Holmes with a View

We make quarterly trips to get away and stay in the tri-state area [Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky]. We have never stayed in a place so beautiful, comfortable, clean and with all modern amentities. We are planning a return next quarter because we couldn't get enough. You could not be disappointed staying here!

When my wife and I planned a trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of fame we wanted to stay at a nice place that was not in Cleveland. We had always wanted to stay in a nice place and visit the Amish because my wife had never been there before. When looking for a place on line, I could not believe that we could stay in a place like Holmes for the price. We loved it. We were driving back late from Cleveland and it was very cold out said and pouring the rain. When we walked in we turned on the fireplace and wormed up. The next morning we ate the cinnamon roll and breakfast foods that were provided for us. It was great, I would go back just for the cinnamon roll! Most people think that visiting the Amish country is for the older generations but me and my wife are in are 20’s and we loved every minute of it. I would defiantly stay there again.

My mother-in-law loves to read books about the Amish. My sister-in-laws and I decided to take her on an Amish trip. We loved Holmes with a View!!!! Very clean and decorated very nice. We had a wonderful time sitting in the opening living area, after a fun day of shopping, and chatting hours about life's ups and downs by the fire. Loved it. The only complaint would be that we were not told how to open the tricky door, but that is it. Thank you for a beautiful view and warm memories! The Collins Family

This was a great retreat experience - a great view from a greatly appointed room - including a whirlpool bath - made our time together there wonderful. All the kinks left us upon our exiting. Solitude, romance, relaxation, plus tourism oppys were all there - - will look to return!

Four of us stayed together while we explored the area, shopped, dined and best of all came back to our lodging to relax in front of the fireplace! The decor was soothing, the view spectacular, the bed comfortable and best of all we were able to relax and unwind in comfort before retiring for the evening. Everything was supplied for breakfast if we chose to eat in and restocked quickly and unobtrusively. We will definitely stay here again.

Wonderful stay...peaceful....beautiful view....room was very clean.....hot tub was fabulous! Stayed for our Anniversary and would recommend Holmes with a view to everyone. Just a short drive to local dining and shops. Great place to relax and let live melt away!

My husband and I of 21 years had our first get-away weekend from the stress, the kids and work. We stayed at Holmes with a view this past weekend Nov 4-5-6, 2011. Did not want to leave it was so relaxing. I want to go back today! I miss it already! We stayed in suite 5 , our favorite of all angles of views! I loved the accommodations, the little extra's, the goodies, the Jacuzzi, the fireplace, everything was perfect! We had beautiful weather and the cows grazing and horses to be seen in the morning, what a site! I can't wait to go back! Highly recommend this bed and breakfast. Very perfect drive into town in the middle of everything, Middlesburg, Berlin and Charm and not far from Mount Hope. We ate Amish food all weekend at the local restaurants...so good! Thank you the hosts for developing a wonderful place of retreat!

We stayed in Suite 2 and it was absolutely wonderful. We stayed two nights and I didn't want to leave. It was so quiet and peaceful. The view is outstanding and I cannot wait to come back again. Loved it!! We have already recommended it to other friends!

This was a much needed trip to just get away from all the chaos and breathe in some country air and relax. We couldn't have chosen a more beautiful and peaceful place than this. Our view was spectacular and since we went in the Fall when the leaves were changing it was doubly beautiful. We can't wait to go back again !

We have been to Holmes with a View several times and have stayed in different rooms. Each one was as nice as the other. It is our favorite bed and breakfast. There is no need to go anywhere else - staying right in our room and enjoying the view is the perfect getaway.

We recently stayed in Suite 6. Very lovely room with access to the hot tub on an outside deck. The room was very clean with modern decor. Large bathroom with jetted tub. We did not use the jetted tub but we did use the hot tub on the deck. I have to say it was kind of small. In order to have total privacy from neighbors you have to shut the porch light off and walk in the dark to the tub. Was kind of hard to do! Once we were in the hot tub the blue light in the tub was fine for us! The heat from the water was relaxing even though not all of the jets worked. All in all the stay was relaxing however I feel it was a little high priced considering its just one room. The price stays the same throughout the year and is the same as the multi bedroom suites in the other houses and sometimes its more than those larger suites (depending on the time of year). We've paid the same for an entire cabin with several bedrooms as we did this one room. Price is the only thing that would keep me from coming back!!!

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Thank you so much for letting us know about the jets in the outdoor hot tub. It was easily remedied by reattaching a tiny hose that had come loose.

- Miriam (innkeeper)

This was our second stay at Holmes With A View and I just made our reservations for next year! Very clean, beautiful surroundings, peaceful and the perfect getaway!

My husband and I stayed in Suite 5 and we absolutely loved it! The suite was spotless and very cozy! We were amazed by the view sitting at the table! Unbelievable! Wish we could have stayed one more day! We would love to stay there again! Highly recommend it!

Holmes with a View is like a home away from home atmosphere; quiet, cozy, well maintained and spectacular views of hills and farmland; it has become an expected yearly mini vacation for my husband and I along with our dear friends; three other Pastors & their wives.

This was our third visit. It gets better each time. The rooms are spectacular! Paul and Mariam are the best hosts. The view is great too, so peaceful and the horses are right below your deck in the morning! This place takes you away from the rat race. A great place to relax. This is now our favorite vacation spot. We will be back!!!

My wife and I stay here for special occasions. The view of the Doughty Valley is incredible! Imagine sitting on the porch on a summer evening while sipping a glass of wine and gradually observing nightime settling into this beautiful Amish area. There is great hiking, site seeing, and shopping in the area. The rooms at holmes With a View are immaculate! Even though we usually stay for one night longer stays would work even better.

I cannot begin to state how perfect clean and well appointed the facility was, and the views were beautiful!! we will be back again and again you can be sure! Deborah Hinton Bowling Green Ohio

Holmes with a view was the most peaceful stay we have ever had at a B&B. The surrounding area was most relaxing. I really enjoyed all of the extra amenities provided by the owners. My husband and I felt as if we were in a world of our own, being able to fully relax and enjoy the countryside and really enjoyed watching the farm animals frolicking in their pasture. I highly recommend Holmes with a view to anyone desiring a quiet peaceful getaway.

