Tara-A Country Inn      
3665 Valley View, Clark, PA 16113, USA     (800) 782-2803
 
 

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Description

Circa 1854. Bask in the graciousness of the old South while staying at this renovated Greek Revival mansion that was inspired by Scarlett O'Hara's country manor. Innkeepers Donna and Jim have re-created this 1854 antebellum home to provide exceptional service and an uncommon excellence. Luxurious guest bedrooms with upscale amenities are named after characters like Rhett Butler and Miss Melanie in Gone With the Wind and boast fireplaces and sitting rooms. Many feature sunken tubs, canopy or sleigh beds. Swim in the outdoor heated pool. The grounds include formal gardens to stroll through and a gazebo overlooking the 450-acre Shenango Lake. Enjoy lunch tavern-style at Stonewall's, and indulge in a seven-course gourmet dinner with a selection from the extensive wine list at award-winning Ashley's.

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Rates

$250 to $475

Payment types accepted include Master Card, Visa, American Express and Discover.

Amenities

This property has 27 total guest accommodations with private bath, 27 with fireplaces and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include King, Queen, Twin and Double.

  • Copy Machine
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Sauna
  • Swimming

Events Hosted

    • Honeymoons
    • Meetings
    • Family Reunions
    • Romantic Getaways
    • Seminars
    • Weddings


 
Belle's Boudoir

Belle's Boudoir is just a little bit naughty. It is decorated in red, gold, and cream to give a very rich effect. The queen-size bed has a ceiling to floor canopy, and there is a large sunken tub with a hand-held shower. The warmth of red velvet and a gas fireplace add to the richness of this room.

Type of bed: Queen

Blue & Gray Room

Blue & Gray Room is elegantly designed with the colors of its name. The room houses a step-up queen sized four-poster bed, large sunken tub, separate shower, and gas fireplace.

Type of bed: Queen

Butler's Bedroom

Butler's Bedroom is quite dazzling and neoclassical with a brass king-size bed. There is a jacuzzi in the room, and a separate shower unit in the bathroom. This room also has a sleeper sofa and a gas fireplace.

Type of bed: King

 
Carolina Room

Carolina Room has an elegant queen-size four-poster bed and a large jacuzzi tub. A "wall" papered ceiling adds to the uniqueness of this peach and walnut colored room. There is also a gas fireplace, and a shower in the bathroom.

Type of bed: Queen

 
Carpetbagger's Vacation

Carpetbagger's Vacation is an appropriate name for this room with its rich green tapestry effect. The queen-size canopy bed in the center of the room is breathtaking. There is a jacuzzi in the room with a separate shower and a gas fireplace.

Type of bed: Queen

 
Chickamauga Room

Chickamauga Room is delicately designed with light blue and white. There is a queen-size white iron and brass bed, jacuzzi, and gas fireplace in the room. The bathroom has a separate shower. Package & Standard Rates Availability and Reservations

Type of bed: Queen

The Confederate Getaway

The Confederate Getaway is decorated almost exclusively in cream colors for a soothing effect. The room is enhanced with wicker furniture, a queen-size four-poster bed, and a gas fireplace. There is a jacuzzi and a shower in the room.

Type of bed: Queen

Fiddle Dee Dee

Fiddle Dee Dee is very feminine and frilly, just like the expression used so often by Scarlett. The room is light blue and white with a queen sized bed, gas fireplace, and jacuzzi. The bathroom has a separate shower.

Type of bed: Queen

Garden Suite

Garden Suite is the original master suite of the mansion. It is spectacular in burgundy and yellow decor. A closed-in porch overlooks the herb garden. The bedroom has a king-size brass bed and gas fireplace. The bathroom has a large jacuzzi with a separate shower.

Type of bed: King

 
The Georgian Plantation

The Georgian Plantation is light and airy, decorated with green ivy designs. This room has a beautiful iron king-sized bed, jacuzzi, and shower unit in the room. A sofa bed and a gas fireplace completes the room.

Type of bed: King

 
Hearts of the South

Hearts of the South is quite romanesque with its queen-size canopy bed and gas fireplace. The room features a "wall" papered ceiling with roman figurines, jacuzzi tub and a separate shower

Type of bed: Queen

 
I'll Think About It Tomorrow

I'll Think About It Tomorrow is quite impressive with its gold and navy blue decor. The room has a queen-size four-poster bed, gas fireplace, and a platform tub. The bathroom has a separate shower.

Type of bed: Queen

 
Katie O'Hara's Suite

Katie O'Hara's Suite, the old servant's quarters of the home, is now a spacious two-floor suite. The bedroom and sitting room are upstairs with a queen-size bed and a gas fireplace. The bathroom is attached by an original 1854 circular staircase. The downstairs boasts a large jacuzzi tub and shower.

Type of bed: Queen

 
Kim Kee Moon's Room

Kim Kee Moon's Room boasts a king sized bed and accompanying furniture are made of wrought iron and rattan. The bathroom has a jacuzzi and shower.

