The Chatelaine B&B

The Chatelaine delights the heart of Vagabond and Pilgrim. Built in 1841, with large rooms and spacious grounds, the views include mountains, meadows, and 200 year old village. On the Purple Heart Highway(SR45) caverns, museums, fests... more

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"Superlative B&B" 10/20/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

I haven't stayed at a nicer place, and Mandy and Mae went out of their way to accommodate my vegan diet. They made vegan muffins that were unbelievable. It's hard to see how it could get any better.

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These delightful folks came as Ultra-Marathoners and needed an early carb-right breakfast. The vegan diet sent us to Google where we found how much fun that challenge can be. The muffins were delicious to all of us, and we will keep investigating other options. It is really no big deal to have soy or other special milks on hand for vegan breads, etc. Doing without eggs was no sacrifice either. But the big PLUS was spending time with such delightful guests. Can hardly wait for the next marathon---a 50 miler, at that.

- Mae and Mandy McQuade (innkeeper)

"Outstanding" 6/28/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

The Chatelaine B&B is outstanding. My wife and I were fortunate enough to find a room at The Chatelaine for a last minute get away for a long needed rest. It was such a wonderful surprise! We enjoyed the historic home, collection of antiques, conversations with inn the keepers, and the delicious breakfast! P.S. If you are luckily to be one of there guest make shore to ask about the pensile drawing on the wall in the stirs well and the story behind it! WE did. The Makibbin's

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Ron and Bernice were pure delights, though they certainly needed a reprieve from their workaday world. Mandy and I feared they were in too much stress to relax, but a happier time could never have been shared. They are innkeeper wannabees, and we know they have what it takes and a nifty house they have crafted themselves. Their report is funnier than they were with its reference to our stairwell drawings. All hail to charming folks like the Makibbins.

- Mae McQuade (innkeeper)

"Hidden Gem" 5/13/2009
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Stayed On: 5/2009

Elegant accommodations. Swan room especially nice. Generous and accommodating hosts. Very clean. Romantic getaway. Would stay here again.

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We seldom have Sunday thru Monday guests and it was so nice to have the time to focus especially on them. Glad they loved the rare Buckwheat honey, and so sorry that our market did not have more for a gift. Comb honey from our Taits Farm Market was a close second, and I hope they really will frame the painting of the 3 Ladies Sculpture in Boalsburg. They are history buffs, and nature lovers (went to see the Raptors at Shavers Creek). Hope they come again and that Buck brings an example of his Quilting. B&B, Buck and Barbara!

- Mae McQuade (innkeeper)

"Great weekend" 4/5/2009
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Stayed On: 3/2009

Great room with awsome service from the inn keeper (Mae). Great location for privacy and access to PSU (10 to 15 minute drive) Clean and beautiful old styled house is perfect for a special weekend get away.

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Will try hard to upgrade the features that this young couple found less than perfect. Maybe a Ladybug or two slipped in or some such detail that we failed to notice. The Swan Room is usually the delight of those lucky enough to stay there by its fireplace. I know they love candles which are sort of like smoking, a no no here where we have had two fires in years gone by. We'll try harder to explain things next time.

- Mae McQuade (innkeeper)

"What an enjoyable suprise!" 3/15/2009
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Stayed On: 2/2009

My mom and I were fortunate enough to find a room at The Chatelaine for a last minute visit to see my sister in THON 2009. It was such a wonderful surprise! We enjoyed the historic home, collection of antiques, conversations with Mandy and Mae, and the delicious breakfast!

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Thank you so much for your review and for your photographs of the table and Stuffed Croissant French Toast Farci. Well1111 Farci makes stuffed redundant, doesn't it? A recent guest suggested this new name, so we must say Croissant French Toast Farci. And we thank you so much. Mae

- Mae McQuade (innkeeper)

"Pine Grove Mills Treasure!" 2/28/2009
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Stayed On: 12/2008

Mae and Her Daughter provide excellent food, accomodations and service with their wonderful Bed and Breakfast, the Chatelaine, in Pine Grove Mills right outside of State College, PA. The biggest thing I can tell anyone staying there is that you will feel like you are part of Mae's family as soon as you knock on the door. The innkeepers are as elegant and classy as the wonderful house that they have had as a landmark in the community for so many years. The attention to detail in your rooms, and the immaculate condition of the house from the rooms to the various antiques is outstanding. The breakfast that we were served was also second to none. In closing, for the price and excellent quality this is a value that is second to none, I highly recommend that if you are in the area of Penn State, treat yourself and stay at the Chatelaine. - Jason

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Dear Jason, Thank you so much for your review. You are a credit to our community, and I love your fiction. Keep up the good work. We also can hardly wait for our new shutters by your company. I have a stash of new recipes I want to test on folks like you, so come again and soon. Mae