We celebrated our 40th anniversary at Holmes with a view. The accomodations were fantastic, clean, nicely decorated, well equipped, centrally located to all of the happenings in Amish country. Put this together with great views from our deck ... you could not ask for more. We will definitely make plans to return.

We stayed in the largest unit at Holmes with a View. It was the most beautiful, comfortable, peaceful place I have ever stayed. You are really renting a luxury condo with a view of the rolling farm fields of Holmes County. The wood furniture is all beautiful handmade items. The two bathrooms are large and luxurious, one with a spa tub and one with a double shower. The view is pure country, facing eastward for the sunrise. This is a fantasy suite if you are looking for a place to relax with your stack of novels and contemplate the rural life. Food is cook-your-own or visit a local restaurant - we like Chalet in the Valley but there are many others.

Loved being next to an Amish farm and having horse right in my front yard. Listening to the sounds of buggies clopping by and horses whinnying at night was very relaxing. The little extras-home made bread, cinnamon rolls, coffee, popcorn, juices etc. were a nice treat.

We had a relaxing couple of days, with a beautiful view of the countryside. Holmes with a View had everything in a well maintained large rooms and plenty of space just to walk around inside. Paul and Miriam have a outstanding Bed and Breakfast one that we will surely stay at again.

Beautiful view from each of the rooms and a very beautiful place to stay.

Great experience in the best unconventional place we relaxed. Massimo and Roberta

The rooms are beautiful and comfortable. The perfect place for a relaxing weekend getaway with some wine and someone special. Highly recommended!!

We loved our trip to Ohio's Amish country and our stay at Holmes with a View. We enjoyed having being located right next to an actual Amish farm. The view was absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed watching the horses in the pasture only a few yards away. In the mornings, they would come up to graze right off of our deck. The accommodations were modern, clean and roomy. We loved having our own kitchen to prepare meals and snacks. We aren't the typical "Bed and Breakfast goers," so the privacy of having your own kitchen was perfect. The jacuzzi tub was great!! We had a wonderful and relaxing visit. It was the perfect place for us to celebrate our 20th anniversary. We definitately will be back.

This place is even better the second time around. So relaxing and lots of homemade goodies for breakfast. The view is spectacular. We feel like its home. It's extremely well-equipped (even a Keurig coffeemaker)!

We very much enjoyed our stay at Holmes with a View. The view was spectacular - rolling hills, green, farmland as far as you can see. It was very peaceful and serene. The suite was beautiful and very clean. We only stayed one night, but wished we could stay more. If we are ever back in the area, we will definitely stay at Holmes with a View again.

My friend and I decided we wanted to "celebrate" our friendship of 42 years by doing something special. Both of us enjoy visiting Amish Country, and we decided to stay two nights, and picked Holmes With a View because I have always wanted to stay in the round houses! We had such a great time! Everything about our stay was really wonderful, relaxing, pleasant, quiet, and we were close to everything we wanted to do! I can't wait until the next time I can get down there with friends and family for a very relaxing time! Thank you for having us!

We stayed here for our anniversary and everything about it was outstanding. It was exceptionally clean, nicely decorated and the view was spectacular. We have been recommending it to everybody we know!!

Very unique circular design - quite and peaceful. Loved the horses down below and serene Amish country hillside. Great place to escape and rediscover whatever it is you have been missing

This is our 3rd time at Holmes with a View, and we can't wait to go back! The view is awesome! It's truly a peaceful get-a-way for us. We've been spending our anniversaries there, and wish we could increase the frequency of our visits and the length of our stay. We enjoy the view so much that we actually hate to leave for our meals. This last time we enjoyed fixing our meals in the cabin. Thanks for a wonderful experience! Sonny & Elaine

I have made multiple visits here with my husband and a friend and am never disappointed. Yes, it is pricey, but the "rooms" are spacious and impeccable. Miriam and Paul are fantastic!

I have tried different places in the Amish area, and I have to say this is a favorite. I wish I had more time there. We had plenty of room with our grown children and the owners thought of everything. I would highly recommend it and encourage you to allow time to enjoy a little pasture peace.

We recently spent 2 nights at Holmes With a View. What a wonderful getaway. Very clean, very peaceful. We will definitely be back!

My husband & I, and my sister & her husband, stayed in the 2-bedroom Suite #3 for 2 nights. We wish we could have stayed longer! The suite was spacious, very clean, and had everything we needed. The homemade cinnamon rolls and bread were delicious. We just loved all the windows, and the wrap-around deck with an awesome view! It was so peaceful and relaxing. The location is great, close to everything, but up on the hill where it is quiet and beautiful. We didn’t get the opportunity to meet Paul, but Miriam was so friendly, and check-in/out, was fast and easy. I highly recommend Holmes with a View, and hope to come back again!

Wow!! What a wonderful place to sit and reflect on your life. This place was spectacular, very clean and the view was amazing. Will definitely be back to visit

This is the best of both worlds. The hospitality of a b & b and more privacy than a hotel. We have stayed at several places in Holmes county and this is by far the best. Spacious accomodations, spotless, incredible views, yummy treats and complete privacy. We absolutely can't wait to come back and have passed out the brochures to family and friends.

We recently stayed at Homes with a View for a weekend and were absolutely blown away by the tremendous view of the peaceful Amish countryside. In addition, the circular design of the suite and tasteful decorating enhanced our appreciation of the surroundings. Miriam was very helpful in resolving a small issue that we had with the DVD player. We would love to come back again and get away from the hustle and bustle of the "real world."

My wife and I decided to spend a night away for her birthday. Although we only spent one night, we highly enjoyed the time. I was pouring as we pulled up and we were soaked. Very relaxful, hope to stay longer on our next stop.

this was our second time staying at Holmes with a view. Needless to say we are very happy. The owners are very pleasant, the rooms are amazing. It is well worth the trip.

