Gambier House Bed and Breakfast

My first stay at the Gambier House and I wish I had stayed here sooner! Lovely, comfortably-appointed rooms with a fabulous breakfast. From arrival to departure, my expectations were exceeded. Enjoy your stay!

We stayed in the suite that included a small, but fully equipped kitchen, cable TV, WiFi reception, and considerable privacy (being separated from the main building by an enclosed, plant-filled breezeway). The bedroom is upstairs with an extra bed on the upstairs landing. The inn is utterly charming as in the proprietress. The common areas are comfortable and sehr gemütlich!

I have stayed at Gambier House several times over the three years our daughter has been a student at Kenyon College. Innkeeper Betsy makes a great breakfast, whether the best whole wheat blueberry pancakes you ever ate or a frittata loaded with fresh vegetables. I am looking forward to returning in the fall!

The innkeeper was very accommodating. The house was quiet and spacious and extremely convenient to campus. Our room was lovely although the bed groaned (loudly) when getting in and out--I guess all antiques have their idiosycracies. We would definitely stay there again.

Gambier House is a great combination of comfortable, down-to-earth, and elegant! I loved each of the rooms I stayed in on two visits (Drawer and Victorian). Betsy is a great innkeeper. I recommend it highly!

Very clean, convenient and cozy. Great for Kenyon visitors.

I feel like I am in my own home only I don't have to clean or cook. It is so cozy and inviting.

What a wonderful place! In addition, Betsy was friendly, helpful, and a great cook!

Staying at Gambier House was like being a guest in someone's home. The room was so comfortable and clean! We totally looked forward to breakfast each morning because it was fabulous, and always different! Our host was friendly and a wealth of information on what to do in the area, her recommendations were spot on! Everything was a real treat.

We love this place! Betsy is a great innkeeper and she is a baker extraordinaire! She is also full of information about the area and her recommendations were excellent.

I stayed in the carriage house. It was nice and clean. I had a fabulous breakfast and wonderful late night chocolate chip cookies.

The Gambier House was cozy and clean, friendly and picturesque. Add in the terrific gourmet breakfast made by charming owner, Betsy, and you get the total B&B experience: a home away from home, minus the domestic chores! And it's affordable! With an on-campus stay like this at your fingertips, why go anywhere else?

The Drawer Room was more spacious than the picture depicts. The breakfasts were very delicious especially the oatmeal. The Gambier House was very cozy, comfortable, and quiet.

The innkeeper, Betsy, goes out of her way to make you comfortable. She provided excellent service. The common areas are inviting. I would stay there again in the future.

The perfect place if you want to enjoy the town of Gambier, ride the Kokosing bike trail, and have a great place to stay with a wonderful breakfast!!!

We were very comfortable and were very impressed with how accommodating everything was. It made our visit to Kenyon College so much the better. Thank you!

I've stayed at the Gambier House on three occasions, and my daughter is only beginning her sophomore at Kenyon. This comfortable, homelike bed and breakfast is right against the heart of Kenyon's beautiful, small campus. The breakfasts are delightful, the hostess is extremely helpful and kind, and her breakfasts are first class.

Rooms are a little quirky, but food and hospitality are very good.

The location is perfect for visiting Kenyon College, or spending a weekend on the Kokosing Gap Trail and exploring Amish country. The rooms are well-appointed and comfortable, and the breakfast is fabulous and ample. The innkeeper was a professional baker, so the menu changes daily and a weekend visit offers lots of variety. There are many amenities to make your stay very welcoming, including suggestions of activities in the surrounding area if you can drag yourself away from the rocking chairs on the front porch.

My wife and I have stayed at the Gambier House at least 10 times over the past four years. Every single time the stay was perfect. The rooms, the location, the breakfast...everything is a 10!

the room was comfortable and the common areas were spacious. Every room was nicely decorated. The breakfasts were great! The ideal place to stay during a visit to Kenyon.

Warm welcome and much help with advice about local resources from our hostess. Our room (Victorian) and bed were very comfortable, breakfast was terrific, and the location perfect, with Kenyon right at our door. The price was reasonable for all the pluses. I don't like the rating system of this site, though, where 3 stars means "met my expectations"--I had high expectations for Gambier House, and they were met, but 3 stars seems like such a lukewarm endorsement.

