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Colonel Taylor
Inn & Gift ShopThereby putting the Colonel Taylor Inn in the top1% of bed and breakfast and country inns throughout the United States & Canada for the past three years!
The Colonel Taylor Inn is a beautiful three story, 9000 sq ft Victorian Mansion located at 633 Upland Rd, Cambridge, Ohio. Our Inn is a striking example of Victorian architecture that captures all the charm & grace of a bygone era, with central A/C and all the comforts of today. Whether your trip is a weekend getaway, romantic occasion, business traveler looking for a restful place to unwind, or just a special way to say "I Love You", you'll find The Colonel Taylor Inn to be an exceptional Inn for year-round, lodging accommodations. www.coltaylorinnbb.com; 740-432-7802.
There are four wonderfully decorated rooms on the second floor, Four poster beds, one king & three queen, all with private baths, fireplaces, sitting areas along with sumptuous Robes & slippers for your comfort. One room has an adjoing room with a full size bed.
Breakfast may include: Apple French Toast, Sausage Egg Casserole or Quiche; Canadian bacon, ham or Sausage; scrumptious homemade Coffee cake; Fresh fruit bowl; juice & fresh ground gourmet coffee. Served on fine China & Crystal by candlelight and a roaring fire weather permitting.
A perfect setting during any season for weddings, small parties, corporate functions or just a quiet retreat. We will work with you for all your needs. We also provide you with the option of using our beautiful grounds and outside settings.
Our annual Christmas Open house tea & tour will be December 5, 2004 - see our website for details!
Wolfies
Campground-Cabins-Tent
Open year round
Location: 101 Buckeye Drive, Zanesville, Ohio
Phone: 740-454-0925
Web Site:
www.wolfiescampground.com
Beautiful, highly-rated park located 2 miles off I-70 exit 155 (50 miles east of Columbus). Pet friendly RV sites (small to big rigs, 30/50 amp full hookup), Cabins, Tenting, and RV Rental. Free Wi-Fi internet, heated pool, very nice bathhouse/laundry with public phone, game room, shelter pavilion, playground, walking trail, horse shoes, basketball, large camp store with: groceries, ice, firewood, toys, gifts, supplies, T Shirts, and world famous Longaberger Baskets. Picnic table and fire ring at every site. Entertainment and activities during summer season. Minutes from restaurants, shopping, hospital, Zanesville’s Walking Trail, Longaberger Basket Factory, The Wild’s, Muskingum River Parkway, and Zanesville’s Riverside Park. Large shelter pavilion with electricity, camp grills, picnic tables, and fire ring are great for special get-togethers.
Big Rock Cabins
Rates: $109-$169
Location: 4348 Big Run Road in Beaver, Ohio 45613
Phone: 740-988-5120
Premier Couples Getaway in the Hills of Southern Ohio. Clever fixtures, interesting antiques, cozy gas fireplaces, and soothing hot tubs, make these amazing cabins the perfect romantic getaway! Secluded far from the cares of everyday life, and on 60 wooded acres of natural beauty, you will enjoy awesome rock formations and abundant wildlife. Private trails lead to Old Raridan's Lair and to the breathtaking views atop legendary Big Rock and Prophet's Peak. Perfect for Honeymoons or Anniversaries!
Rest,relax and enjoy your privacy as you stay in this two bedroom, two bath, fully furnished luxury log cabin on a working orchard and vineyard. Stay by yourself or share it with friends. Amenities include: Hot tub, fireplace, gas grill on the patio, large porch overlooking our pond, orchard and vineyard, CD player, TV/VCR, soaker tub, oversized shower and central air conditioning. Breakfast food will be provided for you to cook as you wish, but please bring your own food to prepare lunch and dinner either in the spacious kitchen or outside on the gas grill.
Forest Haven
Campground
2342 Walnut Creek Rd, Chillicothe Ohio
740-774-1203
Rustic, natural beauty and a peaceful, clean and friendly atmosphere is your
reward for visiting Forest Haven. Unusually spacious sites with abundant shade
are situated so that most of the sounds you will hear are from Mother Nature.
Even during busy holiday weekends, it is quiet in the evenings - mostly due to
mature trees and natural ravines which separate camping areas. Nature trails,
fishing lake, two playgrounds, game room, free book exchange and more are
available for your enjoyment. Games and many prizes for all ages are a
tradition each holiday weekend, along with a Golf Cart Parade and decoration
contest. Warning to all intended campers....visit this "little piece of heaven"
once, and you'll never want to leave.
