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The Belfry House

The Belfry House is an inn that can be found in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, which is north of Geneva Lake and west of Lake Como. The two-story building has 12 rooms, and the owner also owns another restaurant on the premises called Opus. Something unique about The Belfry House is that they give everyone the chance to get a discount if they make reservations through their website. If guests go to their webpage, they can spin a virtual wheel and get a discount off of their stay if they decide to book. Guests can also talk to the manager and organize celebrations and other more significant events if they would like to celebrate things like birthdays, weddings, and more.

About

The Belfry House building is two stories tall and has a total of 12 rooms available for guests to rent. The 12 rooms are described and set into four different categories, depending on what kind of experience guests would like. The types of rooms available to guests are standard rooms, deluxe rooms, standard suites, and premier suites. Regardless of which room is chosen, each room comes equipped with a private bathroom that has heated floors, at least one 55 inch television, and a mini-fridge.

The standard rooms are the Belfry House's most basic units. Along with the heated, private bathrooms, mini-fridge, and television, they also get a ceiling fan and a bathrobe. The deluxe rooms come equipped with a fireplace that is right across from the bed, with the television mounted above it. Deluxe rooms also have a private entrance for guests' convenience. The standard suites are much larger, as they have two rooms, one-bedroom, and one living room. A fireplace can be found in the living room. Finally, the premier suites are the largest rooms of them all. These rooms have two spaces, a living room and a bedroom, as well as a fireplace and a private entrance. Premiere suites also have a much larger bathroom when compared to the other rooms.

While The Belfry House doesn't do breakfast in the morning for its patrons, they do have brunch available if guests would like. Their brunch meal time starts at 9 AM and goes until 12 PM. In order for guests to obtain a seat, they must make reservations for it with the restaurant, which is called Opus and is also under the same ownership as The Belfry House. Reservations for brunch are only available during the weekends, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Opus is a fine dining restaurant that is right next to The Belfry House and is where guests can get food and drinks. Visitors can reserve time at Opus for dinner on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It should be noted that the dinner is not included in the price of a reservation at the property.

The Belfry House is located in a more rural neighborhood where the largest building is the hospital that is right across the street from the hotel. Residential houses can be found nearby, but there are also several interesting places within the city limits. The Dancing Horse Theatre is a unique theatre that does a show where performers dance and entertain with a number of horses. Right next to The Dancing Horse Theatre is The Animal Gardens, which is a petting zoo that allows guests to see small, tame animals. The manager of the property recommends several restaurants. The restaurants that she mentions are The Grand View, which is another resort that offers fine dining. Johnathon's on the Brick Road, which is located in Delavan, and Hunt's Club Steakhouse, which is another fine dining establishment that is located down the road from The Belfry House.

The town outside of The Belfry House is surrounded by three different lakes, which makes this area a more popular spot during the summertime. Geneva Lake is south of the property, and Lake Como can be found to the east. If guests travel to the northwest, they can come across the third lake, which is known as Delavan Lake. There are cities next to all of these lakes, though they are not very large. The one exception being the city named Lake Geneva, which is named after the lake on the west side of town, Geneva Lake.

Culture

The culture of the property is described by the manager as "elegant" with an emphasis on "upkeep." She explains that the theme they seek to give off is one of modern luxury. The goal for the property is to create an atmosphere that is welcoming and comfortable. The manager explains that she wants guests to feel happy that they came.

In order to help The Belfry House maintain its upkeep and cleanliness, there are several policies that have been put in place. One important rule that must be kept is that children are not allowed to join guests during their stay. In fact, anyone under the age of 21 is unable to be in the rooms. Another policy would be their no-smoking policy. Guests are not permitted to smoke inside the building or on the premises. This includes the patio and the backyard area. One more rule that they ask guests to abide by is to maintain the quiet hours set by The Belfry House. Quiet hours begin at 10:00 PM. to help guests wind down and have an easier time relaxing and getting to sleep.

Though the establishment hasn't been around for very long, The Belfry House has received a number of reviews from past patrons. Many of the reviews mention the quality of their stay and the cleanliness of the room they stayed in. One guest who recently stayed at The Belfry House wrote in their review, "Well designed, clean and very comfortable. I went to the Sounds of Summer Concert at the theater next door and enjoyed every single minute."

The Belfry House is capable of providing and hosting events. For those looking to celebrate a special occasion, they can call The Belfry House and work with the manager to organize a celebration. They often have guests that are on their honeymoon, anniversary or celebrating some other type of event between only a few people and in a quieter fashion. One unique thing they do for their guests who are staying for a celebration of some sort, such as weddings or birthdays, they will sometimes try to surprise their guests with bouquets of flowers, small gifts, and other little unexpected treats to help them celebrate.

History

The Belfry House has not been around for very long. In fact, The Belfry House has only been around for about seven months. The manager has been working at the house since the first day it opened. She explains that she decided to join the lodging industry because she wanted to step out of her comfort zone and try something different. She says she really likes her job with The Belfry House and plans on doing her best to make it a welcoming place for everyone that visits.

Though The Belfry House is less than a year old, the building itself has been around a little longer. Before it was a hotel for guests to rent out, the property was used by the Belfry Players. The Belfry Players is a company of theatre and acting.

Due to the fact that they are still a much newer business, they have a number of plans for the future to improve the building and make it better for guests that visit. The patio is still in construction, although it is set to be finished in the near future. There are also plans for The Belfry House to install a brand new kitchen area. The idea behind this new kitchen is that it will be accessible and able to serve the outside patio. That way, guests will not have to go between the indoor kitchen and the terrace.

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Location

3601 Wisconsin 67
Delavan, Wisconsin 53115
United States

Type

Bed and Breakfast

Owners

Michael

Phone
262-394-3900
Reviews
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