If you are visiting Kenyon College or are passing through the area around Gambier this is the place to stay--ideally located directly across the street from Kenyon (2 min walk) in a wonderful old Victorian run by Betsy Herr. Betsy is a great innkeeper, with rooms that are pristine, full of Victorian character and including a great breakfast and off-street parking. This is our "go to" residence when we visit Kenyon.

We so enjoyed the stay at the Gambier House. Betsy was so knowledgeable of the area and made the stay extra special. We look forward to another visit. Mt. Vernon and Kenyon College offered a perfect spot for this bed and breakfast.

The room was large and quaint, the bathroom was a little cramped. The service was courteous and helpful - but only available for limited hours. The service at breakfast was fast and attentive. The bedrooms and common area were neat and clean. The breakfast was superb - tasty, freshly made waffles, eggs, fruit, muffins, etc. They were the best meals we had all weekend.

Betsy did a tremendous job and I enjoyed my stay thoroughly!

The Gambier House is ideally located in the village of Gambier. If you like to walk everywhere, browse a variety of reading materials, and enjoy the history of the area, get ready for a relaxing stay. Betsy welcomes her guests with freshly baked cookies and anything you might need to settle in. Oh, did I mention the best breakfast in Ohio!

My family of three stayed in the Library Room at The Gambier House in April during a visit to Kenyon Clollege. The B&B is right in the middle of the small town and wonderfully convenient to the college. Our room was very comfortable, fantastic bed and sheets, and the breakfasts were beyond delicious. It was so nice to relax in the common rooms after our long drive from Vermont and since it was rainy we didn't walk around as much as expected. The innkeeper was attentive to our needs, but gave us our space as well. She always had cookies fresh from the oven ready for us all, and loaned us an umbrella for our tour. We met some very interesting people at breakfasts, even another prospective student from Vermont! All in all a FANTASTIC place to stay! We loved it. One tiny minus...if it's rainy the raindrops play the drums on the bulkhead outside the Library window and kept us awake one night. Didn't have the heart to tell the innkeeper, but I'm sure she would've made it right if we had told her.

We arrived late, so there were post it notes everywhere telling us how to get to our room and to ask us what we wanted for breakfast. The Green Room is very large, the 2 queen beds comfortable and cozy. The breakfast was plentiful and excellent. What a wonderful place to stay when you are visiting Kenyon College...it is right next to the campus.

We love the Gambier Inn - great location, accomodations, and very friendly atmosphere.

A wonderful experience since the first time (this was our 3rd visit), I love the house and its surroundings, the nature and the atsmosphere around it. the service was excellent, and the breakfast was all homemade and very delicious, of a different variety each morning. Thank you I loved it and will come again. The grandparents Ensing"s

The Gambier House Bed and Breakfast is a place I have stayed many times. The proprietor, Betsy, is always welcoming, helpful and makes a wonderful breakfast, even for those of us with dietary problems. It is charming, comfortable, and could not be more conveniently located when visiting Kenyon College or the surrounding area.

Our two children both attended Kenyon College in Gambier so we've stayed at the Gambier House many times. Without exception every stay has been great. Innkeeper Elizabeth Heer is most welcoming and accommodating. Her breakfasts are delicious. The rooms are all beautiful and very comfortable. A highlight of our last visit was the game of Scrabble we played in one of the common living rooms. We feel very much at home staying there.

Ideal location for Kenyon College; other guests were friendly and either visiting students/family or on college trips with parents. Innkeeper (Betsy) was wonderful and helpful. Each breakfast was different and tasty. Library and rooms were well stocked with books and magazines. Bed and chairs were comfortable. Only minor point of inconvenience was showering in the narrow, freestanding tub.

Such a wonderful bed and breakfast with the most amazing breakfast ever! My guests and I could not remember the last time we ate so well before noon. From this point forward, I will only stay here when I am in Gambier! It was truly cozy enough to be a wonderful home away from home.

