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Blessings on State |
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Rediscover the art of hospitality at Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast, in Jacksonville, Illinois. A short drive from Springfield, we are located in the prestigious Duncan Park/West State Street historic district in Jacksonville, one block from Illinois College, Duncan Park and the Governor Duncan Mansion, and the Illinois School for the Deaf. This beautiful century-old home has been magnificently restored and its strong architectural details include a carved staircase, five distinctly different tiled fireplaces, pocket doors, natural wood floors and stunning chandeliers in every room.
An inviting wrap-around porch welcomes you to the entry where you will be received into the grand foyer showcasing the original carved Victorian staircase. Beautiful music wafting from the baby grand player piano may draw you into the front parlor before you climb the stairs to find your beautifully appointed guest suite on the second floor. Each unique suite features a fireplace, a full private bath en suite (attached) and a private sitting room (attached). This gracious home is furnished with a mix of past and present, offering all of the comforts of home in an elegant departure from standard hotel rooms. Furnishings are traditional in style and comfortable by design. High tech meets high style as you find your digital satellite television and DVD player behind closed doors. High-speed internet is available throughout the home.
We are a deaf-friendly Bed & Breakfast, equipped with all the basics to make your time away from home both secure and comfortable. In addition to standard signalers, we have an amplified phone, TTY and a video phone available for your use while you're here. Our goal is to provide pampered luxury to delight both business and leisure travelers. Whether your desire is to soak your cares away in the claw-foot slipper tub in Tranquility's marble spa bathroom, catch up on all your magazines in your own private sitting room, or just sit and watch night fall from the wicker chairs on the front porch, you'll find a calm and relaxing environment throughout our home. If you need to do business while you're here, take time to take care of yourself. It's all in a day's work as you meet with a colleague or use the business center in the library, then put it all aside and go for a walk or run through our quiet residential neighborhood. |
| Activities & Attractions |
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| Abraham Lincoln's Springfield just 40 minutes away |
Antique Shops |
Antiquing |
Biking |
| Boating |
Classes and Courses |
David Strawn Art Gallery |
Fine Dining |
| Fishing |
Golfing |
Governor Duncan Mansion/Duncan Park |
Grierson Mansion/Grierson Days |
| Historical Sites |
Hunting |
Illinois College |
Illinois School for the Deaf |
| Illinois School for the Visually Impaired |
Jacksonville Theatre Guild/Community Theater |
Lake |
Looking for Lincoln Wayside Exhibits |
| MacMurray College |
Museum/Galleries |
National/State Parks |
Picnic Areas |
| Scrapbooking |
Sherwood Eddy Memorial YMCA |
Shopping |
Sight-seeing |
| Sporting Clays |
Swimming |
Theatre/ Concerts/ Performances |
Woodlawn Farm/Underground Railroad |
Amenities
(Amenities may not apply to all rooms - Please Inquire) |
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| 24-Hour Coffee/Tea Bar |
Air Conditioned |
Alarm Clock |
Amenities Basket |
| Antiques |
Bicycles Available |
Business Center |
Business Travel |
| Conference Room(s) |
Copier |
DVD |
Desk |
| Fax |
Fireplace in Room |
Gardens (at inn) |
Guest Computer |
| Guest Refrigerator |
Hairdryer |
Ironing Board |
King Bed |
| Library |
Piano |
Private Baths |
Queen Bed |
| TV in Room |
Wireless Internet |
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| Inn Known For |
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| Deaf Friendly Bed & Breakfast |
Family Travel |
Girlfriends Getaways |
Gourmet Cuisine |
| Honeymoons |
Receptions |
Romantic Escapes |
Weddings/Vow Renewals |
| Forms of Payment |
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American Express |
Cash |
Checks |
| Discover |
Master Card |
Visa |
| Inspections/Associations |
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| Inspections |
| Illinois Bed & Breakfast Association |
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| Associations |
| Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce |
| Illinois Bed & Breakfast Association (IBBA) |
| Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII) |
| Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (JACVB) |
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| Languages Spoken By Innkeeper |
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| American Sign Language (ASL) - staff |
English |
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| Meals |
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| Full Gourmet Breakfast |
Multi-Course Gourmet Breakfast |
Need to leave early? Early Riser Breakfast To Go |
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| Policies |
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Check In Policy: |
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
If arriving outside of posted check-in times, please call in advance to make arrangements. |
Check Out Policy: |
Check-out: 12:00 Noon.
