We were the first guests!!!!!!! This place is so so so adorable. Thomas and Janet were just the…read moreabsolutely best. Super nice. We were only there for 1 night. Breakfast in the morning was great, my only criticism would be that they should tell the guests what time breakfast is so its not cold when they get down there. Thomas and Janet were very accommodating and told us all their favorite covered bridges and cute things to do in town while we were there. Conveniently located to the downtown area. Can't say enough good things about this place. If we're ever in the area again, we will definitely be staying with Janet and Thomas. PS - we are a multi-racial couple and going to small towns in Southern/Central Indiana can sometimes be a concern for us. We had absolutely no problems staying here.

Such a quaint and wonderful bed and breakfast! We went to Rockville, IN for the Maple Syrup…read moreFestival and were blessed in choosing to stay at the Monarch. Janet and Thomas are such friendly and gracious hosts! The Monarch has such lovely decor in the rooms, everything was clean and comfortable, very reasonable rate, complimentary snacks and drinks were available, and breakfast was absolutely delicious!!

Our wedding at Clayshire Castle was beautiful, but the experience with Douglas left us very…read moreuncomfortable. We rented the castle for our wedding weekend, including overnight accommodations for our family, and while we appreciated the unique setting, he repeatedly crossed boundaries during our stay. Throughout our wedding night, Douglas frequently entered or attempted to enter our rented spaces uninvited, including coming down to our side of the castle and asking us to turn off lights to save electricity. While I can understand wanting to conserve energy, several guests returned to their rooms after leaving lights on and found them off, which was unsettling and felt like someone had been in the room. We paid a significant amount for the venue, and it's hard to imagine that the cost of electricity would come close to what we paid for the event. The situation made us and our guests feel like our privacy wasn't being fully respected during what should have been a private and personal celebration. During the rehearsal and throughout the weekend, Douglas made several comments that felt unnecessary and intrusive. During the rehearsal, he told my husband and I to "act like you like each other" because he felt we weren't standing close enough at the altar, though there were much more appropriate ways to make that suggestion. He also repeatedly remarked on my hair being down, referencing medieval customs. The frequency of these comments over the rehearsal, wedding night, and breakfast the next morning made the interactions uncomfortable. Our parents and other guests also noticed how he spoke differently to the younger adults in our group, often in a condescending tone. During the reception, Douglas and Josephine helped clear plates as guests finished eating, which we appreciated. However, a few guests witnessed Douglas taking a plate of food and a cookie from our catering as he returned to his side of the castle. We weren't upset about it, but it did feel odd since it hadn't been discussed beforehand. The venue itself is stunning, but couples considering booking should be aware that the owners remain very present and involved throughout the event. Sometimes in ways that make it difficult to fully relax and enjoy your celebration.

Great experience! Beautiful castle! My husband can't stop talking about it and we are returning for…read morethe medieval faire

Now this is the way a bed and breakfast should be. Relaxed and cozy and spotless. The host and her…read morehusband interact with the guest during breakfast and they are a pair of the loveliest people you could ever want to meet. I have not enjoyed a more intriguing conversation any where. And its all about being real and acceptance and trying to see the world as someone else's eyes who is from some place totally opposite of your own.

Attended the Friday Night Valentines Day Dinner at Sylvia's Irish Inn. A beautiful Bed and…read moreBreakfast. A beautiful home. The atmosphere was very nice for dinner with a talented violinist for background accompaniment. The food was absolutely delicious. And I got to see an old co-worker, employee and friend. Thanks Ernie and Sylvia for a wonderful evening, for the extra piece of Cheesecake and Flowers for Kathleen.

Pretty good rotating menu that you can pick up for dinner. The food taste and quality is great and…read morereasonably priced for what it is.

The Has Bin is the perfect place to get away. Beautiful sunsets, trains, plains, wildlife…read moreespecially deer. Very romantic !

The Has Bin = The sweetest little spot in the middle of nowhere (and I can say that because I'm…read morefrom a patch of nowhere, myself) with an uninterrupted view of both the sunset and the sunrise. The accommodation (a quaintly-decorated, two-story converted grain bin with queen bed loft, sitting room, stocked kitchenette, double-wide hammock, multiple porches, and fire pit) is especially perfect for a honeymoon, anniversary... or romantic getaway. The hostess, Mary Kay, cooks love right into her food -- from the welcome snack to the morning spread -- it's all freshness, thoughtfulness, and deliciousness. We arrived to a cute little sign on the antique oven wishing us a happy anniversary and two ample slices of freshly-baked pumpkin spice cake. Coffee, tea, milk, juice and bottled water were available in the fridge upon arrival. We chose to drive into Danville, IL (about 15 minutes away) for groceries and then cooked steaks (and s'mores!) on the grill at sunset. Everything we needed -- from charcoal to tongs -- was waiting for us. A freshly-baked frittata breakfast was served on our schedule. It was accompanied by cinnamony baked apples and warm banana bread. (Mmm... still dreaming about those apples!) Sure, there are rules: No pets. No kids under 12. Check-in at 3:00 p.m. Check-out at 11:00 a.m. And, you need to understand that you're in the country... on a working farm. You'll hear critters and crickets and the occasional passing train (they stock earplugs in the nightstand in case you're a city slicker). But the value for the price (especially since you're also getting 2 breakfasts, 2 snacks, all the beverages you'll need, campfire kit, and fairly free-range access to the property) is unsurpassed. If you're looking for a place with lightning-speed wifi, or state-of-the-art gyms, or even barely adequate cell service: you're plain outa luck. But if you're searching for a serene little spot to unjangle those nerves, and finish sentences, and breath a little slower... THIS is where they hide that magic!