For us, Gambier House exceeded our expectations. The rooms were great - well-apportioned, quiet, and clean. What made our two-day visit special was the service and attention to detail. One example - on our way in, we got lost (GPS didn't cut it that far off the beaten path), and our host literaly talked us in, staying on the phone a good 15 minutes. I'd heartily recommend Gambier House.

Gambier House is a lovely place, warm and inviting. The breakfasts were a little carb-heavy... but maybe that's just me being picky since I prefer lighter fare to start the day. (I did eat everything in front of me and it tasted great.)

Gambier House is a lovely place to stay. Betsy is a warm welcoming innkeeper. Can't wait to visit again

Whether an alum returning to the Hill, a prospective student, parent, or visitor, staying at the Gambier House is far and away your best bet for a visit to Kenyon. It is convenient, clean, reliable, and relaxing.

Have stayed here before and always enjoy our stay. Would like to see a mirror in the upstairs bedroom in the Carriage Room.

I placed a reservation as a surprise anniversary gift for our wedding anniversary. The innkeeper did a great job helping me keep it a secret and made us feel very welcome. The room was even better than I remembered from a previous visit, and we loved having the option of watching videos and playing games in the family room. The decor is elegant, yet homey and inviting. I hope to go back for our anniversary next year!

A charming, well-kept B&B, practically in the middle of campus. Breakfast is superb, and the host goes an extra mile to be helpful. In case you forgot reading material there is a library that is better than the airport bookstore!

Gambier House is the best place to stay in Gambier/Mt. Vernon. Betsy (the innkeeper) was a wonderful host, who provided great breakfasts and excellent restaurant advice.

Charming and impeccably cared for, Betsy, the innkeeper, has created a wonderfully welcoming and cozy ambiance. From the moment you walk through the door to be greeted by the smell of her freshly baked cookies, to waking to the aroma of her outstanding freshly brewed coffee and her fabulous breakfast, Gambier House is the best!

this is a lovely alternative to the standard, and lesser, choices in Mt. Vernon, which are either borderline, or acceptable with no character. Gambier is a lovely town, the campus is beautiful and quiet. the room in the Drawer Room was just fine for me on my own, and the breakfast food was fabulous. This will be my standard choice next time I visit my mother in Mt. Vernon.

We booked the Master Bedroom as it had the tub and fireplace. We were sad to learn (when we got there) that the tub was not a Jacuzzi tub, and the fireplace in the room did not work. We did have a warm, cozy real fire in the game room. It was a nice evening away.

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When the reservation was made no one specifically asked about the using the fireplace, which, at this time, is not functional. We are working to remedy the situation. This room has a lovely bathtub but we do not have, or advertise, any jacuzzis at The Gambier House.

- E.J. Heer (innkeeper)

This is a great place to stay in Gambier, especially if you want to be close to Kenyon College. Betsy, the owner, is a wonderful cook and provides more than you can eat at breakfast. The rooms are confortable and clean. The only drawback was that the house seemed colder downstairs in the living areas than what was comfortable.

This was an excellent choice; I couldn't have felt more at home during my two night stay. Betsy was very personable and a gracious hostess. Although my home is only a two hour drive away, I will definitely consider staying over during my future visits to Kenyon College.

My wife and I had a most pleasant stay at the Gambier House. Room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was propmt and delicious. We will stay again.

This is the second time I have visited the Gambier House. Several of my relatitives have stayed there over the years. Attraction rather than promotion. The rooms have a most warm and comfortable feel to them. Not ornate and overstuffed with things, as is the case with many B&B's. The rooms to me are spacious enough. I stayed in the Victorian Room, just right for a parent and child, who might be visiting the tree-lined, old New England-looking Kenyon College, famous for its Kenyon Review. I visited in the fall and the maples were in their full colors. The breakfast was pure organic and healthy, clear down to the free range chicken eggs poached in pastry shells, one day, and whipped in a cake slice size piece of a french toast dish like something I have never tasted before, covered with locally tapped pure maple syrup. The inkeeper is highly organized and helpful. I found myself sitting with my coffee each morning in either of two common areas that were furnished like the old elegant Ohio houses that I am s familiar with. It is a minute's walk to the heart of the Kenyon campus and coffee shops and a fabulous bookstore. There are some famous writers who frequent this area regularly. There is no hustle and bustle in this tiny, elegantly simple village. The inkeeper lets her beautiful, well-behaved English Setter lay around during breakfast. He doesn't bother you. Though he is the only dog allowed, he adds a country touch to the wooden floored cherry dining room. That, and the homemade ginger cookies to snack on made my visit memorable. It is by far the best in the area, and I have stayed in 4 of them.

