Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association

Cooksville Farmhouse Inn

Cooksville Farmhouse Inn is conviently located between Madison and Janesville, near Stoughton, Evansville, and Edgerton. The farmhouse, originally built c. 1845, is on the National Registry of Historic Places, along with most of the village. Cooksville is a small, rural community of 35 houses that has a rich history. It is surrounded by farmland and located on the Badfish Creek. The land was once owned by famous statesman, Daniel Webster. The inn borders a lovely restored prairie crisscrossed by paths for walks beside the spring-fed spring in the summer and snow shoeing in the winter. The prairie is fringed by pastures that house sheep, horses, or cows, depending on the season. Enjoy the quiet, rustic, family friendly atmosphere of the farmhouse which has a soapstone woodstove and massive free standing fireplace to keep guests cozy when the snow flies, as well as great views of the prairie and sunsets.

Area attractions include biking the backroads, canoeing the Badfish, attending local festivals (see our website for links); shopping in antique shops, quilt shops, art studios, cheese factories,; touring historic districts, visiting restaurants, golf courses, Madison Speedway, Badger games, etc.

The Master Suite, located on the first floor, is a light and airy bedroom with private bath, Jacuzzi, a walk in closet, and a king size bed and rents for $135 per night.

The Prairie Suite on the second floor of the farmhouse is well suited for families with children and includes 3 bedrooms and a shared bath with tub and shower. The Coneflower Room has a double bed. The Compass Plant Room has a twin bed with a twin trundle. The Blue Stem Room has a double bed as well as a twin mattress that can be pulled out. These 3 rooms are part of the original 1845 house and have the old fir plank floors and exposed, hand hewn timbers. Bring your own air mattresses and sleeping bags for extra people up to a total of 10 guests. $185/night for first 6 people, $20 each for additional guests. An individual room of the upstairs suite can be rented for $85 per night if the Master Suite is booked.

Guests are welcome to use the kitchen facilities which include cooking utensils, pots and pans, baking dishes and service for 8. There is a lending library of books in the sun room and upstairs. In cold weather we will build you fires in the fireplace and woodstove to enjoy. Besides the dining room there are 2 sitting rooms with comfortable easy chairs, rockers and hide-a-bed couch.

Rent the entire house for $250/night. 2 night minimum on weekends. Friday and Saturday must be rented together. No split weekends. Holiday weekends require a 3 night minimum.

We provide pre-packaged and bakery prepared continental breakfast and use of farmhouse kitchen which includes fridge, microwave, stove, oven, toaster and dishwasher. Feel free to bring food and cook meals (including lunch and supper) for yourselves. The Cooksville Store is located 2 doors north and sells a variety of non-perishable grocery products and beverages.

Retreats
Organize your own retreat around interests or activities such as music, scrap booking, bicycling, family reunion, church groups, homeschoolers, wedding gatherings, canoeing. The house has ample room in common areas for working around tables, rehearsing, small group discussions and large group meetings.

Group Tours of Historic Cooksville can be arranged. A guided walking tour that includes an introductory lecture on the history of Cooksville at the Cooksville Schoolhouse (Community Center), followed by a guided walking tour of the village, viewing the exteriors of about 20 historic buildings can be scheduled through the Community Center or through the Historic Cooksville Trust. This tour takes about 1½ hours. A house tour that lasts about 2 ½ hours can also be arranged that includes visiting the interiors of 2 or more historic homes in addition to the walking tour listed above. Please inquire for contact information and group rates.

Policies:
Ours is a smoke-free B&B.

Check in time is after 3 p.m.

Check out time is before 11 a.m. on weekdays and Saturday, before 2 on Sunday.

Pet charge for use of garage kennel is $15 per pet per day. Dogs must be leashed outside of the kennel. Cats must be caged for their own protection. No pets inside the house. Dogs must wear registration and rabies shots tags.