Fairville Inn

We had a delightful stay and wish we could have stayed longer. Laura and Rick are very gracious hosts. Breakfast was a wonderful experience. We had several options to choose from for breakfast. And it was wonderful to be served.

My wife and I felt we needed some time to ourselves and found the Fairville Inn online. Overall, the experience was awesome. The rooms were very nice and the service was fantastic. Our only complaint was breakfast. We expected to be blown away. The food was good but ordinary.

My husband and I wanted a quick, last minute getaway, and someone suggested an attraction nearby Fairville Inn. I came across the Inn on an internet search trying to find lodging for the one night we would be in town. I am THRILLED to have come across Fairville Inn's site. I put in a request for a one night stay (as most B&Bers know, a one night stay is unusual) and received a quick reply from the Inn confirming the availability of a one night stay. That was only the beginning of a wonderful customer service experience. At the location, which is beautiful, each Inn member we encountered (including the property's dog, Ollie) was friendly and spectacular. We stayed in a room in the Main House, and enjoyed having a back door entrance as well. The room was bigger than I had expected, and the location itself was quiet and relaxing. As we left the property we already began talking about staying again and what other attractions we would visit the next time we came out. Yes, you read that correctly: now, instead of finding a place to stay near an attraction, we are searching for attractions to visit during our next stay at the Fairville Inn!

We were only needing one night stopping by to see friends. After we arrived, it was such a pleasant place that I wished we were staying longer! The owners and staff were exceedingly friendly and helpful. The grounds were beautiful and the room cozy and comfortable. I would definitely return.

lovely rooms, great location near Longwood gardens and Brandywine museum

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Fairville and will definitely stay here again when visiting the Wilmington area. It was close to both Wilmington & Longwood Gardens/Chads Ford. The inn was quiet, restful and breakfast was delicious with several unique choices. The innkeepers were so accommodating and friendly. A very lovely place!

a perfect spot near some amazing cultural highlights, like a cozy home.

We were pleased with our stay. Beds were extremely comfortable. Rooms were average, but clean, larger than expected. Staff was friendly, helpful. Location was what made out decision to book the room but we would go back again because we enjoyed ourselves and slept well.

We had a wonderful three days at the Fairville Inn. The location was absolutely perfect. We were just minutes away from Winterthur, Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine and Hagley Museums. Laura and Rick could not have been more welcoming and were full of suggestions for places to eat and what to do whilst we stayed at their lovely Inn. Our room was delightful and we particularly appreciated the TWO very comfortable chairs which we enjoyed when relaxing before going to bed. We wanted for nothing and there was even a non slip mat for the shower/bath tub - something that is often missing! If we visit the area again we will certainly come back to the Fairville Inn!

From the Winter Special offering a discount and room upgrade, to dining and touring recommendations, Laura and Rick Carro delivered great hospitality. The Inn from the public rooms to our private suite was warm and welcoming. The location is ideal for visiting all of the wonderful Brandywine Valley destinations and Rick was very helpful in recommending his favorite vineyard and taverns. We will return and we will recommend Fairville Inn to friends and family.

We have been visiting the Fairville Inn for over 20 years. It is still a favorite when seeking quiet, relaxing time together. Even when full to capacity, the Inn's spacious rooms and elegant settings provide a blissful break from our busy lives. It's perfectly located for access to fine dining, museums, gardens and antique shops. Enjoy!

We stayed one night here on our anniversary weekend. The owners are very gracious and welcoming and the room was beautiful. It's very close to Longwood Gardens and right up the street from Winterthur. We'll be back!

For this being my first B&B I have to say it was a wonderful experience. The room was very cozy and had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. The staff was very friendly and catered to all our needs. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

This visit included the Valentine's Dinner at Longwood, The Fairville Inn was the perfect Valentine's weekend getaway for us! Great time and great food!

Well staffed, friendly & helpful

We stayed at Fairville Inn over a long holiday weekend and were pleased with everything about the stay. Rick and Laura were on site and happy to be of service, as were the rest of the staff. We ordered discounted tickets to several venues; when we mentioned we were going to the Brandywine River Museum on Sunday morning, they pointed out that it was free at that time and refunded our tickets. They were quite knowledgeable about local restaurants. Breakfast was very good and we enjoyed the afternoon tea. All around, Fairville Inn was a good find for us.

My wife and I spent the last two days of 2012 at the Inn. We stayed at Carriage House room #3 --the one we had reserved. The room was perfect; a nice fireplace, a great king soze bed and serene country views. Best of all was that the Inn staff recommended and made dinner reservations for us. We went to Room 1906, the Longwood Gardens Dining Room on Dec 30th. We also went to the New Year's Eve party at the hotel Du Pont's Green Room. A most delightful way of welcoming 2013. All in all, it was a most enjoyable stay/trip.

This is the second time that my wife and I have stayed here. The room was great, the breakfasts were wonderful, and the staff makes you feel like family. It is a great place to stay.

We stayed in one of the carriage house rooms. It was spacious and comfortable. It looks out over a garden which is probably lovely in warmer weather. Breakfasts were delicious with at least 2 choices each day plus lighter fare on the buffet. We returned for 4:00pm tea each afternoon, which was a nice break before dinner. We've stayed at the Fairville several times, through 2 owners. The location is perfect for Chadds Ford and Longwood Garden visitors and the hospitality is excellent.

This was a return trip for us to the Fairville Inn, as we love the spacious, well-equipped room and enjoy the friendly ambience. Breakfasts were excellent. We received helpful advice regarding the best time to see the Christmas light displays at Longwood Gardens. We look forward to our next visit.

Elmer Dustman

Stayed in the same suite "Carriage House 2", love this room. Try it, you'll like it.

Rooms to suit every need. I am handicapped and need certain accommodations. The Fairville meets my every need, along with being an outstanding B & B!

The fireplace was burning with a heart warming fire on arrival. Our room was comfortable and pleasant. Laura and Rick were gracious hosts willing to share a wealth of information. We enjoyed conversation with other guests at breakfast. Breakfast was delicious and served with a lovely presentation. We highly recommend Fairville Inn.

Our hosts were extremely attentive and helpful!

Fairville Inn is a pleasant place to stay in the midst of the Brandywine Valley. The Inn is just a mile or two from Longwood Gardens, Winthertur, and the Wyeth Museum. There are many wonderful restaurants recommended by the Inn. Breakfast and tea at Fairville are plentiful and tasty. The inkeepers were available during these times to chat and advise guests on local attractions. Our suite was spotlessly clean and the inn was quiet and terrific for adults looking for some peace and quiet. Towels, linens, and robes were high quality. The gas fireplace was a lovely addition on cool fall evenings. Free wireless Internet helped us to stay connected to the outside world. I would have loved a mini fridge in our room...

We booked this on a Thursday for the following day. A welcome sight with Jack-O-Lanterns along the walk way and a fire roaring in the entrance way. Our room was clean, bed comfortable and overall pleasant. Breakfast the next day was delicious but the staff seemed new. They were a bit dis-organized and were unsure who ordered which meal and who needed coffee. We had to ask for hot water twice for tea. We would stay again as the location and overall accommodation were good.

