Resting peacefully in the heart of Hocking Hills in Ohio, Glenlaurel Inn is a luxurious Scottish-style country inn that captures the beauty of the surrounding area. Combining old world elegance, romance and modern day charm, the Inn is located just an hour away from Columbus and boasts award-winning accommodations, gourmet cuisine, deluxe amenities, and exceptional service.

The inn features a traditional Scottish pub that serves a variety of local and craft beers, fine wines and Scottish malt whiskeys, an exclusive spa offers an array of massages and treatments, and a gourmet restaurant serves breakfast and multi-course dinners. The peaceful sanctuary is surrounded by 140-acres of natural scenic beauty crisscrossed with excellent hiking trails, cascadingwaterfalls and deep, mystical gorges, and a championship Scottish Links golf course with original hickory shaft clubs, sand tees, and sand greens.

Hocking County is an area of outstanding beauty with lush woodlands, deep rocky gorges, cascading waterfalls and incredible rock formations. Formed over 5,000 years ago as an eroding weave of sandstone gorges, the rock and ridge canyons of the Hocking Hills are a geological anomaly and home to a diverse range of microclimates from verdant forests to fern-filled wetlands. There are six state parks within close proximity of Glenlaurel Inn that offer an array of recreational activities from year-round hiking, biking, zip lining, horseback riding, boating, and canoeing.

If you are planning a weekend getaway, the drive from Columbus takes approximately 1 hour (49.3 miles via US-33 E).


What's Nearby: Rock Bridge State Nature Preserve, Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve

Glenlaurel Inn Rooms & Suites


Glenlaurel Inn provides a range of elegant accommodations in the form of beautifully appointed guest rooms, luxurious suites, private crofts and cozy cottages with modern amenities and lovely views. All accommodations are decorated in splendid country-style décor and feature standard facilities and amenities, such as private en-suite bathrooms with showers and bathtubs, luxury bathrobes and deluxe bath products, gas fireplaces, and beverage centers with short bread cookies and drinks. Standard amenities that can be found in every room include flat screen televisions with DVD players, CD player with CDs, coffee makers with complimentary teas and coffee, telephones, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers and central climate control. A complimentary full gourmet breakfast is served every morning.

The Carriage House has two well-appointed guest rooms and one luxurious suite, namely the Robertson Garrett and Mar Rooms and the Douglas Highlander Suite. Located on the top floor of the Carriage House, the Robertson Garrett and Mar Rooms feature queen-size beds, private en-suite bathrooms with bathtubs, showers, luxury bathrobes and deluxe bath products, a fully equipped shared kitchenette and a comfortable sitting area. Additional amenities include flat screen televisions with DVD players, CD players with CDs, coffee makers with complimentary tea and coffee, telephones, iron and ironing boards, hairdryers and central climate control.

The Douglas Highlander Suite is situated on the first floor of the Carriage House and features a queen-size bed, a private en-suite bathroom with a shower, a deluxe two-person whirlpool tub, luxury bathrobes and luxurious bath products. A small, fully equipped kitchenette has a table and chairs for leisurely breakfasts, a cozy living area with two ottoman seats and a loveseat based near a Franklin stove, and large windows embrace beautiful views of the surrounding woodlands. An extensive sheltered deck juts out into the treetops. Additional amenities include a flat screen television with DVD player, CD player with CDs, coffee maker with complimentary tea and coffee, telephone, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and central climate control.

The original home of the Laird and the crown jewel of Glenlaurel, the Manor House boasts a magnificent stone and stucco façade, three elegant dining rooms, the Waif's Haven Kitchen, the Loch Ness Pub, two stylish guest rooms and two luxurious guest suites.

Situated on the first floor of the Manor House, the Campbell Room is delightful with its queen-size bed, private en-suite bathroom with a shower, two-person whirlpool bathtub, luxury bathrobes and deluxe bath products. A bright and airy sitting room has a cozy gas-log fireplace in the bedroom and comfortable sofas and a magnificent three-part stained glass window honoring the wildflowers that once grew prolifically on the site of the Manor House. A lovely south-facing deck offers gorgeous views of the wedding garden. Additional amenities include a flat screen television with DVD player, CD player with CDs, coffee maker with complimentary teas and coffee, telephone, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and central climate control.

Dining at Glenlaurel Inn


Boasting legendary cuisine, first-class service, charming Scottish flair, and an elegant ambiance, dining at Glenlaurel promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Hearty three-course breakfasts are served every morning in the beautifully appointed dining room, and evenings are taken up with three and six-course prix fixe menus served Sunday through Friday and award-winning seven-course culinary journeys on Saturdays.

Candlelight dinners are accompanied by an extensive wine list featuring wines from around the world, poetry, bagpipe music, and a special visit from the Chef.

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Glenlaurel Inn features a range of facilities, amenities, and recreational activities for guests to enjoy. Leisure activities in the area include year-round hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, zip lining, canoeing, scenic air tours and world-class golf.

Glenlaurel offers an exclusive range of in-room spa services and treatments that promise to relax, rejuvenate and re-energize, as well as private Yoga sessions. Signature massages include Aromatherapy Massages, Bliss Massages, Deep Tissue Massages and Four-Handed Massages’ while body and skin treatments range from Asian Foot Reflexology to Cranio-Sacral Therapy. Other services include personal yoga, reiki sessions, and facials.

Glenlaurel Inn offers excellent facilities for a variety of events or functions, including small business meetings, corporate retreats, and social events. The inn has more than 7,000 square feet of space for a range of small corporate functions and events and provides events services including elegant venues, ranging from dining rooms, meeting spaces, and common rooms, catering services, audiovisual equipment and personalized service.

Address: 14940 Mt. Olive Road, Rockbridge, OH 43149-9736, Phone: 740-385-4070




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