Hillcrest Bed & Breakfast

Stay at an "English" Bed and Breakfast in the gorgeous Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Meriel, your hostess, is from England. Romantic rooms have queen canopy beds and private baths.

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Mountains
    • Small town
  • Nearest major city: Allentown, PA (25 miles south-east)
  • Directions to property:
    Take Packer Hill Road off of US 209 at the courthouse annex. At the top of Packer Hill Road the street becomes Center Avenue. The first cross street is Chestnut Avenue. Turn right at this intersection. Hillcrest is 100 ft at down the little lane. Turn the corner onto School Alley and park in the second parking area marked "Hillcrest Parking." Map Quest and GPS have Hillcrest improperly marked!
  • Nearest major airport: Allentown, PA (LVI-Lehigh Valley International) 27 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    Exit ABE Airport going north on Airport Road. Take Airport Road to the intersection at PA Rt 248. Follow Rt 248 for about 20 miles to the intersection with US 209. Turn left onto US 209 SOUTH for another 4 miles. At the traffic light in the town of Jim Thorpe US 209 bears right and then immediately left. Bear left immediately at the Courthouse Annex and take Packer Hill Rd to Chestnut Avenue, turn right at Chestnut ... we are at the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and School Alley.
  • Meeting places:
    • Airport

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 2 guest accommodations (2 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is $ 129.00
  • Double occupancy rate is $ 129.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 30.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet Service
  • Ironing Board
  • Library
  • Microwave
  • Radio
  • Wi-Fi
  • On Site
  • Computer
  • Conference Rooms
  • Copier
  • DVD Player
  • Data port
  • Fax Machine
  • Private entrance
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • VCR
  • Videos
  • Other Amenitites
  • Storage for Skis
  • Shuttle for biking available
  • Airport pick-up available
  • Off street parking
  • Storage for Bicycles
  • Meals

    • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: between 8 and 10:30 AM
    • Breakfast is served in the Porch, Dining Room
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Complimentary wine reception
    • Special meals available: English High Tea, Restricted, Vegetarian
    • Our signature dish is Full English Breakfast
      A very traditional breakfast throughout England.
      Two eggs (cooked to order) placed on fried bread with a large banger (sausauge), bacon, mushrooms and tomato.

    Policies

    • No minimum stay required
    • Smoking is not allowed
    • Limited accommodations for guest pets
    • Limitations on children staying (Children over 5 and babes in arms are welcomed)
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Innkeeper is a former wine importer)
    • Deposit amount required (We bill you for your stay upon reservation.)
    • Check in time is 3 PM and Check out time is NOON
    • Cancellations:
      If you cannot arrive on your reserved date, we do not refund but mail you a gift certificate good for any available date in the future. However, if you cancel within 72 hours of your stay and we cannot re-book your room we do not issue a gift certificate.

    Discounts available:
     10%Reduction on subsequent nights during off seasonMinimum stay: 2 days

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Meriel and Bart Springer
      Meriel is a retired registered nurse from Chandlers Ford in Hampshire, England. Bart is an adjunt professor at Northampton Community College and lecturer at Lehigh University.
    • The innkeepers speak: American and, English
    • There is one dog on the property
    • Other pet(s) on the property: Standard Poodle named Margaux

    Area Attractions

    Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Casino, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Mountain Biking at its best, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Hiking trails, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental, Whitewater Rafting

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    Contact Information


    Hillcrest Bed & Breakfast Bed and Breakfast
    Hillcrest Bed & Breakfast
    12 Chestnut Avenue
    Jim Thorpe PA 18229-1234
    USA
    Phone: +1-570-325-9815
    Fax: +1-570-325-9815
    Innkeeper(s)
    Meriel and Bart Springer
    Rates:
    $129 - $129
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    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Bart was born and raised in the village
    • Meriel shook hands with Princess Diana
    • Unique English themed breakfasts
    • Excellent views
    • Gourmet food
    • Honeymoons
    • Luxury
    • Nature
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Queen Anne
    • Built in 1892
    • Opened for business in 2004
    • Restored / Remodeled in 2001
    • Parking available (Off street parking in our private lot)