A respite from reality

The region offers a broad spectrum of possibilities.
By REBECCA SLOAN
VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Autumn's splendor long ago reached its peak, but the blazing foliage and sapphire skies may have inspired many of us to get away for the weekend.
Of course, with gas prices soaring, most of us won't be planning a road trip to a quaint New England inn.
But then again, maybe we don't need to.
The Mahoning and Shenango valleys boast numerous charming bed and breakfasts fit to give old New England a run for its money.
Following is a five-county rundown:
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
Charles Nelson Schmick House
110 Walnut St.
Leetonia, OH 44431
(330) 427-1892
www.bed-breakfast-ohio.com
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this lavish Victorian mansion was completed in 1871 and was acquired in 1879 by local banker and industrialist Charles Nelson Schmick. The 5,700-square-foot home features stained-glass windows, a wraparound porch, gingerbread detailing and a tower. Five guest rooms offer privacy and comfort.
Glory House Inn
639 Columbia St.
Leetonia, OH 44431
www.gloryhouseinn.com
Slow down and relax at this welcoming circa-1905 home where every detail focuses on comfort and ambience. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the dining room or outdoors on the patio. Located just 20 minutes from Youngstown and Boardman and five minutes from Columbiana.
Huffman House Bed and Breakfast
42082 State Route 154
Lisbon, OH 44432
(330) 424-3932
www.bbonline.com/oh/huffman
Lounge before a warm fire or swing on an old-fashioned porch swing at the Huffman House. Three guest rooms feature private baths, and a complimentary country breakfast is served in the dining room. Located in the village of Elkton across from well-known restaurant formerly known as Lock 24.
Spread Eagle Tavern and Inn
10150 Historic Plymouth St.
P.O. Box 277
Hanoverton, OH 44423
(330) 223-1583
www.spreadeagletavern.com
Built in 1837, this stately, three-story Federal period home served as a hotel and tavern during Ohio's Canal Era. The inn is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, and gourmet meals are served in seven dining rooms. Five guest rooms offer deluxe overnight accommodations.
The Sturgis House
122 W. 5th St.
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 382-0194
www.sturgishouse.com
Guests will experience restful comfort and privacy at this Victorian mansion. Six rooms feature antique furnishings and cable television. Free continental breakfast. Seekers of the unusual will be fascinated by the Sturgis House's history. Once used as a funeral home, the property gained national attention during the 1930s when funeral director E.G. Sturgis embalmed the remains of the notorious Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd on the premises.
XSource: Columbiana County Convention and Visitor's Bureau. For more information, call (330) 424-9078.
LAWRENCE COUNTY
Boyer's Countryside Inn
424 Newport Road
P.O. Box 2
Wampum, PA 16157
(877) 327-6233
www.boyerscountryinn.com
Just fifteen minutes from New Castle, Ellwood City and Beaver Falls, this 1800s inn features guest rooms decorated with antiques and attic treasures. During their stay, guests can arrange for a massage or a hair and nail treatment.
Candleford Inn
225 Mercer St.
Volant, PA 16156
(724) 533-4497
www.candlefordinn.com
Within walking distance Volant's many quaint shops, this 100-year-old bed and breakfast combines class with the warmth of yesteryear. Guest rooms have queen-sized beds and private baths.
Jacqueline House
3213 State Route 956
New Castle, PA 16142
(800) 478-6228
www.jacquelinehouse.com
Situated in the Amish heartland, the Jacqueline House is spacious and airy with a wraparound porch, an in-ground swimming pool and beautifully landscaped grounds. All rooms feature queen-sized beds and cable television. Try fly-fishing at nearby Neshannock Creek.
Pine Hills Inn Bed and Breakfast
4735 Old Mercer Road
Volant, PA 16156
www.pinehillsinn.com
Visitors can enjoy a simpler way of life in this circa-1879 Amish farmhouse in the heart of Amish country. Free continental breakfast.
The Veazey House Bed and Breakfast
188 Beechwood Road
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 946-2918
E-mail: martyvzc@pathway.net
The Veazey House offers visitors a tasteful blend of modern comforts and yesteryear's charms. Guests will enjoy an elegant breakfast.
XSource: Lawrence County Convention and Visitor's Bureau. For more information, call (888) 284-7599.
MAHONING COUNTY
The Inn at the Green
500 S. Main St.
Poland, OH 44514
(330) 757-4688
www.acountryvillage.com/innatgreen
This 1876 Victorian mansion sits at the south end of the village green in Poland and overlooks Main Street. The inn's handsome architecture features 12-foot ceilings, poplar floors and interior window shutters. Its four comfortably furnished guest rooms feature poster beds and private baths. Three rooms have working fireplaces. Guests can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, and complimentary sherry is served in the evening.
The Sunburst
105 N. Broad St.
Canfield, OH 44406
This circa-1822 Greek revival home features three guest rooms with private baths.
XSource: Mahoning County Convention and Visitor's Bureau. For more information, call (330) 286-0093.
MERCER COUNTY
A Place In The Woods Bed and Breakfast
177 Park Road
Sandy Lake, PA 16145
(888) 253-4208
www.aplaceinthewoods.com
Nature lovers will delight in their stay at this spacious bed and breakfast that features rustic splendor, warm hospitality and a touch of magical romance. Conveniently close to Interstate 79.