Once a year the 5 of us come and shop and stay in Holmes County. We enjoy everything, the shopping, the restaurants and the peaceful setting at the Holmes with a View has to offer. We have stayed other places over the years, but this is the best place for the 5 of us, it has everything and more than we need. We love it and hope to be back next year.

This was a delightful, comfortable, breathtaking, place to stay. The views of the valley with the cows in the pasture was so relaxing, the Amish families on their way to church Sunday morning, The fun shops in the area, Three generations (grandma, daughters, granddaughters) having silly laughing fun together. Perfect weather. How could you beat that for a wonderful time in a delightful place that is as nice as the brochure shows! Thanks for a great time!

Two night stay to celebrate my mother's 80th birthday. We loved this stay! It was clean, away from the center of the town's congestion, yet close enough to get to it all quickly when for shopping and exploring. We would love to visit again. It is unique, nestled in the hills among farmland. The view was beautiful and relaxing. The stress just melted away , mom really enjoyed the peaceful rest.

These unique homes offer quality, and a peaceful stay at a fair price. We went in April, and were fortunate to see the Amish planting their fields with horse drawn plows, right below our unit. Kept my husbands attention, since as a boy he was a farmer. This was our second stay, and we will go back to Holmes with a View.

Our first stay at Holmes with a View was such an unexpected delight and leaves us longing to go back! It certainly felt like a home away from home, minus the chaos and hectic pace of our "real" life. The suite was absolutely immaculate and so welcoming with the fresh bread and cinnamon rolls from the nearby market... and even a Keurig coffee maker that was such a treat! Our stay there was much too short, but we have memories for a lifetime.

Consistently the cleanest and most relaxing place to stay. Outstanding!

Absolutely a wonderful place to stay! Very clean, and lots of extras. This was our first time in the area. We had reservations to stay in a cabin for Friday and Saturday night, then we decided to make it a longer weekend and add Thursday night. The cabin was already booked so we found Holmes with a view to stay at on Thursday. We really wished we would have found this B&B before the cabin!! We will definately be back for another visit to the area and we will be staying at Holmes with a view.

We go to the Holmes county area 2-3 times a year, we had been staying the berlin at one of the hotels, and decided that we would try holmes with a view, thought it would be something different, needless to say when we go back we WILL BE STAYING HERE!!!! it is great, quite, paul & miriam are great, excellent place to stay!!!!! A+++++

This was our first visit. We celebrated our anniversary there with friends and had a wonderful time. We enjoyed the view of the snow. Amish country makes a great get-away from our daily lives. The accomodations were great and clean. We will certainly return for another visit soon I hope! Thanks for a great time!

We always enjoy our stay, and we love the way in which we have access to help if we need it but are not bothered by calls, etc., while we are there. It is so relaxing and we always come away feeling refreshed and pampered.

We love Holmes with a View. This was our third time staying here. We can't wait for the next time. So relaxing. Love the cinnamon rolls. Can't understand the negative reviews.

I took my wife to HWAV view for her BD. We had suite #1. Great view of the valley. Peacefull and quiet. Close to everything in amish country. The room was perfect and the food/beverages in the room are yummy. We would highly recommend HWAV and plan to go back again.

Perfect 2-night stay in Suite 6. Needed to get away from every day stress and this was the perfect place to do so. Everything was clean and well kept. We only had a few problems, could not get the TV/dish to turn on, but the innkeeper came down to our Suite right away when we called. Also the speakers to the stereo were not hooked up and could not listen to music (good thing we brought our own stereo). One more thing...the garbage disposal did not work. Great scenery and wonderful weekend.

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We always appreciate when our guests let us know about a problem during their stay. Sometimes that's the only way we find out about it. The garbage disposal was easily fixed by unclogging it first and then hitting the "reset" button. Electronics are sometimes a challenge. In this case, with the TV it was as easy as adjusting a plug. The sound system required an "expert". Thanks for taking the time to let us know!

- Miriam (innkeeper)

Holmes with a View was great. Easy check in and out everything outstanding!!

Very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Beautiful views and ideal location. Stayed in #6; little smaller than anticipated but still extremely nice. Hot tub an extra perk with this suite, unfortunately it decided to quit working after one night! No big deal, though. We would definately return.

The view alone is worth your time and money. Nice surprise to find coffee and juices in the frig at arrival., not to mention the homemade bread and cinnamon rolls. Had a very relaxing and enjoyable weekend with friends where everyone was comfortable and cozy. Would love to visit again in the spring and fall!

The Innkeepers Paul & Miriam are perfect hosts. The view is gorgeous! The accomodations were very clean, comfortable, and relaxing. The perfect getaway for a special occasion. Highly recommended!

My husband & I stayed for 2 nights over New Years for a completely relaxing visit. This was our second visit & we enjoyed it even more than the first! We stayed in Suite #2 which was very recently renovated & is very nice. We loved all the extra touches as well as the well-stocked fridge. My only suggestion would be a dresser or wardrobe for clothing--everything else was excellent!

This was our third visit to Holmes with a View. Would recommend this B&B to anyone wishing to stay more than one night---only because one night is not long enough. Absolutely amazing views and outstanding hospitality from Paul & Miriam.

My daughter, son-in-law, husband and myself stayed here several days over Thanksgiving. It was wonderful to escape the stress of everyday life and spend the holiday relaxing and unwinding. We stayed in suite 4, and were very happy with our choice. Unit was immaculate, and Miriam was a wonderful host who kept us supplied with cinnamon rolls. Suite was very well thought out, comfortable, and private. You won't go wrong staying here.

We were very impressed with the decor, amenities and condition of our suite. The views were spectacular and the atmosphere was extremely relaxing. We would unreservedly recommend this fine inn to anyone interested in scenic and historic Holmes County.

We had a wonderful stay. Immaculate room with fridge, hot tub and satellite TV. Great view of the rolling hills. Close proximity to all the shopping, etc. you are looking for in Ohio Amish country. The perfect place to do not much of anything for a couple days. We will be back. The breakfast goods and treats were great too. For those negative reviewers out there - get a grip. It's a little country cottage not the Four Seasons. Don't change a thing Mr. and Mrs. Grossi.