Great location, comfortable rooms, helpful and friendly staff and owners, delightful spot for a romantic get-a-way.

Laura and Rick went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. In addition to all the amenities at the Inn, Rick was spot on in local restaurant recommendations. Afternoon Tea was a perfect ending to a day of sightseeing.

Laura and Rick are great hosts and Rick makes a damn good breakfast!

The canopy bed, fireplace and private balcony were key elements that clinched my decision to stay at the Fairville Inn. The grounds were beautiful. The afternoon tea was delicious. Laura and Rick were very friendly and always available to offer ideas for places to visit and restaurants to explore.

The Fairville Inn felt a little more like a hotel just because they had several rooms, but it still has the bed and breakfast feel. We enjoyed our stay and everyone was helpful and had good suggestions on where to go. We ordered a special dessert from Rick (Raspberry Torte). It was so good. Have him make you one if you get the chance.

We have stayed at the Fairville Inn many times over the past 10 years (both before and after retirment) and highly recommend it.

The owners and staff make you feel pampered, going out of their way to accomodate your wishes. Rooms are very comfortable (ours had a fireplace) and the view from our balcony was beautiful

Stayed October 12th and 13th for my GF Birthday. The room was nice and quite and clean. The staff was helpful and the breakfasts were very good. I would recommend the Inn to anyone who asks. I would stay here again.

Our hosts were very gracious - they made sure all our needs were met. We would love to have the time to come back and spend more time here!

We stayed at Fairville Inn for a lovely weekend away. When we arrived Friday night, we were greeted, shown around a bit, and promptly taken to our room. Beautiful! Clean, pretty, and welcoming. The fireplace was a welcome touch, and we used it each time we were in the room. Breakfast each morning was tasty- a little limited, but what we expected. The owners were delightful, and ready to provide whatever assistance we may need. All in all, a very nice experience.

On my first visit to the Brandywine Valley I was delighted to stay in this charming B&B. Rates include breakfast (of course) and afternoon tea. Try to avoid rooms in the front of the main building, as it is quite near the road. Convenient to all area sites. The innkeepers provide useful information, tickets to sites of interest, and are a wealth of local insights.

Beautiful buildings and grounds. Perfect location. Friendly innkeepers and superior breakfasts!

My husband and I recently spent two nights at Fairville Inn and we can truthfully say we wish we had stayed longer. Laura & Rick are lovely hosts (and Ozzie is a great mascot!), the Inn is lovely, and everyone we met there was friendly and helpful. The people at a small inn are sometimes more important than the rooms themselves. At the Fairville Inn, we thought our room was just as lovely as the people! We are definitely on for a return trip.

We have visited many times over the years. The service is always great. The innkeepers are extremely helpful and very knowledgeable about the area. A great place to visit.

Our room had a nice view of the grounds and the courtyard in the back. The grounds are extensive, with lots of space to enjoy the outdoors and to explore. The location was excellent for easy access to many of the special attractions in the area. We definately will make a return visit in the future.

We just spent two nights at the Fairville Inn. The owners are so nice. The area is very pretty and we really enjoyed our stay. Breakfast is outstanding at the Inn and Laura and Rick (owners) went out of their way to make sure that we enjoyed our breakfast. Rick is a wonderful cook and not only did we enjoy the breakfast items he cooked each day they put out a wonderful "tea" each afternoon consisting of crackers, cheese, fruit, and some of the most delicious home made pastries I have ever had. If you visit please ask to purchase gift certificates to Brandywine Prime. You can get a $75 certificate for $57 at the Inn. Brandywine Prime is well worth a visit and has some of the best steak we every tastes as well as other wonderful items on the menu. All in all we enjoyed our recent visit to the Fairville Inn and Brandywine Valley.

Lovely room in a lovely setting in the countryside. Compared with other B&B's in which we have stayed, the ambience seemed to be at the low end of the value scale.

A lovely inn conveniently located to the charms of the Brandywine Valley Our Cottage #3 room was very comfortable, pleasant to stay in or to go out to the little porch and the lawn beyond. It was tranquil and pleasing. Breakfast and afternoon tea provided just the right touches. We will be hoping to return soon.

This is a very well run, beautiful inn. The service was top notch, and the room was simple, yet elegant with a lot of charm. The grounds are large, with lots of trees, flowers, and a lake. The four o'clock tea was fantastic, and breakfast was amazing!! We will be back, next time for a longer visit. Tons of things to do, and great places to eat in the area.

Our recent stay at the Fairville Inn was absolutely wonderful! The grounds were beautiful and our room was exactly as pictured on the website. The owners and employees went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We also got to meet the owners dog who was beautiful and well mannered! We would be happy to stay there again when in the area!

I can not think of any way our visit could have been better except that we would like it to have been longer! Especially appreciated was the decor. Many B&B's suffer from an excess of flowery, cutesy wallpaper and other decor. Fairville Inn is much more to our taste...warm neutral on the walls and plenty of color and pattern in the appointments....very pleasing, comfortable and elegant.

The Fairville Inn is conveniently located to all the Chadds Ford attractions. We stayed in the Carriage House and the rooms were quite large with a nice private deck overlooking the grounds

My husband I went to the Fairville Inn in Chadds Ford Pa and Loved it - we stayed in a suite and it was so relaxing and quiet - we look forward to going back soon. The owners Rick and Laura were very personable and attentive to all your needs.

The Inn keepers, Rick and Laura were very pleasant and went above and beyond to make our stay at the Fairville Inn exceed expectations. Their staff was friendly and very helpful with giving great dining tips and directing us to local attractions. Carriage House #3 was a beautiful, bright room with an outstanding veiw. We highly recomend sataying at the Fairville!

I can not think of the proper words to describe the pleasure of our stay, it always amazes me to experience accommodations where a guest is more important than anything else. I'll admit to one amazing observation when Ozzie went outside to do his business he went into the bushes rather than the yard even he shows class. Hope to see you again Clifton & Rosemary Parker

Enjoyed our recent stay. The accommodations were very beautiful and situated in a tranquil setting. Conveniently located to Longwood Gardens and Brandywine River area. Unfortunately the breakfast was disappointing and did not compare to other B&B offerings.

Our visit to the Brandywine Valley was great, and our stay at the Fairville Inn was wonderful. The accommodations were very comfortable and relaxing, the breakfasts were wonderful and the staff were very accommodating.

The Fairville Inn is the perfect getaway location. The rooms are breath taking, the staff is remarkable. It is my new favorite place to stay in Pennsylvania. The breakfast and the tea time are not to be missed. Stay here and enjoy.

