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Alpenhof Bed and Breakfast

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  • Inn Details

    Alpenhof B&B, a 300 yr. old converted barn, just minutes from Philly and many popular attractions, is a serene respite from most other getaways! We boast incredibly comfortable beds, beautifully decorated rooms, numerous amenities, fabulous cooked-to-order breakfast, beautiful gardens, an isolated professional recording studio, and kind,warm hospitality. We're 3 minutes from Pennsylvania's largest State Park and Arboretum and 5 minutes from Media and local rail lines for easy travel into Philly! Alpenhof is definitely NOT your typical B&B!

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Roland is an artist(sculpture/mixed media), designer, Voice-over artist, horticulturalist, and innkeeper.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • German

    • Spanish


    Number of Dogs: 2

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Guest Cottage

    • Historic Inn

    • Homestay Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Incredible Gardens / Horticulture

    • Proximity to several local colleges

    • Recording Studio w/ three sound rooms

    • State Park Fish, Game & Wildlife

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Computer

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Private entrance

    • TV Video games

    • VCR

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • X/L Bath Linens Available

    • Shampoo/Conditoner/Soap Dispensers

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  • Heidi"s Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $130/$130

    Heidi's room is a large room with a pillow-top king bed, cable TV, DVD player, Ethernet, wireless, sitting area w/ two arm chairs and a table, 4-speed ceiling fan, telephone, a small writing desk, ample closet space and modest drawer space, quality linens, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, custom design decor and painting, black-out shades, clock radio w/alarm, tree line and garden view. **Our reservation policy places our guest automatically to the most private landing unless otherwise specified. $20 per additional guest over double occupancy.

    Roland''s Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $110/$110

    Roland's room has a queen bed (w/4" closed-cell foam topper for extra comfort), cable TV, DVD player, DVD's, Ethernet, wireless, telephone, 4-speed ceiling fan, a small writing desk, ample closet space, drawer space, shelving, iron and ironing board, black out shades, clock radio w/ alarm, high quality linens, custom designed decor and painting, garden view. **Our reservation policy places our guest automatically to the most private landing unless otherwise specified.

    Otto''s Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $110/$110

    Otto's room has 2 twin beds, cable TV, DVD player, Ethernet, wireless internet access, telephone, 4-speed ceiling fan, ample closet space, drawer space, shelving, iron and ironing board, clock radio/alarm, black out shades, high quality linens, custom designed decor and painting, garden view. **Our reservation policy places our guest automatically to the most private wing unless otherwise specified.

    Monica''s Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $130/$130

    Monica's room has a queen bed (with a 4" closed-cell foam topper for extra comfort), cable TV/DVD, Ethernet, wireless, telephone, 4-speed ceiling fan, a small writing desk, ample closet and drawer space, custom designed decor and painting, high quality linens, black-out shades, clock radio w/ alarm, DVD's and a garden view. **Our reservation policy places our guest automatically to the most private landing unless otherwise specified.

    The Mastersuite

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $150/$150

    The Master suite has a California King Bed (w/ 4" closed cell foam topper for extra comfort), full private bathroom, extra closet space, large dresser, sitting area with two arm chairs and small table, 14-foot open-beam ceiling, 7-speed ceiling fan, full length mirror, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, telephone, Ethernet, wireless internet access, 47" TV, DVD player, VCR, DVD's, clock radio w/ alarm, custom designed decor, balcony window overlooking fireplace and living room. $25 per additional guest over double occupancy.

    The Cottage

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $225/$225

    Secluded family friendly cottage with queen size bed, day bed, large sectional sofa, kitchenette, 46" big screen tv, cable internet, DVD/MP3 player, movies, private deck, and excellent views of our rock garden and backyard tropical gardens. Mobility Restrictions.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:00 p.m.    Check out: 11:00 a.m.

    • Deposit amount required: Reservations must be secured by credit card.

