We booked a weekend stay at Ye Old Manor House for a belated anniversary weekend and because I had an event in the area. The owners, Karen and John are lovely people! They are always available should you need anything. Most likely you won't need much because they have anticipated everything you could need and have done so with detail and care. We arrived later in the evening and they helped us find restaurants we could get delivery from since we were tired and didn't want to go out after the long drive. They greeted us with a complimentary brownie upon arrival. We slept well, much more comfortably than I usually do in hotels or stays away from home. You get a choice of many delicious breakfast items to choose from. They serve all kinds of food including vegan. They have their own veggie garden and use many homegrown veggies and herbs in their dishes. We had a tasty vegan frittata one morning and a tofu scramble the next. Served with vegan sausages, breakfast potatoes, fruit salad and unlimited coffee or tea. Other guests chose bacon, waffles, and eggs, etc. There's a Keurig machine, an ice maker and fresh water available 24/7 as well as a fridge with soft drinks. There is a gorgeous pool there! Unfortunately I forgot my swimsuit so we didn't try it but we will next time for sure. Other guests had a lot of enjoyment there. The grounds are lovely with gardens, seating areas and an outdoor fireplace. There's also a basketball hoop. Not only are the accommodations comfortable and homey, the owners are warm and friendly and we had wonderful conversations with them and fellow guests. We actually spent a couple hours lingering after breakfast because we all enjoyed the conversation so much! We admired their beautiful art on the walls as well. This is clearly more than a B&B for Karen and John, this is a dream come true and a definite passion project. They truly put their heart and soul into this property and it shows and is felt. We will definitely be back and will bring our kids as well. This place is a gem. read more

This is a lovely b&b! The charming rooms are comfy (I stayed in the Rising Sun). The numerous reading nooks are cozy and replete with books. The gourmet breakfast is really tasty and served on china with real silver utensils. The gardens are delightful. The innkeepers are friendly and welcoming. There are wonderful original pictures and tapestries adorning the walls and interesting sculptures intermixed with the antique furnishings. There are so many windows that reveal the lovely views nestled in this very private estate. So many places to sit on patios outside, too. The entire property has a welcoming vibe so you really do feel relaxed and at home here. My stay was awesome and I will be returning. read more

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The word I would use is okay. The food was okay, the rooms were pretty clean but kind of outdated. Was recommended by a friend who stayed here a long time ago and it just seems as though it's lost quality. Still not totally bad, nice owners but probably won't stay again. read more

Honestly a very disappointing place to stay at. I paid an extra $70 for a lake view and couldn't see the lake. I was there from Friday to Sunday and went to ask about the view the worker or owner was hammered. I had to pay $70 for a room that wasn't as advertised with outdated decor. The worst was while walking by the kitchen I could see the Greece or mold of some sort from the stove. I would go get breakfast somewhere else. I was there around 4th of July so I don't know if that had anything to do with it but it was disappointing. read more

My husband and I stayed here for our babymoon and it was perfect in every way. Wonderful hosts and a delicious breakfast every morning. The decor and grounds are beautiful, we especially enjoyed the indoor pool! read more

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While the B&B has 60 reviews on TA, I thought I would add one here. I found a stables in nearby Eagle that uses Kettle Moraine State Park trails for cantering and trots but I wanted to make a weekend of my trips so Ye Olde Manor was perfectly located and competitively priced. The indoor pool is a unique bonus, especially on cool evenings, but the manor house rooms, common areas, gourmet breakfasts and most especially John and Karen make the experience one of peace and conviviality. They are an interesting and very gracious couple who are also involved in healthy food products and the local foodie community, like the Kitchen Walk each year. The beds are so comfy - multiple pillows and down comforters - and the nights so quiet that I sleep in, even when I intend to get up at dawn like I do at home. This was my second stay in a month and I told Karen that they are my "go to" inn for riding and country weekend! My favorite rooms are the Rising Sun, Garden View and Rubye. read more

This place is a real gem! My friends and I went to see a show at Alpine Valley and they booked the entire B & B! It was wonderful and have to just thank the wonderful owners!!! They are also expanding - indoor pool and adding several rooms. If you are looking for an adorable and cozy place to get away, this was just lovely! We had the run of the place and the owners made us the best breakfast in the morning! read more

Let me begin by saying I am a hotel girl, so the thought of a bed and breakfast was not thrilling in the least!! But I was participating in a small retreat being held at this location, so I had to take one for the team. In short, this B&B is PHENOMENAL!! The place is homey, the bed was comfortable, the breakfast was tasty, and the bathrooms were PRIVATE (no sharing here)! Although there were no in room TVs (I told you I was a hotel girl), there are several cable ready TVs around the house to use. PLUS, there is a heated indoor pool! And I must admit this was some of the most peaceful and sound sleep I've ever had. I guess it helped not to have the noise and light of the TV while sleeping. The icing on the cake are the GREAT owners, a husband and wife team! They are the nicest and most thoughtful people and are a joy to talk to. We discussed everything from the book the husband is working on about his former NYC life to their expansive garden on the grounds. I would definitely return!! read more

Where shall I start? The innkeepers treat you like family. The property is spacious, meaning you're not bumping into the other guests all the time. It has a heated pool. Very nice. Location is not far from Lake Geneva and the breakfast is wonderful. They veg friendly so that made my tummy happy. We definitely recommend and go back again. read more