My girlfriend and myself enjoyed a wonderful 3 day stay at this wonderful INN. First, the location. This location is key. It is centered around so many great attractions and restaurants. You will never get bored or run out of things to do around there. We enjoyed Longwood Gardens, Nemours Mansion & Museum, Delaware Art Museum, and great road travel. And there are many great local restaurants in the immediate and surrounding area. We stayed in the Carriage House 2, and this room exceeded my expectations. It was very clean. Had it's own Balcony and private entrance. There was also a TV in the room, which was a pleasant surprise, although we did not watch any TV anyway. Good to know it was there if we wanted it. Employee's and Owners were wonderful. Very inviting and courteous. The Grounds are Beautifully landscaped. And the INN is surrounded by lots of Nature. Sitting out on the balcony was a treat. You can here the birds chirping and enjoy the nice fresh air the emanates from the trees and flowers. Now breakfast was alright. I myself like a little more protein and meat with my breakfast, but that was lacking. The coffee was very good though. All in all I would love to stay there again with the GF. I will add this to another B&B that is a favorite of mine.

The staff were very helpful and welcoming; we had a quiet and restful stay. Great privacy on our deck! The lovely view from our room was compromised since the french doors could have used washing. The pond views were greatly diminished due to the invasive vines that seem to be intent on strangling the area. Since we were staying apart from the main house, getting that first cup of coffee in the morning could have been a little more convenient! Having said that, breakfast was delicious and beautifully served. Is this a luxury bed and breakfast? I'd have to say "no". The bathrooms, while clean and in good repair, hardly spoke to luxury. But it was a pleasant stay in a lovely room, nonetheless. A beautiful early 19th century house!

I am not generally a fan of B & B's, because of previous disappointments. However this one did not disappoint. he Carros are fine hosts We also enjoyed being welcomed by Ozzie.

A lovely, quiet, place to stay which was a mile from Winterthur, where we were exploring. Friendly hostess and delicious breakfast. Loved the antiques.

the Inn is gorgeous and quaint. the owners and the staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly. we got to spend a little time talking with Rick and he is an amazingly friendly person. We found the Inn to be warm and cozy. the breakfasts and tea time food was delicious! I wouldn't hesitate to go back.

We spent a night here for our tenth wedding anniversary. The inn was lovely. I truly can't wait to go back. They serve a light tea in the afternoon and their blends of teas are delicious. The breakfast was really more than I could eat and was freshly prepared. There is a choice of 3 entrees and the owner even tailored the menu so I didn't have to worry about my nut allergy. There were also small pastries, hot and iced tea, coffee, a large selection of juices, fruit salad and cereal available. I guess the only thing I was a bit disappointed by was that the lastest of 5 breakfast timeslots was 8:40. I had hoped to sleep in a bit. But, other than that everything was perfect. When we got there we realized that the room we had booked didn't have a strong enough WiFi signal and we had planned on catching up on some Netflix movies. The owner graciously offered to change our room and did so quickly and cheerfully. He even stopped back to make sure the new room was up to our standards. Everything was beautifully maintained and clean. I wish we had had some more time to wander around, the grounds are beautiful. The price was amazing, considering that even the Comfort Inn motel is charging at least $100 a night in most areas. We defintily got every penny worth of our $175. I really hope to stay again in the future, this time for at least 2 nights. It was so relaxing and enjoyable. You will not be disappointed!

Lovely 3 days in beautiful area,- wonderful homemade breakfasts and tea time,, interesting house museums(Nemours, Winterthur, Hagley), gorgeous Longwood Gardens, especially at night with lights and music show-not to to be missed! Good restaurants, too. Great escape!

This was a beautiful property, easy access from Route 1, with attractive grounds to walk and explore and comfortable rooms for relaxing inside. The owners and their dog were delightful and enjoyable. The afternoon tea was welcome after a day of sights at Longwood Gardens. The delicious breakfast was a great start to another day of sightseeing (The Brandywine Museum) and shopping in Kennett Square. This Inn was very convenient to all those locations. My only "complaint" would be that the shower in our room did not provide enough pressure for washing my hair well.

A perfect place for our anniversary weekend. A lovely location from which to enjoy Winterthur and Longwood Gardens.

Innkeepers could not have been more helpful. Lovely deor and afternoon tea was delightful respit. So much to do in the area and this was a charming place to return to after a long day of sightseeing.

Check in was friendly and fast; the room was lovely, with good views onto the beautiful garden; the grounds were gorgeous and the staff very helpful in offering local sightseeing and dining options.

The owners create a charming athmosphare . Breakfast is great and the time being used by the owners and the quests to learn about the options for the day. The quest get as much help they need reserving restaurants , visiting sites etc.

Very nice place to stay. The owners and staff where very helpful and pleasant.They gave us several recommendations for places to eat and visit.

The room was spacious and comfortable, the deck and grounds were a perfect setting for a weekend focused on visiting gardens! The breakfasts were delicious with many choices. The afternoon tea was a pleasant surprise plus. The only downsides were the need for some minimal maintenance (painting). Also, our room smelled a bit musty.

The entrance to the main building was handicapped accessible with a handicapped accessible room which was very essential to our stay. The Inn Keepers were very helpful with directions assistance and recommendations to local restraints and points of interest.

This was a last-minute birthday visit to Longwood Gardens. The Fairville Inn is our "go-to" lodging of choice, and for good reason: Laura and Rick can be relied upon to treat their repeat guests like first-timers and old friends at the same time. We have been coming to the Inn for more than 10 years, and as our third set of innkeepers, they have maintained and kept the property a place we look forward to visiting when we travel to the Brandywine Valley.

We stayed 2 nights in the middle of the week. It was very serene and a beautiful area. Our room was very clean and the staff was very helpful. We had a couple issues. First night the air conditioner wouldn't come on after we had run the fireplace for a while so it got pretty toasty in our room and they said next day it was because the units in our room and the one below us were linked (apparently the other person wanted heat and got heat but we wanted cool and it didn't work). We ended up opening the door middle of the night and it was working the next day. Second night we ran the fireplace again and there was a squirrel or something in the wall that kept scratching and trying to get out. That kept us up for a while...both fixable issues but would have been better had we not run into them.

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While we are most appreciative of the nice comments made by theses guests, we would like to respond to the issues they raised. Regarding the cooling, the guests are correct in that one heat pump/AC unit controls two rooms. (We would not have designed the system this way, but it was in place when we became the innkeepers. It is the only linked system at the Inn.) The heat pump is computer controlled and senses the outside temperature. It gives preference to heating when the outside temperature is cool, and gives preference to cooling when the outside temperature is warm. These guests overheated their room from the fireplace and then tried to cool it down. The outside evening temperature was in the 45-50 degree range, which gives heating preference. The guests in the linked room were asking for heat. The next day, when the outside temperature was much warmer, the computer gave preference to cooling. As for the critter, we called in our pest control company, which found a small hole outside leading to the crawl space under the building. The hole was fixed the same day and no guest has since mentioned a problem.

Both Mary and I loved the Fairville Inn. The location, ambiance, the beauty and the care of the property is outstanding. The owners and their daughters, along with their very friendly Lab/Australian Shephard dog, Ozzie, made our stay a memorable one - as dd the other visitors who were equally as friendly. The whole experience was so inviting that we know we will return. We stayed in the Carriage House which afforded us a wonderful sense of privacy along with a bucolic view of the 5 acres of greenery so well serviced by the Carro's. On a scale of 0 to 10 - our two night stay there was an 11.

