WINERIES

eggs, toast, bacon and mu ns — that guests can have on their own or with others in the dining room.

“Because we are so small, I get the opportunity to know the people who come and stay if that’s what they want to do,” Carrie Headley says. “A lot of guests become friends of ours.” 5345 West Pike, Zanesville 43701, 740/487-1446, headleyinn.com

Red Fern Inn at Rocky Point Winery

Island hoppers and Lake Erie lovers will nd lots to love here as the names of the rooms themselves suggest: ere’s the Kelleys Island, Johnson’s Island, Bay Point and Lakeside. (A newer property, the Lake Erie Lo , is across the street.)

e rooms are on the second and third oor of the former Marblehead Schoolhouse Building, and the winery is on the rst oor.

“Every guest gets a complimentary bo le of wine upon arrival,” says owner Chris Redfern. “When you make reservations, we ask what kind you like. And for kids, there’s Marblehead Soda, our own label.”

Rooms have upscale furnishings like granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, full kitchens and replaces. Winery happenings include trivia nights, live music and Friday-night ights with the winery’s sommelier. ere is also an outdoor patio that is an ideal spot to enjoy a glass or two. Once the winery closes, overnight guests have use of the patio, the outdoor grill and the re pit that can be stocked for lighting upon request.

“You have the place to yourself, and no one is going to shoo you away,” says Redfern. “ ere’s a light breeze. We’re only one block from Lake Erie.”

Speaking of one block from Lake Erie, guests can grab a bike from the inn and pedal on over or anywhere else they’d like to go, including the historic Marblehead Lighthouse.

“It’s just like home. If you want to use a bike, use a bike,” Redfern says. “Just take one and go. If it breaks down, call us, and we’ll come pick you up.” 111 W. Main St., Marblehead 43440, 419/967-5344, redferninn.com