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Rocking Horse Inn

Ravenna, Ohio.

Welcome to the Rocking Horse Inn, a Victorian mansion that began in 1867 and took nearly a decade to complete. Extensive porches filled with white wicker furniture and decorated with seasonal decoration. The Inn is overflowing with Victorian antiques.

Bed and Breakfast Description

Four spacious guest rooms and friendly innkeeper welcome you to this Victorian mansion. Sprawling porches filled with ferns and white wicker furniture in the summer and changing seasonal decorations throughout the year are framed with gingerbread from Stick Style architecture. Antiques abound with Victorian decorations. Walk off your breakfast to the many shops just two blocks away in town, or take a short drive to the nearby Antique Mall, golf courses, Kent State and NEOUCOM Universities, Geauga Lake and Wildwater Kingdom Park, Aurora Premium Outlets, and other attractions.

The property is greatly noted for its availability to all groups, its glorious antiques and unique décor, accommodations for business, religious, and family travelers, its very economical tariffs, and it’s catering to group events, weddings, and romantic escapes.

Robert Walker, your host, is a firefighter/paramedic in Ravenna, Ohio. He has assumed the position and duties of innkeeper at the Rocking Horse Inn and lives on the premises. His sister, Sandy Pettigrew, is also a hostess. It is a privately owned and operated historic bed and breakfast, and has details such as Architectural style is Victorian, Built in 1875, Opened for business in 1992, Restored / Remodeled in 1992, and Parking available (Free off street parking behind Inn.)

Some attractions include: Bicycle riding trails, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Bike trails, etc

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 80.00 - 120.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 4
With private baths: 2
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Continental plus breakfast
• Afternoon tea and snacks, coffee/tea/sodas/hot chocolate available anytime, complimentary wine

Nearest Airport(s): Akron-Caton; Cleveland

Services:

Spas, Satellite/Cable TV/DVD Players, BBQ grill, games, internet, FAX, laundry facilities, Library

Area Attractions and Activities:

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Geauga Lake and Wildwater Kingdom Park, Chamber of Commerce Award 1994, Kent State and NEOUCOM Universities, Antiques and Mall, West Branch State Park, Ravenna home tour 1993, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Hunting, Mountain Bike trails, Board Games in DR, Air Hockey on premises, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Water sports

Most Popular Rooms:

The Anne Room: romantic space decorated in Victorian style. It has an open veranda that overlooks the grand front lawn and can be connected to the Anne Suite, with the bathroom connecting to a room of twin beds; ideal for a family.

Julianne Room: A romantic room from the 1860's but with modern amenities of today. With a private bathroom including a claw tub and a private shower stall. A television with VCR/DVD/cable is also in the room. A Deluxe Queen Room.

Restrictions

• Smoking not permitted.
• No pets, please.
• No access for disabled persons.

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