Description
Circa 1856. Located in Brandywine Valley, this Federalist mansion and carriage house offer romantic accommodations with thoughtful extras. Inside the impressive three-story manor there is a spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace and a baby grand piano. A billiards room features fireside contemporary and antique games as well as a pool table. Relax in the cozy solarium with separate sitting areas. Appealing guest bedrooms provide upscale amenities that pamper and please. An antique 10-ft-high Rosewood half-tester bed is showcased in the Windsor Room. Candlelight gourmet breakfasts are served in the formal dining room that boasts a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and looks out on spacious lawns, trees and a stone terrace. A guest pantry is stocked with snacks and beverages. The two-story, two-bedroom carriage house is perfect for children and pets with a fully-equipped kitchen, living room, dining room, 2-1/2 baths and fenced back yard.
This property has been featured in Philadelphia Magazine, Back Roads USA, Mid-Atlantic Country, Philadelphia and Its Countryside, Pennsylvania Magazine, Baltimore Magazine, NY Times: "The elaborate breakfasts are a high point.", voted "One of the Most Romantic B&Bs in North America". Location: Country and Brandywine Valley.
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Rooms & Rates |
Rates: $155 to $450 Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Visa, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks and cash. Rooms: This property has 6 total guest accommodations with private bath, 3 with fireplaces, 2 suites, 1 cottage and 1 guest house. The types of beds available include King and Queen.
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Policies |
Minimum Stay Requirements: Two nights weekends April through December. Some holidays and special events require a longer minimum. Cancellation: $25.00 per night per room cancelation fee if cancelation is 10 days in advance of check in. If within 10 days, total charge applies unless room is rebooked less the $25.00 per night fee. Holidays and carriage house have 30-day cancellation period. Pets: Pets Allowed, Innkeepers pets on premises, In the Carriage House, Cotswold and Brighton rooms. Additional cleaning fee required. Smoking: Limited and Outside Only.
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Services & Amenities |
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast, Snacks/Refreshments and Afternoon Tea. Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Full Gourmet Breakfast, Vegetarian Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Snacks/Refreshments, Special dietary needs and Vegans accommodated with advance notification. Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Reading Lamps, CD Player, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans, Snack Bar, Clock Radio, Telephone, Coffeemaker, Television, Desk, VCR, Fireplace, DVD, Hair Dryer, Bathrobes, Bath Amenities, Wireless Internet Access and Iron/Ironing Board. Amenities On Site: Library, Parlor Games, Computers, PC, Copy Machine, Phone, Fax, Fireplace, Gift Shop, Guest pantry on second floor with ice machine, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary soft drinks, bottled water, juices, Complimentary snacks, Fresh-baked complimentary cookies and Film library of movies to watch in room. Business Traveler Amenities: Desk, Television, Internet Access, Wireless Internet Access, FAX On-site, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Daily Newspapers, Gym Nearby, Flexible Cancellation, Off-site Dry Cleaning Services, Flexible Check in/out Times, Complimentary day passes to YMCA and 3 miles from Hamanassett.
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Spa Services |
On-Site Spa Services: Massages.
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Discounts |
Special Discounts: Carriage House has daily, weekly and monthly rates depending on season and length of stay. Please inquire.
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Activities |
Events Hosted: Meetings and Romantic Getaways. Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Skiing Cross Country, Sports Events, Major, College, Tennis, Water Sports, Wineries, Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, Brandywine River Museum (home of 3 generations of Wyeths) Hagley, Nemours, Barnes Museum, Philadelphia (30 minutes) and Lancaster County (45 minutes).
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Historic Interest |
Located near many of the Brandywine Valley attractions, including Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, Brandywine Museum (Wyeth), and Nemours. Local dining and historic restaurants are nearby. Historic Awards: State Register (Granted), Local Register (Granted) and State Historical Site (Granted). Historic Memberships: Local Historical Society.
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Romantic Interest |
 We are small enough to give specialized attention as requested but large enough for total privacy. Beautiful rooms some with canopies. Chosen as one of the most romantic B&Bs in North America two years in a row by a major travel magazine.
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Ratings |
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