Room was spacious with a very comfortable bed. Plenty of chairs in the room and internet access. Our Mother's Day plan was to visit Longwood Gardens - our tickets were available to us as we arrived at the Inn on Saturday night. When we had an issue with our room, the staff was very gracious and moved us to another room effortlessly. Sabrina, the owner's daughter, served breakfast on Sunday - she was friendly and eager to serve. Rick, the husband, has the personality that makes a B&B diffferent than a hotel - he engages the guests in conversation and proactively looks to serve. As a customer service consultant, I analyze service wherever I am. Two things stood out for me that could make the experiece at the Fairville Inn even better: first: none of the staff, including the owners, introduced themselves to us without first being asked their names. This felt awkward for us. As gracious as Rick was, Laura, his wife, didn't smile during our stay. Second: One of the draws for us to stay at a B&B is the interaction with the other guests at breakfast. The dining room setup at the Fairville Inn makes interac tion awkward. Four two-top tables along one wall have the other guests sitting behind you so the liklihood of a conversation is minimal. Two four-top tables are set up in a way that you also don't easily engage others in a conversation. There is one "communal" setup for 4 guests. I hope this review is helpful.

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While we are most appreciative of the nice comments this guest posted about us, we nevertheless feel compelled to respond. Breakfasts at B&Bs are either communal, where guests sit together at one large table, or where guests can dine at separate tables. Smaller B&Bs generally offer communal breakfasts at one sitting. We are a larger B&B that offers guests breakfast at private tables over a 2-hour period. Our experience is that virtually all of our guests prefer private tables (instead of having no choice but to dine with strangers). The inn’s dining room seats 18 – five tables for 2 and two tables for 3 or 4 (which allows us to re-set the dining room to accommodate groups of 6). Our tables are close enough for guests to converse and interact, but also allow privacy. We find that afternoon tea, which we serve from 4-6pm daily, is a more comfortable setting for guests to meet and interact. On most weekends, we have between 26 and 32 guests arriving at the inn within 1 or 2 hours. Laura and I, as well as an assistant innkeeper, each greet guests and take them to their rooms. None of us can greet every guest at check-in. For those we do not meet at check-in, one or both of us usually meet them at afternoon tea. Finally, Laura always has a smile on her face and is totally engaging with our guests. I suspect that this guest confused Laura with one of our assistant keepers who had given notice due to personal reasons unrelated to the inn.

First of all, the Fairville Inn is perfectly located for those who want to see Winterthur, Longwood Gardens, Hagley Museum, Nemours and many other area attractions. Several are only a few minutes away! The other reason for staying at this inn, is that it's a wonderful place to relax and unwind after a busy day of sightseeing. It is very obvious that Rick and Laura want their guests to be comfortable at their "home away home". From the pretty dining room where the delightful breakfasts are served, to the manicured lawn and meadow and the clean, bright rooms in all three buildings, one can only be impressed by the effort the innkeepers and their staff make everday. Before we left, we were shown several of the other rooms in all three buildings. They were all very bright, well decorated and very clean. Suite 2 is just beautiful, as is Suite 1 where we stayed. I really wouldn't know which to recommend since I would love staying in any one of them. So if you go to the Fairville Inn, take time to just sit out on the lawnchairs overlooking the meadow and the beautiful pond beyond. Enjoy the "afternoon tea" of cheese, crackers, fruit and homemade goodies. talk to the hosts and staff and pet Ozzie, the big, blue eyed dog who is everybody's friend. Alicia McLeod

Fairview is an amazing B&B! We especially appreciated the individual morning breakfasts. Some days you just don't want to chat and socialize first thing in the morning, and the dining at Fairville gives you that option. If you have any interest in the world's best pizza, just down the road is Pizza By Elizabeth...simply awesome pizza!

What a beautiful place to stay. My husband and I had a wonderful time during our weekend away at the Fairville Inn. Our room was very romantic with the gas fireplace. Everything was clean and inviting, the staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was wonderful. The pumpkin pancakes were fabulous.. We would come stay again in a minute and we will definitely tell our friends.

Our stay at the Fairview Inn was just what we needed after a hectic holiday. We originally booked one night, but we called Friday afternoon and asked if we could come that night, and received an enthusiastic "yes, of course!" Our room was in the Springhouse, lovely, comfortable -- especially the gas fireplace, which upped the coziness factor dramatically, and very private -- we even slept with the patio door open to get the fresh air and felt totally safe. The location was excellent -- within minutes of Winterthur and Longwood, our primary destinations, plus, top-notch restaurants were just around the corner. The breakfasts were delicious, and our hosts gracious and friendly. We'll be back!!

We had a wonderful time at this Inn. the place is inviting and the owners are friendly and very helpful

Stayed in the springhouse. Room was neat and had a great view. The only negative was the bed mattress.

My daughter and I had two rooms in the Cottage and were very pleased with our stay. The owners and assistants were very friendly and helpful. I look forward to staying there again.

We truly enjoyed our stay.. Nice size room and very quaint and romantic. Bathroom was good size and shower was awesome with oversized overhead showerhead..although the fan in bathroom did not work..I think the outside deck should be cleaned a bit and some cushions on the furniture. overall we really loved the setting and Will return..Great location to everything and helpful staff..Tom

Very charming and welcoming. Hosts very warm and accomodating. Very convenient to Longwood gardens and other attractions.

We stayed for two nights in the main house on the second floor, in a room facing the back of the property - I chose that based on another reviewer's advice regarding road noise, and although I could hear some traffic it was not loud enough to be an annoyance (and I am a light sleeper). The bed was comfortable and the room was a good size. I could not hear other guests. Bathroom a bit tight but in good condition, with separate electric base-board heater - nice if you are like me and hate a cold bathroom! Breakfasts were tasty. Excellent location with Winterthur just a few minutes south of there, and Longwood Gardens 15-20 minutes to the north. I recommend historic New Castle as well (SW of Wilmington) especially if the weather is nice - it was very brisk when we visited in mid-November, no surprise. The DE Museum of Art in Wilmington is also worth visiting. Just a few minutes north of the Fairville Inn is an excellent restaurant at the Mendenhall Inn. Best roast duck I’ve had in a long time. All in all a very pleasant trip, with the Fairville Inn serving as a welcoming and comfortable home base.

Returning several years after a delightful stay with the former innkeepers, my wife and I hoped for the best. Our faith was greatly rewarded. Laura and Rick are welcoming hosts. From the hour we arrived until we regretfully left four days later, we enjoyed our stay, our room, the breakfasts and grounds. But most of all, the hosts and their staff "made" our stay. Whether it was suggestions for a spare afternoon, directions via pastoral roads or recommendations and reservations at the Brandywine Valley's many restaurants, they always took the time to help. I mentioned I had trouble starting the gas fireplace, and in the time it took to stroll back to our suite, it was not only fixed but held a glowing fire. Tips on what backroads to take in our old roadster were spot-on, as were those for local eateries. There's a two-lane road out front that's busy for maybe two hours a day, with morning and evening commuters. But nearly all guest rooms are in separate buildings across the back of the property, where I could guarantee you'd not be disturbed. We certainly weren't, over several weekdays. We plan to return whenever we need to leave the real world, be pampered and be at peace.

