Eagles Mere Inn is located close to Sonestown in the Poconos Mountains area. The inn, which resembles a country-style home, sits in a tiny town near a lake and is surrounded by forests and popular hiking spots. The Eagles Mere restaurant offers five courses of "farm-to-table gourmet cuisine," according to the hotel's website. The inn also has a pub, with places for patrons to play indoor games such as darts or just sit by the fire with a drink.
Rickett's Glen Hotel on State Route 118 in Benton is also an inn that resembles a country home. The hotel's website boasts that it is "conveniently located in the middle of nowhere." Guests can quickly get to local state parks, such as Rickett's Glen State Park, Nescopeck State Park and Loyalsock State Forest, which are all just a short drive away. The hotel's restaurant offers steak, chicken, veal, seafood and Italian dinners. The hotel is nonsmoking, and pets are not allowed.
Situated in Dushore, minutes from Rickett's Glen State Park and World's End State Park, the Endless Mountains Motel has been remodeled into a rustic-themed inn with a log-cabin atmosphere. Nearby Lake Jean offers fishing, swimming and boating. Or, you can check out the Loyalsock Trail, which is 60 miles long and offers opportunities for kayaking, camping and hiking. The area is also home to Canyon Vista and High-Knob Overlook, which offers good views of the Loyalsock Valley.
You can check out the Cherry Mills Lodge on the Little Loyalsock Creek, a bed and breakfast established at the end of the Civil War in 1865. As of January 2011, the lodge is run by a family of six who moved away from major Pennsylvania cities to enjoy the country life. The lodge offers a number of rooms that hold between two and five people. For the relaxation and comfort of its guests, it also features a fireplace suite, which includes a living room and a fireplace. A few local wineries are just minutes from the lodge, including Bird Song Winery and Laddsburg Mountain Winery.