Friendship Village International
Location: Summerfield, Ohio (Southeastern Ohio, Half way between Cambridge and
Marietta off of Interstate 77 South)
Phone: 740-838-4033
Friendship Village International Training and Retreat Center features world class accommodations and training facilities in a rustic setting for corporations, organizations, and families alike. Eagle Lodge, the lodging of Friendship Village International Training and Retreat Center nestled in the hills and forests of Appalachia Ohio, is a perfect venue for relaxing after a day of training or retreat activities at our Conference Center, Bear Conference Center, to renew your body, mind, and spirit. The incredible happens when leaders come together in the spirit of personal and professional growth to explore new horizons in this natural setting. Come discover yourself and your world again. Explore new meanings of self, team, adventure, and success at Friendship Village.
Hocking Hills Region (Hocking Hills Lodging and Cabin Rentals)
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Location: 16390 Collison Rd. in Logan, OH 43138
Phone: 740-215-9875
Web Page: www.dreamscapehideaway.com
Beautiful log home in a stunning woods setting. Luxurious amenities, and excruciating attention to detail will leave you warm spoiled and happy. Not your typical cabin in the woods and you aint going to be roughin it. Call 740-215-9875 or go to dreamscapehideaway.com to make your reservations.

Location: Hocking Hills (Logan), Ohio
Phone: 877-225-6572
Web Site: www.lazylanecabins.com
Lazy Lane Cabins offers rustic cabins and deluxe vacation homes, each secluded on their own acreage for privacy. The cabins are centrally located in the beautiful Hocking Hills region of southeastern Ohio near Logan. Enjoy hiking, fishing, canoeing and horseback riding. Lazy Lane Cabins are located within minutes of 9 state parks with caves and waterfalls, antique shops, restaurants, craft shops and local artisans' shops.
The cabins sleep 2 - 6 and are all comfortably furnished and include fully equipped kitchens, air conditioning and heat, satellite TV, hot tubs, gas grills, and fireplaces. Perfect for a romantic getaway or honeymoon. Peaceful tranquility awaits you at Lazy Lane Cabins in private wooded settings. Some cabins are pet friendly.
You can schedule a gourmet meal prepared in your cabin from the Traveling Chef or even relax with a private massage in your cabin. With 18 cabins and vacation homes to choose from, you're sure to find one that suits your needs.
A Bend in the Road Cabins
($125 to $285/night)
Location: Hocking Hills
Phone: 740-385-6081
Beautiful, cozy cabins nestled in the Hocking Hills on 45 wooded acres,
featuring 1-2 bedrooms for rest and relaxation. Will sleep 2-6/per cabin.
A Georgian Manner
Location: Logan, OH (Hocking Hills Region)
Phone: 800-606-1840
A romantic
Hocking Hills wedding getaway that's more than just the usual outdoor wedding
site in Ohio! This Bed and Breakfast Inn offers wedding facilities, honeymoon
suites and wedding guest accommodations all in one lovingly restored farm manor
from the early 1840's. The spacious
and very romantic honeymoon suite with private Jacuzzi is located on the main
floor. Upstairs there are four beautiful furnished rooms with antiques and
wonderful views of Lake Logan and the surrounding natural beauty of the Hocking
Hills.
Campbells Hollow Cottages
Open Year Round
Location: Hocking Hills
Phone: 1-877-HOLLOWS
Visit a secluded hollow in the beautiful Hocking Hills of Ohio. Family cottages
that sleep six to romantic cozy cottages that just sleep 2 adults. All cottages
have Hot-Tubs and campfire rings. We provide all sheets and linens, dishes/pots
& pans. With-in minuets to all area attractions.
Hocking Hills Resort
Location: South
Phone: 800-222-4655
The Hocking Hills Resort is located on 62 acres on top of a ridge in the
beautiful Hocking Hills of
Old Man’s Cave Chalets Cabin Rentals
Location: Hocking Hills, Ohio
Phone: 1-800-762-9396
Log Cabin Rentals located in the heart of Southeast Ohio’s Hocking Hills.
“HOT TUB GETAWAY” for family vacations or romantic getaways. Area activities
year round: hiking trails, waterfalls, caves and rock formations. Snuggle by
the fire, dip into your private hot tub and get snowed–in by our romantic
ambiance. Call for Cabin Catalog.
Ravenwood Castle & Medieval
Village
Location: Hocking Hills region in Ohio
Phone: Phone 800-477-1541
Ravenwood offers enchanting castle rooms and suites and picturesque guest
cottages. Room rates range from $115 to $235. Ravenwood also has dining in the
castle, unique offerings such as camping in authentic Gypsy Wagons, and Coach
House Tea Room in addition to castle tours. Winter offers a special "Snuggles &
Snowflakes" package Sunday - Thursday nights and includes a dinner for two!
Sunrise Log Cabins
Location: Hocking Hills Getaway in Southeast Ohio
Phone: 1-888-601-3085
Luxury log cabins in the heart of the Hocking Hills, great for a romantic "hot
tub escape" or a family gathering. Featuring 1, 2, and 4- bedroom log cabins
with all the amenities of home. Relax in a quiet country setting near the
Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave.Shop, and the many craft and antique
stores. Hike the trails and visit the caves, water falls and many rock
formations or just relax by a warm fireplace or sooth yourself in your own
private hot tub.
