The Widow McCrea House

We found the Widows House as our normal stays in that area were booked. We stayed in the Privacy Suite and enjoyed the stay. Normally that room gets breakfast served in the room but as they were not booked up Lynn and Burt invited us to have Breakfast in the Dining Room both days of our stay. The Bed was comfortable and the facilities were excellent. I would recommend the Widow McCrea's house to anyone that wants to decompress. They are situated just North of the bustling New Hope/Lambertville area and just South of our favorite small town of Milford where you can dine and have a microbrew at the Ship Inn. Sorry Frenchtown your are second on our list.

I'm the pastor of a church in Philadelphia and after Holy Week, Easter and a Funeral services, I needed some time away to rejuvenate and to be with my wife. Having browsed the internet to find B & Bs near New Hope, PA (it was just a two-day getaway), I decided on the Widow McCrea B & B in Frenchtown, NJ. Yes, price was a factor in the decision, as was location, and, truth be told, the double jacuzzi tub played a part, too. The website mentioned the great and creative breakfasts which was less of a deciding factor. What we got was a house and a room that, frankly, I couldn't believe how often I was saying how cute and charming it was. And, it was! OK, enough of the cute and charming (a guy can only say that so many times). I chose a room with less flowers (I can deal with only so much cute and charming), the name of which I won't mention, lest you get it when I want to go back! It was a great room and bath (and did I mention jacuzzi), and really (oh, here we go again) charming. Our hosts were wonderful and extremely helpful (oh, yeah, like getting us reservations at two wonderful restaurants nearby, but seeing that we could be seated in the most (egad!) charming section of one of them. In addition, since it is our practice to go to church on Sunday, they found for us a nearby church whose service would allow us to also partake of their really great and creative breakfasts (yeah, the same ones they advertise, it's true) which we would have missed had we attended the only services that I was able to find. Bottom line: Are we going back? You'd better believe it!!!!

We stayed in the Privacy suite and it was a great room with excellent breakfasts brought right to our door each morning. Lynn was very helpful but not intrusive and we had a wonderful 2 days.

I take my wife to a different bed and breakfast each year on our anniversary. We stayed at the Widow McCrea house last year and now my wife only wants to go there now.So we just stayed there last weekend. I cant say enough good things about this place. Try it I guarantee you'll love it.

A perfect combo of old colonial with modern touches that really made our stay wonderful. Lovely jacuzzi and fireplace and the breakfasts brought to our door were so delicious! We couldn't have been happier with our stay and definitely plan on returning!

We spent a wonderful, relaxing weekend at the Widow McCrea House. Our room was spotless and very nicely appointed. We also had the opportunity to enjoy the jacuzzi. The breakfast was generous and delicious. The proprietors are very knowledgeable and personable! Will definitely return.

This is our third return. We stayed in the privacy sweet twice and then this time we stayed in the guest cottage to celebrate our 30th anniversarry. We loved the private courtyard and we especially LOVED the fireplace. It was easy to operate and was very cozy! The breakfast basket was delicious! Warm entree with fresh fruit and orange juice, plus! Biking at the nearby trail along the river was fantastic! We also had a fantastic lunch at the Lovin' Oven-delicious! We will be back again soon!

My husband and I had a wonderful, peaceful weekend at the Widow McCrea House. Our room was cozy and comfy. The breakfasts were fantastic and the stories were wonderful. We didn't see any ghosts this time but I could have swore I heard a few things. We hope to visit again in the future.

Breakfast was delicious but too many carbs. The entire place was immaculate. Hosts were interesting and informative.

The Widow McCrea House was all I expected it to be and more. What I expected it to be was a clean 1800's style house with a room that left me feeling like I would be living in the 1800's. (with upgrades of course) and I got more when it came to breakfast. Both days the breakfast was outstanding. Pouch peaches and Honey warmed grapefruit, Raspberry Sause and Brie in and Egg Wrap and French Toast that will knock you out. Served to you in an elegant dinner atmosphere. No continental breakfast here. It is perfectly located to be able to explore the entire serene area of NJ and PA along the Delaware River. It was a great way to spend my wife's birthday.

Came to Frenchtown for a wedding and chose the Widow Mcrea. We had a great stay in the privacy suite. All furnishing were of the period of the home, late 1800s. The bed was comfortable and the room was very nice. Seating was not comfortable and lacking. The bathroom was modern and very nice. The food was outstanding and delivered to our room each morning, nice! The coffee that was in the room for us to make was terrible and stale. That was a disappointment as we love our coffee. For us it was not a problem as we travel with our own grinder and special beans. But others would be not so lucky. All in all we had a very nice stay, except that we had food poisoning from the National Hotel. Dont eat there!

When we want to get away from the city, we always come here. We are never disappointed neither by the quaintness of the cottage nor by the food or beautiful surroudings.

I recently stayed Memorial Day Weekend at the Widow McCrea House with my partner and took my mom as a mother's day present. The rooms were beautifully decorated with exceptionally comfortable beds and pleasant air-conditioning which was very welcome considering the hot weather. We were greeted in the morning by Burt's welcoming personality and Lynn's delicious baked treats and a sumptuous breakfast. It was a lovely stay and Burt was very accommodating in giving us recommendations for things to do in the area and places to dine and great with directions. We received a complimentary bottle of white wine in the room which was a pleasant surprise. The area was very picturesque and I would definitely return again in the future.

Well located, well-maintained, pleasant in every way. Accommodations include a l-e-i-s-u-r-e-l-y breakfast.

The Widow McCrea House was everything we'd hope it would be. We were very happy with our stay and our hosts. We would stay there again.

