Country Dreams Bed & Breakfast is an interesting place to spend the night after a grueling day at…read morethe salt mines in Hutchinson... and a retreat when one drives back to KC from Hutchinson. Sofie and I enjoy the B&B places to get a flavor of the area. A good B&B will allow one to sit with the natives, have conversation and enjoy their hospitality. For that, I'd never serve up less than 5 stars when I am hosted by good and kind people. Country Dreams Bed & Breakfast is "far from the madding crowd"... or at the end of a 2 mile dirt road where the sounds you will hear are cows lowing and frogs croaking. We were treated to a fine sunset in the evening. We enjoyed walking about looking at the long horns and seeing the pond change colors at twilight, sundown and sunset. It was a natural show that gave me pause to think: this happens every day! We came back from our walk to discover some warm cookies waiting for us on the table! They were especially delicious because we had no dinner. This place is not at all close to any restaurants - so plan on eating before you get there or bring something to make a sandwich with. There were some movies and a player in the community area, so we watched the Walk the Line movie about Johnny Cash. Nice. I always wanted to see that movie while we ate nuts and cookies. Breakfast was fun talking with the family - 3 generations discussing the days events. Country Dreams is a nice place to spend the night, but more important, it's an experience. Who are the people of Kansas and what are they about? You can get an idea at Country Dreams. Good people. Good country.

This B and B is one of my family's favorites. My relatives are all from central Kansas so we use…read morethis place as our home when we visit. My husband and boys love the fishing. I love the sunsets on the back porch, walks on country roads, and the longhorns. Alice is amazing. The breakfast is amazing. We love this place. You will too!

This is a great property that is well appointed and maintained. The owner was very accommodating…read moreand allowed us to park our bikes in the laundry room after we had ridden to town on the Flint Hills Nature Trail. Our room had its own bath and hvac system, both of which were very nice. The only downside was the wifi strength in our room and the internet speed, which was about 5 mbps. Otherwise, this is a great place to stay in the heart of Council Grove.

We stayed here in town when a family member passed away and it was amazing. They had everything we…read moreneeded and more. The only downside which turned out to be positive was the WiFi speed was really slow but it made more time for family connection and story time.

The Lark Inn properties in Cottonwood Falls are OUTSTANDING! We hosted a family reunion of over 35…read morepeople and rented The Church as reunion central. We had family from as far south as Houston, Tulsa and Wichita, north from Minneapolis, Chicago and the Black Hills of South Dakota. Our family members rented several Lark Inn properties as well as rooms at the 1800's hotel. Everyone LOVED everything!!

We were in town for the Cottonwood Falls music festival and stayed at the Lark Inn on Main. It was…read moreso convenient to be able to walk into town. The hosts were so helpful and thought of all our needs. They confirmed our arrival by text and had all the lights on and ready for us. There were farm fresh eggs, coffee, and homemade pumpkin muffins for us while there. The place was so clean and comfortable. Great kitchen, comfortable king bed, outdoor patio with a grill and table. So convenient if there for an event or to hike in Tallgrass Prairie. We will definitely book again next year.

Got here late and the price was very nice. View from outside also nice. Close look once in room not…read moreso nice. If you just need a place to sleep (that was us) this works. We did forget a jacket in room, called back twice speaking with two separate employees- one being manager. Never heard back anything on the jacket. That was frustrating! Faucet would not stop dripping, carpet tore up near door inside room and poor patching of walls in several places. Overall neither good or bad experience.

This was the cleanest room I've ever stayed in. We were passing through Emporia and just needed a…read moreplace to stay for one night. The room was cheap, the staff (husband and wife) was friendly, and everything worked. It was a basic room with a microwave and fridge. The tub and toilet in the bathroom were a striking blue color. If we are ever in this area again, I will make it a point to stay in this motel. The owners clearly take pride in this place.

