Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast

21 State Street , Mazomanie, Wisconsin
  • Toll Free (877) 572-9877
Innkeeper(s): David and Karisa Friske, Innkeepers
 

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  • Introduction

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    Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast - Mazomanie, Wisconsin 

    Walking Iron, a Wisconsin bed and breakfast in Mazomanie, WI is an historic 1865 brick Victorian Italianate home located at 21 State Street. Nestled among the scenic bluffs and rolling farmland of beautiful southwestern Wisconsin, and just 25 minutes from the state capital city of Madison, Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast is conveniently located to many area attractions. Spring Green, American Player's Theater, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin, the House on the Rock, and the Wisconsin River, are just a few of the unique places to visit.

    Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast is the Perfect Four Season Getaway

     

     

     

    Boasting five elegantly appointed guestrooms with period antiques, iron beds, private baths and whirlpools, restored formal parlors, library, and dining room, Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast blends luxury with history! Our goal is to provide a peaceful and romantic escape from your everyday lives, making you feel welcomed and special. Relax, reconnect, and indulge. Escape to Elegance!

     

    Awards

    • Featured on Home and Garden Television (HGTV) If Walls Could Talk, half-hour syndicated program.
    • Received Certificate of Commendation for Historical Preservation from Mazomanie Historical Society.
    • Wisconsin State Journal Homes feature story.
    • Brava Magazine feature story.
    • Mazomanie named one of America's Coolest Small Towns by Frommer's Budget Travel Magazine

     

     

    Dining Room

    Our guest amenities are designed around making your stay at our Wisconsin getaway a relaxing and satisfying experience. We invite you to indulge in a little luxury during your vacation or business trip. Crack the yellowed pages of a Victorian novel or stroll along the stream, just yards from the porch, everything is there for your comfort! Guest Amenities Include:

    Four-person sauna w/private bath
    Full day spa on site ~ Full breakfast each morning
    Guest refrigerator ~ Central air ~ Guest library
    Tour planning available ~ Plush cotton robes
    Toiletries by Arbonne International
    24-hour coffee and tea ~ Wireless Internet
    CD/AM/FM radios in each room ~ TVs with DVD players in each room
    Complimentary beverages ~ Triple sheeting w/pillow-top mattresses
    Iron and ironing board available

     

    Parlor

     

    We provide the comfort for your Wisconsin travel! From corporate retreats to simple overnight business trips, we'll provide the quiet you need for optimal productivity. Be warned, though, as our whirlpools can be quite an inviting distraction! A welcome change from typical hotel lodging, our Mazomanie bed and breakfast is conveniently located just 25 minutes from the state capital, Madison, WI.

    Our business traveler amenities include Wi-Fi, meeting areas, early check out, late check in, hair dryer/ironing board in room, alarm clocks, copier, mailing/courier services. After a restful night's sleep in your comfortable guestroom, you’ll enjoy a delicious homemade full breakfast in our dining room. It sure beats doughnuts and coffee on the run in a hotel lobby!

    You've taken care of business, now take a break from work and treat yourself to our on-site spa services. Pamper yourself with a revitalizing or rejuvenating massage or relax in our sauna.

     

    Enjoy A Delicious Breakfast Each Morning

    At our bed and breakfast in Wisconsin, the sumptuous full breakfasts are served each morning in the formal dining room. Candlelight and silver are the rule here, the formality of the Victorian era fading as our delectable menu makes you feel right at home!

    From mouth-watering Orange-cinnamon French Toast to the hearty Oven-style Swiss and Cheddar omelette, our simple but hearty recipes will satisfy your appetite. In-season fruits, locally produced meats, fresh-baked muffins, and a large variety of coffee and teas, all combine to make a memorable morning! (Dietary needs are always accommodated!)

    After a delicious breakfast, you will be ready to explore all that our area has to offer. Spend the day enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, or skiing. Tour Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Wisconsin home in nearby Spring Green, stroll through Mazomanie’s historic downtown district, or just relax right here at the B&B. Not sure what to do? Tell us your interests, and we’ll help you decide.

    Special Events & Retreats

    Let us at Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast assist you with your Wisconsin event planning. Whether you are organizing a birthday party, bridal luncheon, baby shower, business meeting, group retreat, anniversary celebration, or intimate wedding ceremony, the atmosphere at Walking Iron offers the perfect place to make any special event a memorable experience.

    Facilities include the use of our dining room, two parlors, caterer-friendly kitchen, wraparound porches, beautiful garden area, and quiet streamside grounds. Our spacious property provides plenty of opportunities for your guests to relax and visit with each other. There are also several lovely settings in which to take photographs during your special occasion. Your guests who must travel and require overnight accommodations will appreciate our thoughtfully appointed guest rooms.

    Impress everyone when you choose Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast as the place to book your next event! Please contact us for more information at 1-877-572-9877 or email us.

  • Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast Spa

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    Wisconsin Massage ServicesWalking Iron Bed and Breakfast is pleased to offer Wisconsin massage services to our guests! Your comfort has always been a priority...we can now offer even more opportunities for you to relax and be pampered during your vacation! Our Spa area has two private full baths, a four-person sauna, and room enough for couple's massages. Check our menu of services, select your desires, and contact us, with plenty of notice to be sure to get your services booked! We look forward to helping you relax!

