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About us, News From Speckled Hen Inn, Outdoor Activities, Spring, Winter

It’s Lambing Season!

If you love animals like we do, then you may want to consider a stay in the near future at The Hen to get an up close and personal look at the lambs that will be born soon!  Join in on the contest to guess the date the first lambs will be born and win a $50 gift certificate toward your next stay!  See below for details. 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.   Agnes, Lucy, Licorice and Cocoa are all expecting and Lilly, our sweet llama who is the flock’s protector and lamb nanny, is waiting patiently for the
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Info for Foodies, Outdoor Activities, Spring, Things to do in Madison, Tours

What to do this Spring in Madison, WI

If you’re anything like me, you can’t wait for the ice to go away and spring to arrive!  With the polar vortex and all the snow this year, I am soooo ready for warmer weather and getting outdoors.  So if you’re thinking about something to do this spring in Madison, here’s some suggestions: One of the greatest things about Madison is the FOOD!  So how about a Food Tour?  Check out Capital City Food Tours -or Madison Eats Food Tours – they’ve both got excellent ratings on TripAdvisor if you want more proof! And of course, if you’re in the mood to just troll pubs, you can’t beat the Trolley Pub!  Private tours or mixer tickets are available and are
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Fall, Fireplaces, News From Speckled Hen Inn, Spring, Summer

Loyalty Reward

Loyalty has its Reward$!  Are you a loyal fan of The Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast and have stayed with us in the past?  If so, we want to say Thank You!  Book another 2 night stay with us between May 1 and October 31 and receive 15% off your stay!   All you have to do is let us know you’ve stayed with us in the notes section of your reservation and we will send you a new confirmation with your discount applied.  Don’t worry – we’ll be able to find when you were our guest in our reservation system so if you have any problems just give us a call and we’ll take care of your reservation over the phone.   Come on, book another stay – you need
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UW Madison Graduation

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 early and roam the 20 acre country estate while you soak in the joys of springtime – from the blossoms and songbirds to the lambs frolicking in the pasture.  Enjoy a relaxing evening in one of our suites with a whirlpool tub before you slip into the oh so soft sheets for a restful night’s sleep.  When you awake, you will enjoy a  scrumptious 3 course
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Where to Celebrate an Anniversary in Madison WI

Bring the love of your life to The Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast for a special Anniversary Getaway evening.  Select one of the guest rooms with a king-sized bed dressed with soft fine linens, a romantic fireplace, and a relaxing jetted tub. The intimate setting of the Inn allows you to experience a romantic escape without the required time and hassles of travel.  And you can actually celebrate on the date of your Anniversary rather than waiting for a weekend to get away.  The Inn is located just outside the city of Madison on 20 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and gardens surrounding the Inn.  Awake after a refreshing sleep to a magnificent breakfast expertly prepared just for the two
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About us, Info for Foodies, News From Speckled Hen Inn, Winter

Winter Season Savings Ending Soon!

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 on Monday-Thursday during winter season except when holiday rates are shown.  But you’ll still get your favorite suite with a  fireplace and jetted tub, the cozy Inn and we’re only minutes to downtown. PLUS, we’re partnering with a local favorite so you can experience a fabulous breakfast just a stone’s throw away from us that is not only unique, but fun!   We love it when our guests experience Madison like the locals do and The
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Booking Direct on our Website $aves

Yes, it’s true.  We know your time is precious – when you Google and are scrolling through places to stay you want to just click and book.  But WAIT!  If you like what you see but it’s telling you there are no rooms available, CHECK OUR WEBSITE AVAILABILITY CALENDAR  first! It may mean we just don’t want to pay the commissions.  When you book using an OTA (online travel agency) booking engine, you may be relying on information which may or may not be true.  By booking direct, you will see special offers, last minute deals, and most importantly, real-time availability and the lowest pricing. 

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Outdoor Activities, Winter

Winter is for the Birds

Are you so tired of winter’s snow and cold that you have decided that winter really is for the birds? Watching our feathered friends at the bird feeder is one way to make the short winter days seem even a bit shorter and there are a few ways that you can expand that joy of bird watching in the winter months.  Read on! If cabin fever hasn’t set into your home, there are many Wisconsinites that would like to know your secret. It’s the time of year when many have stopped watching the weather forecast knowing that one thing is certain. It’s going to be cold. The excitement of freshly fallen snow has disappeared. Winter sports have become commonplace. So,
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About us, Christmas, Fireplaces, Holidays, New Year's Eve, News From Speckled Hen Inn, Things to do in Madison, Winter

The 12 Day Trips of Christmas in Wisconsin 2018

The Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast in Madison has made the list of the 12 Day Trips of Christmas in Wisconsin!   Wisconsin is an amazing state and Madison is a great place to live, work and play.  For our out of state visitors, Madison is an all time favorite spot because there’s always something going on.  For those of you that love the outdoors, Madison offers ice skating, hiking, cross country skiing, ice fishing, and even miniature golf on the Lake!   And if you’re looking or something really unusual and adventurous to do, why not try The Speckled Hen Inn offers its guests complimentary snow shoes for trekking our 20 acres in search of deer, wild turkey, mink, fox, coyote, owls
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