We try to visit Holmes with a View twice a year. The suites sit on a hill over looking miles and miles of Amish farmland. The rooms are meticulous, comfortable, and feel like home. The inn keepers are gracious and will do whatever they can to make your stay comfortable. We enjoy going into the small towns and shopping and eating a wonderful Amish cooked meal, but we also enjoy returning to the serenity of our room to enjoy a peaceful evening in the country. We recommend Holmes with a View to all our friends and family.

We stayed at Holmes with a View for our 3rd anniversary and we absolutely enjoyed our time there. The view was beautiful, and it was a very relaxing and enjoyable setting.

My boyfirend Ken and I decided we wanted a beautiful quiet & relaxing weekend away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life and that is exactly what we got from staying at Holmes with a View!! Innkeeper Miriam greeted us so warmly on our arrival - giving us the scoop on her favorite restuarants. Innkeeper Paul had seen that we could not park right next to our unit because another guest had us blocked off from our drive and he quickly rectified that problem with in minutes. We had stayed in unit #5 and it was a very cozy retreat that enabed us to snuggle under the covers while watching tv til the early afternoon. What was so nice was when you opened the blinds it was to view a beautiful sprawling countryside. Sunday morning we woke to horses grazing in the adjoining pasture right out side our unit. The Jacuzzi outside was a great addition- although a short brief but briskful cold walk out to it - we wished it had a entrance directly from inside the unit. The goodies that were left for us in the refrigerator was a welcomed surprise ! Just wished that fridge was bigger. We had brought a few things with us and found it hard to get everything in it. The homemade bread and cinnamon rolls were yummy! Upon checking out Miriam was so kind to show us Unit #1 / 2 and 6. The stay at Holmes with a view was so refreshing we are planning a visit back to stay in Unit 1 or 2 in June of 2011!!

If you are looking for a great place to stay, look no further. We stayed in the honeymoon suite #6. This was such a relaxing stay, after last minute reservations of calling all the others. The comfort & cleanliness of this suite was amazing, including the jacuzzi, fireplace and wonderful homemade goods for breakfast. Such a great view of the rolling hills of Amish Country. The hospitality of the hosts, Paul & Miriam, were outstanding. Such great memories to make a remarkable stay. Thanks! Jason & Mindy Simons--Springfield, OH

We stayed at Holmes with a View in October. It was our 3rd time staying there. We had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Miriam and Paul are always very friendly and willing to help if you need anything during your stay. The suite is always very clean. We love the little extras that are included (bread, popcorn, hot chocolate, cinnamon buns) to name a few and are much appreciated. The view from the suite is amazing! There are restaurants and shopping near by so you don't have to travel very far. I would definitely recommend staying at Holmes with a View!

What a place! This was our first experience with Holmes with a View, but it certainly will not be our last! We stayed in "Suite 6". From the moment we arrived, we knew it was a special place. The view was spectacular, the room was well appointed, looked like a page out of a magazine, and was spotless. The fridge, although very small, was well stocked with drinks and a few surprises, and the bread and cinnamon rolls were "to die for". The Grossi's are the ultimate hosts, and have a first class property. We asked for a peek at the other suites, and they are ALL impeccable. We are already planning our next trip, which will be in the spring. We are hoping tp stay in Suite 1. Don't miss the chance to stay here---WELL WORTH THE TRIP!!!!

A great place. Very clean. Room 2 came with a king size bed and tub for 2 along with clean bath with a shower. Lots of room which was great for a stay of a few nights. Kitchen area was wonderful with dishwasher and refrigerators along with toaster, stove and microwave. The view was wonderful from the deck which surrounded our room. Very quiet and very peaceful. Close to all Holmes county offers with a short drive.

What a perfect place perfectly sited! Tucked into a hillside with a gorgeous view over a rolling farm valley. Our suite was gorgeously furnished and the cinnamon rolls were a special treat, as were the horses nuzzling the fence just beyond our deck. Two couples were extremely comfortable in a spacious two-bedroom suite. Would love to go back.

My husband and I have stayed in many B&Bs in Ohio, and this is our favorite. It is private and peaceful with beautiful views of the countryside. The rooms are spacious, clean, and bright. It is the place to go for a one or two night getaway that seems much longer.

Enjoyed staying in Unit #2. The view was incredible as the leaves were changing. We sat on the ceck in the evening and enjoyed the sound of the horses & buggies in the distance. The next morning we had our coffee on the deck as the sun came up. The clip-clop of the horses and the early morning birds were a wonderful way to start the day. We will return :)

My wife and I stayed overnight for our 11th Anniersary. This will be our 5th B&B that we have stayed at over the years. The cleaniness was amazing along with the view of the countryside. We enjoyed the homemade breakfast items and the other items that were available for us :) There were only acouple of complaints that we had... 1) There was a light left on in the bedroom closet that was locked and shown through the door frame. Unfortuanlly we didn't have any cell phone reception and it was later in the evening, so we didn't think it was a good idea to go back up to the house and tell the inn keepers...we would have to drive there... Having a phone in the room what of been helpful. 2) There were clumps of coffee in our sugar bowl... 3) The bed was way to hard for us...but maybe not for others.. They were little things, but we felt that the owners should know. Overall it was a very nice place and I would still recommend it !!

We stayed at Holmes With A View for 4 nights and we still didn't want to leave. The view is just spectacular! The suite was very clean and the goodies were very much appreciated. From the wide array of coffees, teas, hot chocolate, fresh bakery, yogurts and homemade jam that were available to us. The early morning walks in the country made our trip even more enjoyable. What else can I say, "Simply The Best"! We will be visiting again!

We stayed 3 nights. It was very relaxing and private. Would go back again! We enjoyed the local bake goods for breakfast.

This was a wonderful experience for us! Everything was just right! Beautiful surroundings inside and out. Our only regret was we only had reserved one night! You must stay for at least two so you have time to really enjoy it! Every detail was taken care of for you. We stayed in #4.

