Sun And Cricket Bed & Breakfast
The Sun and Cricket Bed and Breakfast, a 35-acre country estate just 20 miles north of Pittsburgh, specializes in romantic getaways -- providing solitude and serenity for guests who enjoy nature and want luxurious comfort in their own private retreat. Yet business travelers desiring something a little different from the ordinary also find us a welcome haven. Two large suites -- a log cabin and a carriage house -- are surrounded by acres of fields and forests filled with century-old cherry, oak and maple trees.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Pittsburgh, PA (20 miles North)
- Directions to property:
Take exit 4 of PA Turnpike(I-76). Go north 2 miles and east on Red Belt (also Bakerstown Road) 2.5 miles.
From Pittsburgh, take Rt 28 north to Rt 8. Take Rt 8 north about 13 miles and east on Red Belt (Bakerstown Road) 2.5 miles. - Nearest major airport: Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) 30 miles
- Directions from airport:
Take I-279 North to I-79 North. Take Warrendale exit of I-79. Turn right at end of ramp and proceed east on Red Belt for about 13 miles to Bakerstown. Go through Bakerstown and drive 2.5 miles on Red Belt.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Carriage House
- There are 2 guest accommodations (2 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 130.00 and $ 165.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 140.00 and $ 175.00
- The rate for each additional person is between $ 25.00 and $ 50.00
- Other Accommodations: Log cabin
The cozy log cabin features three levels connected by a spiral staircase. The first level offers an Adirondack-inspired living room and library with atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights, wood-burning fireplace, extensive audiobook/book collection and free Internet access. The staircase connects to an upper level and master bedroom with king-sized featherbed, down comforters and designer linens, shower room and separate powder room with cobalt blue-glazed sink thrown by a local potter. The staircase also connects to a lower level with two twin beds, a full bath with handmade cherry cabinetry and another private entrance.
The carriage house is about 500 feet from the main house and log cabin, surrounded by verdant fields and overlooking the horse pasture. A private porch welcomes visitors to sit and relax. Inside, the airy, sunny space is highlighted by a roomy sitting area with fireplace, a queen-size pencil-post bed and a renovated bathroom with an air tub and shower
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Amenities Basket | Board games |
| CD player | Ceiling fans |
| Coffee/Tea facilities | DVD Player |
| Desk | Fireplace |
| Fridge | Hairdryer |
| Hot tub/whirlpool tub | Internet Service |
| Ironing Board | Library |
| Microwave | Private entrance |
| Radio | Satellite/Cable TV |
| TV | Telephone |
| VCR | Videos |
| Wi-Fi | |
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| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | Computer |
| Conference Rooms | Copier |
| Fax Machine | Piano |
| Washer/dryer | Wedding Facilities |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| full suites. | Swimming pool |
| Marked hiking/biking/bridle trails | Pasture and stalls for guest horses |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8-9 a.m.
- Breakfast is served in the private breakfast area for each guest, In room
- Additional food services included in room rate: in-room snacks
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Pineapple-lemon fruit dressing
A pineapple-lemon sauce served over fresh fruit.
Policies
- Minimum stay required (some weekends require two-night minimum)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (outdoors only)
- Limited accommodations for guest pets (horses)
- Children are welcome (Allowed)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (One-night deposit)
- Check in time is 3 PM and Check out time is 11 AM
- Cancellations:
For cancellations made less than 14 days but more than seven days in advance, guests will be charged a fee equal to half of the booked stay. For cancellations made with less than seven days notice, guests will be charged for the entire stay.
For stays of a week or longer, a deposit equal to half of the total is required upon making a reservation. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Pittsburgh Bed and Breakfast Association
- Western Pennsylvania Bed & Breakfast Association
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Tara/John Bradley-Steck
Tara is a journalist; John a geotechnical engineer. Both enjoy horsebackriding, gardening, traveling, skiing, restoration work. Both are animal lovers and breed golden retrievers & Morgan horses. - The innkeepers speak: English, French, German, Spanish
- There are 2 cats on the property
- There are 3 dogs on the property
- Other pet(s) on the property: Horses
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, Outdoor summer concerts, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, Rodeo, Winery, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Mountain Bike trails, stargazing., Bird watching, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Snow shoe trails, Swimming pool
Gibsonia Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Gibsonia, Pennsylvania.