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Tea Kettle Inn Bed & Breakfast
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Built in 1912, the Tea Kettle Inn straddles the Victorian and Craftsman ages, so you’ll see elements of both styles in this house - Spring 2008, Dogwood and tulips in bloom.
Road side view of our one and a half storey 1912 Queen Anne home.
Garden-like atmosphere; summer on the wrap-around porch.
Christmas at the Inn, 1940s style - Holiday Tour 2004
Avonlea room - Anne of Green Gables, by L M Montgomery, was the inspiration for this Victorian styled room featuring a queen-sized cherry four-poster bed. Located on the west side of the house, bright sunlight floods the room in the afternoons, making it feel especially warm and cozy. This room was purchased from the previous owner intact, furniture and furnishings with only a few modifications, decor added.
Chamomile room - This light and airy room, named for the tea, chamomile, which Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit drank when he was ill, will calm, soothe and heal the every day work and travel blues. This north-facing room includes a queen sleigh bed, armoire, and rocker to rock your cares away. Armoire, desk and rocker were purchased unfinished – Kevin finished them. The bath is a former closet and nightstand tables were crafted by Kevin from the floorboards from its construction.
Very Nearly Tea room - A.A.Milne's characters and tales influenced this English cottage style room. Wicker and antiques give this room its child-like charm and is reminiscent of a nursery. This room is situated on the east side of the house having a queen bed. The wicker suite from our home in NY was utilized – Patty converted half of the 6-drawer dresser to serve as a desk. The new bath was constructed by pushing out into the hallway and out into eaves.
Relax in our cozy parlor in front of the fireplace to chat with your hosts or other guests, unwind with a good book, or play some of our board games with friends.
Through the Looking Glass room - From Lewis Carroll's book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, this room features a queen metal-framed bed, a full sized metal-framed bed and a sitting area and is designed around the fantastical dream story. The bath has been renovated from a tub/shower with deteriorating tile to what the painter dubbed as the “Hershey” bath. Dresser and desk were purchased unfinished, Patty painted the dresser, Kevin stained the desk.
The previous owners ran the inn as "The Trolley Track Inn" from the rail bed that runs along the east side of the property. Pat decided that the name did not sound very restful, so with the help of former coworkers [good luck poem - "Patty put the kettle on, and we'll all have tea!"], and Pat's growing teapot collection, the name was born! - Kevin and Pat enjoy meeting new people (and old friends) and share a love for hospitality and good food.
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Address
457 S Main Street
Manheim, PA 17545
USA - Phone+1-717-665-0171
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Make the Tea Kettle Inn a home base for day trips to Gettysburg, Hershey, Philadelphia, Baltimore,and DC. But don't forget to explore beautiful Lancaster County first, we are minutes from many activities! Enjoy a full delicious breakfast each morning in our formal dining room, then go exploring. When you return, relax on our large wrap-around porch or sit by a cozy fire in our parlor. Tea Kettle Inn is open year round and offers four guest rooms all beautifully furnished, each with private baths, airconditioning, 76 channel CATV, wireless internet access, and onsite off street parking.
Rooms & Rates
Through the Looking Glass
1 Queen Beds, 1 Double Beds, Private Bath, sleeps5Average Nightly Rate $129
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 57 Reviews
4.7 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
5 out of 5best stay in our first bed and breakfast
February 20, 2013
Wonderful stay. Met and conversation was outstanding. Will definitely stay again.
5 out of 5Perfect
November 09, 2012
This is a really great B&B. We stayed in the "Through the Looking Glass" room which was very spacious and clean. Breakfast was absolutely delicious. We will be telling all of our friends about the Tea Kettle!
5 out of 5Wouldn't stay anywhere else
October 19, 2012
We just love coming here. We always feel at home thanks to the hospitality of Patty and Kevin. The accomodations and breakfasts are wonderful. You will not be disappointed.
5 out of 5Tea Kettle Inn - truly excellent in every way!