This inn is a quiet place to relax. Breakfast was excellent and beautifully presented. Laura and Rick are great hosts and so is their dog Ozzie!

The Fairville Inn is a charming cluster of buildings in a nearly ideal location for discovery of the Brandywine River Valley. Staff were enthusiastic and resourceful, our room in the white barn was a delightful mini-suite with fireplace (much to be recommended on a brisk fall weekend). We would absolutely return!

Laura and Rick were terrific hosts and went well beyond the basics in making my stay pleasant and comfortable. Rooms were very attractively decorated, breakfasts were delicious (and had choices), and staff were both friendly and helpful. The grounds are gorgeous and the inn was very centrally located (right on Hwy 52) for my needs.

Our stay at the Fairville Inn was up to the standard we have found with Innkeepers Registry. We were very pleased with every aspect of our stay. We do plan to return.

Wonderful breakfast and afternoon tea Innkeeper was terrific

A family gathering (NYC, Washington DC area, and Pasadena CA) to celebrate an 80 birthday--ideal location for visiting Longwood Gardens and nearby museums, Fairville Inn is one of the best B&B's we have stayed in the US, Europe, Australia/New Zealand. Rooms and especially suites are spacious, well appointed, comfy beds... Breakfast offers more than ample choices of well prepared delicious dishes.

A very comfortable place in a pretty setting. Owners and staff very friendly, cordial and helpful, but not overly so. Food and service was homegrown and excellent. Rooms were slightly dated but still clean and cozy. We plan to go back this season!

My partner and I had a great stay at Fairville Inn. The innkeepers and their family were very accommodating. The breakfast was outstanding. We'll definitely return!

Rick makes a great breakfast - the staff are very friendly and helpful - and it's just a delightful place to come back to every night!

The place is simply lovely. Very easy to get to. But the best part are the innkeepers and their staff! I've been twice this year and hope to return next year. Everything I experienced the first time was still consistently outstanding the second time around. I just can't imagine who could possibly be disappointed staying at this beautiful place, with beautiful rooms, in a very serene setting, but not far from restaurants, shopping, and key attractions.

We only stayed 2 days, but we enjoyed the room with the view of the gardens. Breakfast was great with a nice selection of items. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

We were shown our room when we first arrived which we appreciated. The owner was very helpful with finding a restaurant for dinner. The grounds were beautiful. The room was spotless. I don't like firm mattresses which is my only complaint.

We had a very nice stay at the Inn. Some of the rooms are really nice. Our room was OK. (Carrtiage house #2). The staff was very nice. I would definitly stay again. This time I would pick another room. Lots to do in the Brandywine area. I didn't like the fact that the TV's are so small. The mattress was OK on the bed and the deck outside the room needs to be painted. Overall we had a nice time and I would definitly recommend it.

The Inn is very conveniently located for sightseeing and fine dining in the area. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the breakfasts are tasty and satisfying. Afternoon tea is substantial with a delicious assortment of offerings. The inn has three buildings. We stayed in Springhouse 2, which presented some problems during our stay. When we first opened our room, we found the musty smell daunting enough to keep our doors open for 2 hours to air it out. The closet is tiny, and clothes that we'd hung there smelled musty for days after we'd returned home. The edges of the carpet and the grout in the tiled bathroom floor needed cleaning. The other problem we had was that we could hear every footfall and conversation by the guests in the room above us. If we return, we'd choose a different room.

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This guest is absolutely correct. There was indeed a problem with this room. It has been fixed, but this is the story: We began to notice a problem in mid-summer. At first, we thought it was related to the extremely wet and humid weather we were experiencing. After a while, we took the room out of service, turned on the heat and installed a portable dehumidifier. We also crawled under the building to inspect the plumbing and insulation. We checked the caulking and seals around the windows and doors. We even climbed into the attic. We found nothing. We put the room back in service, and all was fine for about 2 weeks, and then the problem came back. As Sherlock Holmes would say, after you eliminate the obvious whatever remains, however improbable, is the answer. We had installed a new heating/AC unit for this room in late spring. We took it apart and found the problem (actually two problems). First, the condensation drip pan had been misaligned in the manufacturing process. It was not draining properly. Second, the outside drain line was partially clogged by manufacturing materials. It was, to say, a perfect storm. Together, these problems allowed condensate water from the AC mode to remain in the drip pan and foster the growth of mold (which is also why the issue evaporated (no pun intended) when we used heat in the room). Both problems have now been corrected and the room is the way that we and a guest would expect it to be.

My husband and I stayed at the Fairville Inn last weekend in celebration of our second wedding anniversary. We had an incredible time. Upon check-in, we were led to our room ( suite #2 ), and given a thorough "tour" and explanation of everything inside of it. I absolutely loved the room- it was exceptionally clean, which is a must for me, and ever so charming! The set-up was just right, with the little love-seat facing the French doors that lead out to the lovely private balcony. The king-size bed was very comfortable- I didn't want to get out of it in the mornings! I also couldnt wait to get into it at night, as doing the wine trail for two days straight is most likely to leave one in a wine induced semi-coma....... ;) The room also had his/hers sinks, and a walk-in closet. While the suite was on the higher end of the pricing spectrum, I found the extra money to be completety worth it. We even brought Saturday night's dinner back to eat on the balcony ( take-out from Talula's Table in Kennett Square, yummm!). We also found the breakfast to be delightful. They offered some creative choices which we enjoyed very much, in addition to the choice of good old scrambled eggs. There also was a table with pastries, cereal, fruit, and yogurt; guests were welcome to help themselves. The only suggestion I would have would be to possibly have some light music playing in the background, as it was very quiet in the dining room, and guests were whispering so as not to be overheard by or on the the contrary, too loud and offensive to others. I would return to the Fairville Inn in a heartbeat- it was the perfect place to spend a weekend away.

We truly appreciated the calm and peacefullness of the Fairville Inn. The innkeepers were knowledgeable and were willing in every way to make our stay enjoyable. The inn was perfectly situated for the attractions were had planned to see; Longwood Gardens and Winterthur. Absolutely would go back again.

The Fairville is a nice place in a great location for visiting the Brandywine. The breakfasts were very nice with several choices everyday and the innkeepers and staff were very nice. We stayed in the Spring House in a first floor room with a nice balcony. Our relatives stayed in the other first floor room. I would caution that apparently there isn't much soundproofing as our relatives had extremely noisy people overhead and could hear every TV station, conversation, footstep etc. We did not have the issue, but would decide for an 2nd floor or main house room the next time we visit. Our group altogether had three rooms and all of us agreed we would return.

