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The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

1475 Swedesford Road
Valley Forge, PA 19355
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Pattye Benson

(610) 644-6759
 

Circa 1691. This 300-year-old Colonial stone farmhouse sits on four acres just two miles from Valley Forge Park. Boxwoods line the walkway, and ancient trees surround the house. Each of the three antique-filled guest rooms is hand-stenciled and features a canopied or brass bed topped with handmade quilts. Guests enjoy a full breakfast before a 14-foot fireplace in the "summer kitchen," the oldest part of the house. On the grounds are a swimming pool, walking and hiking trails and the home's original smokehouse.

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The Great Valley House of Valley Forge



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Rates

$104 to $129

Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks and Travelers Checks.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast

Events Hosted

  • Reunions
  • Seminars
  • Meetings
  • Weddings
  • Romantic Getaways

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Dietetic
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Weekend Brunch Available By Prior Arrangement

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
  • Water Sports
  • Wineries
  • Antiquing

Transportation Services

  • Train Station Pickup

Innkeeper(s)

Pattye Benson

Languages Spoken

Spanish, French

Rooms

This property has 3 total guest accommodations with private bath and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include Queen, Twin and Double.

Amenities In Room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Modem Hook-Up
  • Cable TV
  • Reading Lamps
  • Refrigerator
  • Stereo
  • Clock Radio
  • Telephone
  • Coffeemaker
  • Television
  • Data Ports
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Desk
  • DVD
  • Hair Dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Bath Amenities
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Free Wireless Internet In Guest Rooms

Amenities On Site

  • Parlor Games
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Swimming
  • Television
  • DVD
  • Grand Piano

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Desk
  • Television
  • Modem Connection
  • Internet Access
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Daily Newspapers
  • Gym Nearby
  • Flexible Cancellation
  • Flexible Check in/out Times
  • Will Serve Full Gourmet Breakfast As Early As Needed

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The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

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Location: Rural/suburban setting.


Romantic Interest

Breakfast served in front of fireplace, candlelight breakfast

Historic Interest

The grounds have an original keep and tunnel, which was part of the Underground Railroad. Historic Philadelphia, Longwood Gardens and Brandywine River Museum are other nearby attractions. Lancaster Country, famous for its Amish communities, is a popular area to visit.

Historic Awards:

  • Local Register (Applied)
  • Local Register (Granted)
  • City Historical Site (Granted)
  • Tredyffrin Historic Architectural Award

Historic Memberships:

  • Local Historical Society
  • Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust

Historic sites nearby:

Valley Forge Historic Park (1-1/2 miles), Historic Philadelphia (20 miles), Brandywine Battlefield (15 miles)

Weather

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:2 night minimum on weekends
Cancellation:Cancel less than one week before arrival date, less one night's deposit
Pets:Pets Allowed, We allow small dogs with prior arrangement and additional nightly charge.
Smoking:Outside Only.

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At A Glance

93% would stay again
Last reviewed on11/18/2011
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History & Shopping

The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

5 of 5 hearts
Sara K
11/18/2011

Once a year, my husband and I treat ourselves for a weekend away. He wants history and I want to shop. A stay at the Great Valley House and a walk in Valley Forge National Historic Park made him a happy guy and I shopped until I dropped at King of Prussia Mall. THANK YOU for pleasing both of us with a stay at your bed & breakfast. Plus, I got a jump on my Xmas shopping.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Danish Pancake Balls!

The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

5 of 5 hearts
Madeliene O
11/10/2011

Pattye, Please can I have the recipe for the pancake balls. Traveling with 2 little boys to a historic bed & breakfast is a challenge but you made us feel welcomed. They loved your pancake balls & sausage.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Business & Pleasure

The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

5 of 5 hearts
Frank V
10/17/2011

So glad that I brought my wife along on the business trip. I went to my business meeting and dropped her at the King of Prussia Mall for shopping. Thanks for the suggestion. Great location and the chance to stay in a 17th century house. Thanks for your hospitality!

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Weary Traveler Welcomed!

The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

5 of 5 hearts
Mara S
10/14/2011

I could have sat in front of your walk-in fireplace for 3 days. Having breakfast in your old kitchen was such a treat for a Californian - thanks for taking care of me. Our apologies again for our late arrival, it was a long travel travel day yet you made us feel so welcome.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Old House Lovers

The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

5 of 5 hearts
Bill W
10/3/2011

Great House! I thought my 1815 house in Connecticut was old but you've got me beat. Loved swapping renovation stories from one old house owners to another. We'll stay in touch with updates.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Relaxing Weekend

The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

5 of 5 hearts
Kathy & Mark K
9/25/2011

Your love for your home and guests is obvious. Thank you for a wonderfully relaxing weekend. Remember, you promised to email the souffle recipe.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Villanova Parent

The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

5 of 5 hearts
BJ J
9/21/2011

Inviting our Villanova U daughter to stay in our room with us was so kind. We got to spend more time with her and she loved getting away from campus. We will be back next month for the the Villanova/Geo Washington game.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Local History

The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

5 of 5 hearts
Linda S
12/16/2011

We loved our stay. As Californians, on our first East Coast visit, we loved staying in our fist 300 yr old house. Thanks for your tourist suggestions for Philly (and Valley Forge). We crammed a lot in our 3 days

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Great Location for Meeting!

The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

5 of 5 hearts
Brian B
9/7/2011

Great location for my Valley Forge meeting. Thanks for making business travel not so painful.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Poor upkeep

The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

1 of 5 hearts
Preston (2 reviews)

Our room had old, dirty socks under the bed, possibly from past guests. The owner crept up the stairs and was listening in on us through the door at 10 past 8 in the morning while we were getting ready to come down for breakfast. Unclean and very creepy.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Lovely and historic!

The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

5 of 5 hearts
Brian & Katie (2 reviews)

beautiful 300 year old home minutes away from Valley Forge. wonderful hospitality and reasonable rates. look forward to coming again!

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    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Not a good place to stay.....

The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

2 of 5 hearts
T D
5/1/2010

This was the dirtiest and dustiest b and b we ever stayed at. The food for breakfast had no taste. It was a terrible experience and we would never return there again.

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    • 3 of 5 heartsService
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charming home, lovely ambience

The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

5 of 5 hearts
Sue Johnson
San Francisco, CA
12/23/2008

Best french toast I've had in ages. And great conversation to boot! Charming home, convenient location...I would love to stay here again.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
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    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Great for Business Travelers Too

The Great Valley House of Valley Forge

5 of 5 hearts
Anonymous
10/21/2008

As a business traveler, the innkeeper's enthusiasm and warm welcome makes you feel just like you're home.

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Publicity and Press Reviews

Valley Forge Convention & Tourism Spring/Summer 2007 Guide, Main Line Philadelphia, Philadelphia Inquirer, Washington Post, New York Times, Suburban Newspaper, Historical Documentary site, Travel cable network, Network TV.

Get a Free Night at this inn

- One Night Free: This property will honor the Free-Night certificate found in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. The certificate is valid for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night.

The dates this property will honor the certificate are Nov. 1-April 30, both nights must be Sunday-Thursday, excludes holidays