The morning sunrise view was the highlight of our trip. Everything was perfect! We enjoyed the jacuzzi with candlelight and a glass of wine, lazy mornings with coffee and the wonderful fresh baked goods. Definately a "do-over".

My husband and I stayed for a long weekend to celebrate our anniversary. What a wonderful relaxing atmosphere!! Our suite was immaculate and well stocked with anything and everything we could possibly need. We hope to be able to come back soon! Thank you Paul and Miriam for your hospitality!

The place was beautiful, service excellent and they thought of everything!

Wonderful place, Very clean, very pretty. Excellant place to sit back relax and enjoy the beautiful countryside. We will definately go back.

We were bound and determined to find the Polish Pottery Niche just because it sounded fun. It was closed but we found Holmes With a View by accident. Paul invited us in and we registered for a stay. We saw the quilt that Miriam was finishing and knew the Bed and Breakfast would be fantastic! We loved the rooms, the jacuzzi, the round design, the jam and bread, watching movies, the sunrise, the cows and horses. It was the very best mother/daughter getaway before college starts trip. We had a fantastic time!!

If you like peace and quiet and a clean, spacious home in beautiful surroundings, this is the place for you. It is better value than any other B&B I have ever been in. The owners have put a lot of thoughtfulness and generosity into every detail of the place and have really good taste in the way they have furnished it (just the idea of round hillside homes should point to their sense of beauty). The breakfast items (yogurt, juices, bread, jams, cinnamon rolls, teas, coffee, even a Brita water filter) are all waiting for you in the fridge. The balcony outside and the fabulous view even from the living area made us want to just stay here all day and not go anywhere else. For anyone who cares, I also want to say that I was impressed that the place is heated by geothermal and radiant heat (as well as a fireplace) so they are ahead of the curve as far as energy use goes. I have only two suggestions: one is to replace the much scratched Teflon coated skillet so that guests can safely make themselves hot breakfast. The second is probably impossible to do. Though the place is wonderful in terms of wheelchair accessibility, it was impossible for my mother to get from the wheelchair to the bed, which is a very comfortable King size bed, but is extremely high, so that it was impossible for her to "climb" up to the bed (or for us to hoist her up to it) and she ended up spending the night on the sofa. If one of the 2BR suites could be identified specifically as the wheelchair accessible ones and it had a lower bed, this place would be completely perfect for our family. Even having said that, there's no question that we will be coming back again and again.

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Your kind comments are appreciated. The scratched teflon coated skillet has now been replaced with new ones. Thank you so much for bringing that to our attention. The issue with the bed is not as easy to take care of. We've considered putting in a step stool, but that would not necessarily resolve the issue for our handicapped or senior guests. We'll have to give it more thought and see what we can come up with.

- Miriam (innkeeper)

My husband and I are world travelers and have lived abroad as well. Holmes with a View is a wonderful, peaceful and beautiful respite from the hectic of everyday life. The room/property was spotless, the setting serene, the little amenities (stocked refrigerator, awesome 1 cup coffee maker, etc) thoughtful. I have raved about it to my family and friends. Our 2 day celebration here for our anniversary was so memorable in large part thanks to the wonderful setting!!

First the owners Miriam & Paul our the most pleasant people we have met, go out of their way to make you feel at home, arriving to be greeted, in the rooms when you enter you fine juice, homemade bread, rolls, jellies, I can't think of another place we have been that offers so much. The fireplace, the flatscreen tv, the comfortable beds, the relaxing hot tub, the round porch to sit on, the window view of the whole area is just breath taking, we tell our friends & family its are other home!

The peaceful setting and beautiful, romantic, clean and up to date accomodations exceeded our expectations. We especially loved that we could enjoy our entire time there without leaving the suite by cooking our own anniversary dinner together like we did when we were dating! Would love to go back during the winter to compare the view!

Our stay was the most relaxing vacation we have ever had. We truly enjoyed our trip and found ourselves returning from visiting Amish Country early just so we could sit on the balcony and take in the beautiful view and the quite calm of the countryside. We have told all our family and friends that this is a must for them to try.

Awesome cottage with great view and lots of privacy. We didi not want to leave the hmey feel of this great get-away. We will be telling all our friends about this off the hustle and bustle get away.

Simply beautiful...the view was amazing, so peaceful! Very clean. We'll definitely visit again!

It is sometimes hard to describe a feeling because sometimes words aren't enough. To just sit and enjoy the valley..the farm animals, the sky, watch the buggies cloppity clop past and the neighbour Amish boy manage the horses and cows...well, it's just so refreshing. The valley has to be prettiest in the whole county and yet, is close by to area farm stores like Herschbergers, Miller's Bakery and Guggisberg Cheese and restaurant Chalet in the Valley (the best cheese fondue) . Stepping inside, so spotlessly clean and well constructed. Everything you needed was there and enjoyed making a few suppers there. We enjoyed very comfortable sleep in the beds and very nice bathroom conveniences. Paul and Miriam Grossi and very gracious hosts concerned everything is perfect, which it was, and very easy to talk with and learn about the area. This is our 5th time to return to this area and won't be our last but we now know where Holme is.....with a View. Kevin, Chris, Dale and Jean from Ontario.

We had a 2BR suite and it was very nice. The view was pretty and peaceful, the suite was equipped with lots of nice extra touches (magazines, Keurig coffee maker (!), Bath & Body Works bathroom items, etc.), and the food items/drinks were a nice touch. We had a great stay and will definitely stay there again.

