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Rocking Horse Inn
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  • Inn Details

    Four spacious guest rooms and friendly inn keeper welcome you to this Victorian mansion, begun in 1867 and taking nearly a decade to complete. Sprawling porches filled with ferns and white wicker furniture in the summer and changing seasonal decorations throughout the year are framed with gingerbread from Stick Style architecture. Antiques abound with Victorian decorations. Walk off your breakfast to the downtown shops just two blocks away, or take a short drive to the nearby Antique Mall, golf courses, Kent State, Hiram and NEOUCOM Universities, Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom Park, Aurora Premium Outlets, Parks and other attractions.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Robert, your host, is a retired firefighter/paramedic in Ravenna, Ohio; continues to work in emergency work. He has assumed the positon and duties of innkeeper at the Rocking Horse Inn and lives on the premises. His sister, Sandy Pettigrew, is also a hostess.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Open to all groups

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • DVD Player

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Amenities Basket

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Private entrance

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wet bar

    Other Amenities:

    • iron and board in Laundry Room

    • porches with wicker seating

    • Wireless Internet

    • 24 hour beverages and snacks

    • outside private Victorian patio

    • Hot Tub in Florida Room

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  • Anne Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $90/$90

    The Anne Room is available as a deluxe private room for $90.00 night or as a suite for an additional $30.00. This room is a romantic space decorated in Victorian reds. An open veranda overlooks the grand south front lawn. A pillow top queen bed can be connected to the Suite with two twin beds; a bathroom connecting the two rooms; ideal for a family or group of three or four. Cable television with DVD/VCR with library movies awaits your slumber and sipping on the veranda.

    Julianne Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $90/$90

    Deep romantic purples with a pillow top queen bed awaits your slumber. A private bathroom with modern amenities including a claw bathtub to soak away the day's events; or a stall shower. Cable television with VCR/DVD with library movies, seating magazines, fluffy white robes to slumber or check out the Hot Tub in the Florida Room.

    Victoria Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $90/$90

    A deluxe room decorated in soft greens and pinks, this room steps into the 1860's with furnishings. Queen size pillow top bed with soft silky sheets and pillows to rest the weary head. Robes provided to step out to the Hot Tub in the Florida Room or just lounge. This room overlooks the south outside patio.

    Paula Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $90/$90

    An angel victorian room that reflects the 1860 time frame with an eastern window view. Queen size bed with lush top and private bathroom with shower/tub unit. Room can open to adjoining suite of two single beds for a party up to four with bathroom in the middle; additional $30.00. Robes provided to step out to the Hot Tub in the Florida Room or slumber about the Inn. Library of movies or books to enjoy.

    Deluxe Queen

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$90

    Our deluxe Rooms have a queen size pillow top bed, cable plus television, private bath, decorated and furnished to reflect the Victorian era, central conditioning air system, and continental plus breakfast.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: After 1:00 pm    Check out: Before 11:00 am

    • Deposit amount required: Honor system for repeat guests and 25% for new guests - nonrefunded.

    • Cancellations: Cancel early please; reimbursement based upon sell of room with 25% nonrefunded.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinking description: BYOB and responsible drinking permitted.

    • Drinks available: L

    • Children allowed: Parents responsible for children.

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental Plus

    • Time Served: 6:00am till 11:00am.

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Special meal options

    Additional food services

    • variety of snacks and beverages

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  • Location Type

    • Antiques

    • Downtown

    • Small town

    City

    • Akron

    • Distance to city: 16 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the north of property, exit 193 from Ohio turnpike, go south on St. Rt. 44 and cross over St. Rt. 14 to North Chestnut Street. Continue south to downtown Ravenna. At Riddle Avenue turn right, go 1.5 blocks to property on the right. From the south of property, head north on St. Rt. 44 from I-76(exit number 38B), to downtown Ravenna following Prospect Street, then turn left on Riddle Avenue, go 2.5 blocks to property on the right. Sign in front lawn. Park behind the Inn on the same side of street, off of Cherry Lane.

    Airport

    • Cleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.) 43 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the Akron Airport, go north on I-77 and then east on I-76; about 25 minutes and 18 miles. From the Cleveland Airport, go south on I-77 and then East on the Ohio Turnpike, about 50 minutes and 43 miles. Then follow the above "Directions to Property".

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom Park

    • Portage County walking & biking trails

    • Kent State, Hiram and NEOUCOM Universities

    • West Branch State Park

    • Ravenna home tour 2008

    • Antique shops and Mall

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Board Games in Dining Room

    • Air Hockey in Florida Room

    • Tanning Bed in Laundry Room

    • Dry Sauna in Floriday Room

    • Hot Tub in Floriday Room

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    Quiet, comfortable, clean; warm hospitality

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    Robert made us feel very welcome. We slept very well and appreciated the fresh and bountiful breakfast.

    Great Bed & Breakfast!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Sad that after a dinner and a show we were late arriving to the inn. We didn't have enough time to enjoy the ambiance. Breakfast was superb. Had to figure out that hot and cold were reversed in our shower, but no biggy. Would definitely recommend.

    Rocking Horse Inn is the best place to stay in Ravenna & Kent!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We really enjoyed our stay at the Rocking Horse Inn. Bob, the inn keeper, was super friendly and accommodating. The Inn is very charming. Our room was beautiful and the bed was super comfy. The hot tub was also a nice bonus. The Inn is conveniently located in Downtown Ravenna, so you can walk a few blocks to the main strip and patron the local antique & gift shops.

    Relaxation to the Max!!!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We both needed a chance to relax and de-stress after our original vacation in VA was cancelled due to "Irene". We decided to visit The Hartsville Complex and wanted a B&B in the area. The Rocking Horse came highly recommended and had very good reviews online. We were not disappointed and Bob the Innkeeper was a very gracious and accomodating host. We will probably stay again! Bob and Carol Meador, Pittsburgh, PA

    The owner (Bob) makes this an exceptional place to stay

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    This is a wonderful place to stay if. The owner (Bob) makes your stay exceptional with his attention to details and he goes above and beyond to make sure that you are satisfied with every detail of your stay.

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