Norman and Rebecca Lindway took innkeeping courses before they purchased the Inn at Monticello in the fall of 1996. They left their jobs as education administrators in Cleveland for the land of Jefferson and this 1850s manor house, which lies south of town and just 2 miles from Jefferson’s oft sought-out abode. The condos on a hill in the back hardly spoilthe peacefulness for guests, who sit on the two-story front gallery soaking up the bucolic view of a brook trickling over the long front lawn.
Downstairs there’s a parlor, a twin-bed-ded room, and a nicely furnished honey-moon room. There are three upstairs bedrooms, including a lilac and a yellow room, both with cotton balloon shades. The bed linen is downy soft and complemented by European coverlets. Mornings begin with gourmet breakfasts, which might include crisp apple pancakes, fresh fruit, blueberry French toast, scones, and quiche. The rest of the day can be spent strolling the Lindways’ flower and herb gardens, snoozing in a rocker on the wide front porch, or visiting nearby Monticello.
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