Ye Olde Manor House - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Karen & John are the best hosts. I thought I had completed this review a LONG time ago (my apologies). If you plan to be in Wisconsin, and anywhere near Ye Olde Manor House, make plans to stay there. You will savor breakfast. You'll enjoy the amazing pool. And, I think you'll really enjoy the hospitality. read more

My husband and I stayed here for our wedding night, and it was wonderful! Friendly innkeepers, comfortable rooms, amazing breakfast, and beautiful grounds! As we left, we were already making plans to come back, and probably will again and again! (Stayed in June, but completely forgot to review until now. Oops.) read more

My parents and I spent a weekend at this beautiful house in Wisconsin. It's the perfect spot to explore the area as it is conveniently located between Milwaukee, Lake Geneva and Madison. John and Karen are the perfect hosts, they really made us feel like home. Breakfast is simply delicious and the rooms are clean and charmingly decorated. I will strongly recommend it to all of my friends in Chicago. read more

Had a great time last weekend at YOMH. I was a little nervous; I'd never stayed in a B&B before and I had a hard time imagining sharing someone's home as opposed to the usual, impersonal hotel stay we're used to. But it was so much more comfortable. The owners John and Karen really want your stay to be as relaxing as possible. And sharing the space with other guests with whom you can converse over a lovely breakfast is so enjoyable. My sister and I were there for a the Dave Matthews Band shows at Alpine Valley, so we were a little outside the typical demographic (the other guests were all couples), but they made the Terrace View room up as twin beds for us. It was right beside the dining room (so if you choose this room, know that you will be up around 8:00 when breakfast is served), very close to the gorgeous indoor pool and garden on the main floor away from the other guests. Really happy we made the decision to stay here instead of Lake Lawn Lodge, where we've stayed the past several years as it got worse and worse. This is a gem. read more

Ye Olde Manor House - Pristine indoor pool with gardens right outside - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Elkhorn, Wisconsin

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We stayed at Ye Olde Manor during a trip to visit friends staying at Camp Wandawega. We had such a wonderful time here - every morning something new and different (and delicious) for breakfast, great conversation with John and Karen, swam in the pool, walked around the beautiful yard, and relaxed with a glass of wine near the pond in the back yard. It was a perfect getaway spot. We will definitely stay again next time we are in Wisconsin! read more

Stayed with John and Karen with a bunch of my friends and attended a wedding at nearby Camp Wandawega. This place is absolutely beautiful, peaceful and quiet. I spent a morning reading out in a shady garden spot and it was divine. My bed was very comfortable and all the rooms are very nice, clean and homey. John and Karen are amazing food artists, making breakfast daily with herbs fresh from their garden. They took pity on my in my caffeine-deprived state each morning, serving as much coffee as I could possibly handle. Bacon was perfectly crispy and everything was just wonderful. If you're looking for a peaceful, quiet place to get away from it all, I can't recommend Ye Olde Manor House enough@ read more

A beautiful B&B. Gorgeous grounds, indoor pool, delicious breakfasts and the most gracious innkeepers. A must if you're looking for a place to stay. read more

Owners Karen and John were very warm and welcoming. The B&B is decorated with eclectic charm and has a homey feel. This B&B does have a pool, although we did not use it. The food was delicious and each morning there is a different menu of a few breakfast options. It was nice to be able to pick what we wanted for breakfast. I had to be gone before breakfast was served and they packed me a delicious breakfast to go. I gave it 4 stars because we did not see the bathrooms online. We stayed in the Garden View Room and the shower was tiny, with a slanted wall. The shower head was at 5'7" so my husband and I both being over that height had a difficult time showering. The bed in this room also had the world's hardest mattress. It is not comfortable sleeping on if you are used to a softer mattress. We would stay here again but in another room! read more

My husband and I and friends recently stay at Ye Olde Manor House for 3 nights, attending a nearby wedding. I can't recommend this lovely, incredible B&B enough. From the moment we arrived, the delightful hosts, Karen and John couldn't have been more hospitable. The rooms, the grounds the wonderful breakfast provided were epic. Great location. Don't look any further. read more

We have stayed with John and Karen on four different occasions. All have been fantastic. The breakfast is amazing! Beautiful place, quiet, immaculate and welcoming. Very relaxing and right across from Lauderdale lakes. read more

Amazing b&b. Best I've ever been too. House is amazing and innkeepers are great people.

This place is fantastic! The owners, Karen and John, are so friendly and warm. My husband was turing thirty, so they made him some vegan bark as a birthday present. The entire mansion is extremely clean and cozy. There's a huge swimming pool, gardens to relax outside, and AMAZING breakfast! Great coffee, tasty tofu-scrambler, and fresh fruit. We were served with unique antiques and sat at a large, warm table. My husband and I are vegan and were looking for a vegan bed and breakfast, and this was it! They serve non-vegan food, but will also accommodate vegan and vegetarian clients. This exceeded our expectations. Honestly, Karen and John were so interesting, and friendly, we would go back just to chat more with them, but the house itself was like a home away from home with comfortable, unique rooms and lots of "hang-out" places with DVDs and books to relax. We had a fantastic time and will be finding an excuse to go back soon! read more