Free Wi-Fi And A Breakfast Including Ingredients From Its Own Organic Farm Are Notable Perks At The Non-Smoking Brightwood Inn Bed And Breakfast, Set On 14 Acres Inside Matthiessen State Park. The Two-Story Country Home Has Been Converted Into A Nine-Room Guest House. Each Room Is Uniquely Decorated And Includes A Fireplace, Free Wi-Fi And Flat-Panel Tv. The Hotel'S Gathering Room Has A Cozy Fireplace And Library, And The Wrap-Around Porch Is A Great Place To Take In The Scenery And Views Of The Organic Vegetable And Herb Garden. The Fresh Ingredients Are Used In The Included Daily Full Breakfast, Where You'Ll Also Enjoy Homemade Baked Goods. There Is Free Parking, And Some Pet-Friendly Rooms Are Available. The Hotel Is Off Route 178 On 14 Acres Surrounded By Matthiessen State Park. It Is Just Two Miles To Starved Rock State Park, Where Outdoor Activities Abound, From Horseback Riding And Hiking To Fishing. There Are A Number Of Restaurants Within A Five-Mile Drive Of The Hotel, Including Local Favorites And Some Familiar Names. Take The Kids To The Amusement Park, Two Miles Away; And For Grown-Up Fun, Try A Wine-Tasting At One Of The Three Local Wineries. It'S 98 Miles To Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a water park (surcharge) and a lazy river. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Grab lunch at Denhart's, a restaurant that specializes in local cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/café. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.