Ohio has a wonderful state parks which over the years I have never utilized. There are lodges all over the state, as well as lesser parks for daytime enjoyment such as Lake Milton here in Mahoning County. While driving to Cleveland on SR 422 last year, we drove just past Ladeu Reservoir, east of Welshfield, and decided to turn north on SR 44. When we reached Kinsman Road (SR 87), we saw a sign for Punderson Manor, and decided to check it out and followed the sign turning east on Kinsman Road. This is a really great place. Who knew it was there?I learned that it is part of the Ohio State Park System. It has an 18 hole golf course, boating and fishing, an indoor swimming pool, hiking trails through the beautiful woods, tennis, and fancies itself as a place for winter activities including snowmobiling and cross country skiing.
The manor house is impressive. Built overlooking Punderson Lake, it is an English Tudor “step back in time” hoot, with over 30 guest rooms and suites and 26 two bedroom cottages. The interior public space is as impressive as the outside. No, it is not brand spankin’ new, but that’s the character of the place. The entire building is just a perfect scale and comes together like somebody’s English countryside retreat.
The Cherry Dining Room is a beautiful facility overlooking the grounds. It was lunch time when we visited and it was fairly busy. Although we didn’t eat there as we were on a schedule, the restaurant was busy, and the staff was personable as they showed us there extensive menu. There is an extensive buffet on Sunday which we were told is a hot ticket item. The front desk even let us go into one of the cottages to give them a look-see. Not the Ritz, but what a great place to spend a summer’s night with your radio and a bottle of…your favorite beverage. It is a state park, after all, no booze allowed.
In addition to the activities the park has to offer, there is plenty to do outside of the facility. Down the road to the east is Burton, with its maple syrup exhibits and antique stores. Further down SR 87 is Middlefield, Ohio, which is the heart of Ohio Amish country, the 4th largest in the world. Horse and buggies are everywhere, as well as numerous Amish food stores. To the west, is The West Woods Nature Center, consisting of 902 beautiful acres and an exhibit center featuring all types of exhibits and information relating to the natural history of Geauga County. It is part of the Geauga County Park System. For downhill skiing, the Alpine Valley Ski Area is just minutes away.
This place is for a get-a-way. I guarantee nobody will be able to find you here. The location is stunning all year around. It is on my short list of things to do this year. Put it on yours also.
Punderson Manor
PO Box 224
11755 Kinsman road
Newbury, Ohio 44065
Tel: 440-564-9144
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