*Exceptions are possible, with arrangements in advance. |
Cancellation Policy: |
If you find it necessary to cancel your reservation, please let us know as soon as possible. When cancellation notice is received at least 14 days prior to your stay, your deposit, less a $29 service fee, will be returned as a transferable gift certificate. After 14 days prior, a gift certificate “refund” will be available in the event that we are able to rebook your room.
If you must cancel your reservation within 72 hours due to inclement weather, your balance will be charged and you will be issued a transferable gift certificate in the full amount of your room.
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Children:
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Children are welcome when accompanied by well-behaved parents, based on the availability of the Tranquility Suite. Extra person charge: 10 and older, $10 per person; 10 and under free. |
Childcare:
No |
Deposit Policy: |
In order to provide our guests with the best service and room availability, a 50% deposit or the rate for one night’s stay, whichever is greater, will guarantee a reservation of three or fewer nights as a deposit against the last night reserved for each room. Upon arrival, the balance of the confirmed reservation will be due and payable and, in the event of an early departure, will be nonrefundable.
All packages require a 50% deposit upon reservation. The deposit is non-refundable.
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Pets Welcome |
Service animals will be welcomed. However, Blessings on State is not suited to pets. Please ask us for recommendations for local accommodations for your pet during your stay. |
Pets Living At Inn:
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Smoking:
No |
This is a non-smoking inn. Violations to this smoking policy will result in a $250 (minimum) cleaning fee and/or related damage charges posted to the guest's credit card on account.
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What Previous Guests Have Said...
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Jerry
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04/03/2012 |
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The inn was beautiful and the owner couldn.t have been more helpful and hospitable. One of the best we've stayed at in 25 years of visiting B and B's.
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| Posted By
carolanded
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We had an exceptional stay at Blessings Bed & Breakfast! Gwen was a wonderful hostess and an outstanding chef!! Her husband was quite helpful as was her granddaughter who is a real charmer!! The suite is beautiful and thoughtfully decorated. The Christmas decorations were tasteful and made such a festive atmosophere. We highly recommend this B & B!!
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| Posted By
Shelah
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Blessings on State is a wonderful Bed and Breakfast Inn. My husband and I had a wonderful restful stay. The Inn is a step back in time, with fun perks such as fancy coffee and the BEST Biscotti in the world. Breakfast was displayed beautifully and tasted great. Gwenn and Glen are gracious hosts who made us feel right at home. We will definitely be back and will refer our friends to this B&B.
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| Posted By
lbhs
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02/08/2012 |
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The room was lovely and very large. We enjoyed the claw foot tub with chandelier and dimmer lights -- so relaxing. And the breakfast was a treat. Small number of rooms made this even more relaxing.
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| Posted By
The Jacksons
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02/26/2011 |
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Such an elegant Bed and Breakfast! The bathrooms, bedrooms, and whole house were gorgeous and very classy and had the "Bed and Breakfast" charm. The hosts were very helpful and knowledgeable and even attended our son's baseball game with their granddaughter. The kids loved the snack and beverage service, esp. the cookies late at night. Without a doubt, I highly recommend this well kept bed and breakfast
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Had A great Time
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| Posted By
Carolyn
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Gwenn & Glenn were hosts with the mosts! Our room was beautiful, the food was good and the location was perfect.
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| Posted By
Bev
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Exceptional in every way. The Tranquil bed is a dream and the marble bathroom "to die for!" Sweet innkeeper and very high standards. Great value for the money. I'll stay there whenever I'm in town!
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| Posted By
Patty1
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Blessings on State in Jacksonville, IL is a WONDERFUL B&B!! My husband and I like to stay in B&B's when on business and this one is an exceptional B&B. The atmosphere is great, the innkeepers give attention to every detail and made our stay their very enjoyable. The breakfast was superb-we loved it. You will enjoy your stay at this B&B, I am sure. Thanks Gwenn and Glenn!
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| Posted By
Scarlet1
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I booked a suite at Blessings on State for my husband's birthday. Gwen was very accomodating about letting us arrive when convenient, and had the house all ready for us when we arrived. The piano was playing music, there were brownies made, and all the beautiful chandeliers were turned on. The room was gorgeous, from the fireplace to the antique tub in the bathroom. To top it off, breakfast was fantastic. Neither my husband nor myself had ever had a three course breakfast. It all tasted wonderful, and we were so full we couldn't even eat until dinner! My only complaint is that I wish we could have stayed longer!
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Accommodations
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| Rate: $119-$159 |
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Suites:
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