Winter Romance at Michigan’s Best Bed & Breakfasts

December 21st, 2008 by Jane Leisteiner

by Jane Leisteiner

All winter long, including of course, Valentine’s Day, Michigan bed and breakfasts offer romantic escapes for lovers of all ages. Whether you wish to spend time snowshoeing through wooded trails surrounded by vineyards, dining on outstanding gourmet local cuisine, soaking in spacious spa tubs or curling up in front of a toasty fireplace, Michigan offers great opportunities for winter romance. Iloveinns.com features some of the top romantic choices for you below.

Cozy, opulent and magnificent are apt descriptions of the Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Bellaire, Michigan. Enjoy the formality of the front parlor with its warming fireplace or enjoy a hearty card game in the back parlor with your loved one. With furnishings ranging from French Provincial to Victorian Revival, the Grand Victorian is an incredible place to spend a romantic getaway.

How romantic is a winter sunset over Lake Michigan when you are wrapped in the arms of the one you love? Several of the rooms in Yelton Manor, a South Haven bed and breakfast, have spectacular lake views. For that extra special romantic treat, book the intimately private, yet spacious Anniversary Suite, complete with a four poster King bed, oval Jacuzzi, and lake and garden views. In the mornings, savor a delicious homemade hot breakfast.

The Castle in the Country Bed and Breakfast, located in Michigan’s Saugatuck area, is absolutely enchanting. This perfect romantic getaway is a century old Victorian Castle, situated on 65 heavily wooded acres providing walking trails, cross country skiing and even ice fishing on a private lake. Enjoy a sleigh ride with your loved one through a starlit night or simply retreat to your private suite with a whirlpool tub for two and cozy fireplace. The full gourmet breakfast contains only items made from scratch, scones, muffins and croissants. The Castle in the Country B&B is truly one of Allegan, Michigan’s greatest treasures.

Another romantic gem, the Delano Inn, is also located in Allegan, Michigan. Here you will find almost 6,000 square feet of an 1863 Victorian inn, lovingly restored to highlight period details and antiques, yet providing all the modern amenities you expect. Ski the nearby silvery slopes, named #1 in Midwest by SKI Magazine. Conclude your romantic escape at this B&B by relishing a gourmet breakfast of Baked Peach French Toast or Delano Inn Eggs Florentine, all beautifully presented on bone china and cut glass goblets.

The Cobblestone Manor B&B in Auburn Hills, Michigan, was built in 1840 and has been luxuriously renovated. Enjoy romance in the privacy of your suite, complete with a whirlpool tub and cozy fireplace. The Bistro Bourdeau, featuring local products prepared by Chef Kipp, is a treat not to be missed. Be sure to enjoy a sumptuous feast in the romantic turreted breakfast room. This Michigan inn is a relaxing gem, complete with the amenities you expect.

Michigan is filled with many bed and breakfasts that will provide you with an unforgettable, romantic winter getaway. If you prefer an alternate location, browse through the 19,000 B&Bs and country inns that may also interest you. The best selling bed and breakfast guidebook, “Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns” contains additional information about many of the above listed B&Bs and provides you with the advantage of a Buy-One-Night-Get-One-Night-Free Certificate. For the perfect gift buying solution, go to ILoveInns.com which offers printable gift certificates.

About the Author:

Jane Leisteiner has visited B&B inns throughout the nation and written extensively on them. To get detailed info about Michigan bed and breakfast inns or to order bed and breakfast gift certificates, check out the iLoveInns online guide now.