The Gatehouse Country Inn Bed and Breakfast

The Gatehouse Country Inn is a 1900's carriage house, stable and icehouse renovated in the late 1940's by the famous musician and bandleader, Fred Waring. Situated in the quaint village of Shawnee on Delaware, in the scenic Pocono Mountains, it offers 4 rooms-each with a private, ensuite bath. Breakfast each morning is served in the 50 x 25 great room with slate floor, which overlooks the formal courtyard and historic round icehouse-now The Icehouse Antique Shop. Quiet, elegant, private...a full four season retreat.

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"Anniversary getaway" 10/16/2009
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Stayed On: 11/2008

My husband and I stayed over-night for an anniversary getaway. Cindy and Gordon were 2 of the friendliest and warm people I've ever met. They truly made us feel like a part of their family for the night. They also recommended a fabulous restaurant... read more


"A Great Experience" 10/13/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

Our stay at The Gatehouse Country Inn was truly a great time. Gordon and Cindy were spectacular hosts that made you feel welcome as apposed to just someone staying at the Inn. They were both very helpful and accommodating. read more


"Quiet getaway" 10/12/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

Hosts are very knowledgeable about the Poconos area and historical aspects. Breakfast is delicious.

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"Fine hospitality in a country setting." 9/25/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

What a treat to stay in a home with such an interesting past. The geographic area where this B&B is located is both beautiful and pastoral. What an idyllic setting it was and the owners were very congenial hosts. We'd definitely return there... read more


"A wonderful B&B in the Pocono's" 9/21/2009
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My husband and I were looking for a little get away to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary. We found The Gatehouse Country Inn Bed & Breakfast. It exceeded our expectations. The accommodations are comfy and cozy. The innkeepers Cindy... read more


"Truly memorable" 9/19/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

Warm welcomes abound, but the Gatehouse Country Inn hosts tops our list. Breakfast in the Great Room with Cindy's cooking! Wonderful! Cindy and Gordon will go out of their way make sure you have all you need for your stay. Our Labor Day weekend was... read more


"Wonderful B&B" 8/31/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

Charming establishment with kind, friendly, and helpful owners who made our weekend in the Poconos great with their information about the area and recommendations. Breakfast was wonderful and the entire B&B -- rooms, grounds, decor -- was... read more


"Weeend Get A Way" 8/24/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

We needed a weekend get-a-way - work is very stressful for both of us. We just got in the car and drove and found a wonderful bed n breakfast. It was my husband's first time at a bed n breakfast and he just loved it. We both can't wait to come... read more


"Great Anniversary Spot" 8/14/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

My husband and I celebrated our 1-year anniversary here. It was very relaxing and the food was great. I have a food allergy and they were very accomodating. read more


"really friendly folks" 7/8/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

When we arrived, the hosts and other guests shared stories and wine on the patio. Breakfast was good and plentiful. Everyone was very gracious and helpful, even the dachshunds.

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"Unique getaway!" 7/8/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

I was looking for a getaway for our 30th anniversary and was looking thru the B&B's in the Poconos and found The Gatehouse. I thought it looked interesting! What a treat! It was a great place to go! Thanks to Cindy and Gordon for the great... read more


""The hostess with the mostess"" 6/23/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

Staying here was such a treat, Cindy and Gordon do a grand job of making your stay perfect! Cindy said something to the effect that this is "her baby" (I'm not sure she used those excact words, but you can tell she just loves having this... read more


"GATEHOUSE LIVING" 6/23/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

Cindy and Gordon Way go a long 'WAY' to make you comfortable! There are not enough adjectives to describe the . . . . 'wonderful' experience we have while there. They brought us back a second time, and we're looking forward to next year,... read more


"A great slice of 20th century history" 6/10/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

For history and architecture buffs like us, the Gatehouse was a true find. First and foremost, it's a lovely place to stay. We chose the Carriage Room which was quiet, private and, in our minds, perfectly situated. It's a corner room with windows... read more


"beautiful setting and rooms" 6/9/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2009

