Where to go Hiking near Madison WI

Are you wondering where to go hiking near Madison WI?  We have some great suggestions for you. Where could there possibly be hiking in the Madison area? When people visit Madison, they expect the urban landscape of the university, the well-known restaurants gleamed about in magazines and the water sports the Madison lakes provide. One […]

Top 10 Things to do in Madison in Fall and Winter

Madison City in Winter

Madison has a lot to offer year-round but here are the top 10 Things to Do in Madison in Fall and Winter and we invite you to experience them!  Some people don’t know just how charming this city can be in the cooler, even frigidly cold, months of the year.  Here is a list of the top […]

Suites, Whirlpool Tubs, and Fireplaces, OH MY!

bathtub with bubble bath

How many lodging choices in Madison, WI do you know of that have suites that come with a whirlpool tub AND fireplace?   We currently have 3 guestrooms that offer fireplaces, 2 have jetted tubs, and 1 has a claw tub.  Not only do our rooms have a whirlpool tub and fireplace, but all have king […]

What to do in Madison in Winter

winter at the inn

There’s always something to do in Madison in the winter and everyone loves a nature escape!   With all the animals on our property, nature escapes are a Speckled Hen Inn specialty, especially in the winter!  Lilly and her flock of sheep love the cold and are almost always out in the pasture no matter what […]

NEW – No Breakfast? No Problem!

Wine with a view

Want an affordable romantic getaway?  We’re now offering the option of no breakfast included for a reduced rate!   You can enjoy all the amenities of The Speckled Hen Inn including suites with fireplaces, jetted tubs, private balconies, and beautiful grounds to enjoy.  We call it B and Be – because sometimes all you want to do […]

The Lambs are HERE!

Buster and Bucky the bottle fed lambs

THE LAMBS HAVE BEEN BORN!  If you are with us in May and June you can even bottle feed Bucky! For all our repeat guests, Buster is well known.  He’s the lamb that was bottle fed (by many of our guests!) and now he thinks he’s a dog – in fact, I guess he is our […]

What to do on Valentines Day in Madison WI

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Valentine’s Week 2 Night Discount + Gourmet multi-course farm to table breakfast served every day February 13-17   Are you thinking about what to do for Valentine’s Day this year?  It may seem like you have weeks to prepare for it, but I assure you, it will sneak into your calendar view before you know […]

Favorite Apple Orchards near Madison WI

Lapacek's Apple Orchard

Guests at The Speckled Hen Inn often ask us about our favorite apple orchards near Madison WI and we are delighted to recommend a couple of our favorites, other than our own of course. The air of Wisconsin has grown crisp and soon the leaves with be dancing across the pasture. The cooler temperatures that […]

Winter Season Savings Ending Soon!

Visit Madison Magazine Winter 2018-19

As members of the Greater Madison Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, The Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast wants to make Madison a destination in all seasons! We’re offering WINTER SEASON rates from November 1 – April 30 (excluding holidays) and a choice of even lower rates from Sunday-Wednesday nights!   Because we need a break too, we won’t be providing breakfast […]

UW Madison Graduation

UW Madison Graduation 6

If you’re attending the UW Madison Graduation ceremonies on May 10-11, 2019, consider a stay at The Speckled Hen Inn to make your weekend complete!  Just 7.5 miles from the State Capitol and UW Campus, The Speckled Hen Inn is a little oasis close to everything and yet feels like you’re a million miles away. Come […]