My siblings came to brandywine valley for our annual reunion, and we all stayed at the Fairville Inn, as it is our custom to stay at an inn as part of the reunion. I happen to live locally but I stayed at the inn as well, to maximize my visiting time with them. I pass the inn every day on my way to work, and had viewed several rooms prior to our booking. My siblings stayed in the springhouse which gave us a roomy porch area on which to gather for our "cocktail hour" prior to eating out. The inn even provided wine glasses, as my brother had not brought his. The breakfasts were excellent. We especially enjoyed that there were choices for the entree, as well as serve your own fruit, muffins, etc, and cereal. Since I had considerable contact with the inn prior to checking in, I was most impressed with the staff everytime I interacted with them. I was shown the rooms with enthusiasm; clearly the women enjoyed working there. I was able to check in early, and go on to my own house where I was hosting the first cocktail hour. The whole atmosphere before and during the stay was one of "How can I be of help to you?" I must also comment on the tea. Our wanderings left us no time for a proper lunch, so the tea was so welcome to tide us over til dinner. We especially loved the customized tea bags! I know we won't be spending every reunion in the Brandywine, but I will say that everyone was talking about "the next time we stay here." And now I have a special feeling when I pass by on my way to work. "Hi, new friend."

We were pleased to find the Fairville Inn lived up to its photos. Staff was very friendly and efficient in all they did for us. Breakfasts were very good. Our room was clean, comfortable, charming. While road traffic was pretty busy in front of the Inn, our room and back of the property was peaceful, lovely. We arrived on summer's first cool day and our room heater wasn't putting out heat. Rick responded immediately and, while unable to fix our heater, had our fireplace up and running in no time. It was our favorite stay (two nights) out of 14 nights on the East Coast! Highly recommend.

We had been on a extended driving vacation and had a one-night stop gap. The Fairville Inn in the Brandywine Valley is fantastic. It is located perfectly to visit all of the attractions in the area including Longwood and Winterthur. We stayed in the Carriage House on the second floor and were extremely happy with the accommodation and lovely balcony overlooking the wonderful garden. We really thought that we should have planned to stay longer and intend to come back at some point to this are and this Inn in the future. Tje breakfast was delicious and the service helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Our recent week at the Inn was most enjoyable, The rooms were comfortable, clean, and beautifully appointed. Rick, Laura and their staff helped make our stay one of the most memorable ever. Location is perfect for seeing all the attractions in the Branywine Valley. We highly recommend the Inn for all travelers.

We spent two nights. The place was beautiful and clean. The gardens was lovely. They have a really sweet dog. Very close to all the attractions. One of the nicest b and b's we've stayed at.

The room and the view were beautiful. The shower was very large. The furniture in the sitting area in the room was very nice to look at, but not very comfortable. The owners and staff were extremely friendly, helpful and informative. If you want to tour the wineries you must have gps or a better map than one provided.

Despite the ravages of Hurricane Irene, our experience at the Fairville Inn was quite good. Rooms were large and very comfortable, location was incredibly convenient to the various destinations in the Brandywine Valley, and the innkeepers were friendly and accommodating. The Inn employs many college students to help with its administration, and all of them were very friendly and proficient.

The innkeepers at Fairville Inn made us feel welcome, helped us select two excellent restaurants for our dinners out, and provided directions to those restaurants, as well as local attractions. After this experience we have decided to return again next year.

awesome bed and breakfast. great staff. thank you for a wonderful time

My wife and I were looking for a nice anniversary getaway, and being a Diamond Collection B & B, the Fairville Inn was just what we were looking for. Very happy with our room in the Carriage House. Enjoyed the privacy. Laura and Rick were very helpful finding restaurants and places to shop for mushrooms (can't be so close to Kennett Square without buying fresh mushrooms). Also, I am a vegan. I called Rick ahead of time to let him know and he prepared a special breakfast for me each morning.

The staff was helpful with suggestions for places to visit and dine.

Breakfast is quite special, the location is ideal, and the owner and staff were very attentive.

We loved the Fairville Inn, perhaps the nicest place we have stayed in recent years. Every detail was covered, even wine for a dinner, without ever being ostentatious. It is a great place to stay while you explore the Brandywine Valley.

Loved my stay at the Inn! I was attending a wedding in the area and chose to stay here for several reasons. The main reason was that they had rooms on 1st floors with private decks and NO steps into the entrance. Other reasons included the LARGE rooms, the A/C was plentiful and the rooms were bright, airy and clean and I did not feel like I was staying in a hotel! The staff was exceptionally pleasant and accommodating. As I am on oxygen and have trouble walking, the breakfast staff would fix a breakfast plate for me and my son was able to bring breakfast to my room. Something I greatly appreciated! I had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend this Inn! Thank you for everything!

I recreated my 1 year anniversary so we were back at the Fairville Inn and loved it even more than before because we knew it and it brought back great memories! It is just wonderful there and now it will forever hold a special place in our hearts!

My wife and I stayed in a ground floor room in the main house. We were very pleased. The room was large with comfortable reading chairs and a large bath area. The breakfast was great offering a variety of cold and warm items. The staff were very friendly and helpful. This is a good choice for visiting Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Gardens, or the Nemours Estate. Some of the rooms are on the second floor and, at least in the main house, there is no elevator. If this is an issue you may want to check with the staff to see what your options are.

I have been coming to the Fairville Inn since 2005. I wouldn't stay anywhere else while in the Brandywine River region. I love the place, the grounds, the proximity to world-class gardens and decorative arts, fine arts and history. Laura and Rick make sure you are happy with the full breakfasts -- different every day -- and late afternoon tea -- with full platters of Rick's pastries. The rooms are quiet, clean, and tastefully decorated, with beautiful vistas, and local restaurants are close and offer excellent food. This is relaxation at its best.

I needed a place to stay during my move, and I chose the Fairville Inn because it was close to my new home. After staying 3 nights, I was relaxed and refreshed. I'd stay there again even if I had to drive a distance to get there. I highly recommend the inn!

We spent a very relaxing and romantic weekend at the Fairville Inn. The room was lovely and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious, and the staff was very hospitable. We will definitely return and have already recommended it to others. In addition, they have listed many great local restaurants on their website. We dined at The Orchard, which was one of the best dining experiences we have had (and we eat out very frequently). Highly recommended!

Lovely inn and grounds. Innkeepers were very friendly and made you feel welcomed. Breakfast was delicious.

The owners are very friendly. The breakfasts were very good. The shower head in room #5 really should be replaced - the shower was not a pleasant experience. I would definitely stay there again.

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We very much appreciate the comment about our breakfasts and to know that these guests would definately stay with us again (our many repeat guests are like family coming to visit). We only wish that they had said something to us about the shower head while they were here. We would much rather have a comment such as "We had a problem with the shower head, but the innkeepers fixed it promptly" than to find out about it in an Internet posting. (If any guest has a problem with a room that we can't promptly address, we will always offer to move them to another room.) We asked the guests who checked out of this room the morning after we received this comment whether they had any issues with the shower head. They told us it was fine. Perhaps the commenting guests were trying to adjust it and didn't quite get it right?

