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Australian Walkabout Inn B & B
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Enjoy a relaxing massage for two in our 3rd floor massage suite.
Come experience elegant charm in the heart of Amish Country at the Australian Walkabout Inn.
Enjoy a gourmet candlelit breakfast served on fine china and crystal in our dining room. Chat with your hosts and get to meet other guests.
At The Walkabout every guest is a special part of the family. Our big, airy front porch beckons you to sit a while, and enjoy beverages and conversation while you watch the Amish buggies roll by.
The warm atmosphere of the Outback Cottage awaits you!
a tub and bubbly for two in the Barossa Suite!
Crisp sheets, fluffy pillows and the soothing waters of a 2-person whirlpool bath await you in the Barossa Suite!
The McLaren Vale Suite has a private hot tub.
Dreamy canopy bed of the McLaren Vale Suite
Local fare from all over Lancaster County is served in our dining room each morning at 9.
The spacious shower in the Victoria Suite has a 10" rainfall showerhead.
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Address
837 Village Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
USA - Phone+1-717-464-0707
- Toll free+1-888-925-5228
- EmailContact Innkeeper
The Australian Walkabout Inn Bed and Breakfast is a peaceful, romantic getaway located in the heart of Amish Country in Lancaster County. Whether it is a special anniversary weekend or a trip to the local outlets, you will experience a unique blend of Pennsylvania Dutch hospitality and luxurious accommodations at The Walkabout. The main house was built in 1925 by a famous cabinet maker. The original owners were part of the famous Herr family. Our logo is an Aborigine symbol which means ‘a journey with a resting place’. We hope that you will find the Australian Walkabout Inn Bed and Breakfast a comfortable, relaxing place for you to unwind and take refuge from your journeys of life
Rooms & Rates
Victoria Suite
1 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Beds, Private Bath, sleeps3Average Nightly Rate $179
Check Dates
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 51 Reviews
4.6 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
4.6 out of 5Awesome place to stay
January 10, 2013
The Australian walkabout inn was very relaxing. The fireplace and hot tube was awesome. My stay at the inn was everything I expected and more. Hospitality was an A+ Lynn is a very nice person and works hard to please her guests.
4.6 out of 5A B&B That Cares About the Details
December 10, 2012
Lynne and Bob clearly run this B&B with love. This is evident in the fact that they pay attention to the smallest details. Some examples of this include: a heated towel rack next to the hot tub, a specially designated makeup (removal) towel, Christmas themed knick-knacks in the dining room alcoves, a beautifully decorated tree, and complimentary beverages that are available at the customer's convenience. They also honored a special request I made in regards to my husband's birthday. In all, we had a memorable and delightful stay.
5 out of 5A Relaxing place to stay
October 15, 2012
My wife and I stayed at the Walkabout for a relaxing getaway weekend. What a great B&B!!! Lynne and Bob are wonderful owners and hosts! They took time to sit down at breakfast and talk with their guests. We will definitely come back and will tell our friends and family about The Walkabout!!!!
5 out of 5Australian Walkabout
August 14, 2012
My friend and I stayed at the inn for three days. We left our husbands behind to go to work. What a great decision! Our room was clean, beautifully decorated, and very private. Lynn prepared wonderful breakfasts for us each day, and gave us directions to all the local sites of interest. My only regret was that the three days went by so quickly. I would like to return to my little slice of heaven in Lancaster County, the Australian Walkabout, in the fall. Just a thought: Have you guys ever thought of a buy one room, get one free offer, during your not-so-busy times? Thanks again for your hospitality. Connie and Bev
Innkeeper Response
Connie & Bev. Thanks for your kind words and we hope to host you and yours again very soon. Yes, we DO offer a BOGO of sorts during January and February. The 2nd night is the same price as the year. So, next year you'll be able to get your 2nd night during those months for $20.13 (clever, yes?)
