Inn Details

NEW OWNERSHIP, AND AMENITIES

Located in the heart of Lancaster County, the Smithton Inn has been welcoming guests for over 246 years. Restaurants, shops and historic sites are all close jaunts from the Smithton Inn.

Amenities include:

- A bountiful breakfast each morning
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors & full length mirrors
- Wireless Internet access and free local telephone calls
- Concierge and activity recommendations and planning
- Movies, books and games available to borrow
- One pet-friendly suite available

Our well-appointed guestrooms feature:

- A pillow-top bed with fine linens and lots of pillows
- A working fireplace and sitting area with desk - A private bathroom, some with jetted spa tub and shower - Spa-quality towels and robes - A beautiful and thoughtfully designed decor

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Countryside
    • Small town
  • Nearest major city: Lancaster, PA (10 miles SW)
  • Directions to property:
    The Smithton Inn is located on Main Street (US 322) at the junction of South Academy Drive in the borough of Ephrata.

    From the PA Turnpike: Take Exit 21 and follow Route 222 South to the Ephrata Exit; turn right on US 322 West. Travel approximately four miles through Ephrata. Pass under PA 272. The next traffic light is South Academy, take a left and then a right into our parking lot.

    From Lancaster: Travel North on Route 222 to the Ephrata Exit; turn left on US 322 West. Travel approximately four miles through Ephrata. Pass under PA 272. The next traffic light is South Academy, take a left and then a right into our parking lot.
  • Nearest major airport: Philadelphia, PA (PHL) 64 miles

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms and Suites
  • There are 7 guest accommodations (7 with private baths)
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 105.00 and $ 165.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Amenities Basket
  • Bath robes
  • CD player
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Ironing Board
  • Radio
  • On Site
  • Board games
  • Computer
  • Data port
  • Fax Machine
  • Internet Service
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Wi-Fi
  • Other Amenitites
  • Hand-sewn quilts on every bed
  • One suite has private entrance and is pet-friendly
  • Meals

    • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: Coffee at 7:00, Bkfst at 8:30
    • Breakfast is served in the Dining room and Living room.
    • Special meals available: Vegetarian
    • Our signature dish is Baked Eggs in a Ham Cup with Cheesy Polenta
      This dish is as yummy to look at as it is to eat! It's the first dish we served back in June and it's been a guest favorite ever since.

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (From April 1 through October 31, there is a minimum stay of 2 nights on weekends)
    • Smoking is not allowed (For the comfort of our guests)
    • Limited accommodations for guest pets (We have one pet-friendly suite with a private entrance)
    • Limitations on children staying
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
    • Deposit amount required (50% deposit required.)
    • Check in time is 4:00 - 9:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am
    • Cancellations:
      With 10 days notice, deposit will be returned, minus $15.00 cancellation fee. With less notice, deposit is forfeited if we are unable to rent the room(s).
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • AAA
      • Authentic Bed and Breakfasts
      • Chamber of Commerce

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Rebecca & David Gallagher
      Rebecca and Dave love cooking, traveling and entertaining. They love to sail and used to own a 38 foot Beneteau. Ask Dave what it's like to sail UP the Mississippi! Rebecca runs and bikes to stay in shape. She's done 9 marathons, including Big Sur in California. Their eleven year old son, Patrick, will be helping out in the B&B as well... whenever he's not playing baseball that is!
    • The innkeepers speak: A little French
    • There are 2 cats on the property
    • There is one dog on the property

    Area Attractions

    Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Historical interests, Museum, National/State parks, Green Dragon, Amish Farms, Shops and Attractions, Antique Shops, Buggy Rides, Outlet Malls, Ephrata Cloister, Performing Theater, Religious Services, River, Vineyard, Winery

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Shopping, Sight-seeing

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    Contact Information


    Historic Smithton Inn Bed and Breakfast
    Historic Smithton Inn
    900 W Main Street
    Ephrata, PA 17522
    USA
    Phone: +1-877-755-4590
    Innkeeper(s)
    Rebecca & David Gallagher
    Rates:
    $105 - $165
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    Relax and enjoy our carefully tended gardenEnjoy a bountiful breakfast in our dining room
    Living room with cozy fireplace and TV, so you can catch up on the news while you enjoy breakfast or an afternoon snack.Guest Room One, with hand-carved "Doves" headboard.  Private bathroom with shower.  Working fireplace.
    Guestroom Two:  Queen, four poster bed with canopy, private bath with shower, fireplace.Guestroom Three, with queen canopy bed, private bath with tub and shower and fireplace.
    Guestroom Four with queen bed, fireplace, and private bath with tub and shower.  Working Fireplace.Guest Room Five, with rose quilt and private bath with jacuzzi tub and shower. Working fireplace.
    Guest Room Six with king sized bed and extra-large sitting area with fireplace.  Private bathroom has heated floor, whirlpool tub and shower.Guest Suite Seven:  Three room retreat with private entrance, kitchenette, living room with fireplace and TV, bath with spa tub and shower.
    Innkeepers Dave and Rebecca with their son Patrick.  Photo taken in Big Bend National Park (TX), one of the family's favorite vacation spots.The first floor sitting room has a baby grande piano - a Lester, built in the 1940's right here in Philadelphia.
    Lucky is the Inn mascot.  She loves standing on the front wall while guests sit on the front porch, watching the buggies go by.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • Fitness
    • Romantic escape

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast
    • Historic Inn

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Colonial
    • Built in 1763
    • Opened for business in 1763
    • Restored / Remodeled in 1990
    • Parking available (Well lit parking lot, entrance is on Academy Dr.)