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Top Michigan Breweries within 30 min. of our Allegan Bed and Breakfast

Michigan is starting to gain a reputation for having some of the best craft beers in the country. Some have even nicknamed the state the “Great Beer” State. When you stay at our Bed and Breakfast in Michigan, you’re within easy access of three of the finest Michigan breweries. Bell’s Brewery, founded in 1985 by…

Fenn Valley Winery Tour at our Michigan B&B!

The first weeks of August remind us that fall is just around the corner. Soon the leaves will begin to change into beautiful shades of reds, yellows, and oranges, and before you know it, apple and pumpkin picking will be one of our recommended activities when staying at our Allegan bed and breakfast. We have…

Our Michigan Inn and Spa offers Royal Treatment!

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of your daily lives, and escape to our Michigan inn and spa for the ultimate in royal treatment! We offer a range of Spa Services at Castle in the Country bed and breakfast inn to be added to your lodging experience and the best part is you…

Wine glasses and plates of salad on a table

2 of the Best Restaurants in Southwest Michigan

During check-in at our Castle in the Country Bed & Breakfast, one of the first questions guests ask us is, “Where would you suggest we go for dinner?” While there are many amazing restaurants in the area, these are 2 of the best restaurants in Southwest Michigan that we always recommend: Salt of the Earth…

Great Places to Check Out Before Checking In

While the Innkeepers and staff are spending the afternoon getting ready for your arrival and making sure every detail is in place before you check in between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. at our Allegan Bed and Breakfast, we’d like to suggest some great places right down the road from us to check out before checking…

Named “Top Ten Most Romantic in the World”

We’re so excited and honored to be selected from over 11,000 Bed and Breakfast Inns as one the “Top Ten Most Romantic Bed and Breakfast Inns in the World” by the largest online directory www.bedandbreakfast.com.

Freshly made, baked, and sliced sourdough bread

Baking Sourdough Bread at Castle in the Country

Here at Castle in the Country, we have been baking sourdough bread from a starter that began life on April 15, 2005. I used raisins as the initial source of wild yeast, and our starter (pictured below) can produce bread and renew itself every day. We need to make bread at least twice a week…

Apple-Filled Croissants

The trick with croissants is keeping the butter from melting while working the dough. In this “quick” recipe, we cut a massive amount of butter into dry flour instead of softening it and spreading it over the rolled out flour. This allows us to immediately roll and fold instead of chilling the dough first. We…