- Mae McQuade (innkeeper)

"Our Special Place in Happy Valley" 11/11/2007
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Stayed On: 10/2007

Fifteen+ years ago our daughter who was a student at Penn State, discovered The Chatelaine. We booked in for a football weekend and have never left. The Chatelaine is our"home way from home" in Happy Valley. Football games for us always include staying at this grand, charming historical home run so graciously by Innkeepers Mae and Mandy. Our daughter was married at Penn State and our memories include the wonderful weekend our family spent at The Chatelaine. Breakfasts served are a culinary delight and through the years an opportunity to renew old friendships and meet many people .We hope you will have the good fortune to experience a stay at The Chatelaine. The McGarvey's

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Dear Marge and Ed, Thank you for your review. I have JUST learned how to respond, though you two are always in my heart. I only wish I had some of that last great catch of Yellowtails you caught for a cook out on the new Patio for a B&B Breakfast. See you soon for PSU Nittany Lions Football, you wonderful Plankholders. Mae

- Mae McQuade (innkeeper)

"Autumn Weekends" 11/5/2007
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Stayed On: 10/2007

Our choice of a State College B&B has always been The Chatelaine. The relaxed atmosphere free from the usual anxieties of everyday life is a welcome relief. Mae and Mandy are wonderful innkeepers who make certain that your every need is met. Our repeat visits for the past 19 years is a testament to our continued satisfaction and a witness to our appreciation for the efforts expended on behalf of their guests.

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Thank you, Dear Plankholders (The first crew serving aboard a new ship.)I have a full house of such as you two, and treasure you all. We are getting up in years together, and you have understood all that as my energy waned a few years back. I am BACK, I do declare!! And anxious to try out some new recipes on the eight of you this upcoming PSU Home Game Season. Come on INN, everything is fine. Love, Mae

- Mae McQuade (innkeeper)

"Happy Valley Rejuvenescence" 11/2/2007
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Stayed On: 10/2007

This is definitely "a most special B&B." We have been visiting every autumn for over 20 years...sometimes 4 or 5 times a season. As we leave our Capitol Hill home and fast-paced Washington, DC life, we slowly unwind and eagerly anticipate our arrival at "our second home" where we know serenity and rejuvenescence await us. Innkeepers Mae and Amanda, the other guests (some old friends and some new ones to be made), and the terrific farmhouse will all guarantee another special weekend. By far our favorite B&B among all of the many ones we have visited across the country, we heartily recommend it. The Hunters

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You Hunters are part of the quartet of Plankholders who make any weekend a Homecoming no matter what the PSU schedule says. And if all of you are not here together, you are wonderful hosts to our newcomers who always fill up the house. I can just relax, knowing you will lead them through the snags of their first visit here. Even guests who are fans of the opposing team will find welcome and comfort with all of you at Table!!! And to think that this year you get to come with your son and his beautiful wife. It will be so good to see them again. Love, Mae

- Mae McQuade (innkeeper)

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The Chatelaine B&B Bed and Breakfast
The Chatelaine B&B, State College, PA - Inn
The Chatelaine B&B
347 W Pine Grove Rd.
State College, PA 16801
USA
Phone: +1-814-238-2028
Fax: +1-814-238-1699
Toll-free: +1-800-251-2028
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Mae and Amanda McQuade
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$75 - $225
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The Fireplace and Wing Chair in the Swan Room, coziness personified.Silver on Alencon lace, waiting for the frangipane tarts, barquettes au marron, choux paste swans, and rigo jansi served at one of our tea parties.
The Dawn Room with all its Wicker and Red QuiltsHistoric hall bath!  Pure confectionery with a lavender art-glass church window to light up a room that lacks only a view.
Our venerable split-pine tree will live forever in the mosaic of this third floor bath.  Designed by Mary Lou Coolige from Amanda McQuade's drawing.King-sized brass canopy bed in Swan Room. One of only 50 made.
Fruit course  of Peaches and Raspberry Sauce with a Sweet Woodruff spray as garnish.Our new sign and driveway with uplighting to guide you on a dark night.
The Folly/Gazebo is the perfect spot to repeat your vows at the Chatelaine's Weddings al Fresco.
A birdseye view of the Chatelaine as the Golden Eagle might see us on the Northward trek to Canada each March and April.
An vintage black and white photo of this olde house in 1934 just after the Stephen's family bought the farm and before the side porch was enclosed to form the office with its incredible 12osome office drawers and a desk area for four. We long to restore the galleries around the two porches.The Wilderness Room is part of our third floor suite and is filled with horn and twig pieces and rawhide drapery swags. Ceramic stump planters form the bases for two glass-topped tables in a room with wonderfull wallpaper called Gobelin Forest. Romanitc, no! but wonderful for sturdy souls who love the outdoors and our collection of bears.