Situated in the heart of rolling farmland and lush forests, spectacular views of the Appalachian Mountains in Ohio, Murphin Ridge Inn is a warm and welcoming bed and breakfast that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Ideal for a romantic Midwest weekend getaway, relaxed business retreat or an adventure-filled vacation, Murphin Ridge Inn features comfortable, homey accommodations, delicious cuisine, and an array of activities to enjoy.
Located in the heart of Adams County; West Union, and the surrounding areas offer an array of special places to see and exciting activities to enjoy. From exploring the natural landscapes on foot or bicycle to canoeing or kayaking in the creeks that feedthe Ohio River, there is something for everyone in this warm and welcoming Ohio County.
Stunning natural parks and reserves such as the Adams County State Park, the Edge of Appalachia Preserve, Tranquility Wildlife Area and the Shawnee and Brush Creek State Forest are home to myriad birds and wildlife species, which can be viewed at some of the best birding spots in the county.
Hikers will delight in the wide range of excellent walking and hiking trails in the area, ranging from the trails in the Davis Memorial State Nature Preserveto the ever-popular Buzzardroost Rock Trail at the Edge of Appalachia Preserve. Other great hikes include the Lynx PrairieTrail and the Wilderness Trail while the interstate trails of the North Country Trail and the Buckeye Trail wind through Adams County.
Water-lovers can enjoy boating, fishing, paddling and exploring the many creeks that meander off the Ohio River, with boat ramps available at Island Creek, Manchester and at the mouth of Ohio Brush Creek. This is one of the best romantic weekend getaways in Ohio. Scroll to see the full list with photos or jump to the table of contents.
Murphin Ridge Inn Rooms & Cabins
Murphin Ridge Inn features a selection of accommodations in the form of tenwellappointed, individually decorated rooms in the Inn’s main building and nine cozy stand-alone wood cabins surrounded by woodlands.
The ten guest rooms in the main building of the Inn are beautifully furnished with handcrafted reproductions of American 18th-century and Shaker furniture and feature one or two queen-size beds, private en-suite bathrooms with bathtubs, showers, waffle-weave bathrobes and deluxe bath products and trundle beds for extra guests. Spacious sitting areas have fireplaces and private porches that look out over the surrounding woodlands. Standard amenities can be found in every room, including telephones, CD players and radios, air-conditioning, and modems for wireless internet access.
Nine romantic wood cabins are dotted about the property amongst large oak and maple trees and offer tranquil sanctuaries in which to escape. Spacious wooden cabins feature queen or king-size beds, private bathrooms withwhirlpool tubs, comfortable sitting areas with sofas and fireplaces and lovely front porches with wooden rocking chairs. Modern amenities in each cabin include air-conditioning and heating, wet bars, mini fridges, coffee makers and hair dryers.
The woodland cabins include Frolic, Celebration, and Encore, whichfeature king-sized beds, plush linens, en-suite bathrooms with double showers and whirlpool tubs and sitting areas with cozy fireplaces. Modern amenities include air-conditioning and heating, wet bars, mini fridges, coffee makers and hair dryers.
The King cabins, include theFantastik Carols, My Cabin and Louie’s Place, whichfeature original handcrafted 18thcentury American furniture, king-sized beds in plush linens, en-suite bathrooms with double showers with six showerheads and whirlpool tubs. Sitting areas have cozy fireplaces, and modern amenities include air-conditioning and heating, wet bars, mini fridges, coffee makers and hair dryers.
Queenscabins include Joe’s Place, Three Sisters, and The Donald, and feature original handcrafted 18thcentury American furniture, queen-sized beds in plush linens, en-suite bathrooms with double showers with two showerheads and whirlpool tubs. Sitting areas have three-sided fireplaces, and modern amenities include air-conditioning and heating, wet bars, mini fridges, coffee makers and hair dryers. The Inn is also home to a large communal room where guests can socialize, borrow books, board games and jigsaw puzzles from the library.
Dining at Murphin Ridge Inn
Murphin Ridge Inn has an elegant dining room called the Dining House that is open to guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hearty country breakfasts include freshly baked pastries, bread, and rolls, accompanied by delicious house specialties such as Farmer's Scramble Eggs,Foggy Bottom Pancakes,Cream Biscuits with Sausage Gravy, homemade granola, fresh fruit and freshly squeezed juices. Hot coffee and tea add the final touch. Boxed lunches can be prepared for guests on request. Ideal for picnicking and day trips, lunch boxes are filled with healthy treats and snacks, such as sandwiches, fruit, hard boiled eggs, chips and drinksand need to be ordered the day before.