Open April 1 - October 30 Monday –Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: 1527 McGiffins Rd., PO Box 703, Jackson, OH 45640
Phone: 800-282-2167 or 740-384-3060
Lazy Dog Camp-Resort, which is open year round offering 77 camping sites, 10 cabins. Accommodations include swimming pool, hot showers, laundromat facility, playground area, shuffleboard, horseshoe pits, basketball, 4-Acre Pay-Lake, and much more family fun sites and activities on 35 acres. Conveniently located 30 miles West of Athens, 35 miles South/East of Chillicothe, 85 miles South of Columbus, 100 miles of Cincinnati, and 45 miles South of Logan.
Pine
Lakes Lodge Bed & Breakfast Resort & Conference Center
Just an hour and a half east from Columbus, this is a resort of a different sort combining down-home living and wild animals with tranquility and upscale amenities.
To escape to this peaceful retreat or to request further information, visit www.pinelakeslodge.com, call 740-679-3617, or email peacefulretreat@pinelakeslodge.com.
This 10-thousand square-foot lodge blends new construction with the country environment, so the luxurious three-story split log and gabled roof structure sits atop a hill surrounded by pines. As guests enter the living area, they are invited to relax on leather couches by the fireplace under a 24-foot double-beamed cathedral ceiling. Or, they may choose to join a card game in the second floor loft by the fireplace or find that cozy spot to just enjoy the view. This combination of old and new ensures that Inn goers will have the best of both worlds. Custom décor with all of the upscale amenities, one-of-a kind decor, hardwood floors, hand hewn mantles, antiques and spacious rooms each with it’s own fully equipped bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub for two, all hallmarks of Pine Lakes Lodge. For newlyweds or guests hoping to recapture that feeling, the “Southern Cross Suite” offers over 1,055 square feet of luxury in a rustic style. Two balconies face a hilltop view with a separate entrance allowing complete privacy for couples. Wet bar and mini refrigerator enables guests to satisfy their appetite at any time plus a large private bath with Jacuzzi for that intimate time together.
Pine Lakes Lodge Bed & Breakfast Resort is surrounded by wide-open meadows so guests can enjoy the countryside. As a result, popular amenities like a steam sauna, hot tub and gazebo are located on the premises. In addition, they provide everything from massages to touring packages. Guests exploring the grounds find enough outdoor activities to keep themselves entertained for their entire stay. Upon request, they will prepare a delectable picnic lunch so hiking, fishing (at 7 stocked ponds) and bird watching outings can be planned. (Binoculars available) There is a wildlife observation tower and a petting zoo with emus, llamas, miniature horses, donkeys and goats. Also on the farm are long horn steer, buffalo and white tail deer. The more adventurous may rent All Terrain Vehicles and John Deer Gators to explore the farm, trails and the 30 antique John Deer tractors.
For business or leisure guests looking for tranquility and comfort, the beautiful setting and state of the art accommodations at Pine Lakes Lodge Bed & Breakfast Resort and Conference Center is an “Escape to the Country”. Near Cambridge in Southeastern Ohio, it is the perfect getaway or retreat for any season.
Ravenwood Castle
(Room prices vary from $115-$235)
Location: 65666 Bethel Road, New Plymouth, OH 45654
Phone: 800-477-1541 or 740-596-2606
Ravenwood Castle is surrounded by 50 acres of forest and is set off the road by a half-mile private drive. It is set in the Wayne National Forest just seven miles from the Hocking Hills. The castle is twelfth-century Norman in style, and the castle's crenellated towers contain the guest rooms and suites, all with elegant private baths which include garden or whirlpool tubs. Most rooms or suites offer a private balcony or deck and all have a gas fireplace with antique mantle. All rooms contain stained antique stained glass windows and lamps. The castle contains a dining hall with dinner available at an extra charge, and also a game room and a library. Hiking, rock climbing, hunting, birding, wildflower walks, nature study, horseback riding and canoeing are a few of the outdoor activities guests can enjoy.
Smoke Rise Ranch
Open: Year round
Location: 6751 Hunterdon Road in Glouster, Ohio 45732
Phone: 800-292-1732
A Western Style Adventure Ridin', Ropin' & a Real Good Time! Nestled in the
rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio is Smoke Rise Ranch. The resort is a
working cattle and guest ranch that offers an opportunity to experience the
adventures of the west, not so far from home. Whether you prefer to be part of
the action with cattle drives, team penning, cow cutting and guided trail
rides, or to ride at your own leisure, Smoke Rise is sure to give you a taste
of the old west and the famed cowboy life-style! Smoke Rise provides cabins,
camping, horseback riding, heated pool, clubhouse, and can accommodate
corporate outings.