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    Hampsher Hotel Bed and Breakfast

    Hampsher Hotel Bed and Breakfast

    5.0(2 reviews)
    19.3 mi

    Two night stay while in the area recently. Host was helpful and accommodating. This is a local…read morehotel that has been nicely restored. Rooms (we rented three of their four) were comfortable and quaintly decorated with various local themes. There were room for us to gather and visit in the upstairs television nook and the downstairs parlor. Breakfasts were fresh and delicious both days and we enjoyed our stay.

    I stayed here to work in the Village of Forrest IL. The closest standard hotels were in Chenoa or…read morePontiac IL. To stay at Holiday Inn would require additional 50 minutes of drive time. This location only accepts cash or check, no credit cards. I stayed at this property for 2 days. It was very clean and organized. It is a historical building that has been remodeled and to accommodate tourists and business people but to also keep the building historic. The property is owned and operated by the Forrest Historical Society. The preservation of this building was completed by the previous village president who has passed on. His legacy and contribution to this property is on display here. The building is across from the mini railroad track. It was not open while I was there. There is also a hat museum next door. Visitatin is by appointment only. Look for Jerry's Hat Museum of Facebook for more information. WIFI is available and works well. There is an individual bathroom for each of the rooms. Beth took very good care of us while we were there. I chose to cook my own breakfast the first day and there was plenty available to cook. The 2nd day, Beth came at 6:30 in the morning to cook for myself and the other guest (who was from Switzerland). All of food was fresh and excellent. She prepped oatmeal with blueberries and then served with a choice of more blueberries in a sauce or syrup. The coffee choice was above average and would be equivalent to Starbucks. She also served chopped fruit which was fresh, not from a can. There is one TV in the building in a common area but did not turn it on. There is a bar within walking distance but they serve no food. You can get your own beer at the Caseys (within 1/10th of a mile) and use the refrigerator in the kitchen. Restaurants in the area are limited. There is a family restaurant (Eagle's Nest) that has excellent ground beef tacos. Their peak business is during lunch. They are not so busy in the evening. Another choice the Cow Catcher but they close when on vacation, etc. Call before relying on going to eat at this location. You can cook in the hotel kitchen if you wish. But if you don't want to cook at all, then go to either of the restaurants in Forrest or drive to Fairbury which is 7 miles away. Don't drink much as there are local police that patrol the area. Be very careful with this. The whole place is very clean and maintained. They historical society takes a lot of pride on this building. If I had one criticism, it would be there could be more electrical outlets. But the building was built when electricity was used for lights only. I would not want to see them modify this. Just consider that if you pack in 10 devices that need to be charged, you cannot charge them all at once. This was a very good stay and exceeded my expectations.

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    Hampsher Hotel Bed and Breakfast - We enjoyed a farm to table dinner at the Hampsher and the culinary talents of Justin Moser from Table Donkey and Stick...

    We enjoyed a farm to table dinner at the Hampsher and the culinary talents of Justin Moser from Table Donkey and Stick...

    Hampsher Hotel Bed and Breakfast - Serving up morning sunshine!

    Serving up morning sunshine!

    Hampsher Hotel Bed and Breakfast - The Hampsher welcomes you

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    The Hampsher welcomes you

    The Has Bin - October splendor off the back porch swing

    The Has Bin

    5.0(1 review)
    42.0 mi

    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!

    From the owner: The Has Bin is Vermilion County's only converted grain bin. Come stay in the country!read more

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    The Has Bin - Sunset out back

    Sunset out back

    The Has Bin - Wash basin, water closet, and old fashioned tub downstairs

    Wash basin, water closet, and old fashioned tub downstairs

    The Has Bin - Just past sunset... waiting for the stars to come out

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    Just past sunset... waiting for the stars to come out

    Market Street Inn - Enjoy candlelight breakfast at fireside in season.

    Market Street Inn

    4.8(6 reviews)
    80.2 mi
    $$

    Great accommodations, delicious breakfasts and wonderful hosts. Close to downtown square - easily…read morewalkable to local restaurants. Highly recommend.