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Lynne & Bob Griffin
Innkeepers Description:
Cooking, wine, gardening, travel, reading
The innkeepers speak:
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English
Resident Pets
1 Cat
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Address
837 Village Rd
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$139 - $269
Adelaide Hills Suite
Spacious and inviting, the Suite is decorated with antiques and shades of rose, green and ginger. It has a queen bed, free standing fireplace and private bath with a large whirlpool tub and shower. In the comfortable sitting room, enjoy beautiful views of the Amish countryside basking in the afternoon sun.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$179/$129Barossa Suite
With its warm, spicy tones of nutmeg and butterscotch, this room has a 4 poster canopy queen bed and a fireplace. The sitting room includes a 2-person whirlpool tub. A recently renovated private bathroom includes a heated, imported tile floor. From the sitting room sofa (which folds out into a double bed), you can see some of the few remaining native chestnut trees near the property
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$219/$159McLaren Vale Suite
This cozy room has a queen canopy four poster bed draped in creamy sheer fabric. Also included is a recently renovated private bathroom with custom tile. The accompanying sun porch includes a hot tub, mini refrigerator and propane fireplace with enough space and comfortable chairs to sit and relax while you enjoy the morning sun.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$219/$149Outback Cottage
Located literally ‘outback’, this bungalow is a world all to itself. Included are a king sized bed, propane fireplace, hot tub and private bathroom with shower as well as cable TV and mini fridge. The rich jewel tones of burgundy and gold and a décor representative of the Outback greet you in this cozy space, inviting your retreat from the fuss of the everyday.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$269/$169Victoria Suite
With its own private entrance, this room invites you to relax as you enjoy new tiled shower with a 10" rainfall showerhead! Or curl up with a good book on the daybed in the sunny sitting area. A private bathroom, mini refrigerator and fireplace accompany the queen sized bed decorated in bold jewel tones resting under a lacey, beaded canopy
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen, 1 Twin
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$229/$129Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 3 - 8 PM Check Out: 10 AM
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Minimum Stay: Weekends in October require a 2-night stay
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Deposit Amount Required: No deposit required
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Cancellations: Should you need to cancel your reservation, we require a 3 day notice prior to arrival date. Less notice will result in a $100 cancellation fee. No-shows will be charged the full room rate.
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Open All Year Round: No
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinks Available: Limited
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Suitable For Children: No
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Childcare Provided: No
Discount Type
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AAA
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 0 -
AARP
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 0 -
Extended Stays
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 4 -
Government
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 0 -
Group
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 0
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Nightly Rate
$139 - $269
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 51 Reviews
4.6 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
4.6 out of 5Awesome place to stay
January 10, 2013
The Australian walkabout inn was very relaxing. The fireplace and hot tube was awesome. My stay at the inn was everything I expected and more. Hospitality was an A+ Lynn is a very nice person and works hard to please her guests.
4.6 out of 5A B&B That Cares About the Details
December 10, 2012
Lynne and Bob clearly run this B&B with love. This is evident in the fact that they pay attention to the smallest details. Some examples of this include: a heated towel rack next to the hot tub, a specially designated makeup (removal) towel, Christmas themed knick-knacks in the dining room alcoves, a beautifully decorated tree, and complimentary beverages that are available at the customer's convenience. They also honored a special request I made in regards to my husband's birthday. In all, we had a memorable and delightful stay.
5 out of 5A Relaxing place to stay
October 15, 2012
My wife and I stayed at the Walkabout for a relaxing getaway weekend. What a great B&B!!! Lynne and Bob are wonderful owners and hosts! They took time to sit down at breakfast and talk with their guests. We will definitely come back and will tell our friends and family about The Walkabout!!!!
5 out of 5Australian Walkabout
August 14, 2012
My friend and I stayed at the inn for three days. We left our husbands behind to go to work. What a great decision! Our room was clean, beautifully decorated, and very private. Lynn prepared wonderful breakfasts for us each day, and gave us directions to all the local sites of interest. My only regret was that the three days went by so quickly. I would like to return to my little slice of heaven in Lancaster County, the Australian Walkabout, in the fall. Just a thought: Have you guys ever thought of a buy one room, get one free offer, during your not-so-busy times? Thanks again for your hospitality. Connie and Bev
Innkeeper Response
Connie & Bev. Thanks for your kind words and we hope to host you and yours again very soon. Yes, we DO offer a BOGO of sorts during January and February. The 2nd night is the same price as the year. So, next year you'll be able to get your 2nd night during those months for $20.13 (clever, yes?)2.8 out of 5Just OK
July 21, 2012
The room it's self was clean and fine but the grounds were not kept nice and clean. We had requested a breakfast more with protein when I originally booked the room and were served a very sweet breakfast with a small protein on the side. The innkeeper was nice and the rooms were clean.
