Gilded Swan Bed & Breakfast

Our stay at the Gilded Swan was wonderfully refreshing, comfortable and surprisingly personalized. Our hostess, Elaine Swanson, catered to my vegan diet beautifully, introducing me to creative meals I hadn't even thought of. The B&B is within a 10-minute drive of a beautiful beach/park/pavilion, Lakeshore Park, where you can take a walk along the lake shore, beach comb, or simply sit and enjoy a great view of the lake (you can't really tell it's not the ocean!). The rooms are beautiful and tastefully done, the mood was restful, and the proprietor was just part of the entire delightful experience. I would totally recommend this B&B; in fact, we will probably return to it in the future.

My husband and I got to experience this B&B in September 2012. We were very pleased with our stay! Our host made a fabulous breakfast for us! If you enjoy being by a fireplace, go for the room on the first floor! Very romantic atmosphere! Loved the decor of such a gorgeous home! We highly recommend others to go and enjoy this B&B!

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary during our stay and it could not have been any better. We were so happy we didn't want to leave. Also, Elaine's husband is a wonderful cook!!

This house is charming, the food is great and Elaine is a wonderful hostess. Two of us stayed for one night and we want to come back and experience it in the winter. Thanks Elaine.

We were extremely happy with our stay at the Gilded Swan. The place is beautifully decorated and well maintained. The rooms were nice, clean and very comfortable. Elaine made our stay very comfortable and we loved the interesting converstations we had over delicious breakfast. She was also very helpful with her suggestions about the places to visit and good restaurants nearby. We will definitely be visitng this place in the future.

My wife and I spent two nights at the Gilded Swan in the Lake Erie room over Labor Day weekend. We absolutely loved staying and this lovely B&B, furnished with many antiques. The price per nice was very reasonable, especially given that our room had a two-person whirlpool tub. Every morning Elaine prepared a delicious breakfast (I usually skipped lunch because I ate so much!). If you're looking for a B&B close to Ohio's wine country, you should definitely check out the Gilded Swan.

Kudos to Elaine Swanson. What a beautiful home, outstanding service and hospitality!! We stayed last night in the Vintage Suite...it was PERFECT. We felt at home. Breakfast was phenomenal. It was beyond our expectations. You can truly see how much love and passion Elaine has for her B&B!! Thank YOU Elaine, you are a breath of fresh air and it is refreshing to know that this just isnt a "job" for you.... its a passion!!! See you again soon... Your beyond happy and impressed guests, Catherine and Carmen!!!!!

We bicycled from Bloomfield, Ohio on the Greenway bike path to Astabula. Elaine greeted us with fresh baked cookies, wine, ice water, ice tea and a very inviting smile. We really enjoyed the house and it's history. The rooms were charming and very relaxing after our journey of 33 miles on bicycles. Breakfast was great as well! Fresh berries, a great French toast egg bake with sausage and fruit muffins. This was a very enjoyable stay!

My husband and I stayed at this bed and breakfast for two nights while staying in town for a wedding. Two other guests of the wedding stayed at the same time. When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised that the rooms were spacious and well decorated. Our room, the grape room, was on the first floor and was very quiet. The owner, Elaine, was a gracious and welcoming host. She spent much time chatting with us at breakfast and answering any questions we had. The highlight of our stay was definitely the breakfast. My favorite part was the poached pear with blueberries and vanilla though the stuffed french toast with cream cheese, honey, nuts and peaches came in a close second. For the price, this bed and breakfast is a great value. We have stayed at other bed and breakfasts equally as nice for much more money. The only thing I was missing was a mini fridge with bottled water in the dinning room and a cookie jar with homemade cookies every day. We would pay 5-10$ more a night for water and cookies.

We stayed at the Gilded Swan B&B during the first heavy snowfall of 2012. We enjoyed the experience with Elaine's personal touch. The room was clean and well kept. We were met each morning with a fabulous breakfast and warm conversation. Even though the snow was piling up outsice she timed our daily adventures with the snow removal service so it would not inconvenience anyone. I recommend this place if your heading towards the Ashtabula area.

It was labor day weekend and we were bringing friends up that have never satyed at a B&B before. My boyfriend and I have stayed at several in the area and tried to do last minute booking at our usual B&B but they were all filled so I found the Gilded Swan on line. When i called she answered first time and was very pleasant to deal with. The house is an old victorian and is very roomy my friends and I had a wonderful time our rooms were clean and reasonable in price. The house was a little further away from the winerys but we always use a cab service (Premier cab) and they knew were to pick us up at. All in all we enjoyed our stay with Elaine and the Gilded Swan and will be visiting again.

Every room was Victorian, but uniquely different in detail and flavor. Our bedroom had a four-poster bed with a fireplace, (gas, I think), and the linens and bedding were luxurious. The bathrooms were deliciously decorated and our hostess was very professional and personable. What a nice surprise!!

Get ready for a lovely evening and a breakfast that charms (and pampers the palate) in this gem of a B&B. Elaine is the ultimate host—turning over her ‘museum quality’ Inn to her guests to enjoy. Family history is blended with antiques and period pieces in a way that calls each guest to each room to examine carefully selected and placed items—and there are so many to enjoy. Combine this with a two-minute ride to the Western Reserve Greenway and you have a lasting memory. Thank you, Elaine! The Kelley’s

The Gilded Swan is a beautiful and comfortable B&B. We rented 2 rooms in October, 2011, and had a wonderful time there. The home has been totally remodeled and the rooms are lavishly furnished in a victorian style. Elaine prepares a delicious, hearty breakfast. The area is residential/commercial but we felt very safe there. This is a great place to stay if you bike the Western Reserve Greenway which is nearby.

My wife and I stayed a night at The Gilded Swan, and we truly enjoyed ourselves. We didn't know what to expect from a B&B, as this was the first time staying at one, but we were impressed with what we found! We stayed in the Vintage Suite, which includes a four-post bed, a whirlpool tub, a kitchen and dining room, and more cute decorations than we could count. It is located in Ashtabula, a 15 minute drive from Geneva on the Lake and its many wineries. Another great thing about this B&B is the breakfast. We dined in a very ornate room and were served a multi-course meal from the mayor of Ashtabula, who is one of the operators of The Gilded Swan. He was very friendly and was quite a talented chef! Overall, my wife and I would highly recommend staying at The Gilded Swan.

This b&b was very clean. The breakfast was excellent. Wasn't too sure about the neighborhood when we drove up to the house, but felt safe once we were there.

We stayed in the guest room pictured, decorated in grapes/wine theme. The picture does not do the room justice. That king sized bed is not crowded in the ample room, plus there is another room with a kitchen style sink and sitting area, plus a third area - a small dressing room to hold two suitcases and one dresser. We were very comfortable. There was a whirlpool tub in the bathroom, and terry robes, too. The room is outfitted in antiques and interesting trims. Open the drawers and find things that might have been there like white gloves or an antique curling iron. I requested a bottle of wine and cheese plate to be ready for us our first night, and our hostess had a huge plate of various options and a local bottle of wine chosen for our palate. We enjoyed sitting by the fireplace in our guest room and enjoying them. Our room had a private entrance that was very convenient to the off-street, fenced-in parking area. Our hostess served us three course breakfasts that were delicious and served with vintage table settings. She is an experienced baker/cook professionally, and a college professor in the hospitality trades. Professionalism abounds in all areas of the B&B. The common areas of the house include the kitchen (where our hostess left snacks for us), and sitting areas furnished in period antiques. There is a library where books are welcomed to be used, traded, borrowed, etc. There is wireless Internet. Our hostess helped us with local attractions, directions, and reservations. It felt like visiting family!