Thomas Benton Gray House Bed And Breakfast

Name: Thomas Benton Gray House Bed And Breakfast
Rating: 10

New Salem, Illinois

Thomas Benton Gray House Bed And Breakfast is a bed & breakfast located in New Salem.

Thomas Benton Gray House is a two-story post Victorian home built in 1886 near New Salem by Mr. Gray as his family residence. It is a Historic Illinois Centennial Farm, rich in family history and tradition. Everett (great grandson of Thomas Benton Gray) and Judy Dean moved into the house in 1964 and in 1975 Everett renovated the house, updating it again in 1996 keeping the original style of the house intact. In May of 1996, Gray House was officially opened as a Bed and Breakfast. Everett is an accomplished woodworker and has a working sawmill located on the premises; walnut, cherry and oak are used extensively in the renovation. The walnut staircase is original, as is the built-in bookcase in the Walnut room.

The Beautiful Corner Bookcase in the Walnut Room. You are invited to relax in a peaceful country atmosphere, sit on the front porch and enjoy a quiet peaceful getaway and an abundance of butterflies and birds. Birdwatchers can observe Eurasian Tree Sparrows and Bluebirds. Bluebird presentations are available. There are games, books, puzzles, cards, croquet and piano available. A satellite Direct TV is located in the sitting room, and all four bedrooms have local TV programming. The rooms have queen size beds and a private bath. One room has twin beds.

Thomas Benton Gray House Bed And Breakfast

RR #1, Box 30
New Salem, Illinois, 62357 USA

Tel: (217) 285-2230

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Rated 10 out of 10 with 1 review

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Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 30 Oct 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

We have stayed with the Deans four times now in the past few years, and have to say it has always been a wonderful experience. Both Judy and Everett are the most gracious and warm hosts, with a beautiful home and exceptional breakfasts!

When you leave you feel like you have 2 more friends!!

Staff / Service: 10

Location: 10

Cleanliness: 10

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