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UW Madison Family Weekend Oct 18-20 2019!

Coming to Madison, WI for the University of Wisconsin Parent’s Weekend?  It’s a great opportunity to stay at with us at The Speckled Hen Inn!   We’ve been called the best kept secret in Madison – the hidden little jewel of a country estate in the City.  It’s also a great opportunity to invite your student to our farm to table breakfast while you’re here.   Breakfast at The Hen isn’t just a meal, it’s a multi-course experience – just read the reviews.  Book a stay now!

UW Madison Bucky Badger
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UW Madison Football Home Game Schedule 2019

UW Madison Bucky Badger

  One of the things to love about Wisconsin is the state pride of our residents – GO BADGERS!  Sports Illustrated just named Madison, WI the #1 College Town in America! Book a stay at The Speckled Hen Inn and prepare to be pampered while you’re here rooting for your favorite team.   And YES – we’re friendly to ALL fans – not just Badgers – it’s all great fun at the breakfast table!   Review rooms and reserve HERE!       Badger Home Game Football Schedule for 2019: Saturday, September 7 Central Michigan at Home Saturday, September 21 Michigan at Home Saturday, September 28 Northwestern at Home Saturday, October 5 Kent State at Home Saturday, October 12 Michigan State at Home Saturday, November 9
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2019 World Dairy Expo

If you are attending the 2019 World Dairy Expo at the Alliance Center in Madison, WI from October 1-5, you’ll be looking for a place to stay!   Let The Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast pamper you to a farm to table breakfast each morning for a great start to your day.   From the dairy cattle shows, seminars and tours to the exhibitor hall and shopping opportunities, it’s an event you won’t want to miss!  But at the end of your busy day, you can look forward to coming back to our 20 acre country estate to enjoy the fall foliage with a glass of wine at the firepit or a stroll around the grounds.   You’ll then be able to retire to your luxurious suite complete
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Last Minute Deals

Jetted Tubs

If you’ve always wanted to visit or maybe you want to return – now there’s an incentive – Last Minute Deals!   You can either call us directly at (608) 244-9368 or click on BOOK ONLINE.  Click on Special Rates and if you find in the upcoming week that we still have openings, click on the date(s) and suite of your preference.  For availability 1&2 days ahead, you will have to call as it will not show on the reservation calendar.   These Last Minute Deal incentives are only available up to 5 days in advance each week so when you see availability, you’ll want to move quickly!   But it might just be the incentive you need to get away – maybe for 2 nights this time.
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Booking Direct on our Website $aves

The Speckled Hen Inn

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. 

TripAdvisor 2019 Certificate of Excellence
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Certificate of Excellence 6 Years Running!

TripAdvisor 2019 Certificate of Excellence

The Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast has been awarded the 2019 Certificate of Excellence 6 years running!  In 2018, The Hen was inducted into the Hall of Fame for 5 years of continuous Certificate of Excellence Awards.  We are proud to continue the tradition of providing excellent accommodations, food and service to all of our guests who visit Madison as well as for our locals that regularly visit us for getaways!

Madison Red Bikes
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4 Hours of Summer Fun in Madison

Madison Red Bikes

So you’re in Madison for the weekend and you want to do something fun and make the most of your time while you’re here.  First, book a stay with us at The Speckled Hen Inn for great farm to table breakfasts to get you off to a great start in the morning!   If you love the outdoors, Madison BCycles, or Red Bikes,  are a great way to get around and they’re only $3/30 minutes.  Plus, you can check them in and check them out at any red-bike station around town.  A nice trek is renting them on the corner of Williamson and Blair and riding the bike trail southwest along Lake Monona.   There’s usually activity out on the lake, and there are baby
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Dane County Farmer’s Market Insider Tips

Dane Co Farmer's Market

The Dane County Farmer’s Market moves outdoors to Capitol Square on April 14th!   At last – spring has sprung and the air is cool, crisp, new life is in bloom, and we are all so happy to be outside again! If you’re a new visitor to Madison, or just new to the Dane County Farmer’s Market, here are some insider tips for you to make your adventure successful (and fun)! 1. Get there early!  It starts at 6:15am and the early bird gets the worm (and sometimes the last of the baked goods!). 2. Get a good parking space in one of  the nearby parking structures and enjoy the walk to the Square. 3. The line (or swarm, depending on when
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CrossFit Games 2019

DID YOU KNOW – CrossFit has extended their agreement with Madison, WI for the International CrossFit Games through 2021!   Madison will again be hosting the CrossFit Games for 2019 from  July 31- August 4! Here’s how you save:  Go to CHECK AVAILABILITY!  Click on Special Rates and find “CrossFit – Stay 3 nights and save!”  Then choose 3 days between July 31 – August 4 and you will immediately see the multi-night discounted rate. If it’s your first time to Madison or attending the CrossFit Games, you won’t be disappointed.  Madison has so much to offer – from food to fitness – and was named America’s Fittest City by FitBit in 2017.    The Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast is again catering to the
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