Cindy and Gordon Way were perfect inn keepers. They were friendly, helpful, and considerate. The rooms were quaint, and the public spaces were elegant, roomy, and comfortable. You can walk to the cute general store, the river, right from the inn. I... read more


"Peaceful and Friendly B&B" 6/8/2009
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Stayed On: 5/2009

The Ways were very friendly and hospitable innkeepers who went out of their way to make our stay an enjoyable one. The inn is very peaceful and yet close to a variety of activities and areas of interest. Beautiful and comfortable rooms. Would... read more


"40th Birthday Getaway" 4/24/2009
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Stayed On: 4/2009

For my 40th Birthday we decided to get away to the Poconos and do some hiking. I travel a lot for work, and wasn't interested in staying in the same old, same old hotel. This was our first experience at a Bed and Breakfast....and it was awesome!... read more


"A Diamond in the Poconos" 4/19/2009
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Stayed On: 4/2009

Our stay was, by far, the most casual romantic experience we have ever had. We recommend The Gatehouse Country Inn as the best stay in the Poconos. I have personally stayed all over the region until I found this Diamond. Not 4 stars, it is 4... read more


"A unique place to stay" 3/8/2009
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Stayed On: 1/2009

The Gatehouse Country in is a wonderful place to go to for a weekend getaway. The house is beautiful, and the great room must be seen. We learned about the Inn's history from Cindy and Gordon. It once belonged to Fred Waring (we are old enough to... read more

Innkeeper Response
Thank you for the great review and...come and stay with us again!

- Cindy and Gordon (innkeeper)

"A perfect getaway!" 3/7/2009
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Stayed On: 2/2008

Who knew this was a getaway for Fred Waring and his friends...Jackie Gleason and Phillis Diller. A cozy comfortable B&B, with delighful host and hostess.

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Thank you for the review. Come in the summer and enjoy the many outdoor activities the Poconos has to offer!

- Cindy and Gordon (innkeeper)

"first timers" 2/25/2009
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Stayed On: 2/2009

this was my husband and my first experience staying at a b&b. it was fabulous. cindy and gordan are very nice and friendly. they make you feel more like family than guests. it was my 5th wedding anniversary on valentines day and they put a tray... read more

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Guests like you make being hosts easy and delightful. Thank you for the review!

- Cindy and Gordon (innkeeper)

"Winter getaway" 2/24/2009
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Stayed On: 2/2009

This is our favorite February getaway weekend...Innkeepers are always great hosts....great breakfasts......Nicely decorated rooms...lots of things to do and places to visit...highly recommend a stay at The Gatehouse...we return year after year and... read more

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Year after year, you remain one of our favorite winter groups! Looking forward to 2010!

- Cindy and Gordon (innkeeper)

"The Best Getaway Ever" 2/21/2009
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Stayed On: 1/2009

The Gatehouse Country Inn B&B is a beautiful home in a wonderful location. Cindy and Gordon Way were gracious hosts and were right-on with their recommendations of what to do in the area. Our winter weekend away included exploring the... read more

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We look forward to seeing you in the Fall, too. Thank you for the review!

- Cindy and Gordon (innkeeper)

"winter weekend" 1/26/2009
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Stayed On: 12/2008

We had a nice time at the B & B, especially because it was in December and we had our hosts undivided attention. They kindly told us about events happening in town, and we were happy to go to a Christmas open house and to a Christmas party. I... read more

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Thank you for the review. We had a great time with you ladies!

- Cindy and Gordon (innkeeper)

"fabulous inn!" 1/4/2009
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Stayed On: 1/2009

Innkeepers are a delightful and caring couple. Inn is absolutely lovely and we would definitely recommend it to everyone.

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"Outstanding" 11/10/2008
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Stayed On: 11/2008

If you want to stay in a Romantic and comfortable setting this is the place for you! I found the owners Cindy and Gordon to be very kind and Cindy was an outstanding cook! read more


"Wonderful Weekend" 10/29/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

My husband found this B&B and booked the weekend as my Birthday gift. What a wonderful place to stay. The Innkeepers Cindy and Gordon Way were so gracious and cordial. They make you feel right at home. We would go back there again.