My husband and I booked a suite for our anniversary. It was not our first visit to the Ohio Amish area, but it was our first stay at Holmes with a View. We were quite pleased with all the Inn had to offer! Very quiet and peaceful surroundings and an altogether enjoyable experience! If there were any negatives at all, it was in the lack of directions to get to the place. It is in the country and therefore a few landmark directions would help (besides anything sent on mapquest). The television, although a new led screen, was a bit difficult to view as it was smaller and the angle was bad. But these things pale in comparison to the atmosphere and charm of the hosts and the place itself! So yes....go and be refreshed! Debbie Codori

This was my and my mother's second time to stay at Holmes with a View. We stayed at the smaller room than the last time but our experience was still the same. The innkeepers are really nice and friendly. They made our stay more homey. 2-bedroom unit seems to be more luxurious than 1-bedroom unit based on our experiences. Amenities and breakfast are my favorite part of the stay but the best thing is the view. You cannot imagine you can get that kind of magnificent view in the morning in OH. I would recommend people that they should stay there a couple of nights and do nothing but reading, lounging, or enjoy the quietness with your family, friends, or lover.

We were overwhelmed the moment we walked in, better than any resort we have vacationed in. The atmosphere and peace, the view, the countryside, comfort, everything we could need or hope for was there for our convenience to make our stay a pleasure. We enjoyed ourselves to the max! They thought of it all!

My wife and I stayed two nights on 6/9 and 6/10/2010. It rained our first night but the view was still spectacular through the cloudy skies. I contacted Miriam before the visit and asked if she could arrange for cut flowers in the room. She was very accommodating and arranged with a flower shop to provide a beautiful bouquet. We enjoyed are visit so much that we immediately made reservations for October. Thank you for your great location and service.

Our 3 night stay at HWAV was absolutely rejuvenating. We are somewhat picky about our accommodations but our Suite was immaculate and tastefully decorated. Paul and Miriam Grossi stock the kitchen with homemade breads, cinammon rolls, yogurts, etc etc. Sitting on the deck, we were amazed at the beauty of the pastures with the cows and horses. Listening to the birds and simply the stillness was such a treat! We hope to return again soon. If you are looking for a beautiful suite with all the amenities plus some homemade breakfast foods, HWAV won't disappoint!

Every year my husband and I visit Holmes with a View to unwind and get a fresh perspective on life. The place is immaculate, the decor is inviting and simple and has a beautiful view of the rolling hills and an Amish farm next door. There are many places to eat nearby and you're provided some baked goods from local Amish bakeries that are delicious! I love the coziness of the place and the serenity I feel the moment I get there. When I walk in I feel as if there's no other place in the world - I've never felt that with any other place I've stayed. With Miriam, Innkeeper, you feel like you're talking to a family member.

My husband and I just happened to see Holmes with a view as we were touring in the area and were lucky enough to book a room for the nite. The units are very well done with a kitchen, fireplace, interior jetted tub and nice deck. You can tell the care taken by the owners in the maintenance - it looked brand new although I think the buildings are about 10 years old. Everything in the units was high quality and they thought about the little things that make a stay special. A continental breakfast is supplied in each of the rooms. Although it was more than generous, I did somewhat miss the opportunity to go to breakfast with other guests - totally a personal preference thing. The view was wonderful and serene and the photos on the website do not do it justice in my opinion. The only thing that was a problem was the dog at the neighboring farm - bark, bark, bark, bark! I'm not sure what the owners can do about that but if it is an ongoing problem, I think I would suggest a talk with the neighbors. From a unit perspective, if we had been staying longer, I would have appreciated a closet or more space for clothing. This was not an issue for a shorter stay. I would recommend this place and would go back myself.

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Thank you for your kind comments. In an effort to remain good neighbors, we have attempted to resolve the issue of barking dogs in a positive fashion and hope that this will no longer be a negative factor should you return for a second visit.

- Miriam (innkeeper)

Even though a strom came thru and we were w/ out power for a few hours we still had water and were able to check in. Then tour the town, by the time we came back the power was on, and we were able to relax. Loved the tub the jets on my toes felt refreshing. We'll be back again.

We stayed with my sister and her husband and we were all very happy with our stay. The rooms were wonderful with everything we could want and the location and views could not have been better.

First visit and was very impressed with cleanliness and the little extras in the refrigerator, and homemade bread/rolls. Very relaxing and great view.

Our stay was wonderful. The Grossi's have made staying here a very personal experience. The accomodations are both modern and cozy. My husband wants to live here year round!!! The scenery is a whole story in itself, we'll be spreading the word.

My sister and I stayed for three nights the beginning of May 2010 and had a wonderful experience. The two bedroom/two bath suite was beautiful, everything we needed was available, the breakfast items were out of this world as well as the view from our porch. We highly recommend Holmes with a View as part of your visit to Holmes county Ohio.

The location, view and B&B were wonderful.

Our stay at Holmes with a View in April was the second time my sister and I had been there. We were so impressed with the tranquility, view, accommodations, etc., the first time we stayed there we brought some girl friends for a much needed get-away from the "real" world. They were as impressed as my sister and me, and we all plan on returning the first chance we get. All have had problems, worries, sickness, etc., over the past winter and were able to relax and forget their troubles for a few hours. We laughed like we hadn't laughed in years and all left much refreshed and ready to face the world again.

We stayed here over the weekend last minute and were highly pleased. The suite smelled clean upon walking in and the service was beyond our expectations. The little extras, such as, teas, coffees, juices, and breakfast made us feel special. We will be returning. -Brynn Nibert

We really enjoyed ourselves... why anyone would stay in a hotel over this is beyond me. We stayed in # 2 for two nights. The view was amazing, we got up early to watch the sun rise and watch the cows come out to eat. I enjoyed petting the horses in the pasture. It was quiet, serene but still had all the comforts of home. Tea, juice, bread, jam, coffee, yummy cinnamon rolls that I devoured. The movies, cards and music were nice and so were the Bath & body works products. Miriam arranged an in room massage for us and that was a delight. I was able to borrow Miriam's phone so that I could touch base with my daughter at home. These innkeepers go above and beyond.... awesome.. can't wait to go back

A suggestion on Trip Advisor lead me to check out Holmes with a View. It sounded great for our 2 sisters plus husbands (in our 60s) tour of OHIO. But it was so much more. We decided to stay 3 days. My husband said later we should have made it 4. He is a walker and found the area grand for "walking and talking" to the amish neighbors. Suite #3 was so clean and comfortable. The rooms colors and light level from all the windows made it so relaxing. We have stayed in many B&Bs and this may be the best. If you are in the area and looking for lodging that is quiet and PERFECT, do look at staying with Paul and Miriam; Holmes with a View.

