Farmers’ Guest House B&b

Location.The Farmers’ Guest House B&B is located on Spring Street’s Artists Row in Galena, Ill. Downtown shops, galleries and restaurants are within one mile of the bed and breakfast. Galena Cellars Vineyard features over 20 varieties of wines seven miles from the bed and breakfast. The Chestnut Mountain Ski Area is less than nine miles away.

Features. This Italianate style mansion, built in 1879, originally served as an overnight hotel to farmers bringing their products to passing steamships. The home features patios with sitting areas overlooking the bed and breakfasts’ flowering gardens. Complimentary full breakfasts are served in the dining room, on tables from an old-fashioned ice cream parlor. Breakfasts feature Caramel French Toast, Hobo Hash, Swedish Baked Pancakes and an assortment of homemade breads, fruits, cereals and juices. Dinner is available for a fee. Complimentary wine and cheese are offered each evening. Cookies are available 24 hours a day. Complimentary Internet access and conference rooms are provided. The living room offers a television, a CD and DVD library, and a baby grand piano. The Heritage Library includes books and board games. The property features an outdoor hot tub. An on-site gift shop is available. Pets are not allowed at the property.

Guestrooms. Farmers’ Guest House B&B features nine guestrooms equipped with cable television. Select units include DVD and CD players. All rooms feature private bathrooms with bathrobes. Select accommodations include jetted tubs. All units are individually heated and air conditioned. Select rooms showcase fireplaces. Accommodations are individually decorated.

Expert Tip. In addition to serving as a hotel for farmers, the Farmers’ Guest House was also a bakery, store and gathering place for the people of Galena, Ill.