October 03, 2012
We stayed at the Tea Kettle Inn last weekend, returning to it after staying there six years ago. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The location is great, too. We returned to the area again to see another Sight and Sound Theater production (incredible productions, be sure to see them!), have a day at Hershey Park, look around Lancaster/Amish farms, etc. Tea Kettle Inn was accommodating to our schedule, having three people in one room, and they even made a point to note foods that we like/don't like from our previous visit. You get the clear impression that they care as the rooms are spotlessly clean, little things one might have forgotten in a basket, and cold filtered water available near the rooms upstairs. It is like visiting family that really cares and goes the extra mile to make sure it is a good experience for all. Oh, the breakfast was delicious, too! Patty and Kevin are in this for the love of the business - that is evident to all. JLG
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Patty & Kevin Tompkins
Innkeepers Description:
Kevin and Patty enjoy meeting new people (and old friends) and share a love for hospitality and good food. Kevin enjoys woodworking, camping, and finding that perfect patch of green. Patty's hobbies include reading, researching genealogy, and crafts, crafts, crafts.
The innkeepers speak:
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English
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Spanish
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Address
457 S Main Street
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$95 - $129
Through the Looking Glass
From Lewis Carroll's book Alice's Adventure in Wonderland, this 2 bed family-style room features queen and double metal frame beds with a sitting area and is designed around the fantastical dream story. Rate is based on double occupancy, additional guests in a room are $15 per person, space permitting.
- Maximum Capacity: 5
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen, 1 Double
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$129/$129Avonlea
Anne of Green Gables, by L M Montgomery, was the inspiration for this Victorian room featuring a queen-sized cherry four-poster bed. Located on the west side of the house, bright sunlight floods the room in the afternoons, making it feel especially warm and cozy.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$114/$114Chamomile
This light and airy room, named for the tea chamomile, which Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit drank when he was ill, will calm, soothe, and heal the every day work and travel blues. This north-facing room includes a queen sleigh bed, armoire, and rocker to rock your cares away.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$114/$114Very Nearly Tea
A.A. Milne's characters and tales influenced this English cottage style room. Wicker and antiques give this room its child-like charm and is reminiscent of a nursery. This room is situated on the east side of the house having a queen bed.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$95/$95Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 3pm Check Out: 11am
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Minimum Stay: Two night minimum for specific holidays and Celtic Fling and Lititz Craft Fair.
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Deposit Amount Required: Minimum deposit is one night's lodging to secure the room. We will process your credit card only upon arrival.
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Cancellations: Due to our small size, cancellations affect us significantly. Guests are expected to stay and/or pay for the full number of days that rooms are reserved. In the event that you must cancel your reservations, you will receive a full refund if cancelled 14 days or longer. Less than 14 days, cancellations are subject to a $20 cancellation fee. Three days or less, we will retain the deposit and apply it to a future reservation if we cannot re-book the room. If a room is booked, but no cancellation is received, no one shows up, or the room is not taken for whatever reason, the credit card number taken to reserve the room will be charged for all nights booked.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Limited
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Drinks Available: No
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Children Allowed: Children are welcome in the company of thoughtful parents.
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: No
Discount Type
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Extended stay
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 4 -
Riddle answer
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 1
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Nightly Rate
$95 - $129
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 57 Reviews
4.7 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
5 out of 5best stay in our first bed and breakfast
February 20, 2013
Wonderful stay. Met and conversation was outstanding. Will definitely stay again.
5 out of 5Perfect
November 09, 2012
This is a really great B&B. We stayed in the "Through the Looking Glass" room which was very spacious and clean. Breakfast was absolutely delicious. We will be telling all of our friends about the Tea Kettle!
5 out of 5Wouldn't stay anywhere else
October 19, 2012
We just love coming here. We always feel at home thanks to the hospitality of Patty and Kevin. The accomodations and breakfasts are wonderful. You will not be disappointed.
5 out of 5Tea Kettle Inn - truly excellent in every way!
October 03, 2012
We stayed at the Tea Kettle Inn last weekend, returning to it after staying there six years ago. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The location is great, too. We returned to the area again to see another Sight and Sound Theater production (incredible productions, be sure to see them!), have a day at Hershey Park, look around Lancaster/Amish farms, etc. Tea Kettle Inn was accommodating to our schedule, having three people in one room, and they even made a point to note foods that we like/don't like from our previous visit. You get the clear impression that they care as the rooms are spotlessly clean, little things one might have forgotten in a basket, and cold filtered water available near the rooms upstairs. It is like visiting family that really cares and goes the extra mile to make sure it is a good experience for all. Oh, the breakfast was delicious, too! Patty and Kevin are in this for the love of the business - that is evident to all. JLG
4.8 out of 5Wonderful hosts!