The dinner menu features dishes created from locally sourced ingredients and vegetables and salads from the Inn’s kitchen and signature plates of steaks, chops, chicken, pasta and vegetable dishes. The cuisine is accompanied a hand-picked selection of beers, wine, and spirits from around the world.
Weddings & Conferences
The beautifully quiet natural surroundings of Murphin Ridge Inn make it the perfect spot for small business meetings, large conferences or social events and functions. The propriety setting is conducive to team building and action planning activities. Murphin Ridge Inn’s property offers an array of excellent facilities and amenities to make every event a success.
The Inn offers several venuesto meet every need, from the intimate Guest House Gathering Room to the elegant five-room Dining House for larger parties. Warmer summer months offer both indoor and outdoor venues, with the shady porch of the Dining House boasting an idyllic place for an outdoor function. Guests can choose to have soleuse of the venue to ensure less distraction and more production and Murphin Ridge Inn offers a range of events services that include outstanding, flexible venues, personalized catering and cuisine, team building events planners and function organizers to take care of every detail.
Murphin Ridge Inn has a range of excellent facilities and amenities for guests to enjoy, ranging from a sparkling swimming pool and sundeck with Adirondack chairs and hammocks to tennis courts, shuffleboard, croquet, and horseshoes. An outdoor fire pit is ideal for relaxing by the fire under the stars.
Things to Do Nearby
Located in the town of West Union in Adams County, Murphin Ridge Inn is within close proximity of several interesting sights and attractions, as well as arrange for activities and adventures for the whole family to enjoy.
Naturelovers and outdoor enthusiasts can choose from a range of reserves, state parks and nature preserves to explore. Adams Lake State Park is home to a 47-acre lake and offers excellent walking and hiking trails, picnic areas with tables and restrooms and superb fishing and boating on the lake. The 88-acre nature preserve of Davis Memorial State Nature Preserve features a rugged landscape of towering cliffs, verdant forests, and expansive prairie tracts, which are home to a diverse range of fauna and flora, and the Chaparral Prairie State Nature Preserve offers an outstanding hiking trail to the northwest of West Union.
The Edge of Appalachia Preserve is a vast nature reserve that is home to the Lynx Prairie Preserve that features a variety of prairies and grasslands typical to those found to the west of the Mississippi River, as well as more than 250 species of plants and flowers. It also includesBuzzard Roost Rock Preserve, which is named after the buzzards (turkey vultures) that are often seen in the skies overhead, offers excellent walking, hiking and mountain biking, as well as spectacular views, particularly from the hills above Ohio Brush Creek.
World-renowned as one of the finest serpent effigies in the country, the Serpent Mound is a quarter-of-a-mile-long mound in the form of an uncoiling serpent that dates back to between 800 B.C. and 100 A.D. An onsite museum explores the history of the mound and the geology of the surrounding area and explains the mystery behind it.
Golf-lovers can enjoy a superb round of golf on the 18-hole Hilltop Golf Course, which is open year-round.
Plan This Vacation
Murphin Ridge Inn offers a variety of special packages and add-ons for guests. The Kisses and Cake package include a custom made birthday cake, a split of champagne with two Murphy champagne flutes and chocolate kisses, and the Girlfriends' Getaway package provides a bottle of Chardonnay or house wine, and delicious fruit and cheese plate for two people. Honeymooners New and Practicing package guests are greeted with a seasonal bouquet of fresh flowers, a split of champagne or sparkling juice and chocolates or chocolate-dipped fruit.
The Spa Basket package include two luxurious Murphin Ridge bathrobes, Jay Bird Farms massage oil, a variety of spa bubbles, hand-milled soap, and a rubber ducky. The Hikers Special package includes two delicious box lunchesand two Murphin Ridge hats for a day out on the trails, followed by two, one-hour massages for after the hike. Pre-Baby Getaway packages feature one-hour Pregnancy Massage, a comfortable Murphin Ridge bathrobe, a jar of homemade Amish pickles direct from the Inn’s garden and a bespoke Murphin Ridge Baby Bib. Designed for romantic couples, the SweetHeart Retreat package includes two plush terry Murphin Ridge bathrobes, Jay Bird Farms massage oil For the Love Birds and two one-hour massages.
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750 Murphin Ridge Road, West Union, Ohio 45693, website, Phone: 805-688-2111, See the Map