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....and we hope you do! Look forward to it!

- Cindy and Gordon (innkeeper)

"Perfect Getaway" 8/22/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

The room was spacious, nicely furnished (the bed was perfect!), and provided wonderful views. The grounds were lovely. The dining room and sitting room were conducive to relaxing quietly and reading. Absolutely delicious breakfasts--so much food!

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"great get away" 8/7/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

My daughter and I spent 2 lovely days at this bed and breakfast, and we were very happy with our time there. The room was spacious, the adjoining bath spotless (fabulous water pressure in the shower too!) and the food was excellent. Our host and... read more


"Wonderful weekend at the Gatehouse to help celebrate our son's wedding" 7/23/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

The Gatehouse was beautiful...relaxing...and the host and hostess made us feel at home. The rooms were lovely. Our family took over the entire place ( 4 rooms ) because we were in the area for my son's wedding. He wanted the wedding to be a weekend... read more


"Great Stay" 6/30/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

The breakfast is out of this world! Great place to relax. Very nice courtyard to sit around and read the morning paper. Fun game room, if don't feel like going out. The inn-keepers do everything possible to provide outstanding service. Very... read more


"Wonderful stay!" 6/27/2008
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This is a beautiful inn. The location is very scenic, the property has a very interesting history, the room was very nice and the hospitality of the owners was wonderful. It exceeded our expectations and we would certainly return again!

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"Wonderful Getaway!" 6/24/2008
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We came up to PA for a wedding so we were trying to make the "best of it". My fiance was not thrilled about the trip, however, when we arrived he definitely came around! Cindy and Gordon were so nice. As others have said, they make you... read more


"The perfect "unwind" weekend" 6/16/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

My husband is thru-hiking the Appalachia Trail and I flew up to Newark to meet him as he took a few days of R&R. Cindy and Gordan were the perfect hosts and by the end of the weekend we felt as though we were saying goodbye to friends, not inn... read more


"Our stay was wonderful!" 4/3/2008
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Stayed On: 3/2008

It was our first stay at a B&B and I have to say it was a great experience. My husband and I were a little questionable about staying at a B&B, but it was given to us as a gift and we wanted to try it. When we got there we felt strange, but... read more


"Cozy and warm, incredibly hospitable!!" 2/20/2008
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Stayed On: 12/2007

I came here at the end of December 2007 with my girlfriend and we were pleasantly surprised at the warmth and hospitality of this beautiful retreat. We have stayed at quite a few places around the Shawnee ski area and this is by far our favorite. I... read more


"Bit of heaven" 1/30/2008
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Stayed On: 9/2006

This is such a lovely place. We visited in the fall (breathtaking!) and it truely was magical....even my big burly husband thought so. Cindy and Gordon are very helpful and friendly- they do a wonderful job. We will definitely go again (and the... read more


"We already recommended the Inn to Others" 12/19/2007
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Stayed On: 11/2007

The Inn is beautiful, great location very friendly staff. We really enjoyed our stay!

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"The Conroy's" 11/6/2007
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Stayed On: 11/2007

We really enjoyed the atmosphere at the Gatehouse. The innkeepers were extremely friendly and helpful. We liked how close most of the attractions were to the Gatehouse. We would definitely stay here again!

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"A friendly welcome to a unique house." 11/3/2007
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Stayed On: 7/2007

We were made very welcome at this delightful house. Cindy was very helpful with local knowledge and even made an advance booking for us at their favourite restaurant. We had a room that is not featured on the web site but was big enough for our... read more


"Hospitable Hosts" 11/2/2007
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Stayed On: 10/2007

Were great at accomodating our special needs

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"A Nice Two Days" 11/2/2007
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Colleagues and I stayed here while attending a nearby conference. Everything was fine. The breakfasts especially were very nice. My one wish is that they would have wi-fi access for guests. read more


"Outstanding!" 11/1/2007
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Stayed On: 10/2007

