Description
Circa 1892. Carefully and lovingly renovated, this vintage 1892 Queen Anne Victorian home and Carriage House in Taylorville is perfectly located in central Illinois, in the heart of historic Lincolnland. The common area with a kitchenette is on the third floor. Most of the well-appointed guest bedrooms feature double whirlpool tubs and either gas or electric fireplaces. Stay in one of the two romantic suites in the Carriage House with pampering amenities. Wake up each day to enjoy a satisfying fireside breakfast. There are many local attractions and activities to enjoy and plan to take a day trip to St. Louis, Missouri, 93 miles away.Location: City/Urban, 10 miles to Sangchris Lake and State Park.
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Rooms & Rates
Rates: $145 to $195
Payment types accepted include Discover, American Express, Visa and Master Card.
Rooms: This property has 10 total guest accommodations with private bath, 7 with fireplaces, 7 with whirlpools, 2 suites and 1 conference room.
The types of beds available include King and Queen.
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Policies
Minimum Stay Requirements: 2 nights on holiday weekends
Cancellation: Cancellations must be made 7 days in advance of reservation. Cannot use 2 for 1 coupon on or near holidays
Pets: NOT pet friendly.
Smoking: Smoke Free Property and Outside Only.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast, Wine, complimentary social hour 4 to 6 pm, wine and fruit & cheese.
Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Vegetarian Breakfast, Country Breakfast, Full Breakfast, There are restaurants nearby and within walking distance.
NOTE - Carriage house rooms are self serve breakfast in the late fall until spring.
Amenities In Room: Telephone, Iron/Ironing Board, Fireplace, DVD, Bath Amenities, Heating, Cable TV, Television, Hair Dryer, Wireless Internet Access, Bathrobes and Air Conditioning.
Amenities On Site: Hot Tub/Jetted Tub, Computers, Copy Machine, Handicap Access, Free parking on premise, Great porch for sitting, sipping, socializing or just being quiet on, Fax send & receive and Social hour.
Business Traveler Amenities: FAX On-site, Television, Gym Nearby, Internet Access, Hair Dryer, Off-site Dry Cleaning Services, Desk, Daily Newspapers, Wireless Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board, Flexible Cancellation, Flexible Check in/out Times, AAA 3 diamond since 1995, weekly or monthly rates and 217.824.7220.
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Spa Services
Off-Site Spa Services Available
Nearby Recommended Spas:
Amenities on Main
(217)824-6772
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Specials
 - One Night Free: This property is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. This guide features a certificate for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night. The dates this property will honor the certificate are Weekends may be booked 7 days in advance in rooms in MAIN HOUSE FROM MAY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30. Room would have a. QUEEN BEDâ€"â€"KING rooms not available.
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Activities
Events Hosted: Seminars, Meetings, Weddings, Romantic Getaways, Family Reunions, Honeymoons, Girl Getaways and Vows Renewal.
Other Activities: Tennis, Parks, Museums, Hiking, Golf, Fishing, Bicycling, Antiquing, Wineries, Open mike entertainment, Periodic live entertainment, Wine tasting usually on the 2nd Saturday, Festivals, Events (see events section on Web site), movie theatre.
Nearest winery, craft brewery is 20 minutes.
Skydiving at Midamerica Sport Parachute Club and Christian County Quarter Midget Racing Assn.
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Historic Interest
Our inn is plan #143 by Architect George Franklin Barber of Knoxville, Tennessee. We feature original woodwork and mouldings, art glass and fireplaces found in the home when built in 1892.
Historic Awards: City Historical Site (Granted) and Illinois Architectural Association.
Historic Memberships: Local Historical Society and Christian County Historical Society.
Historic sites nearby: Abraham Lincoln Museum and home (30 miles), Taylorville, Illinois Town Square on National Register of Historic Places (2 blocks), Original Christian County Courthouse where Abraham Lincoln practiced law (1 mile), Current Christian County Courthouse w/restored art glass dome (2 blocks)
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Romantic Interest
 Couples steep in the quiet romance of our whirlpool tubs for two, fireplaces and candlelight, fireside breakfasts. We give our guests as much attention or privacy as they require.
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