Gillum House Bed & Breakfast
Welcome to Granny's house. Just 6 miles west of I-79, Shinnston takes you back to a slower, relaxing pace. Veg-out or bike/hike the rail-trail that is 50-feet from the door. Almost any activity can be found near-by. Create your itinerary with your interests. Full breakfast served at your time. Special diet needs accommodated. Low fat - low cholesterol is standard fare. All bread served is homemade by your host. 3 guest rooms, each with its own personality, the Gillum Room (queen bed with private bath - claw-foot tub and a shower), Harris and Rosi's (one double bed each room) share a bath with a 60-inch shower. Terry robes are in all the closets. Children are welcomed (they must bring at least one adult), however, due to allergies, pets are not. A crystal ashtray resides on the porch for our smoking guests. In-room massage can be arranged. Overnight stabling available for your horses. Off-street, cement parking for motorcycles. Ask about the camel.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- 11 miles from airport
- 6 miles west of I-79
- At corner of Walnut St and Davis Ct
- halfway between Fairmont & Clarksburg
- near Bridgeport
- on West Fork River Rail-Trail
- Airport
- Downtown
- Small town
- Nearest major city: Fairmont, WV (9 miles south of Fairmont)
- Directions to property:
Halfway between Fairmont and Clarksburg, WV on US RT 19. From I-79, take Exit # 124 (Jerry Dove Drive), turn west at top of ramp, turn right onto WV Rt 707, Left at the stop sign onto WV Rt 131, then drive to the traffic light. Turn right at the traffic light, drive 2 blocks, turn left (PLEASE ignore the Google map here) onto Walnut St., we are one block in, the first house (silver gray with burgundy trim) on the left. Park under the American flag (will be flying it unless a windy day). - Nearest major airport: Morgantown, WV (MGW-Walter Hart Field) 11 miles
- Directions from airport:
Actually CKB, Harrison-Marion Regional Airport, the airport at Clarksburg is closest (11 miles). Turn right as exiting the parking lot and turn right onto WV Rt 131 at bottom of the hill. Follow WV Rt 131 into Shinnston, turn right at traffic light (US Rt 19), 2 blocks turn left. First house on left.
Closest MAJOR airport is Pittsburgh. From Pittsburgh International - take Parkway East toward Pittsburgh, I-79 South (joins I-70 East near Washington, PA). Take the Waynesburg/Morgantown exit for I-79 South. I-79 South all the way to Exit # 124.
From Hart Field - proceed to I-68 West to I-79 South to Exit # 124 (Jerry Dove Drive), turn west at top of ramp, turn right onto WV Rt 707, Left at the stop sign onto WV Rt 131, then drive to the traffic light. Turn right at the traffic light, drive 2 blocks, turn left onto Walnut St., we are one block in, the first house (silver gray with burgundy trim) on the left. Park under the American flag (will be flying it unless a windy day). - Meeting places:
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 3 guest accommodations (one with a private bath)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 145.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 145.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Amenities Basket | Bath robes |
| CD player | DVD Player |
| Hairdryer | Ironing Board |
| Library | Radio |
| Satellite/Cable TV | TV |
| Telephone | VCR |
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| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | Board games |
| Computer | Copier |
| Data port | Desk |
| Fax Machine | Internet Service |
| Washer/dryer | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Bikes available | In-room massage by appointment |
| Daycare nearby | Gift certificates & Packages available |
| Hair Dryer & curling iron in bathrooms | If you need something pressed, host irons |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 4 AM to 10 AM
- Breakfast is served in the Front porch on request, Dining Room
- Lunch is available by special request
- Dinner is available by special request
- Additional food services included in room rate: Fruit
- Special meals available: no gluten, no lactose, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Egg Bake with English Muffin Bread
An egg bake using mostly whites for low cholesterol served with English Muffin bread direct from the oven. Every breakfast is served with fresh baked muffins (different kind each day), a fruit dish, at least 2 kinds of juice (OJ and a non-citric), and fresh ground coffee - your host's custom flavored - vanilla, chocolate raspberry, cinnamon, almond, or in season, chocolate mint - or plain in regular or decaf (we have at least 12 varieties of coffee beans available). We apologize to our tea drinking guests for the lack of selection as we only have over 100 varieties to choose from.
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2 night stay required weekends with Monday holiday and Labor Day weekend)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Crystal ashtray on porch for guests who smoke)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets (Hosts have allergies)
- Children are welcome (Children are welcomed/ porta-crib or low-to-floor cot)
- No childcare is provided
- Deposit amount required (Credit card number or a check for 1 night room & tax)
- Check in time is 4 to 7 PM and Check out time is 11 AM
- Cancellations:
Reservations must be cancelled a minimum of 48 hours prior to expected arrival or a full room/package charge will be made. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Marion County Convention & Visitors Bureau
- MountainState Association of Bed & Breakfasts
- North Harrison Rails to Trails
- Shinnston Area Development Foundation
- Shinnston Tourist Information Center
- West Virginia Rails to Trails Council
Discounts available:| | 25% | Weekday Special | Minimum stay: 3 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Kathleen & John Panek
Hosts are involved with history, music, rail-trails, flintlock rifles, motorcycles (both rode), West Virginia, cooking, and civic affairs. Kathleen plays Bari Sax in Shinnston Community Band, member Shinnston Planning Commission, Marketing Chair MountainState Association of Bed & Breakfasts, Executive Director West Virginia Rails to Trails Council, and Shinnston Visitor Info Center. Former Revolutionary War re-enactors. John coaches NJROTC rifle team at Lincoln High School. - The innkeepers speak: English
- Pet(s) on the property: None
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Civil War Sites, Rail-trails, Drive-in Theater, Potters, Covered Bridges, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Winery
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Billiards, Bird watching, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseshoes, Historic sites, Chapel of Perpetual Adoration, Hand-blown glass factories, Drive-in movie theater, Wineries, Motorcycle roads, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming
Shinnston Nearby Cities
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