Very nice house

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"ways don't mess around" 10/27/2007
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Stayed On: 10/2007

We loved our family weekend with the Ways! The Gatehouse Country Inn is beautiful, breakfast was awesome, and we had a ball visiting the Shawnee Inn (a short walk), a festival on the grounds of the Shawnee ski resort, and beautiful hikes in the... read more


"One of a Kind" 10/18/2007
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Stayed On: 10/2007

The experience that my Wife and I had at the Gatehouse Counry Inn was truly one of a kind. As we learned more about the history and former guests of the Gatehouse, it only added to the charm and uniqueness of our stay. Highly recommended to those... read more


"wonderful getaway" 10/9/2007
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we loved the breakfast!! very peaceful, beautiful place.

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"Wonderful Anniversary" 9/30/2007
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We found the gatehouse inn while looking for a place to celebrate our 6th anniversary. Wanting a change from the B&B we have visitied for the last five years, we made our reservation at the gatehouse. We are glad we did, because it was a... read more


"Wonderful stay!" 9/12/2007
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My husband and I have been to the Inn numerous times. We love it. Gordon and Cindy do a wonderful job maintaining this incredible historic home. They are true to the homes history--it's a wonderful place. If you have been to b&b's before,... read more


"An Oasis in the Delaware Water Gap" 9/7/2007
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Stayed On: 8/2007

My family and I enjoyed an incredibly relaxing visit at this lovely historic bed and breakfast. The purpose of our visit to the area was a back breaking apartment move-in for our daughter at Blair Academy. The fabulous respite the Gatehouse Inn... read more


"Highly Recommended" 7/28/2007
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Stayed On: 5/2007

My boyfriend and I had a lovely stay at the B&B. Our room was clean and spacious; the king-size bed was the most comfortable I ever slept on! Cindy and Gordon were gracious and helpful hosts. I'd go back to the Gatehouse again for future... read more


"Outstanding weekend!" 7/22/2007
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Stayed On: 7/2007

We were very pleased with the Inn, surroundings, breakfast and our wonderful hostess. All your personal information for easy travel around the area was very helpful. read more


"Peaceful getaway" 6/28/2007
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Stayed On: 6/2007

My fiancee' and I stayed here the weekend of June 15th 2007. We were looking to get away from the kids for a peaceful getaway and were treated to an awesome weekend. We have stayed at a few B&B's and this, by far, was the best! Although they... read more


"Very nice weekend" 6/13/2007
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We celebraed our anniversary in the Poconos. The Gatehouse was a great place. The host and hostess and their "puppies" were great. Lots of information on the area is available. Thanks for the great weekend

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"Fun at the Gatehouse" 6/13/2007
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Stayed On: 6/2007

We had a lovely stay at this beautiful historic B&B. Our host and hostess couldn't have been nicer, making us feel welcome, giving us info about the area, things to do, etc. The area is lovely, the house charming and decorated with antiques.... read more


"first time to the area" 5/8/2007
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Great location quiet but close to everything. Cindy and Gordon helped us find locations to visit that really made our weekend. Elegant but not stuffy, friendly but not overbearing, I can't wait to go back. read more


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The Gatehouse Country Inn Bed and Breakfast Bed and Breakfast
The Gatehouse Country Inn Bed and Breakfast
Corner of River Road and Waring Drive
Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
USA
Phone: +1-570-420-4553
Cellular: +1-570-677-3556
Innkeeper(s)
Cindy and Gordon Way
Rates:
$155 - $180
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Enjoy your complimentary breakfast in The Great Room--where in bygone days the fancy horse carriages were housed.  Sit at your private table and look out over the flagstone courtyard--complete with a three storey round icehouse--to the pristine forests on the mountain beyond.The Carriage Room, decorated in family antiques, offers you light and comfort with a queen size bed, balcony overlooking the mountain beyond and your own private bath.
The Courtyard Room has a king size bed (and an additional double bed for another family member). A seating area gives you space to enjoy a conversation or a cool drink.  You also have your own private bath.  Sorry, no children.