I both stayed at the hotel and ate dinner at the restaurant. In my opinion, the hotel experience is…read moretwo stars. The restaurant experience is four stars. Add them together and split the difference: three stars. The plusses about the hotel are that it looks cute and has themed rooms. The lobby is very cozy, with comfy couches and a little bar off to the side in a corner. (Fun fact: The bar at Grand Central Hotel was the first operating bar in this town!) It's a pet-friendly hotel. You also get warm muffins and coffee at breakfast time. The minuses about the hotel: Someone had used the restroom in the bathroom in my room and didn't flush. When I tried to flush, it wouldn't. So I asked for a new room, of course. In my new room, the TV didn't work (which was no big deal because I don't watch TV anyway) and the door wouldn't lock. So I went downstairs and talked to the person in charge, and she muttered something like, "Kids these days don't know how to get into a hotel room without a key card." I was like, um? I don't know how young or stupid you think I am, but I'm not too young or stupid to know how to operate a lock. (Also: Thanks for thinking I'm young!) It turns out that you need to jerry-rig the knob to lock it. If you need to finesse a lock in order for it to work, it sounds like you need to replace the lock, or come up with a different system. However, later that night, I had the pleasure of eating at the hotel restaurant. The Grand Central Grill is definitely the place to eat in the area. I got the chicken fried steak, which is a Kansas specialty and served here Friday and Saturday nights only. It came with mounds of mashed potatoes and gravy, and it was one of the best dishes I had in south central Kansas. The Caesar salad was just OK (the dressing came poured on the top and not mixed, which it should be), but the chicken fried steak made up for that. They have a decent wine list for a small town, which was appreciated by me. The service was great, and even though they were busy, our server was very attentive and we got everything we needed.

I had the pork loin and a baked potato. I don't know if I have ever had a better restaurant dinner…read more It tasted like home

I had to take the time to share how impressed our family was. First, the price was cheap so I…read moredidn't expect a whole lot. However, from the moment I questioned an online price they honored, and this family was sweet and professional and even prepared a snack bag for us. Room, bathroom was clean, beds were comfortable. Who ever did their paint job in that room didn't complete. Nevertheless, we rested very well there.

The people that run this hotel are very nice. The rates are unbelievably cheap. For the most part,…read moreI got what I expected and paid for. However, there was only cold water in the shower. That was a bummer. Otherwise, if you need a really cheap room with a bed, toilet, and A/C, this is the place. Surprisingly, they have way more premium TV channels than the Holiday Inn Express I stayed at last week that cost 4x as much per night.

WOW! What an unforgettable experience! As we were coming…read moredown Sylvan St. from 6th Ave. the house (sporting a beautiful blue exterior) came into view on the right and conjured up feelings of coming home. Backing up into the off street driveway to unload through a fenced in back yard we noticed several places set up to gather and enjoy the outdoors including a covered porch. It was also decorated with many nick naks giving it a personal touch. Walking into the kitchen, we found it to be delightful. A lot of space with ample cabinets and drawers chock full of a chefs dream of every tool and amenity (including a very well stocked spice rack) one needs to cook their family a wonderful Thanks giving dinner. The cabinets were well stocked with snacks and all of the breakfast essentials. The downstairs includes 3 entrance ways, (front, back and side). The swing on the front porch is great to relax in. A foyer, living room, formal dining room seating 6, a complete laundry room with a restroom shower, washer/dryer. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms with very comfortable beds, a complete washroom featuring a spacious soaking tub. There is an abundance of lighting fixtures throughout the house for those of us who are not fans of dimly lit areas. There are hundreds of little every day nick naks and decor items that make a house feel like a home sprinkled throughout the house. You will want for absolutely nothing. Everything has been thought of and provided for you right down to the smallest of things like an array of bubble bath items for you to enjoy! Forgot to pack something? Don't worry about it. Chances are Brickside Beds has provided it for you. If I didn't know better I would have thought that Martha Stewart herself planned and decorated this house! On a scale of 1 to 5 stars this experience was definitely a 10!

I just attended a wedding a Clover Cliff Ranch and, as a guest, I would highly recommend this…read morevenue. First, it is absolutely stunning. Beyond that, though, the staff was so friendly and helpful. There were a lot of people from all over the country at the wedding. Many were in the Flint Hills for the first time. As a native Kansan, Clover Cliff Ranch made me feel so proud of my state, as it showcases the very best of the land I love. Our whole weekend in the nearby town of Cottonwood Falls was magical, and Clover Cliff Ranch was the jewel on the crown. Thank you for creating such a special place.

I've eaten here before as event staff many many years ago like mid 90s when it was just a bed &…read morebreakfast. The new owners have built an event center behind the magnificent old limestone houses. Very beautiful picturesque views. Went for the buffet. Sat next to the windows. Spent most of my meal time ogling the cowboys working the bison on the pasture. Great food, fantastic ambience, drinks, friendly staff. Loved the whole experience. This isn't just a lunch/dinner it's an event every visit!! Very happy overall. Something you don't want to miss out on.