    • Rejuvenating 30-minute Massage: Target areas of concern, such as neck and back, or pick a few areas of your body that need some extra TLC. The perfect pick-me-up to start your day right or to enjoy before a night out on the town! $45
    • Relaxing 60-minute Massage: Indulge in a full body massage, or customize your session to work out all those areas of tension. Various modalities and pressures can be utilized to renew your body and well-being. The ultimate pre-"afternoon nap" treat! $75
    • Revitalizing 90-minute massage: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a full body massage plus extra time to focus on your areas of concern. Completely customized for your comfort, this treatment kicks the idea that a 60-minute massage is "never long enough"! $85
    • Couple's Massage (60 minute): Relax with a partner or friend, and enjoy this tandem treat! A private treatment room area for two is provided for this one-hour session. (*subject to availability). $160
    • Pampermint Hand & Foot Massage (15 minutes): Indulge the senses with refreshing peppermint! This treatment targets the hands and feet with an exfoliating scrub, soothing hot towels, and a moisture-rich massage. Go ahead- get pampered! (*Also available as an add-on to any massage service). $25
  • Amenities

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    Four-person sauna w/private bath
    Full day spa on site ~ Full breakfast each morning
    Guest refrigerator ~ Central air ~ Guest library
    Tour planning available ~ Plush cotton robes
    Toiletries by Arbonne International
    24-hour coffee and tea ~ Wireless Internet
    CD/AM/FM radios in each room ~ TVs with DVD players in each room
    Complimentary beverages ~ Triple sheeting w/pillow-top mattresses
    Iron and ironing board available

  • How To Find US

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    Walking Iron, our Southern Wisconsin bed and breakfast, is conveniently located in Mazomanie, just a 25-minute drive from the state capital. Make our lodging accommodations your home base as you enjoy the attractions and activities in the surrounding area and explore the nearby communities of Spring Green, Wisconsin Dells, Baraboo, Mount Horeb, and Mineral Point.

    Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast is located 1 block from downtown Mazomanie. From US 14, turn north on Brodhead. Continue down the hill to the stop sign at the large flag pole (town center). Turn right on Hudson, go 1 block, turn left on State Street (CR Y). Walking Iron B&B is the second house on the right. Park in front.

    From Madison area: Take University Avenue west, through Middleton, Cross Plains, and Black Earth. Turn right on Brodhead/CR Y. Turn right on Hudson / CR Y. Turn Left on State / CR Y. Walking Iron B&B is the second house on the right.

    From Chicago area: Take I-90 west. Exit 142A on US 12. Exit 251A on Us14 west. Turn right onto University Ave/US 14 west. Turn right on Brodhead/CR Y. Turn right on Hudson / CR Y. Turn Left on State / CR Y. Walking Iron B&B is the second house on the right.

    From Milwaukee, WI area: Take I-94 west. Merge I-39 South/ I90 east toward Janesville. Exit 142A-Merge US 12 west/ US 18. Exit 251A on Us14 west. Turn right onto University Ave/US 14 west. Turn right on Brodhead/CR Y. Turn right on Hudson / CR Y. Turn Left on State / CR Y. Walking Iron B&B is the second house on the right.

    From Twin Cities area: Take I-94 East. Exit 92 on US 12 East. Turn Right onto WI 78. Turn right onto US 14 (west). Turn right on Brodhead/CR Y. Turn right on Hudson / CR Y. Turn Left on State / CR Y. Walking Iron B&B is the second house on the right.

    From Dubuque, Iowa area: Take 151 north. Exit 58 toward Barneveld. Turn left on CR ID. Turn left on CR K. Turn right on Hwy 14 (east). Turn left on Brodhead/CR Y. Turn right on Hudson / CR Y. Turn Left on State / CR Y. Walking Iron B&B is the second house on the right.

    From Green Bay, WI area: Take US 41 south. Exit 113, merge onto WI 26. Merge onto US 151 south. Exit 102 on WI 19 west. Turn right onto 19 west. Turn right onto US 12 West/ WI 19. Turn left onto WI 19. Turn left onto WI 78/ WI 19. Turn right onto US 14 (west). Turn right on Brodhead/CR Y. Turn right on Hudson / CR Y. Turn Left on State / CR Y. Walking Iron B&B is the second house on the right.

    From LaCrosse, WI area: Take US 14 east. Turn left on Brodhead/CR Y. Turn right on Hudson / CR Y. Turn Left on State / CR Y. Walking Iron B&B is the second house on the right.

    GPS Coordinates: 43.177131, -89.791973

    Drive Times:

    • Chicago: 3 hours
    • Milwaukee: 2 hours
    • Downtown Madison: 40 min.
    • Twin Cities: 4 hours 15 min.
    • Green Bay: 2 hours 50 min.
    • LaCrosse: 2 hours 15 min.
    • Dubuque: 1 hour 15 min.
    • Wisconsin Dells: 50 min.
    • Spring Green: 25 min.