Innkeeper Response
Thank you for taking the time to provide your opinion. We value all of our guests and consider every review as an opportunity. While we do pride ourselves on our exterior gardens, lawn and setting, we were in the middle of having some excavation work done due to a broken water line and this is most likely what the reviewer is referring to. This work has been completed now and we will be re-grading and seeding the yard as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience. As far as breakfast, we do inquire about food allergies and special medically necessary dietary restrictions and make every effort to ensure that our guests leave the table full and happy!5 out of 5Wonderful!
June 24, 2012
We stayed here for a night on a grandma's fun trip. We were greeted and offered wonderful hospitality. We enjoyed talking with our host and helpful information was shared that made our stay in the area more fun. The room was perfect and the host went beyond our expectations to make sure we were comfortable. We highly recommend this bed and breakfast for a relaxing vacation spot.
4.8 out of 5Changed our view of B&B's!!!
May 31, 2012
My husband & I are now B&B lovers! This place is amazingly "home" feeling! Lynne treats you like family from the moment you walk in the door to the moment you walk out! We stayed in the Outback cottage, the bed was super comfy, more pillows than you know what to do with! The hot tub was just the ticket to a relaxing couple days away!! Breakfast was supurb!... Checkout is supposed to be at 10 but the other couple that was staying there & us all got to talking over breakfast.... we didnt get up from the table until after 1030, Lynne sat occasionally to talk with us, she never once said anything or seemed bothered by the fact that we were running late checking out. If we ever get the chance to stay at a B&B again.... Lynne... we will be back!!!!
5 out of 5Great Stay!
April 26, 2012
The rooms are clean and beautiful. Plenty of space. Food is phenomenal-Lynne, the owner, is also the chef, and she is creative and very talented in preparing food.
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Location
Location Type
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Village
City - Lancaster
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Distance to city: 8 miles
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Directions to property:
From the East: Rt 30W to 896S to 741W. Property sits on North side of RT 741, near the intersection of Lampeter Road. From the West: Rt 30E to 741E. Property sits on North side of RT 741, near the intersection of Lampeter Road From the South: Rt 222N to 741E. Property sits on North side of Rt 741, near the intersection of Lampeter Road.
Airport
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Lancaster, PA (LNS) 10 miles
Area Attractions
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Amusement Park
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Antique Shopping
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Art Galleries
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Historical interests
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Lake
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Live Music
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Museum
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Nature area
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Outlet Stores
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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River
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Rodeo
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Vineyard
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Winery
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Boating
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Fishing
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Golfing
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Hiking trails
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Horseback riding
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Antiques/decor
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Christian Travel
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Gourmet food
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Honeymoons
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Luxury
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
On-site
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Board games
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Computer
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Copier
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Fax Machine
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Piano
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Private entrance
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Telephone
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Videos
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Amenities Basket
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Bath robes
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CD player
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DVD Player
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Fireplace
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Fridge
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Hairdryer
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Hot tub/whirlpool tub
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Internet Service
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Ironing Board
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Radio
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Wi-Fi
Other
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Keurig in parlor for guest use
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Private entrance (some rooms)
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Complimentary beverages in room & on site
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Irons in each room
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Breakfast
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Type: full gourmet
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Time Served: 9:00
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Serving Location: Breakfast/dining area
Complimentary Perks
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Non-alcoholic Beverages
Signature Dish
Poached Pears
Local produce used when available. These pears are baked in a sauce of orange juice, marmelade and cranberries. Served with a dollop of sour cream.Special meal options
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Low fat
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
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upon request
Additional food services
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Keurig with coffee & tea
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