Buhl Mansion
422 E. State St.
Sharon, PA 16146
(866) 345-BUHL
www.buhlmansion.com
This opulent, lavishly decorated bed and breakfast is one of only two in North America to ever receive AAA's Five Diamond Award. The mansion features 10 guest rooms with fireplaces and Jacuzzis. A luxurious spa is on the premises.
Casa Dacosta Bed and Breakfast
116 W. Market St.
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5681
www.casadacosta.homestead.com
Casa Dacosta's three graciously appointed guest rooms allow visitors to escape the hubbub and feel as if they've slipped into yesteryear. Guests can enjoy a gourmet breakfast of ham and cheese strata, lemon poppy scones and French cr & egrave;me. Relax on the patio and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Mercer County Courthouse.
The John Orr Guest House Bed and Breakfast
320 E. Butler St.
Mercer, PA 16137
(877) 849-0839
www.jorrbandb.com
This turn-of-the-century home features three guest rooms with private baths and is near Interstates 79 and 80.
The Magoffin Inn
129 S. Pitt St.
Mercer, PA 16137
(877) MAG-OFIN
www.magoffinguesthouse.com
Located in the heart of Mercer, this brick Victorian home was built in the 1800s and is believed to have been a part of the Underground Railroad. Magoffin's five guest rooms are furnished with antiques and have fireplaces and private baths. The inn also offers a gift shop, tearoom and coffee shop.
National House Bed and Breakfast
1174 Greenfield Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 347-7492
www.nationalhousebandb.com
Once a busy stagecoach stop, this colonial home dates from the early 1800s. Guests will enjoy a generous breakfast and comfortable accommodations.
Old Arbor Rose Bed and Breakfast
114 W. Main St.
Grove City, PA 16127
(877) 596-6767
www.oldarborrosebnb.com
Old Arbor Rose features four guest rooms decorated with antiques. Each room has a private bath. A full breakfast is served in a formal dining room that overlooks a Victorian garden.
Plant's Herb Farm Bed and Breakfast
104 S. Foster Road
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 301-3273
www.plantsherbfarm.com
Travelers who want to get away from it all can enjoy a weekend at this cozy log cabin atop a hill. Guests can savor nature while they mountain bike, hike or cross country ski across the farm's 80 scenic acres.
Rachelle House
941 E. State St.
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 981-7601
http://rachellehouse.com
Enjoy contemporary ambience at this elegantly restored early 1900s home. Luxurious guest rooms have private baths and studies. Continental breakfast provided.
Seven Sisters Bed and Breakfast and McEwen Falls
810 Hamburg Road
Fredonia, PA 16124
(724) 475-2918
www.sevensistersbandb.com
With 60 acres of farmland, a wooded ravine and a 20-foot waterfall, tranquility awaits guests at Seven Sisters. Rooms feature queen-sized beds and private baths.
Silvermist Bed and Breakfast
1986 Harrisville Road
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(814) 786-0024
E-mail: Bscheer@nauticomcom.net
Nature lovers will enjoy Silvermist's 108 acres of rolling pastures, wooded trails and perennial gardens.
Snow Goose Inn Bed and Breakfast
112 E. Main St.
Grove City, PA 16127
(800) 317-4644
www.bbonline.com/pa/snowgoose
This circa-1895 home once belonged to a doctor. Its four guest rooms are furnished with antiques and feature private baths. Guests can enjoy a full, home-cooked breakfast.
Tara, A Country Inn
2844 Lake Road
Clark, PA 16113
(800) 782-2803
www.tara-inn.com
Inspired by Margaret Mitchell's unforgettable novel "Gone With the Wind," Tara offers Southern hospitality in 27 luxurious overnight rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy seven-course dining in Ashley's Gourmet Dining Room and casual dining at Stonewall's Tavern. AAA rates Tara as a Four Diamond establishment.
Terra Nova House
322 W. Poplar St.
Grove City, PA 16127
(877) 837-6682
www.terranovahouse.com
The only AAA Three-Diamond rated bed and breakfast in Grove City, the Terra Nova House was built in 1901 and is five minutes from the outlet shops. Four themed guest rooms feature private baths and cable TV. Full breakfasts are served.
XSource: Mercer County Convention and Visitor's Bureau. For more information, call (800) 637-2370.
TRUMBULL COUNTY
Dream Horse Guesthouse
9532 State Route 7
Kinsman, OH 44428
(330) 876-0428
www.kinsmanbarncats.com
This restored Victorian barn offers a delightful mix of rustic charm and earthy elegance. An on-site gift shop features health foods, and a brand-new horse barn on the premises means horse lovers can bring their horses with them for their weekend getaway. Guests can hike, bike and swim at nearby Pymatuning State Park in Andover.
Julia's Bed and Breakfast
6219 W. Liberty St.
Hubbard, OH 44425
(888) 758-5427
www.juliasbb.com
Nestled on 240 acres, Julia's offers breathtaking views of the Pine Lakes Golf Club and surrounding woods. Six guest rooms feature Jacuzzis, fireplaces, private bathrooms with showers and more. Visitors will enjoy many luxuries including a gourmet breakfast, room service, massages, personal makeovers and candlelight dinners for two.
Old Stone House Bed and Breakfast
8505 State Route 534
Mesopotamia, OH 44439
(440) 693-4186
Charming historical home in the heart of Amish country.
Twin Maples Bed and Breakfast
736 Mahoning Ave. N.W.
Warren, OH
(330) 399-7768
XSource: Trumbull County Convention Bureau