If you ever need a really, really quiet retreat away from phones, people, the office, then this is THE place. Tucked away south of Zanesville in Morgan county, this renovated mill on the banks of the Muskingham River will perfectly fulfill your desperate desire for peace. Located on the left side of the bridge as you enter the village of Stockport, this historic landmark will serve up a slice of pure Americana. (And I do mean
village -- a cluster of homes where curbs are at a minimum, yards are lovingly tended, and the baseball diamond serves as the neighborhood gathering spot.) I had ripped out a review of the mill from
OHIO magazine some years back and stashed it in my travel file. When we needed a place to stay this summer as we meandered our way toward PA, I rummaged through all the ideas in said file and VOILA'! the inn got the nod.
Positives: A true slice of Americana. This place is solid as a rock. Every room has a view of the river. Neat as a pin. Perfect place to stay in the fall when the leaves are changing. Take a good book and just chill. Top floor has room for 6, complete with kitchen, dining area, hot tub and glassed-in rooftop sitting room. Great for a getaway weekend for couples or families.
Recommendations: Eat in Zanesville or McConnellsville. (There is one pizza place and one very small eating establishment that closes early. The mill's restaurant is only opened weekends.) Two convenience stores exist.
Check out the website at www.stockportinn.com.
