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Farmers' Guest House
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5 reviews for Farmers' Guest House
I had never stayed in a Bed & Breakfast before and now I think it'll be difficult to ever stay in a Holiday Inn or any hotel. The Farmer's Guest House is not only Galena's Only 19th Century Restored Inn but the perfect place for an anniversary, honey moon or weekend get-away.
What makes it so perfect you ask??
-Prime location with a trail connecting the B&B to all the downtown Main Street shopping, dining and attractions. Just be aware that you will get your exercise climbing up and over the hill.
-Living room filled with countless jazz CDs and many DVDs to play while in your room
-Dining room with two and a half walls covered in more clocks than I've ever seen in my life.
-Pick one of the hundred mugs off the wall and serve yourself coffee, water or pop at any hour. Don't miss out on the freshly baked cookies and breads!
-Fresh, communal breakfast in the morning between 8:30-9:30 am that is always changing from day to day
-Wine & Cheese time at 6 pm
-Rooms all decorated based upon a unique theme
-Backyard hill-side hot tub to lay back and relax in
-Several umbrellas sit near the front door in case you forgot yours or didn't look outside before heading out.
-Gay friendly (My partner and I were a tad worried for no reason after all)
-Kathie and Jess, the best hosts you could ask for. They're happy to give you advice on sights, dining, or anything else. As conversation starters bring up the Guest House's history, ghost sightings, the trick fork and the endless wine glass.
Farmer's Guest House will soon be you're home away from home. (On your way out, expect a loveable hug from Kathie) Tell 'em Richie recommended your stay.
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Kathie and Jess are the best hosts you can dream of! They make your stay in Galena feel like you're coming to visit old friends.
We've made several trips to Farmers House and have stayed in three of their rooms: Emily and Jess's Fireplace room, Pete and Eleanor's Whirlpool Suite, and the last time, Annie Lloyd's Cottage Suite. I could easily recommend any of the rooms, all were great, and the cottage is very secluded.
My husband had a great time talking to Jess about their shared love of all things Jazz - be sure to check out his amazing CD collection. All rooms have a DVD/CD player so you can cozy up with some great music.
Kathie will be sure to point you in the right direction for whatever you are looking to do in the Galena area. Very cute charming place. As other reviewer's have mentioned, they have a wonderful employee Charles who cooks up a mean breakfast! We'll be back again soon.
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Terrific hospitality and value in Galena!
We learned about Farmers Guest House Bed and Breakfast through trip advisor, and after a two night stay, are super glad that we did!
The BF and I were able to get a reservation at a very fair price (considerably cheaper than other B&Bs in the area) the day before our arrival. Kathie the Innkeeper took excellent care of us from the minute we walked in- she has a knack for being helpful without intrusive or overbearing. She's also very familiar with the area shops and dining options. You couldn't ask for a better hostess.
Our first time at a B&B, I can say our room was lovely with a very comfortable bed and whirlpool. Farmers' has amazing shared spaces (super cute breakfast room and a great living space with a huge jazz collection, dvds, board games, books, etc.). I found the whole inn to be clean, comfortable, and homey.
The only downside is that it is on Rte. 20 (AKA Spring Street) which has some heavy traffic, so it's not very secluded or quiet if your room faces the street.
The breakfast is a heavy continental plus one main dish, which was very tasty both mornings. Wine and cheese hour is pretty basic, but no one shamed me for my third refill!
I can't wait to come back here in the winter to use the outdoor hot tub. I would recommend this B&B to anyone visiting Galena. Thanks, Kathie!
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This place was my first B&B ever--my bf took me there for our 6 years anniversary, so my reviews maybe biased. But even so, it was by far the best experience I've ever had of one. The owners were so friendly and their house was so warm and inviting that the instance I got there, I feel like it was 'my home'.
The decor was so fun and interesting to look at- it kept my eyes busy throughout. I loved how they have about a hundred clocks in the kitchen, and other interesting collections (musical boxes, cups, etc). I also loved their DVDs and CDs collection. Breakfast was homemade and delish. Wine and cheese were served in the evening, perfect for a game of charades with fellow B&B'ers.
Kathie and Jess are wonderful owners, point made. Kathie gave me a warm hug when I left and I know for sure I'm going back there the next time I visit Galena. You could definitely just stay here the entire weekend lounging around and really come to know what 'relaxing' means. I know we did.
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This was also my first B & B experience and it couldn't have been better! My friend and I went in March, and were wowed by the hospitality, cute decor, and comfortable room. The guest house is close to everything in Galena, and the owners Kathie and Jess were incredibly warm, as was their employee, Charles. My friend and I stayed in Jessica's room, which is the only one in the house with two beds. It was perfect for our needs. We looked at several of the couples' rooms and found them to be delightful. We used our Chicago Public Radio card to get a 2-1 special on the room. They run other specials as well, and the prices are quite reasonable. We were served a delicious breakfast each morning, and they were sensitive to my friend's dietary needs when we mentioned it. We took full advantage of the 6pm daily wine and cheese, too! Even thought there was still snow on the ground, we used the outdoor hot tub one night and had a blast! This place is definitely recommended and I plan to go back there with my husband soon.
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