Type of bed: King

 
The Lilac Room

The Lilac Room has a beautiful queen-size half-canopy bed that enhances the subtle lilac coloring throughout the room. There is a gas fireplace, a standard shower in the bathroom, and an adjoining sunroom that boasts a corner jacuzzi for two.

Type of bed: Queen

 
Louisiana French Quarter

Louisiana French Quarter is the name of this room decorated in French country theme with yellow, pink, blue and white flowers throughout. The room houses a queen-size four-poster bed, sleeper sofa, and a gas fireplace. The bathroom has a jacuzzi tub with a shower.

Type of bed: Queen

 
Mason-Dixon Room

Mason-Dixon Room is decorated in the colors of the Confederate flag. This room has a queen-size four-poster bed, sleeper sofa and a gas fireplace. The bathroom has a jacuzzi tub with shower.

Type of bed: Queen

 
Master Gerald's Room

This room is decorated with sage green and black, and features a queen-sized bed and gas fireplace. There is a standard tub and shower in the bathroom. An adjoining sunroom has an oversized jacuzzi for two.

Type of bed: Queen

Miss Melanie's Room

Miss Melanie's Room is pretty as a picture with a king-size brass bed and cozy fireplace. This dainty yellow room also has an extra large jacuzzi tub with a hand-held shower.

Type of bed: King

 
The Plantation Suite

The Plantation Suite is the largest in the Inn. The bedroom has a French country feeling with a king-size bed and fireplace. A crystal chandelier is featured over the dining table as well as in the bath. An extra large jacuzzi can be private, or opened up to the bedroom. An executive office completes this three-room suite.

Type of bed: King

Rhett's Room

Rhett's Room is very rich and masculine, colored in navy blue and purple. The queen-size ceiling to floor canopy bed stands in the middle of the room with a perfect view of a warming gas fireplace. The bathroom has a large jacuzzi tub and a separate shower.

Type of bed: Queen

 
Robert E. Lee's Room

Robert E. Lee is an attractive corner room with a queen-size four-poster bed and a gas fireplace. This guest room is decorated in subtle shades of blue, rose, and tan. The bathroom has a tub and shower.

Type of bed: Queen

 
Southern Nights

Southern Nights describes this room with rich green, black, tan and rose colors with a bird motif. There is a queen sized bed, large jacuzzi tub with a handheld shower and a gas fireplace. describes this room with rich green, black, tan and rose colors with a bird motif. There is a queen sized bed, large jacuzzi tub with a handheld shower and a gas fireplace.

Type of bed: Queen

 
Sweet Magnolia Blossom

Sweet Magnolia Blossom is decorated in green and tan. There is a king-size canopy bed, and a tub and shower in the bathroom. A french door leads to a sunroom with an oversized jacuzzi for two.

Type of bed: King

 
Twelve Oaks

Twelve Oaks is a soothing and elegant room designed in pink and gray. There is a queen-size white wicker bed, gas fireplace, and large jacuzzi in the room, with a separate shower in the bathroom.

Type of bed: Queen

 
The Victorian Room

The Victorian Room is self-descriptive, with a queen-size bed and gas fireplace. The bathroom boasts a jacuzzi tub with a shower. The colors are an elegant combination of pink and cream.

Type of bed: Queen

 
The Wilkes Room

The Wilkes Room is very striking decorated in cream and black. The queen-size four-poster bed is the main attraction to this room. The bathroom has a jacuzzi tub with a shower. There is also a sleeper sofa and gas fireplace in this room.

Type of bed: Queen

Reservation/Cancellation Policies:

Cancellation

7 days

Check-in/Check-out

3pm / noon

Smoking

Outside Only.


Historic Interest

Other Awards:

Phoenix Award for Beautification: Shenango Valley Chamber of Commerce, 2012
Award of Excellence: Wine Spectator, 2012
Bill Knecht Tourism Award: VisitMercerCountyPA, 2010
Keystone Society for Tourism: PA Office of Tourism, 2008
Pennsylvania Innkeepers of the Year: PA Tourism & Lodging Association, 2007


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Romantic

Even though I wasn't there for a romantic getaway; this would be the perfect place as most of the guests we met were there celebrating an anniversary. We were greeted with a welcome tray of goodies in our room and had tea with more delightful extras. We chose to eat in the less formal dining room with portions more than generous and delicious. They will keep your leftovers in the fridge until you leave; so we were able to enjoy the many choices of desserts without finishing our meal. You could even have that brought to your room if you wanted. There are both an inside and outside pool and tried both. The inn is so full of antiques from all over the world and surprises in every nook and cranny. Spend more than one day to see it all. You truly felt as you were visiting at Tara and being pampered in every way possible complete with all in period clothes. We stayed in the "I'll think about it tomorrow" room and couldn't have asked for any nicer. I liked that you could see into the rooms not occupied. I suggest that you choose the getaway package which includes everything including tipping. Many places to sit and relax both inside and out. Make sure you start your day with the best breakfast I've probably had in a B&B. It is everything you see online and more for an incredible value.
Linda Ness
Smethport, PA
8/14/2010

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Exquisite

A very beautiful experience.
Anonymous
Smethport, PA
10/21/2008

My ratings for this property      
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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