Rates
$125 to $250
Payment types accepted include Visa, Master Card, Personal Checks, Discover and American Express.
Meals Included in Rates:
Events Hosted
- Seminars
- Romantic Getaways
- Meetings
- Weddings
- Conference Room For Up To 20 Available
Available Food Service
- Wine
- Vegetarian Breakfast
- Full Breakfast
- Full Gourmet Breakfast
- Evening Desserts
- Cheese Baskets Available For $40
- Cheese
- Meat Baskets Available For $50.
Other Activities
- Amusement Park
- 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
- Wineries
- Hershey (30 Minutes)
- Gettysburg (40 Minutes)
- Philadelphia (one Hour)
- Outlet Malls
- Small Towns
- Fine Restaurants
- Amish
On-Site Spa Services
Spa Packages: His-and-hers one-hour massage (side by side, on site)
Innkeeper(s)
Dawn Darlington
Rooms
This property has 5 total guest accommodations with private bath, 4 with fireplaces, 3 with whirlpools, 1 two-bedroom suite, 2 cottages and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include Twin, Queen and King.
Amenities In Room
- Central Air
- Desk
- Fireplace
- Hot Tub/Spa
- Refrigerator
- Television
- Wireless Internet Access
- Clock Radio
- Bath Amenities
- Cable TV
- Bathrobes
- Data Ports
- DVD
- Modem Hook-Up
- Reading Lamps
- Voice Mail
- Air Conditioning
- Coffeemaker
- CD Player
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- (not All Rooms Have All Amenities - Please Call To Ensure We Can Accommodate Your Needs)
Amenities On Site
- Library
- Fireplace
- Parlor Games
- VCR
- DVD
- Television
- Phone
- Gift Shop
- On A Beautiful 120-acre Farm With Creek
- Between A Lake
- Natural Park
- Wolf Sanctuary.
Business Traveler Amenities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wireless Internet Access
- Television
- Internet Access
- Modem Connection
- Hair Dryer
- Flexible Check in/out Times
- Desk
- Flexible Cancellation
- Gym Nearby
Visit Website
Speedwell Forge
Map
Location: Country, Between a lake and a natural park.
Romantic Interest
An historic stone mansion, an antique canopy bed, a beautiful view, a clawfoot whirlpool bath, 120 acres along a creek, no sounds of cars or cell phones
Historic Interest
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Lancaster County Historic Preservation Site. Built in 1760 by iron master James Old and expanded c. 1795 by his son-in-law Robert Coleman, the mansion reflects both early Colonial and Federal (Georgian) architecture. Beautifully restored in 2006, the mansion has been nominated for several preservation awards.
Historic Awards:
- National Register (Granted)
- City Historical Site (Granted)
Historic Memberships:
- State Historical Society
- National Trust
- Local Historical Society
Historic sites nearby:
Cornwall Iron Furnace, Ephrata Cloister
Weather
Publicity and Reviews
Gwinnett Daily Post (11/5/06), Lancaster New Era, Lancaster Intelligencer-Journal,
Lititz Record-Express, This Old House magazine (October 2005), Harrisburg Patriot-News (10/30/05), Blue Ridge cable 11 news, ABC Channel 27 Travel.
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Promotional Rates and Packages:
Girlfriends Getaway!
Meet ten or less of your favorite girlfriends at Speedwell Forge some afternoon for a much needed winter break from routine. Start with a relaxing massage followed by dinner at the mansion. You can spend the rest of the evening sharing gab sessions, listening to music, telling stories, or taking in your favorite flick. You'll sleep well in any of our five rooms comfortable beds The next morning will start off right with a wonderful three-course breakfast.
See web site for further details!
Valid from 10/22/2009 through 12/31/2010.
Decadance Package
Spoil yourself and your significant other with our decadence package. Gourmet chocolates, rose petals and quiet music will tempt your senses while a couple's 50-minute massage will provide the ultimate in relaxation for both of you. To complete your experience a personal chef will serve a three course dinner right here at the B&B. $280 (plus tax and gratuities)per couple. This package is ONLY available in the Paymaster's Office, Summer Kitchen or Kathryn's room. PLEASE ALLOW AT LEAST 5 DAYS NOTI
Valid from 10/22/2009 through 12/31/2010.
Fall Foliage
Stay one night, get 20% off the second night! Your visit must start on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. You must mention this special when making reservations. Subject to availability, not to be combined with any other discount. This offer is valid through November 30, 2009!
Valid from 10/22/2009 through 11/30/2009.
465 Speedwell Forge Rd