    • Cancellations: Changes or reservation cancellations made less than 1 day prior to your arrival date are subject to a penalty equal to the first night's rate plus tax.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Beer/Wine available upon request (proof of age required)

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Week Long Special
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 5

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 7 am - 9am

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Signature Dish

    Eggs Benedict
    Breakfast consists of a fresh bowl of fruit. Juice, coffee, tea, fresh-baked home-made muffins and breads. THEN.....Two perfectly poached eggs served on English Muffins. Buttered. Fresh cut ham slice - fried. Fresh Hollandaise sauce. Sprig of Parsely. Sides include fresh home fries, bacon or sausage served on a warmed plates.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Bottled Water

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  • Location Type

    • Media - Small, but interesting town.

    • Airport

    • Countryside

    • Small town

    • Suburban

    City

    • Philadelphia

    • Distance to city: 12 miles

    • Directions to property:
      476 to Exit 5 (Lima/Springfield). Follow Route 1 South (towards Lima)1.2 miles to the 2nd exit (Media/252/Newtown Square Exit). At stop sign, turn right onto 252 North and immediately go left onto Rose Tree Road at the first light. 300 feet ahead (after Red Brick House #95), turn right onto Sycamore Mills Drive. This road becomes North Ridley Creek Road after 1 mile. Continue 3/10th of a mile to the top of the first hill. Turn right into the driveway after guardrail. 2001 N. Ridley Creek Road Parking in lot at the end of the drive.

    Airport

    • Philadelphia, PA (PHL) 10 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Follow 95 South towards Delaware to Exit 7 - 476 North/King of Prussia. 476 to Exit 5 (Lima/Springfield). Follow Route 1 South 1.2 miles to the 2nd exit (Media/252/Newtown Square Exit). At stop sign, turn right onto 252 North and immediately go left onto Rose Tree Road at the first light. 300 feet ahead (after Red Brick House #95), turn right onto Sycamore Mills Drive. This road becomes North Ridley Creek Road after 1 mile. Continue 3/10th of a mile to the top of the first hill. Turn right into the driveway after guardrail. 2001 N. Ridley Creek Road Park in lot top left.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Longwood Gardens

    • Chanticleer Gardens

    • Winterthur Gardens

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ruins

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming pool

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    Fantastic Breakfast

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    Alpenhof was great. We had a two night stay, during a large family gathering in town. Judy and Roland are fantastic inn keepers. The room we stayed in was so relaxing and the Breakfasts were the best I've ever had at a B&B. Try the Eggs Benedict and/French Toast. Love the rustic look and fireplace in the main great room. And the house dogs were so friendly. I would go back here, as do many of the guests, as the regulars I met at the breakfast table proved. Thank you Alpenhof, Keith and Melissa.

    Selfless hospitality

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    Aside from the beautifully appointed rooms, the amazing full home made breakfast, accomodating our late-night arrival, this story may set Alpenhof and its delightful proprietors apart from all in their class. Toward the end of our New Year's holiday, I asked Roland about cab service from the house to the airport early in the morning. He said the cabs would not be reliable and without hesitating, said "No, problem - I'll take you myself!" And the next morning at 4:00, he was up and waiting for us with the car warmed up. He cheerfully drove us the 20 mins to Phila airport. An amazingly touching ending to a lovely stay. Thank you Roland and Judy!

    A Special Christmas Present

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Innkeepers udy and Roland are wonderful, their hospitality beyond all expectations, especially for guests with special needs. Alpenhof is quite unique in style and extremely comfortable from guest room to living and dining room. Breakfast was 4 star , tasty treats from home baked breads to a choice of eggs bebdict, waffles, pancakes, french toast and more. My wife and I will definitely plan to return soon.

    the best b&b ever

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    Ditto what everyone else said about delicious made-to-order breakfasts, incredibly friendly reception by Roland & Judy, and excellent value. I was particularly impressed by the gorgeous and uniquely decorated rooms -- an amazing array of mosiac tiles, wall stencils, luxurious textiles, and massive wood beams and stone walls combine to make a very cozy, relaxing atmosphere. The smallest details are carefully tended: for example, all the rooms were a cozy temperature and even though I visited the Alpenhof in winter, the air was not too dry. The nicest part was that when my sister forgot to pick me up from the airport, Roland volunteered to drive my Mom through rush-hour traffic to the airport to get me. I really appreciate his willingness to help, given no notice! Many thanks for your hospitality.

    ALPENHOP B&B

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    Thanks for a restful night in your beautiful B&B. Curteous staff. Clean Rooms.

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