Stayed in Library room--spacious wih nice updated bathroom and Queen and twin bed so easy for three people. The breakfast was outstanding with homemade goodies and congenial company. Common rooms pleasant and welcoming. Would stay again any time of year.

My husband and I stayed two nights in the Master Bedroom at the Gambier House while visiting our daughter at Kenyon College. We were welcomed by our hostess and immediately made to feel at home. Our room was lovely, and included a gas fireplace and a full bathroom complete with a large tub and a bidette. Guests also have access to two spacious sitting rooms, the kitchen refrigerator, and a cookie jar that is always filled with home made treats. Breakfasts were served between 8:30 and 10:00 each morning and included a choice of hot chocolate, tea or coffee, that we had specified the night before. Each meal also included a fruit dish and orange juice. Saturday breakfast consisted of a warm, spiced apple compote followed by Belgian waffles and crisp bacon. Sunday brought a fresh fruit cup with a touch of mint, followed by an exceptional mushroom and red pepper fritata served with wheat toast and an avocado-cilantro salsa. Needless to say, I was too full to sample the nut bread! The Gambier House has been a home away from home for us as we have visited our daughter at college. She is a senior this year, and we will miss the good food, warm hospitality and small town comfort of this B&B after she graduates.

I stay here often when visiting my daughter at Kenyon. It's the best b&b I've ever been to: fantastic breakfasts, charming rooms and even more charming innkeeper. A home away from home--and for dog lovers, a lovely English Setter.

Simple, straight-forward, comfortable, clean. Location, location if you need to be in Gambier.

The whole stay was an adventure to our 17 year old son. He loved the quaint historic home (and hearing the chapel bells in our room), and as it was essentially on campus, the location really contributed to the overall impression/quality of our stay. Breakfast was superb! Way, Way beyond a cold croissant and tea.

When we visit our daughter at Kenyon we love staying at the Gambier House. It is nice to be able to walk to her dorm, to the coffee shop and to all of campus.

I was on campus for the Kenyon College Off-Campus Studies fair the three nights I stayed at The Gambier House. As an alum, it was such a gift to be able to stay on campus in such a wonderful environment. Quiet and cozy, I slept like a log and the breakfasts were absolutely fabulous. I would return here in a heartbeat-and will!

I did not realize there was a specific time when breakfast was served and was out walking and meeting my daughter. I felt bad that I was late.

We had a very nice stay -- comfortable room and a great breakfast.

We stayed at the Gambier House last June while my husband attended barbershop singing seminars at Kenyon College. When some of the other men realized that he was staying with his wife at a lovely B&B instead of suffering in a dorm room, the last rooms filled quickly and are all filled for that same weekend this year! We stayed in the beautiful master bedroom last year, but have opted for the carriage house suite this year. Great breakfasts, lovely rooms, adorable English Setter, and Betsy, the perfect hostess. She does everything you need, but is unobtrusive yet friendly. We'll be coming back every year.

Conveniently located in this delightful college town, within walking distance of everything you could possibly want to see or do. Betsy made us feel welcome and breakfast was beyond special. If we pass this way again or even close, we would make this a must stop on our list.

We were Very impressed with the orderliness, great breakfast, detailed restoration, Very comfortable bed, nicely appointed and decorated, owner good to talk to. Have stayed at many and this is highly recommended!! Pat and Bryce

Our only negative was the bed and mattress. It was a little too soft for us, and more so than you would find in a hotel. But, this one thing aside, we had a wonderful time. Betsy, the owner was delightful and interesting to chat with. You could not meet a more friendlier and helpful host. We will certainly return if we have an opportunity to do so.