Bluffdale, Eldred, Illinois
Eldred Illinois Bed and Breakfast near American Archaeology Museum
This is the ancestral home of John Russell, who was a noted pioneer, writer, and educator.
Charles Dickens came for a visit here in the 1840s. The house was built in 1828 of native limestone, walnut doors and trim, and wide plank oak floors. The huge rock fireplace in the old kitchen is flanked by a large bake oven and a walnut mantle. The house is located at the edge of the Illinois River bluffs and 200 acres of mature woods.
A new cottage-in-the-woods is secluded and luxurious. Designed for one couple or family, it features two baths, two Jacuzzis and a fireplace. It has a cathedral ceiling and wide plank floors. A 10x40 deck with trees growing through it offers a great place to view the river valley and watch the sunset or the horses grazing in the meadows below.
Breakfast is a full meal served family style in front of one of the house's six fireplaces.
This is a beautiful area with the bluffs rising 200 feet above the plain which leads down to the river. In the spring, the tree- covered hills are filled with wild flowers and, in the fall, the colored leaves are a beautiful sight to behold.
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Owners: Bill & Lindy Hobson
Open Since: 1963
We Accept: Checks
Price Range: Check with owner as prices may vary
No. of Rooms With Private Bath: 8
Location: In country, On bluff and On wooded site
Amenities: Air conditioning, Television in parlor, Fireplace in room, VCR, Antiques, Down comforters, Game room, Full breakfast, Guest refrigerator (filled), Patio, Room with scenic view, Private porch, No smoking, Children possible, Crib available, Guest cottages available, Croquet, Swimming pool, Badminton, Hot tub/jacuzzi, Evening dessert/cordials/hors d'oeuvres and Other meals upon special request
Sight-Seeing: Museum
Water Sports: Swimming and Fishing
Other Sports: Horseback riding
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls, Casino gambling, Farmers market and Crafts
Out In Nature: Hiking trails, Apple/berry picking, Birdwatching and Stargazing
Memberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)
* State of Illinois
Area Attractions:
Center for American Archaeology Museum, Finn Inn Restaurant, Lone Oak Golf Course, Alton Bell Casino River Boat, Greene County Fair-June, Kampsville Old Settler days-Oct, Greene County Days- Sep
These recreational facilities and attractions are all within 45 miles of Bluffdale.
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