We perhaps were spoiled and had too high expectations based on our last stay at the Woolverton Inn, and the Inn at Bowman's Hill prior to that... While both the aforementioned are truly expensive and high end - they can easily skew your view of any other traditional B&B. We also believe we'd have enjoyed our stay here significantly more if it had been spring or summer and we could take advantage of the entire experience. Very nicely decorated and warm hosts. The breakfast was a slight disappointment, only again, due to our more recent experiences - but the food that was provided was very tasty. Coffee brewed and delivered for breakfast would be a big plus, versus the little coffee maker in the room. Otherwise, a lovely stay.

My husband and I booked the suite to celebrate our anniversary. We had a great time. The room was big and cozy, the atmosphere was romantic and relaxing. The breakfast is out of this world. I will definetely book again! Maritza and Marocs Gonzalez

What a welcome! We stopped by the Widow McCrea House and immediately felt right at home. The hostess was charming and friendly and showed us to a lovely suite with an enormous jacuzzi. Our stress melted away. We felt pampered and indulged in our own private getaway. The fountains outside our room were melodious and relaxing and the garden was in full bloom. We could smell the roses from our window. Breakfast came to us each morning in a basket right to our doorstep. What a delight! We are so glad we found the Widow McCrea House. Could it get any better than this?

This is such a charming Inn. This has been my 4th time there. We love the location and the breakfasts are the best! My husband and I go to many bed and breakfasts and really enjoy this type of experience. On our last visit, we stayed in the luxurious Anne James Suite. This is our favorite room yet, but next time we want to try the Kase Cottage. We like to experience each room since The Widow Mccrea House is a unique environment. Every room is different, so our goal is to try them all. Frenchtown is a quick and easy drive from our home in Delaware, so it makes it easy to get away without going too far away. We recommend the Widow Mccrea House to our friends and this year we want to give Widow McCrea gift certificates to our friends for the Holidays.

The people were very nice. They cooked an excellent breakfast. They were also very knowledgeable about area events and attractions. The place is on a main road, and our room was in the front of the house, so there was some road noise. I would recommend asking for a room in the back of the house

We stayed on a Wednesday night in June '09, in the Privacy Suite. The room was comfortable and quiet. The furnishings were outstanding. The breakfast was superb - plenty to eat, variety; I especially enjoyed the granola-apple concoction, and the frittata was also delicious. In-room coffee maker was a plus. This inn combines the feel of an historic house with modern bath facility.

We just returned from a nice trip along the Delaware. We could only stay one night in this wonderful B&B. Really nice old house, well maitained with antique furniture, very comfortable and cozy room. Yes, you can hear the road a bit and people coming or going but still slept like logs. Breakfast was wonderful, three courses and very delicious! Would definitely come back here.

We stayed at the Widow McCrea House for our anniversary. It is a charming Victorian Inn. The place is very tastefully decorated with beautiful antiques. The owners are warm and friendly.They provide a bottle of wine for each guest which is a nice touch. The breakfast was delicious and the presentation of the food was very artistic.This bed and breakfast is in a great location near lots of quaint shops. It is also near a great biking path along the river. I would stay there again.

We just spent a wonderful weekend at the Widow McCrea House. The Inn is so charming, the weather was picture perfect and Lynns' breakfasts were to die for! Couldn't be happier and will absolutely return. Additionally this was the cleanest B & B we have ever stayed in. Kudos!

Hello, I am a yankee (Mainer) visiting family in the Frenchtown area and had the good fortune to be advised of a lovely little Bed and Breakfast called the Widow McCrea House. I am staying at the Inn as I write this note and I couldn't be more pleased! The Inn is beautifully appointed and the rooms are comfortable, spacious and well above your average B and B. My suite is very beautiful. It has a fireplace and a wonderful, big jacuzzi. The antiques are well chosen and of very good quality. When I made my reservation, I was told that they are known for their breakfasts. Well they are not kidding! We were served 3 courses by candlelight and all of it was excellent and beautifully presented. The hostess is charming, lovely and very accommodating. I come from a resort area where we have B and B's on nearly every street. There is nothing like this where I come from. I most certainly will visit here again and tell my traveling friends. In addition, Frenchtown NJ is most charming! Quaint shops, friendly natives and good dining. I love it here! Most Sincerely, Annette S. Hillock Camden, Maine

Lets face it, March is not the premiere month to vacation in NJ. That said, let me tell you what a great time we had at the Widow McCrea House. Although the weather was cool and dreary, the Inn's hostess/owner Lynn was sunny, gracious and pleasant. The Widow McCrea House has been in operation since 1997 and the owners attitude is a shining example of someone who loves her Inn, her guests, and is a testiment to professionalism in a business that can undoubtedly be challenging. What made our weekend even more enjoyable is that the owner is a life long equestrian as are we. We spent many enjoyable hours swapping stories, talking horses and admiring her collection of antique and vintage equestrian equipment that is displayed throughout the Inn. Our room was spacious, comfortable and very clean. The only negative comment I can make (and this is only so I don't appear to be gushing about the place) is that as in any old structure (this was once a victorian house before it became an Inn) sounds, voices and other rooms TV's, can be heard. Personally, this does not bother me, as I understand the nature of B & B's in general.Having lived in NYC for many years prior to relocating to my current home in VA, I am not effected by much. These are common things and can be expected. The breakfasts were wonderful and actually more than I would eat on most days entirely! We enjoyed meeting and socializing with the other guests. Local dining is top shelf and Frenchtown is quaint and charming with friendly locals. Overall, we completely enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning this summer.