First visit but very impressed with cleanliness and the little extras in the refrigerator, and homemade bread/rolls. Very relaxing and great view. We will be back!

Holmes With A View was outstanding. The peaceful atmosphere made you relax. The suite was nicely decorated and very clean. I would recommend this place to anyone. Very cozy and comfortable and close to everything. A tremendous two days. Made our visit to Amish Country a great experience.

This was a lovely stay for my fiance' and myself. We needed a little getaway, and this place was perfect. The unusual style of being in a round room was very unique, and we loved the first-class amenities and the beautiful wraparound porch. We may be planning another getaway with children later this year. A little out of the way, but so beautifully quiet at night. We've stayed at many other places, but this one was the most memorable. The only thing I would have wanted different was the ability to have either a full, hot breakfast or a coupon for one. Heavy carbs and juice were available and, while they were delicious, a dozen of eggs in the fridge and some fresh fruit would have rounded out the menu nicely.

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Thank you for your kind comments. We are in the process of adding to the items already in the suite, as well as offering coupons to local restaurants for a hot breakfast. Hopefully, by the next time you visit, this will all be in place. We greatly appreciate your suggestions which help us better provide for all of our guests' expectations.

- Miriam (innkeeper)

We have stayed at Holmes with a View numerous times. This time we brought another couple with us and enjoyed the privacy of having a two-bedroom, two-bath suite. Everything in this B&B is top quality - from the sheets on the bed, the towels in the bath, the toiletries provided, the fireplace, the comfortable beds, the view.... Every detail is cared for to provide the best hospitality for the Grossi's guests. If you want a relaxing time in a quiet, top-notch B&B, this is the place for you.

My husband and I came to Holmes with a View for our 15th Wedding Anniversary. It was a wonderful, relaxing trip. We stayed in suite 6 and it was beautifully decorated, very romantic. It was clean and comfortable. When we got there, we had homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, jam and a variety of juices, teas and coffee. We also had popcorn for snacks. There are movies and CD's in the room to enjoy. Suite 6 has a Jacuzzi bath in the bathroom and a hot tub on the porch. Both were great. We enjoyed the piece and quite and they outstanding view. Paul and Miriam were very kind giving us directions, tips for good places to eat and visit. This trip was everything we had hoped for and can't wait to come back!

We love Holmes with a View! Not only are the rooms wonderful and the views spectacular, but we love being in the heart of Amish Country! We have stayed at Holmes with a View before ... and we look forward to going again in the near future!!

This is a facility that I would gladly recommend to anyone. It was a wonder ful few days.

Beautiful rooms, beautiful view!! This was our second stay at Holmes With a View and already planning to return, maybe with the kids next time. Just a wonderful place to stay; calm, quiet but with all of the modern amenities we are accustomed to. And the snacks in the room were fabulous, nice unexpected touch. Highly recommended!

This was a geteaway weekend that the Inn and Innkeepers made outstanding. We had never stayed at a bed and breakfast before and was a bit hesitant. The Grossi's exceeded our expectations by far. We used the wireless internet in our suite to not only book our next stay at Holmes With a View but we also book and Anniversary trip fpr my future in-laws. The cleanest accomodations I have ever stayed in and at a fraction of the cost of some of the places I've stayed. If you are going to do Amish Country and not stay at Holmes with a View......you are doing yourself a disservice!!!!

If you wish to visit Amish country and stay in a quiet and private B&B, this is the place to do it. This is not your usual B&B, as you will stay in a free standing, octagonal, fully functional apartment. We stayed in a two bedroom. two bath unit, with a gas fireplace, full kitchen, beautiful sweeping views and great privacy. I would recommend this place to anyone and will surely return myself.

I was looking for a place for my wife & myself to get away for a night from work, teenage kids & every day life. Found Holmes with a View on the internet, not knowing what to expect by the pictures. When we pulled up, my wife, which did not know where we were staying, was really surprised on how nice the place was. Very clean, nice views, delicious bread. Hope to visit in the future. Great place Don't pass the place up

We have stayed here 5 times since opening in 2000. We keep coming back for the view, the peace and quiet, the surrounding area. The hosts are thoughtful and friendly. Everything in the suites are well appointed and comfortable. Will continue to go back.

This was our second stay at Holmes with a View. We love the peace and quiet of the area. The rooms are just lovely. We love the open view of the round house design. The rooms are always clean and the owners have thought about what their guests might need. The Amish baked goods in the room are always good, but it would be nice to see some variety to the food choices.

This was a surprise for my husband and it was more then I had hoped for. The view was so beautiful and the rooms were great! The yummy treats in the room was the icing on the cake! Already planning a trip for this summer!

This was our first stay and be will be back. The room was impecciable and furnishings were outstanding. The extras--locally made bread, cinnamon rolls, the fridge with juices, condiments etc were a treat. We stayed on valentine's day and our hosts even left us chocolates!! The view is breathtaking and the homes very private.

This our first time here, but surely not our last. The accommodations and furnishings are very nicely done, right down to the homemade cinnamon rolls, bread and fruit juices in the refrigerator. The cleanliness was impeccable. The suites are very roomy with lots of windows to see the rolling hills and farms. You can hear and see Amish buggies going right by your suite. Highly recommended, you WON'T be disappointed.

This was our first visit to Holmes with a View. We had a wonderful time and plan on coming back for another visit. The room were was a great place to relex and enjoy time together.

This place is fantastic. I've lost count of how many times I've been here but the last 2 trips have been girls' weekends- one with my mom, aunt and cousin and the most recent one with just my mom. We had a great time and the amenities are just fantastic from the comfy mattress to the REAL sheets and towels to the fully stocked kitchen to the yummy bread and sweet rolls left in the room- it's like no place I've ever stayed. The views are fantastic too and Paul and Miriam are the nicest people ever. You can't go wrong staying here!