    An Outstanding Bed & Breakfast in a charming Victorian treasure. The house has been meticulously…read morecared for and it makes a great Bed & Breakfast. The beds in the Rose and Lilac Rooms are Tempur-Pedic and make for a good sleep if you have a bad back. The little things go a long way here - the inn has cold bottled water constantly available and the proprietors strive to make the guests feel at home. We had an elderly relative along and he used Helen's Room which is the ADA room in the Carriage House - it was perfect for him and all went well. The breakfast is just fantastic. Buzz, our host, was a great host and made sure we were happy. There is nothing like breakfast in the dining room with the fireplace making warmth and enjoying freshly prepared breakfast. No conventional hotel can match this. Buzz also recommended some restaurants and we were most pleased with his recommendation. We really enjoyed Market Street Inn and will return in the future. If you are looking for a great Bed & Breakfast, look no further - this is it. It is worth a special trip if you are traveling on the interstates and looking for the feel of home while on the road. This exceeds anything offered by most hotels on the highway. It is a destination place to stay. I highly recommend Market Street Inn.

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    Market Street Inn - Market Street Inn Carriage House

    Market Street Inn Carriage House

    Market Street Inn
    Market Street Inn

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    Thyme For Bed

    Thyme For Bed

    5.0(10 reviews)
    72.7 mi

    My boyfriend and I have made our B&B getaways a tradition over the past 9+ years of our…read morerelationship, and we are always on the hunt for just the right spot to recharge and spend quality time together. As the summer season wrapped up on Labor Day weekend, I am so glad I found Thyme for Bed on bedandbreakfast.com when looking for getaways not-too-far from our Chicago home. Bill and Crystal are the new innkeepers at this unique and cozy B&B in the middle of cornfields and far enough away from the city lights that you feel like your in your own little bubbled respite. And when I say bubble, I mean literally, the giant concrete sphere makes that feeling a bit of a unbelievable reality. Upon arrival, Crystal gave us the grand tour of the one-of-a-kind dome, and we got the inside scoop on lots of details about the structure itself. And while we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Pheasant Room, we can't wait to go back to enjoy a stay in the Santa Fe-esque "In Your Dreams" Master Suite. The beautiful gem-walled walk-in shower power base bed, and huge jacuzzi was more than enough to convince us. :-) Of course, the down-to-earth hospitality of Bill and Crystal were the icing on the cake. We left feeling like a part of the family, and with bellies full of homemade yogurt parfait, delicious fresh peach topped french toast tartlet, and cinnamon scones lingering in our taste buds.

    I am so glad I was able to find Thyme for Bed on Booking! Crystal and Bill were the loveliest…read morehosts- we arrived much later than our check in time as we were in town for a Notre Dame football game. They stayed up until we arrived at 10pm and we chatted with the lovely couple for almost an hour after that- just about life! They were so friendly and easy to talk to, and if we had not been so tired we would have loved to continue talking to them over coffer. We learned a lot of interesting facts about the Dome and that it is the probably the safest place in case of any natural disaster or fire. Our stay was short (just one night) but we would love to come back just to have a more relaxing stay and enjoy the beautiful outdoors around the Dome as well. The room was certainly a fun design and everything was super clean. There was coffee, tea, water, and snacks at the ready right outside our room upstairs, available at any time. We had to wake up and leave pretty early (7AM) the next morning to catch our flight from Chicago and Bill & Crystal both woke up early to see us off. They also made us coffee and orange scones (which were delicious) for the road. We really appreciated their closeness and openness- definitely a must see place and a great B&B. We hope to be back! This is not necessarily a negative but there was ALOT of furniture everywhere. I can see some people not liking this because it does feel as if you are literally in someone else's home- but I thought it made it a little more authentic. The more you got to know the owners, the more fitting it felt.

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    Thyme For Bed - In Your Dreams room as of 2017. New King bed with power base.

    In Your Dreams room as of 2017. New King bed with power base.

    Thyme For Bed - New friends to add to the our guest list.

    New friends to add to the our guest list.

    Thyme For Bed - Gate leading to Patio Garden

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    Gate leading to Patio Garden

    The Gibson House - bedbreakfast - Updated July 2026

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