Roycroft Inn

Roycroft Inn

40 South Grove Street, East Aurora, NY • 877-652-5552

A brochure I picked up at the Roycroft Inn best describes the inn's history: "Opened to friends in 1905—Restored 1995." "The inn had been closed for nearly eight years when the restoration began," relates innkeeper Martha B. Augat. "In terrible disrepair, it had to be virtually gutted before it could be reconstructed. Period photographs and postcards were used to restore the floor plan to its 1905 design. It was wonderful to see life breathed into this tired old building and watch its splendor unfold." Augat finds that many devotees of the Arts and Crafts style make their way to this historically significant structure from the Roycroft Movement. Others who come as business travelers, or as guests for special events or getaway weekends, leave with a new or increased appreciation of the Movement's style and philosophy. [ Read More ]

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The history, architecture and furnishings of inns appeal to many inn-goers.

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Awards

  • 2008 Midwest Travel Writers Association - 2nd Place
  • Doris Larson received 2nd place at the 2008 MTWA Conference for her Sept 2008 article "Simple Pleasures" that appeared in Cleveland magazine.
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  • Mark Twain Award 2004
  • The Midwest Travel Writers Association in 2004 awarded Doris Larson with the Mark Twain Award's First Place Prize for her book, Great Inn Getaways from Cleveland.

Books

Bed & Breakfast Getaways from Cleveland
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  • by Doris Larson
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  • Bed & Breakfasts make great destinations for overnight and weekend trips. Here are 80 B&Bs and small inns that Clevelanders (and Cleveland visitors) should know about, because they’re perfect for a quick getaway—just a short drive from home.
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Great Inn Getaways from Cleveland
  • Great Inn Getaways from Cleveland
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  • by Doris Larson
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  • Looking for a real change of scenery? Good news: you don’t have to travel far. Try any of these 58 great destinations (all just a short drive from Cleveland) for a refreshingly unique getaway.
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