“An award-winning boutique hotel located in an exclusive Chicago suburb on the banks of Lake Michigan. Built in the 1860s, the property was modelled after a Tudor-style English mansion; expect English Gardens, gabled ceilings and large fireplaces. They serve Afternoon Tea and there is a pub on-site.”

Recommended for

  • Country Escape

    • Less than an hour from Chicago, guests come to Lake Forest for low-key beach days, hikes on reserve trails, golf and fishing
  • Weddings

    • Due to the Winsdor Hall and English Gardens, the hotel is a renowned wedding destination for classy high-spend celebrations
  • Trekking

    • There are plenty of hiking trails in nearby Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve and Mellody Farm Nature Preserve
  • In/by a Nature Reserve

    • Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve is 10 minutes drive from the property
  • Sights nearby

    • Wildlife Discovery Center, Popcorn Factory Store and Elawa Farm
  • Other Activities

    • The town's Lake Forests Book Store is a local institution
  • Beach nearby

    • Lake Michigan's Forest Beach is a short drive away
  • Golf

    • Deerpath and Onwentsia Golf Clubs are nearby
  • Museums

    • History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
  • Charming

  • Quiet

  • Family Suites

  • Theme hotel

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Gym

  • Grand Hotel

  • Lakeside

  • Restaurant

  • Great walks

  • Artworks

  • Fishing

  • Boutique

  • Historic

  • Romantic

  • Inn

  • Antiques

  • Child friendly

  • Traditional

  • Luxury

Facilities

  • Rooms

    55 rooms in this hotel
  • Bath robes

  • Parking

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Bicycles available

  • Fireplace

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Outdoor dining

  • Meeting Room

  • Library

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Gym

  • Restaurant

  • Garden

  • Child friendly

  • Suites

Activities

  • Trekking

    • There are plenty of hiking trails in nearby Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve and Mellody Farm Nature Preserve
  • Sights nearby

    • Wildlife Discovery Center, Popcorn Factory Store and Elawa Farm
  • Other Activities

    • The town's Lake Forests Book Store is a local institution
  • Golf

    • Deerpath and Onwentsia Golf Clubs are nearby
  • Museums

    • History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
  • Great walks

  • Fishing

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Originally published by Travel & Leisure

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