Holmes County, Ohio is home to the largest Amish population in the country. Visitors are drawn to the simplistic lifestyle and quaint villages of this area, and just about any town in this county offers charming shops with handmade quilts, farmers' markets with fresh produce, and horse-drawn carriage rides. The largest towns in the area are Millersburg and Berlin, whose combined population is about 5,000. This area offers several small hotels and bed-and-breakfasts located in scenic areas near the farms and small villages that characterize this Amish community.
Located in the peaceful Honey Run Valley of Millersburg, the Barn Inn is located in a restored dairy barn that is reminiscent of the Amish country. This large bed-and-breakfast has 12 unique rooms, such as the French Country room and the Victorian Romance room. Rooms include a private bathroom, cable TV, a DVD player, a writing table, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Some rooms also feature a fireplace, balcony, and whirlpool tub. Pets are not allowed at this location, which is a completely smoke-free environment. A full breakfast is served every morning, and guests are welcome to travel next door to The Inn at Honey Run to eat at the restaurant. In-room massage treatments may be scheduled for a fee, and the inn also offers an array of special packages, such as a tour of the Amish back roads via buggy ride, and dinner in an Amish home.
The Barn Inn Bed and Breakfast
6838 County Rd. 203
Millersburg, OH 44654
877-674-7600
thebarninn.com
The Carlisle Inn is located in the center of the small town of Walnut Creek. This inn offers 52 guest rooms, each with a coffee maker, cable TV, dining table for two, mini-refrigerator, and a balcony or porch. For a more luxurious stay, guests can book a honeymoon suite with a covered porch, sofa bed, microwave, bathrobes, and a whirlpool tub. A variety of in-room massage treatments, including couples massages, are available for an extra charge. A country-style continental breakfast is served each morning in the second-floor sitting room. The inn is next door to the Der Dutchman Restaurant and within walking distance of several small eateries in Walnut Creek. Special rates are available for weekday visits during the off-season between November and May.
Carlisle Inn
4949 Walnut St.
Walnut Creek, OH 44687
877-422-7547
dhgroup.com
The Berlin Hotel and Suites is conveniently located just one mile west of downtown Berlin. This hotel offers a 17,000-square-foot fitness facility that includes workout equipment, a racquetball court, indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub. It's also the only hotel in Ohio to feature a private movie theater, which seats up to 26 people and can show over 300 movies. Guests can enjoy a scenic walking path or relax in the gazebo near the pond. A spa area offers manicures, pedicures, and Swedish massage. Four meeting and event spaces are located on-site, including a banquet room, which can accommodate 250 guests. A continental breakfast is available each morning, complete with waffles, fruit, cereal, oatmeal, bagels, coffee, and juice. A number of restaurants are located nearby in downtown Berlin for lunch and dinner options. Guest rooms feature cable TV, free wireless Internet access, and a small table with two chairs. Guests can also choose to stay in one of the suites with a whirlpool tub, 50-inch flat-screen TV, and fireplace. All rooms at the Berlin Hotel are non-smoking.
Berlin Hotel and Suites
5330 County Rd. 201
Millersburg, OH 44654
800-935-5218
berlinhotelandsuites.com
