Bancroft Manor Bed & Breakfast, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Located in the Brandywine Valley and minutes from Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, and other PA and DE attractions.
Listed in the Kennett Square Historical District, this 1909 Victorian house was built by J. Bancroft Swayne who commercialized the local mushroom industry. The house is graced by Tuscan columns, hardwood floors, two sunporches, and antique furniture throughout. A two-time, first place winner in the Victorian category of Kennett's Christmas Decorating Contest, it was featured in the 2002 Holiday Home Tour. Come experience a stay in the luxury of one of the three guest rooms - a king suite, or queen or full rooms. Large common rooms furnished with antiques, park-like yard and sumptuous breakfast. The B&B is within minutes to Brandywine Valley attractions like Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Museum & Gardens, Brandywine Battlefield, Brandywine River Museum, and various local wineries. Bancroft Manor is also located on a quiet street yet fewer than four block to the center of town where you can find fine dining, quaint shops, a park, YMCA, and beautiful historic buildings.
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Owners: Michael E. Snyder
Open Since: 37712
We Accept: Checks, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express
Price Range: Check with owner as prices may vary
No. of Rooms With Private Bath: 1
No. of Rooms With Shared Bath: 2
Location: In small town and In wine country
Amenities: Air conditioning, Television in room, VCR, Antiques, Canopy beds, Sitting room/library, Full breakfast, Room with scenic view, Private porch, Designated smoking, Children possible, Suites available, Brass beds and Discounts/specials available
Sight-Seeing: Museum, Art galleries and Historical site/district
Water Sports: Canoe rentals
Other Sports: Golf and Horseback riding
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls, Horse racing, Theatre, Concerts and Farmers market
Out In Nature: Parks and Gardens/arboretum
Rides & Tours: Winery tours and Train rides
Memberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)
Professional Association of Innkeepers International, * Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau, * Brandywine Valley Bed & Breakfast
Area Attractions:
Longwood Gardens - Kennett Square, PA, Winterthur Museum - Greenville, DE, Brandywine Battlefield - Chadds Ford, PA, Brandywine River Museum - Chadds Ford, PA, Hagle Museum (DuPont powder mills & mansion) - Wilmington, DE, Amish country - Lancaster County, Outlet shopping - Lancaster, PA
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