Our stay at the Fairville was a pleasure from the moment we checked in. Laura was very helpful in getting us settled in and making sure we got our bearings for meals and area attractions. Rick's breakfasts were a treat and he was great at working with us on a food allergy. He always had a smile and a moment to say hello and catch up on our day's plans. We and our traveling companions decided to stay in the main house and couldn't have been happier with our choice. We occupied the rear second floor rooms, which I would highly recommend as the front rooms do face a rather busy road. But out back, not a sound, and what a treat to find the courtyard that we used for a nightly wine and unwind. It was like our own secret garden. The rooms were comfortable and well maintained. Slept like a babe, which can be a challenge for me when traveling as I like a firm but somewhat giving mattress. As for the other reviews citing a small tv in the room, well, yes, it is small. But, seriously, if you need a big screen TV while in vacation, then obviously a B&B is not the place for you. It was sufficient for our morning checks of the news and weather and then off we went. The Fairville is perfectly located for touring all the attractions in the area with a quick ten minute drive. Should we ever be back in the area, the Fairville will definitely be our only choice for accommodations. Thanks Laura and Rick!

Our room needed some modernizing/updating. Faux ivy and flowers as well as some aged wallpaper don't equate to the price per night - we expect a bed and breakfast to be quaint and charming - but this room was more along the lines of "worn" - especially the bathroom.

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We take all of our guest comments very seriously and appreciate them greatly. These guests stayed in Suite 1, which is wonderful and elegant room (and used from time to time by QVC Studios to video home shopping TV segments). Yes (gasp!), there are 2 faux ivy “plants” in this room. One is situated in a clay pot atop the armoire in the bedroom. The second is in a planter on the top shelf of a high bookcase in the sitting room. They add color and texture to the room – and you need to look closely to see that they are not real plants. We tried using live plants in several of our rooms, but they ended up being either under- or over-watered. (We would rather endure the occasional comment about faux plants that more frequent comments about unhealthy real plants.) We love real plants, especially those that flower, and rotate them in and out of the reception area, living room and dining room throughout the year (and where we can keep a watchful eye on them). There are fresh flowers in each room every day, some of which come from our gardens during the season. The sitting room in Suite 1 does have an oriental vase with a spray of oriental silk flowers. This is a lovely decorative accent and it is hard to believe anyone would think of it as "faux" flowers. As for the comments about the wallpaper and overall character of the room, we (and on behalf of our repeat guests who request this room) respectfully disagree.

We stayed in the main house. The porch is right off the main road, so it is quite noisy...not a good place to sit and read a book. The room/bathroom were very nice and clean. The breakfast was decent.

My husband & I spent a long weekend at the Fairville Inn & found it lovely. The room is very pleasant & clean, wonderful semi-terrace, nice choices at breakfast. I would like to see a mini-fridge in the room + another wash basin, plenty of room to do so. Would also like to have the choice of breakfast outside & prefer not to have a sign up time, but understand it's the only way they can serve everyone.

The owners are the most wonderful people you'll meet, very beautiful house, gardens and porch is pretty to sit and relax after long day walking around sites of the area. The breakfast to like dinning at the nicest restaurant you know, great food, and wonderful coffee. Owers have friendly black lab named Ozzie to greet you in the garden. I love visiting and look forward to my next stay.

This was our second visit to the Fairville Inn and it lived up to the high standards set on our first visit. This time we stayed in the Carriage House where, like the Spring House, each room has its own deck overlooking the gardens. So relaxing and peaceful! The rooms are immaculate and inviting. Rick and Sue, the innkeepers are gracious hosts and make you feel like family returning home. And there is nothing like one of Rick's breakfasts to start your day! Their staff is friendly and courteous. We can't imagine staying anywhere else when visiting the Brandywine Valley!

Excellent accommodations, delicious food, friendly and unobtrusive staff -- perfect for a romantic getaway. We greatly enjoyed our visit at this charming, restful inn!

Everything was just right! Staff was particularly lovely, helpful and attentive.

Sometimes internet pictures do not accurately represent bed and breakfast properties but Fairville Inn was even more beautiful than the web site shows. Rick & Laura and their staff were knowledgeable about the area and encouraged us in making reservations for meals, etc. Given the crowds in the area, this was a very good suggestion. The breakfast choices were great and I hope to try to desserts next time. I will definitely return to Fairville Inn, and have already recommended it to several friends.

Stayed in the main house off the living and dining rooms -- very quiet. It's a wonderful setting and would stay there on our next visit.

Loved this Inn - great location and an excellent place to stay. The breakfast was just perfect, not too fancy and not too large, but just the right size and delicious. In my opinion, some B & Bs overdo their breakfast by being too fancy. I liked the breakfast at Fairville Inn because it was first of all hot and very good, but most of all because it was a normal breakfast - cheese omelet or scrambled eggs or French Toast. Not heavy, just right.

The Fairville Inn was spacious and meticulously clean. The warm staff made our experience even more comfortable. Rick is an oustanding cook! We will be back!!

Excellant location for touring Wintertheur and Brookside Garndens. Included breakfast was very tasty.

We arrived early and went off to Longwood Gardens, returning for Tea and settling in our Spring House room. This is a delightful B&B which we have stayed in before. The owners went over possible Dinner places while people were having tea. The breakfast is excellent. The room was great. The staff friendly - knowledgable. We could only stay one night this time but the only reason Rooms and Value simply met expectations is that it is exactly what we had last time at the B&B. It is outstanding!!

The Fairville was elegant and warm, with friendly and helpful service, and wonderful breakfasts and afternoon teas - plus an ideal location for touring the Brandywine area.

We enjoyed our stay very much; the atmosphere was informal, the inn very attractively decorated, and the staff very helpful in making reservations for restaurants.

Beautifully maintained historic property with great breakfasts, nice afternoon tea and very helpful and friendly hosts. The location couldn't be better for visits to Longwood Gardens, Winterthur and the Brandywine River Museum.

This was the third time that my wife and I stayed at the Fairville Inn. This time we stayed in the carriage house which has more spacious rooms than the main house. Our stay was very relaxing and peaceful. There's even a mini golf course too in which I played a couple of rounds and enjoyed. The innkeepers are fabulous in their friendliness and hospitality. Rick is an excellent and creative cook and Laura is very cordial and a joy to talk to about antiques and everyday life. The inn is conveneintly located between the lush scenic Longwood Gardens and the eclectic Winterthur estate.

We return year after year to see the beautiful sights in the area such as Winterthur, Longwood, and other Brandywine Valley attractions. We always try to stay her because this place is consistently elegant, friendly, clean and helpful. The privacy and ambience of rooms with garden or meadow views is especially wonderful.

Gracious hosts, great locale made for such a pleasant stay.

