Historic Bell Hill Bed and Breakfast
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Commanding a view as far as the eye can see, one seems transported back in time, feeling the presence of the ages. Come experience the history, romance and genteel graciousness of this true Southern Belle. On a hill in Union County, Illinois, just outside of Cobden, stands a home with a story embroidered into the fabric of the rural landscape it dominates. Like traveling to a different time, each day spent in this home resonates the rich history of the land and the people who loved it. Only a few families have owned Bell Hill over the last century. James Bell, the original owner, made a fortune in timber. Just after the Civil War, the growing towns and cities needed trainloads of lumber to satisfy the need. Mr. Bell met the demand with logs cut from vast tracts of southern Illinois forests which fed into his saw mills. The need was so great that at least one carload of Bell lumber was hooked to every northbound train. As you can imagine, Bell Hill has many stories. Julia invites you to experience the beautiful mansion and hear more about its fascinating past.
Historic Bell Hill Bed and Breakfast with its beautiful grounds and breathtaking view
is the perfect place for small indoor weddings and large outdoor weddings!
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- Check in: 3:30 to 8 PM. Call to arrange check in time after 8 PM.
- Check out: 11 AM Monday thru Saturday and 10:30 AM on Sunday.
- Notice of Cancellation:
- Due to limited availability of our accommodations, cancellations affect us significantly. Therefore, we adhere to a cancellation policy.
- Cancellations after your deposit has been received will result in a gift certificate for your deposit amount, good for one year.
- Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will result in a cancellation fee of 100% of your deposit without a gift certificate.
- No smoking in the house. Smoking will be allowed on the outside drive or in your car. A $35 charge will be added to your bill or credit card if this rule is broken.
- Children are welcome. There is one family friendly suite available. Notify us if children will be staying over.
- Breakfast before 8 AM will be continental Breakfast:
- You may have guests not staying at Bell Hill come and eat breakfast with us.
- Please be sure to tell an Innkeeper how many and what everyone would like to eat the day before the breakfast.
- We love pets but we do not accommodate them.
- The 3rd floor can accommodate 5 adults. The regular rate for two adults is $150 a night With each additional adult there is a $75 charge. For each child the rate is $50 per night. All other suites are restricted to 2 adults.
- Owners have all rights to change your suite to another if the need arises.
- The House's quiet hours are 10:30 PM to 8 AM. Please, in respect of your fellow guests, turn your TVs down after 10:30PM.
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Historic Bell Hill is the perfect place for large and small outdoor weddings or if you prefer a more intimate setting indoors is available for smaller weddings. Catering services are available. We are booking weddings now for 2011 and 2012, please call soon to book your date.
You may wish to consider Historic Bell Hill for your Bridal Shower or Groomsmen's Breakfast or Luncheon... Lets not forget the parents, they may need a little pampering as well. A weekend at Historic Bell Hill would be an unforgetable thank you gift for mom and dad.
Don't overlook the Honeymoon, make plans for an extended stay on Bell Hill. (stay more than 3 nights and the room will be discounted to $100.00 a night which still includes your outhern style breakfast.)
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