentary soda and coffee in the communal kitchen, a great selection of literature in the room, wine galore to charge to the tab, board games in the living room, a plush bed, and fresh-baked cookies from the assistant. The wooded property is beautiful, with a lane that winds around the llama / sheep pasture. As mentioned in another review, it is fairly close to the interstate, but I found that I didn't notice any noise. We stayed on a Sunday / Monday, so we barely had any contact with other guests. The stay was private and quiet. The owners are friendly, but leave you to your own devices. The breakfasts were hands-down the best we had on our honeymoon; the owners should open a restaurant! My husband is vegetarian and I am an ovo-vegetarian, and our dietary needs were more than accommodated. We got oatmeal-blueberry pancakes the first day, an omelet with eggs from their own hens the second day, and fresh fruit with every meal. I'm still writing odes to the blueberry tart that I had for dessert the second day. Highly recommended. We will definitely be back.
4.0 out of 5Delightful experience
August 29, 2011
I just stayed just for one night but it was so comfortable. And Pat and Bob served an amazing breakfast. I shall go back to stay longer.
4.8 out of 5Wonderful weekend!
March 21, 2011
My husband and I were traveling for a wedding and stayed in the Haywood Hardy suite...so plush, so relaxing. The in room fireplace, and the in room jacuzzi were wonderful! Bob and Pat are very friendly and terrific cooks, and the Goldendoodle, Happy, brightens everyone's day. We will definitely be back the next time we are up this way!
4.4 out of 5Wonderful, relaxing country inn sooo... close to the city
January 04, 2011
We have stayed at this inn 4 times, twice this year alone. It's best when you can stay awhile and enjoy this scenic and peaceful property while doing all the many things Madison has to offer. Pat & Bob really provide a great country inn experience (only 15 minutes from the Capitol). One of our top two favorite inns in WI.
4.4 out of 5Speckled Hen Inn Madison WI
November 19, 2010
We recently stayed at this bed and breakfast for a weekend get away. It is a comfortable inn, and the hosts, Pat and Bob are wonderful. It was our second stay there. The room was large, the inn is quiet, and the food was delicious. They have a super "house dog" named Happy. We had a very enjoyable time, and would certainly stay here again.
5 out of 5Great Location, Rooms, Food, and Owners!
October 20, 2010
This was our first vacation together and our first stay at a Bed and Breakfast. If all Bed and Breakfast's are as good as this one we can honestly say we will never stay in another hotel again. The food was delicious, the Madison Lakes room was super cozy, and the location was superb. The animals added to our experience and Happy, the Golden Doodle, was the best tour guide we could ask for! Would stay again!
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Location
Location Type
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Countryside
City - Madison
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Directions to property:
The Inn is located on the northeast side of Madison just outside the city on a 50-acre parcel of property. Exit from Interstate Highway 90/94/39 at exit #135A (Hwy 151 South). Proceed to the 4th stoplight and turn right on Portage Road. The Inn is 2 miles ahead on the left side of Portage Road. Downtown Madison and the University campus are 7.5 miles from the Inn.
Airport
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Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional) 4 miles
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Directions to property:
Depart the airport on International Lane. Turn left on Anderson Street and them right on Stoughton Road. Travel one block and turn left on East Washington Avenue. Proceed to the third stoplight and turn left onto Portage Road. The Inn is two miles ahead on the left side of the street.
Area Attractions
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Antique Shopping
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Art Galleries
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Beach
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Casino
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Concert venue
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Lake
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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University of Wisconsin
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State Capitol Building
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Farmer's Market
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Frank Lloyd Wright Sites
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Overture Center for the Arts
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Monona Terrace Convention Center
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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Ski area
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Vineyard
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Winery
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Zoo
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Bicycle riding trails
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Bird watching
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Boating
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Canoeing
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Cross-country ski trails
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Downhill Skiing
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Fishing
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Golfing
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Hiking trails
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Tennis courts
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Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Antiques/decor
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Business travel
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Gourmet food
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Honeymoons
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Luxury
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
On-site
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Air conditioning
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BBQ grill
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Board games
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Computer
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Copier
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Fax Machine
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Library
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Piano
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Private entrance
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Telephone
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Wet bar
Guest room(s)
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Alarm clock
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Bath robes
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CD player
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DVD Player
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Desk
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Fireplace
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Hairdryer
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Hot tub/whirlpool tub
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Internet Service
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Radio
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Videos
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Wi-Fi
Other
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Complementary Soft Drinks
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Gazebo
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Two Private Guest Lounges
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Private Dining Available
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Video Room
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: as requested
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Serving Location: Garden Gazebo,Library,Breakfast Room,Dining Room
Complimentary Perks
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Non-alcoholic Beverages
Signature Dish
Scones with dried cherries and white chocolate.
Guests love the scones from The Speckled Hen Inn. The drop scones served warm and moist from the oven, are filled with dried Door County cherries and bits of white chocolate. A sprinkle of natural sugar crystals on the top adds a sweet crunch.Special meal options
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Low fat
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
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gluten-free
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low carb, to-go
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Contact The Innkeeper
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