The Greater Cleveland area is home to a delightful -- and romantic -- collection of Bed and Breakfast inns. From stylish city retreats to country estates, this set of ten inns has something to interest the romantic in everyone. (Listed in random order)
The Baricelli Inn -- Cleveland
© S. Mitchell
The Baricelli Inn is an elegant 1896 mansion, turned restaurant and bed and breakfast, in the heart of Cleveland's Little Italy neighborhood, just up the hill from University Circle, the city's museum and cultural district. The beautifully restored Inn, open since 1985, serves elegant dinners and provides unique and gracious accommodations. Each of the seven guest rooms feature air conditioning, cable TV, and private baths.
The Baricelli Inn
2203 Cornell Rd.
Cleveland, OH
216 791-6500
The Baricelli Inn
2203 Cornell Rd.
Cleveland, OH
216 791-6500
Glidden House -- Cleveland
(courtesy of University Circle Inc.)
The Glidden House was built in 1901 by the Glidden paint family. The mansion sits right between the museums of University Circle and Case Western Reserve University, and has been a bed and breakfast inn for about a decade. Guest rooms at the Glidden House have a combination of old-world style and modern amenities. All rooms feature high-speed Internet access and 42" plasma screen TVs as well as mahogany and cherry four-poster beds, fireplaces, and majestic high ceilings. The Inn is a popular venue for weddings and other social events.
The Glidden House
1901 Ford Dr.
Cleveland, OH
866 812-4537
The Glidden House
1901 Ford Dr.
Cleveland, OH
866 812-4537
Rider's Inn -- Painesville
(Courtesy Rider Inn)
Rider's Inn in Painesville opened in 1812 as a hospitality stop along the rough stagecoach road between Buffalo and Cleveland. The inn, named for its founder and his wife, Joe and Suzanne Rider, was also a major stop along the underground railroad and a refuge for Union soldiers returning home after the Civil War. The gracious inn offers guests seven delightful, individually-decorated suites as well as a charming dining room.
Rider's Inn
792 Mentor Ave.
Painesville, OH
440 354-8200
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Rider's Inn
792 Mentor Ave.
Painesville, OH
440 354-8200
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Fitzgerald's Irish Bed and Breakfast - Painesville
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Fitzgerald's Bed and Breakfast is a charming sixteen-room, Tudor-style mansion, located about 30 minutes east of downtown Cleveland in historic Painesville, Ohio. It's a warm and welcoming hostelry, near Lake Erie beaches and wineries as well as attractions, such as Lake Farm Park and the James A. Garfield Historic Site. It's also a good base for exploring the nearby covered bridge country of Ashtabula County. The inn's three guest rooms all feature Internet access, a private bath, air conditioning, and satelite TV.
Fitzgerald's Irish Bed and Breakfast
47 Mentor Ave.
Painesville, OH
440 639-0845
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Fitzgerald's Irish Bed and Breakfast
47 Mentor Ave.
Painesville, OH
440 639-0845
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Brownstone Inn -- Cleveland
The Brownstone Inn Downtown is located in Cleveland's Midtown Corridor, just minutes from downtown Cleveland. The 1874 restored brick townhouse looks like it would be more at home in New York City than Cleveland. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the inn boasts 12-foot ceilings, a sweeping front staircase, and elegant French wallpaper. The inn's four guest rooms and one suite all feature a private bath, cable TV, high-speed Internet access, and air conditioning.Brownstone Inn Downtown
3649 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH
216 426-1753
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Red Maple Inn -- Burton
Located next to Century Village in Burton, about 45 minutes east of Cleveland, the Red Maple Inn offers comfortable rooms, a snug library filled with books, and sweeping views of the Geauga County countryside. The 17 guest rooms all feature a private bath, cable TV, Internet access, and air conditioning. Many of the rooms offer private balconies and/or fireplaces.Red Maple Inn
14707 S. Cheshire St.
Burton Village, OH
888 646-2753
Inn of Chagrin Falls -- Chagrin Falls
Located just a block away from the falls in the picturesque Cleveland suburb of Chagrin Falls, The Inn of Chagrin Falls is a quaint yellow, New England-style cottage with 15 guest rooms. All rooms have cable TV, air conditioning, and private baths. Continental breakfast is included in the rates. For other meals, guests can wander over to the adjacent Gamekeeper's Tavern, a cozy eatery in the winter and the patio restaurant in the area during the summer months.Inn of Chagrin Falls
87 West St.
Chagrin Falls, OH
440 247-1200
Inn at Honey Run -- Millersburg
Located in the heart of Holmes County's Amish Country, the Inn at Honey Run offers cozy accommodations in a park-life setting. The inn's 37 rooms and 3 cottages all have private baths and air conditioning, and the inn's dining room is known for its delicious cuisine that makes use of local produce and Amish chickens, cheeses, and baked goods. Two guest houses, located high on a hill overlooking the valley, offer such features as a stone fireplace, sky-lights, and a vaulted wood-beam ceiling as well as complete privacy.Inn at Honey Run
6920 C.R. 203
Millersburg, OH
800 468-6639
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Inn at Brandywine Falls -- Sagamore Hills
Located in the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, the Inn at Brandywine Falls is a restored 1848 farmhouse with 3 guest rooms and 3 guest suites, all with private bath. The inn features period furnishings and a large country kitchen where guests are encouraged to congregate. It's a great place to stay while exploring the year-round beauty of the park.Inn at Brandywine Falls
8230 Brandywine Rd.
Sagamore Hills, OH
330 467-1812
Walden, the Country Inn and Stables -- Aurora
Walden, the Country Inn and Stables, is part of a luxury complex in Aurora, southeast of Cleveland, that includes a championship golf course, country club, and high-end condos. The country inn sits on 32 acres of rolling meadow. The 25 suites features whirlpool baths, mini-refrigerators, and wet bars. Most units also have a fireplace. Facilities at the inn include an indoor riding arena, a comfortable library, and a gourmet restaurant, deceptively named "The Barn".Walden, The Country Inn & Stables
1119 Aurora Rd.
Aurora, OH
888 808-5003
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