We typically stay in hotels when we travel. We’ve been all over the United States. Due to the Football Hall of Fame celebration that weekend we couldn’t stay near a wedding we were invited to in N. Canton. So my husband asked around and researched the next best option; a Bed & Breakfast. Well, the Quail Covey in Hartville, Ohio (not far from Akron or Canton) is the most incredible experience we’ve ever had!
We were curious, even hesitant as we drove down the beautiful tree lined drive to a lovely Tutor home sitting in a panorama of trees, surrounded by beautiful rich flowering gardens and wild life. We were greeted at the front door by Charlotte (Charlie), her warm smile and welcoming home. She showed us around our room, and explained that we could relax in the family room, decks, yard, and enjoy everything there. Our room was huge, and private, (loved the Jacuzzi tub!) but what made a greater impact was the entire home, the grounds and the service and care provided by Charlie and John (Owners).
It was clear that Charlie and John truly enjoy opening their home to others. Everything was cleaned and polished, the gardens in pristine condition. Even the deer made their debut as Charlie was showing us around the house!
We awoke to the beautiful sun rise outside our window, mist lazily rising off the pond, frogs croaking, and Hot Coffee was served just outside our room in the morning. We took our time getting ready for the day, sauntered down stairs with coffee in hand to find Charlie (smiling) pouring us a fresh glass of home made juice (her own blend of pineapple, orange, banana), letting us know that breakfast will be ready in a few minutes. She lead us out to the back deck to enjoy our coffee – so we bird watched, (Cardinals, Goldfinch, Humming birds, Chickadees played in the back yard along the woods), listened to the water falls & babbling waters surrounded by blooming perennials and talked about the fun we had at the wedding the night before. Then we had breakfast inside – on lovely china – Charlie graced us bacon & cheese omelets served with sautéed, home grown zucchini and onions, fresh fruit & custard, home made bread & jam, coffee, water with lemon, French toast casserole (NUM!), and bacon. You won’t find a breakfast like that at the ‘hotel & suites’ variety!
When we were done, we found Charlie feeding a tiny baby kitten with warm, nutritious formula. She explained that the mother had died before they were weaned, so she feeds them every two hours!!!!!! Mind you, earlier she had mentioned that while we were at the wedding she’d canned the green beans! What doesn’t she do! She’s an amazing woman.
Obviously Charlie and John love what they do and are fantastic at doing it. If you are traveling to Akron, Canton, the Football Hall of Fame, the lakes near-by, The Maize Valley Winery, the MarketPlace & Flea Market, the Hartville Chocolate Factory, or Quail Hollow State Park then I highly recommend you make a reservation for you and your companion at the Quail Covey! http://www.quailscovey.com/