This is the 4th year that 4 of us girls have stayed at Holmes With a View. We love staying here! It is so homey & comfy! Paul & Miriam are so friendly & make us feel right at home. The view is so beautiful! Every year, we think that maybe we should try someplace else, but we always come back to Holmes With a View because we love being able to sit around & talk & feel at home! What a wonderful place to get away together!

Our son and his wife from New York loved this beautiful place as did my husband and I. It was immaculate and the views were so relaxing. Only one thing I would improve on, it would have been nice to have a larger variety of breakfast items. We would highly recommend this B&B.

This little getaway place is divine! Love, Love, Love it and we will be spending more time there in the futre...

I surprised my wife by taking her away for our anniversary. I was also happily surprised with the outstanding accomodations we had. The rooms were immaculate (and large), the view was awesome, the price was reasonable and the food and drinks were appreciated. We will definitely go back!

Friends recommened Homes with a View to us. It is as wonderful as they said it was. We would love to come back when the weather is warmer and take advantage of the wrap around porch.

What a wonderful experience! Quiet, cozy, secure, picturesque. We loved curling up in front of the fireplace enjoying our wine, cheese and baked goods from local merchants. The Innkeepers gave great directions and wonderful restaurant recommendations. We will definitely return.

Price, cleanliness, view - all were superb. We will definitely stay here again!

Even on an unexpected cold and rainy day---my wife and I enjoyed the view, the very nice room, and the local attractions. Well worth the cost.

The view is absolutely beautiful. The fireplace, movies, and jacuzzi make a great getaway from the pressures of everyday life.

My husband and I had a wonderful time at Homes with a View. We needed somewhere close to home and stumlbed upon Homes with a View. We were so pleased with our room, sitting by the fireplace at night, and the jacuzzi tub was wonderful... one evening we took a nice long walk up the country road and just took in the view and the quietness that it had to offer. We will definately stay again, this has become one of our favorite places.

We just stayed in suite 6. Wow what an experience, the hot tub outside rocked. The view was excellent, the TV, stereo, and fireplace were great. The whole room was very nice and relaxing. My wife was tickled with the name brand soaps. It felt like a dream. Oh yeah, the bread, cinnamon rolls, and jam were the best. Thank you so much for our great evening. We will be back!

We had a great time staying at the Holmes with a View. It was a great view and the amentities were of top notch. The hosts were delightful and made sure that our stay was comfortable. Thank you Paul & Miriam - we will be back!

Suite was very clean and beautifully decorated. The mattress on the bed was so much like ours at home. We hated to leave such a beautiful place and thorughly enjoyed the food and sights in Holmes county

Our 4th Wedding Anniversary brought us to Holmes with a View. We stayed in (Suite #2) and found from the check-in with Paul & Miriam to our departure two days later to be seamless and pleasant. The view is amazing of the rolling hills and we sat on the balcony to watch several horses run and play within close proximity to us. The suite was very clean and up-to-date in its decor. It rained the two days we were there and it added to the cozy, comfortable feel of the place. We enjoyed the fireplace and jacuzzi tub. (very romantic) The cinnamon rolls were delicious and the added surprises like juice, coffee and snacks were a nice touch! We travel quite a bit and websites aren't always true to what you get. You will NOT be disappointed!! It truly was wonderful...we didn't want to leave.

Our visit to Holmes with a View is a way for me and my best friend to spend quality time together. We try to visit twice a year. We just had an overnight stay in October this year. We always love to sit on the wrap around porch and catch up on our lives. The rooms are beautiful. I love to relax in the jacuzzi at night. I love the home made bread left for us in our fully equiped kitchen. We would never go anywhere else for a weekend get-a-way. Thanks to our wonderful hosts for having the vision for this wonderful place.

This was our 2nd stay at Holmes with a View. It is outstanding and the only place we want to stay in Holmes County.

We just spent a mid-November weekend at Holmes with a View (suite 2), celebrating our anniversary. We found the accommodations to be exceptional. From the ease of reservation, to the explicit directions from Paul and Miriam, to the peace and quiet ... all were very special. The location is ideal, as it is only a short distance from Berlin and Charm and so easy to come and go as you please. Much to our surprise, a loaf of bread, breakfast rolls, and beverages were provided in our suite! We highly recommend Holmes with a View, and hope to return soon.

The internet photos do not do this wonderful inn justice. You must see with your own eyes what you are missing out on. Peace and tranquility await you along with fantastic heart warming views. Neat as a pin with a lot of love and care given to detail and making their guests feel welcome and at home. Without a doubt one of the best inn's I have stayed at in a long time; close to town and shops yet tucked beautifully into the countryside...the window views are enough to keep you coming back again and again. Miriam could not have been friendlier. This is a must see...we enjoyed it! Terri

WE STAYED IN SUITE #1 END OF OCT.'09 AND REALLY ENJOYED THE WONDERFUL VIEW AND THE ROOM WAS GREAT.VERY CLEAN AND QUIET.THE OWNERS WERE GREAT HOSTS,MADE YOU FEEL SPECIAL TO THEM.IT TRULY WAS A PEACEFUL GET AWAY AND I LOOK FORWARD TO GOING BACK.IT TRULY WAS PLEASANT TO ENJOY THE "SIMPLE" LIFE ONCE AGAIN.I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANY ONE !! TAKE THE TRIP.........YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT AND STAY AT HOLMES WITH A VIEW.!!!

We stayed at the Holmes with a View for 4 nights. Pleasant, clean, safe environment in the heart of the Amish community. We selected this sight for its convenience to local attractions plus handicap accessiblity. Pastoral views from sunrise to sunset. The Ebert's , NC

This place is awesome! It was so clean and up to date in the decor. Every t has been crossed and it leaves nothing to be desired. I loved the brand named toiletries and the juice stocked refrigerator! The cinnamon rolls made a great desert instead of a breakfast, which was replaced by the awesome freshly baked doughnuts at nearby Hershberger's. Truly a gem!