I feel like the best compliment I can give is that the rooms really are as nice as they look…read moreonline. Beds were incredibly comfortable and we loved the sheets! There is a little coffee nook on the 2nd floor with a Keurig and coffee pods. They are VERY clear on the website that you must be able to navigate a flight of stairs for 300 numbered rooms. However, the best way to navigate to the 200 rooms is also up a very steep staircase. It's a historic building so I get it, and they have tried to provide some accessibility with a lift on the outside of the building, but if accessibility is a key concern you may want to stay elsewhere.

Rooms are nice sized, with a nostalgic feel, comfortable bed, and very clean. However had some…read moredisappointing issues. This is not a Bed and Breakfast, no breakfast voucher either - so forget anything you read otherwise - I complained about the sign that was even in the window as you walked in stating Bed and Breakfast, which they did remove the next day. Speaking of walking in - I had to push the automatic door to the lobby open (they did fix that the next day) only to find a kiosk virtual front desk (from a different town/state who knows where, that had to call about everything that required attention). After we had drove a few hours, we did get a text to warn us that the elevator was broken (so check on that before you go, because it was still broke when we left). I had booked a room specific to 2nd floor, as my wife has some trouble with stairs after hip surgery (none on first floor, and 3rd floor only has stair access). After the steep climb with luggage (We heard some poor soul struggling to get luggage up the stairs and thought he was going to have a heart attack, but he made it before I was able to get out to help). We got settled in, but before the day was over... the TV quit working. Mr. kiosk suggested the typical things (reboot etc...) that I had already tried and had to show him a picture of the screen that showed it had no connection. He said they would have someone fix the next day after treating me like I did not know anything (I worked in IT over 40 years, I can tell when a Roku cannot connect to a network). Next day, after being out all day, came in to relax - no TV still, Mr. Kiosk said we could move to another room... OK we pack up and move to a new room, and it is super cold, go to Mr. Kiosk again because we could not find a thermostat, his solution ... we move to another room that has a thermostat we can adjust on the third floor - no - we are tired we don't want to lug up another flight of stairs, we will just get out another blanket. We did get a call at that point, and I was told the thermostat is currently in another room for the whole floor, but I can go and adjust (got there and it was set to 66), so we finally was able to settle in and watch TV for the night. (They are planning on making changes to have individual controlled, but something you might want to consider). The last day was better, but not sure we will be back even though we did like the room itself. Definitely, buyer beware - ask before booking.

Amazing place to book! Holly was amazing and very accommodating. Would definitely book again.read more

Great accommodations and wonderful hosts. Fun to see the farm animals. Beautiful grounds and easy…read moreto find.

The Drunk Tank is an experience like no other. It's located in the basement of an old jail house in…read moredowntown Rockville. There's nothing fancy about it. Concrete blocks with names written in marker and smells of a musty basement, but the wine flows and the entertainment is like no other. The wine likely is whatever is on sale at Walmart, but I promise it doesn't matter. The bartender, Trina, will make sure you have one hell of a time. She may sit at the piano and play a little song, tell some jokes, or pose you for photo shoots. I've been a couple times now and it's always a great time! If you're in the area, it's a must stop at place!

Had 5 girls go for a Friday afternoon. This was a blast our bartender, wine server, whatever you…read morecall it was amazing. She's funny and it makes the time fly. I don't even know if we got her real name. You get a wine glass and 5 tastes for $12. I think I ended up trying 7 because there were I few I didn't like so she switched them out which was really nice. They do not make any wines themselves. You are just trying various wines which at first was a bummer but it was nice to try some new ones I hadn't had before. We had 2 dry wine people and 2 sweet wine people and they had a lot for us to try. This place is downstairs from an Inn. It's a little dark as it's the basement but once you get used to it it's not bad. You feel like you are in a wine cellar. The only bad thing is there's no restroom. I don't know how or why but there really isn't one you can use. Not fun when you are drinking but luckily the courthouse had theirs open.

We were at the Sleepy Creek venue for a wedding. While the wedding and reception was ONGOING, it…read morewas deemed necessary to mow right by and through the parking lot. My car was covered in dirt and grass. Not very considerate for guests attending a wedding. Also, I understand the bride requested a room to get ready (her alone, no wedding party) and was told it would be $1,000. In addition to the venue rental. Tacky.

A great location to sit and enjoy a selection of one the great tasting wines. Sitting outside in…read morethe peacefulness of watching the ducks in the pond and basking in a beautiful summer day makes everything seem right with the world. To hear the stories of the cats that were/are on the property is a bonus. Sleepy Creek is always on our itinerary when coming home to Danville.