November and December promise many reasons for celebration at our romantic bed and breakfast in Allegan, MI. The approaching New Year brings the anniversary of our Inn; both the Castle and the Castle Keep buildings were purchased during the month of November. We invite you to celebrate with us by taking $50 off your weeknight…
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Why choose a Bed and Breakfast vs. a Hotel for your next Getaway?
Hello, I’m Dany Hough, the Assistant Innkeeper at Castle in the Country. One common question that we get from guests is how is a bed and breakfast different from a hotel? I am definitely able to answer that question! Before coming to work here at Castle in the Country as an Assistant Innkeeper, I was a…
What can you expect when you visit Castle in the Country?
When our Innkeepers are answering emails, or answering the phone here at Castle in the Country Bed & Breakfast Inn we often hear the hesitation in a guest’s voice when they say “we’ve never been to a bed and breakfast before so we don’t really know what to expect.” At our Southwest Michigan Bed and Breakfast, we…
Michigan Fairytale Wedding Destination: Castle in the Country B&B
If you’re like most girls, you’ve been planning your fairytale wedding since you were little. But one thing you didn’t realize when you were little was just how much work goes into planning that perfect event! The hustle and bustle of your daily routine keeps you busy as it is, and then adding all of…
Seckel Pears Baked in Cardamom-Mint Sauce
This recipe works with any variety of pear that is available. Be sure to adjust baking time according to ripeness of the pears. This recipe actually works better with hard, less ripe pears. Serves 8 Ingredients 8 Seckel Pears (or 4 normal-sized pears, serving 1/2 pear per person) 6 stems fresh mint 4T honey 2T…
Myths of a Bed and Breakfast
Working at Castle in the Country has completely changed my perspective on the B&B industry. Many in my age group (mid 20’s) would never consider a B&B because the first thing that comes to mind is “Grandma’s house” and being forced into small talk at a community breakfast table. Boy were we wrong! Let me try…
Pecan & Maple Oatmeal Scones Recipe
This is a stellar recipe for Pecan and Maple Oatmeal Scones. The key with to the scones is to toast the oatmeal in a warm (350F) oven for about 20 minutes. This results in better oatmeal flavor throughout the scones. Otherwise this is a basic biscuit recipe that everyone can be successful with. Another trick…
Cherry Cobbler
I lucked out at the Holland Farmers Market Wednesday and found some pie cherries. While sweet cherries are plentiful and available many places, consider yourself fortunate when you see these, at least in West Michigan. The season for pie cherries, also called “sour” or “tart” cherries, is short-just a few weeks. Most of the crop…