Chestnut Street Inn  

" In Sheffield, near Princeton, Kewanee and Peoria, Illinois A short drive on Interstate-80 from: Chicago Des Moines T he Quad Cities A Classic Bed and Breakfast Country Inn on a tree-lined residential street -- inviting, serene, sophisticated and lavishly elegant. Built in 1854 and reborn in the Colonial Revival Style in the early 1900's, the Chestnut Street Inn offers gracious accommodations and fine dining in the English tradition. The breathtaking foyer of this historic landmark will welcome you with an imposing three story floating spindle staircase, magnificent French doors and gleaming chandeliers. Surround yourself with the warm ambiance of the living room fireplace or enjoy a quiet moment on the porch or patio. Luxuriate in second story bed chambers richly appointed with voluptuous Chintz fabrics and fine antiques. Each room has its own adjoining private bath with stacks of fluffy towels and enticing herbal soaps and toiletries. Indulge in an exquisitely presented candlelight breakfast in the formal dining room or sunlit garden room overlooking expansive lawns with hundred year-old maple, redbud and lilac trees and ... just for a little while, forget about the rest of the world. We are now serving extravagant four course candlelit dinners nightly by reservation only. Dinners are prepared nightly and vary seasonally, taking advantage of the seasonal meats and produce available locally. The four course fixed price menus are sure to delight even the most discriminating palate. Sheffield is a quiet rural village , a working agricultural community -- far removed from the hectic pace of urban life. You often find farm equipment moving through the streets but never tour buses. Though not a "typical tourist town," pleasant diversions are available: Antiquing -- Seven major antique malls within 15 minutes. See some of our local favorites at Mary Ann- tiques and Bureau County Tourism . Bishop Hill -- A National Historic Landmark with museums, shops and restaurants. Historic Princeton -- Lovely homes, museums, Red Covered Bridge and 2-1/2 miles of magnificent shopping -- the best "Antiquing" you'll find anywhere. Famous Good's Furniture and Wine Cellar Restaurant in Kewanee . Hennepin Canal Parkway Biking, picnicking and hiking along the newly completed trails lining it's broad banks. Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Preserve -- Fishing, bird watching, canoeing. Historic St. Peters Danish Church -- Visit this beautifully restored 1880 church and excellent museum. Bicycle on picturesque country roads. Hidden Lake Golf Course -- 18 holes, no waiting, reasonable green fees. Ronald Reagan Historic Sites: - Birthplace in Tampico - Boyhood home in Dixon Chestnut Street Inn was featured in Illinois Country Living Jeff and Monika Sudakov New Innkeepers "