Very nice view from the deck, suite was huge, staff very friendly. Breakfast was fresh and tasty both mornings. Wallpaper curled just a bit, but adds to the 1800's feel of the building. Cleaning was excellent! Would recommend to any friend or family member.

Inn is lovely. Hosts were wonderful. There are a lot of things to see in the area. Bring your bicycles.

We enjoyed our room, the wonderful breakfast, and friendly staff. I would recommend the Fairville Inn to anyone for a relaxing get-a-way.

We picked the place because its location and because it got into the diamond collection of B&B. The hosts are very nice and friendly, they work hard to make your stay memorable. We spent one night (Saturday, Feb. 26) in one of the standard rooms in the carriage house (room number 4). The room had a very old yet functional bath, very old sink cabinet, only one sink, tiny T.V (like a small computer screen, located in a spot you can't really watch) and horrible old mattress. It was difficult to put up with outdated room, (with no normal T.V, DVD, or fire place) but old mattress is even more unacceptable for $200 (+tax) per night. It seems that the landlords are aware of that problem and perhaps will do something about in the future. The breakfast was our best experience in Fairville Inn, much attention and creativity were manifested in spinach quiche and french-toast-cake. We would expect the landlords to compensate us for the miserable sleep we had. The other rooms has a nicer appearance according to the pictures.

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We very much appreciate the very nice comments from this guest about our breakfasts and hospitality. More importantly, this is the second comment critical of the bed in Carriage House #4 that we received in as many weeks. As innkeepers, we know all too well that something can be fine one day and not the next day (after all, we have 19 bathrooms, air-conditioner/heat-pumps, and televisions on the property, as well as four computers, commercial-grade laundry and kitchen facilities, and a multi-component wireless Internet system). Carriage House #4 is a wonderful room – bright, very nicely decorated, and its deck has a commanding view of our gardens. Over the past few months, 26 guests (mostly couples) have spent 37 nights in this room, including repeat guests who request this room. Except for the two critical comments, no guest has suggested that the bed was uncomfortable. For us, two critical comments about the same bed in successive weeks are enough. Whether the bed may have died a slow death or gave out overnight (no pun intended), we will never know. The room now has a completely new bed. We readily agree that our TVs are small considering the larger screens we have all become accustomed to. Our TVs (except in two rooms) are comfortably situated out-of-sight in armoires, which does limit their size. (If having access to a large TV is important, other accommodations may be more suitable.) We respectfully disagree with the characterization of the bathroom in Carriage House #4. Lastly, eight of our rooms have a fireplace. We find it odd that a guest who selected a room without a fireplace would complain that there was no fireplace in the room.

This was our fourth visit to the Fairville Inn. It's a short two hour drive from the DC area. We finally stayed in the room that attracted us from the start, which is furnished in lovely shades of yellow and green. We toured the Brandywine River Museum again, sat in front of a cozy fireplace, stopped at the Chadd's Ford Winery, and renewed acquaintance with Ozzie (the dog) and Harriet (the cat). Simply put, we love the atmosphere created by the innkeepers. Accomplished people in their "other lives," they apply their many life skills to making others feel blessed.

Arrival was pleasant as we were greeted by Rick the co-owner of the Fairville Inn before making our way into the registration area. After our short conversation we met the greeter and also Laura Rick's wife and the co-owner of the Inn. We received the nickel tour of this delightful location and were escorted to our room. The first room #2 in the Carriage house was quite pleasant with a generous balcony and view of the rear yard area. This room was quite acceptable with the exception of the bed; too soft, a real sinker for the two of us. Morning arrived with breakfast on the schedule first thing. A very nice eating area is situated in the main house adjacent to the kitchen entrance right off the main entrance. An nice selection of breakfast offerings were available including a a shared plate of small-portioned baked goods, cereal, three kitchen offerings and various beverages. Unfortunately the kitchen does not utilize fresh bacon or sausage and the baked egg offerings both days were bland and unexciting. We changed rooms for the second day moving into the Suite 1 in the Carriage house. A very spacious offering with a second room and a timed gas fireplace, we enjoyed this room as well. The wireless worked flawlessly for our entire stay if that is something you require. Overall a very pleasant stay. We will and have recommend the Fairville Inn to friends with a caution: Don't expect too much from the kitchen.

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As much as we appreciate the nice comments posted by this guest, we feel that we should respond to the other comments. As hard as we try every day, we know that there are some guests that we just can’t fully please. We’re not sure what this guest means about our bacon and sausage not being “fresh.” We admit that we don’t raise our own pigs or cure our bacon. But we do cook our bacon daily and are glad to accommodate the many requests for second servings. We also confess that we do not make our own sausages (but our guests very much like the local sources we have found). Everyone has their own taste preferences, but we hardly think our baked omelets are bland. Although we intentionally go light on salt, we generously use herbs (from our gardens during the season) and spices to flavor our omelets. We offered two baked omelets during this guest’s stay. The first was grilled peppers with caramelized onions and mozzarella, seasoned with oregano, basil and freshly ground white pepper, and accompanied by an optional smoked-tomato sauce (from tomatoes grown and smoked at the Inn). The next day's omelet was broccoli, cheddar, and scallions, seasoned with thyme, freshly ground black pepper, smoked paprika, and a gentle touch of Tabasco. We consistently get compliments from our guests on our breakfasts and many requests for second servings. Concerning the bed (these guests actually stayed in Carriage House #4), this was the first of two critical comments we received about this bed in as many weeks. As noted above, there is now a completely new bed in this room.

we stay here frequently and we are treated casually and with familiarity - we love this place and seek to stay no where else.

Conveniently located for the Brandywine Valley and Wilmington sites, the Fairville Inn is a very comfortable place to stay. We will definitely stay there again in our next visit to the Valley.

We enjoyed an overnight very much. Friendly staff, very nice rooms overlooking the gardens, quiet and relaxing atmosphere. The breakfast was OK but not what we expect from a bed and breakfast.

My husband and I stayed in one of the Carriage House suites in late December 2010. The rooms are even more beautiful than before. We enjoyed a cozy fire, fully modernized heating and plumbing, warm hospitality, delicious food, and pretty Christmas decorations. We look forward to another stay sometime.

We only stayed for one night, but will certainly go back again and again. Longwood Gardens was a wonderful place to visit and we would love to return to see it during the fall. We could not have asked for a more romantic place to stay on such short notice.

We thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality at Fairville. If you like cats and dogs, you'll love Ozzie and Harriet.

Our last minute trip was the best ever, the Fairville was our piece of stately heaven!

The rain turned into a bit of snow, but the inn was warm and cozy. Dining recommendations were spot on.

We've stayed here more than once, and always enjoy ourselves. For us, the greatest attraction is the working fireplaces in the rooms, posted beds, and cozy chairs to sit by the fire. Of course, the special omelets and unusual bread puddings for breakfast are always a treat.

Excellent location, close to Longwood Gardens, Nemours & Winterthur. Beautiful setting. Everyone was very friendly. The food was delicious! We really enjoyed the afternoon tea with cheeses and pastries.

Great location, host family very nice, room clean and well furnished.