September 26, 2012
My husband and I have stayed at the Tea Kettle Inn several times in the last several years, when we go to concerts in Hershey and don't want to drive 2 hours to get home late at night. The nicely-appointed inn is always immaculately clean and quiet. Patty and Kevin serve a delicious full breakfast, and also make sure my gluten-free husband is well fed! I'm sure we'll continue to stay there whenever we're in that area.
4.8 out of 5Just Like Home
August 04, 2012
Stayed one night - friendly and welcoming - Very clean and well decorated room - wonderful breakfast - will stay again !!!
5 out of 5Priceless hidden gem!!!
May 03, 2012
This is the first bed & breakfast for my mother & I. We were greated at the door by Patty. She couldnt be more warm and welcoming. Being the only guest of that night we were treated to the story of the inn , got a tour of each of the rooms and learned about each of the stories behind them. Before turning in we had tea. Breakfast was decided before bed to have waffles. However when I got downstairs there was fresh from the oven muffins & fruit! They were so delicious! The fresh waffles were next with a side of bacon. I can tell you while this may not be something she always makes there is one thing I know for sure...you will never leave there hungry! By the time we left I felt like we were old friends. It was an amazing experience that exceeded anything I could of imagined. Without a doubt we will be staying here again!!!
4.2 out of 5Very Nice Stay!
April 29, 2012
My wife and I stayed at the Tea Kettle for a night in April 2012. The hosts were very nice, room was comfortable and the breakfast was great. I'd recommend it if you're in the Amish country.
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Location
Location Type
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Suburban
City - Lancaster
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Distance to city: 10 miles
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Directions to property:
From Lancaster: From Rt. 30, take Rt. 72 North, go past the traffic light at Sun Hill Rd. and continue about 1/4 mile down the hill. Tea Kettle Inn will be on the right. Take the first entrance to the circular driveway which will be directly after the tan house after the pond. From Hershey: Take Rt. 322 East to Rt. 72 South, go through the borough of Manheim, then cross the railroad tracks. Continue about 1/4 mile up the hill, Tea Kettle Inn will be on the left. Take the second entrance to the circular driveway just before the tan house. From Reading: Take Rt. 222 South to the Lancaster Pike, I-76, West, to exit 266 to Rt. 72 South. Continue with directions from Hershey.
Airport
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Lancaster, PA (LNS) 9 miles
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Directions to property:
Take Airport Rd. West to Rt 501, Lititz Pike (1 mile), turn right on Rt 501 North for 2.7 miles into the borough of Lititz. Make a left, heading west, on Rt. 772, W Orange St (which becomes Temperance Hill Rd., for 3.6 miles to the end. Make a right on Rt 772, Fruitville Pike, west. Travel 1/4 mile, left on E Sunhill Drive, heading west for 1/2 mile to the traffic light. Make a right on Rt 72, Manheim Pike, continue 1/4 mile down the hill. Tea Kettle Inn will be on the right. Take the first entrance to the circular driveway which will be directly after the tan house after the pond.
Area Attractions
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Amusement Park
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Antique Shopping
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Art Galleries
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Concert venue
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Live Music
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Museum
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Nature area
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Covered Bridges
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Boutique Shopping
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Amish Culture
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Outlet Stores
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Performing Theater
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Religious Services
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River
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Winery
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Zoo
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Golfing
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Hiking trails
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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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Decorative chestnut fretwork
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Delicious hearty breakfast
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Genuine hospitality
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Antiques/decor
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Business travel
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Christian Travel
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Family Travel
On-site
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Board games
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Fax Machine
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Fireplace
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Library
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Telephone
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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Desk
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Fridge
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Hairdryer
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Radio
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Wi-Fi
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: 7am - 9am
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Serving Location: Dining Room
Complimentary Perks
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Afternoon Tea
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Dessert
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Non-alcoholic Beverages
Signature Dish
Buttermilk Waffles with Baked Apples
Special meal options
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Low fat
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
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Gluten Free
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