The Olde Stone House Bed & Breakfast

The Olde Stone House Bed & Breakfast is a two story Greek Revival style residence constructed with cut sandstone quarried from a nearby stone quarry. John C. Price bought this property in 1820 and built the original 1 1/2 story stone cabin in 1825. He lived here until 1835 when he sold the property to Samuel Lewis for $2,000. In 1837 the main part of the house was added onto the cabin. It is on The National Register of Historic Places as the Samuel Lewis House. Lewis is significant as one of the first settlers in this area, arriving in 1809. He initially settled in nearby Worthington Township where he built a blockhouse for protection of settlers during the War of 1812. The following year Lewis cut six miles of the road from Mansfield to Ashland out of the dense forest. He also was one of several men who laid out the town of Mifflin, then known as Petersburg.

In 1851 the property was sold to Stephen Balliet, whose family continued to own the property until 1926. The Balliets were prominent farmers and were well known throughout the area for many years. The house is the largest and best preserved pre-Civil War sandstone house in Richland County. The Lewis House is situated on approximately ten acres in a secluded grove only two and one half miles from the square of Mansfield and provides a rare and complimentary rural setting. It was once an early inn along the first stagecoach road between Mansfield and Wooster. Early pioneers to Richland County used this route. Abandonment of this hilly road in favor of a route further south in the late 19th century has allowed the property to remain free from development.

Bruce has served 30+ years in the Air Force and our local Ohio Air National Guard unit (179th Airlift Wing). He loves nature and the out of doors. He enjoys bicycling; and has even trekked from coast to coast in the summer of 1981! Karen has operated her own interior design/faux painting business for 15+ years. She specializes in faux finishes, detail painting, painted furniture, murals, home decor, etc. She also works for The Carousel Works, Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of hand-carved carousels, located right here in Mansfield! She loves to paint! Together, we have three grown children and one granddaughter, of whom we adore! Our God-called mission is to happily serve people. We love sharing our wonderful old historical home with guests. We also want to encourage missionaries and pastors to come and stay for a time of rest, refreshment, and renewal.

• Savannah's Room: Charming & elegant queen size canopy bed with old world tapestry bedding, Private bath (in room) with large walk-in tile shower, Flat screen TV, Wifi, Mini-frig, Rate: $85 per night single or double occupancy
• Sean's Room: Casual & comfortable queen size canopy bed with fresh and bright quilted bedding, Private bath (down hall), Flat screen TV, Wifi, Mini-frig. Rate: $75 per night single or double occupancy.
• Marie's Room: Cozy antique queen size bed with soft & calming quilted bedding, Private bath (across hall), Flat screen TV, Wifi, Mini-frig. Rate: $65 per night single or double occupancy. (for additional adjoining bedroom add $45)
• Inn Mates Chamber: Larger room with English country style king size bed with rich & sleek quilted bedding, Private bath (adjoining) with whirlpool tub and separate shower, Flat screen TV, Wifi, Mini-frig. Rate: $95 per night single or double occupancy.

• Check In/Out Times: In 3pm, out 11am (flexible if needed)
• Payment: We accept all major credit cards, debit card, cash or checks. Credit card is required to hold reservation.
• Cancellation: If reservation is cancelled 2 weeks prior to reserved date there is no charge. If reservation is cancelled 7-14 days prior to reserved date a $25 cancellation fee will apply. If reservation is cancelled less than 7 days prior to scheduled arrival 50% of scheduled stay will be charged.
• Discount: Available for stays longer than 2 nights
• Breakfast is served from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. Breakfast menu available upon arrival. Special diets accommodated if needed.
• Children: Well-behaved children welcome
• Pets: No pets allowed. Local boarding/kennels available.
• Smoking: We are a smoke-free home. Outdoor areas available.