Hickory Bridge Farm

We were staying in Gettysburg over the weekend and we decided to try a new restaurant. Hickory bridge was the new restaurant. At first when we arrived we almost didn't get seated because we didnt have reservations. The place was packed and we understood that it was our fault for not making reservations. Instead of turning us away one of the employees made the greatest effort to get us in. He tried to see if they could squeeze us in but the reservations were too tight. It didn't look good. Then all of a sudden we turn around and he is brining in an extra table from outside and puts it in the dining room so we could be seated. My exact words were " how sweet is that"? I have never had anyone in a restaurant go to this level and try to accommodate us before. Not only was the service awesome but the food was awesome too! We stuffed our faces and said "yeah we'll be back". Thanks Mister whoever you are that seated us on May11. You're awesome!

We really enjoyed our stay at Hickory Bridge. The atmosphere is so relaxing and the food is absolutely amazing. Our cottage had a porch with rocking chairs right next to a beautiful creek so we could just relax and listen to the sounds of nature. It's also really close to Gettysburg and several local wineries. I would recommend to everyone!

I have stayed here several times over the years and it remains a must come back to place. We would love to keep this a best kept secret but too hard to do so I highly recommend as a place to stay if you want an absolutely relaxing country B&B experience. The house and rooms are very spacious and private. The cabins are equally well appointed and perfect for a hide away vacation. The people serving you couldn't be more acccomadating. The only down side on the rating is the food and needs to be explained. The breakfast you are served is Outstanding. The rating of 3 is for the dinner. The environment is truly wonderful (an remodeled barn that is equally well appointed. The quality of the food is very good but I felt the price was somewhat high for the items offered however is is all inclusive (salad, desert, etc.). They do not have a liquor licence so you need to bring your own wine which is fine. If you are staying a couple of nights, worth doing dinner there for one of the nights.

Hickory Bridge is a favorite! The service is outstanding, food is always delicious and just an overall wonderful experience when at the farm.

We stayed in a cottage for two nights and dined in the restaurant on one of those nights. The cottage is nicely appointed, clean, and well maintained. The real woodburning fireplace was easy to use and added a nice touch. The owner is "hands-on", she is attentive to details, and friendly. The food in the restaurant is basic, but well prepared and plentiful--kind of what you would expect to get at the home of a farmer. We would recommend and we plan to return.

This was our 1st time to stay in a cottage. It was very welcoming & cozy. The room was just the right size. We really enjoyed the little stove to add to the atomosphere. Our breakfast at the farm house was srcumptious! Everybody was very welcoming. We will be back!!! Thanks for a great getaway!

We stayed two nights in the quaint cabins on the creek and loved it. It was actually a return visit as I had visited twice last fall and couldn't get enough of the true country atmosphere and down home hospitality. The property itself is a piece of history and the historic farmhouse where an incredible breakfast was served, as well as the old rustic restaurant and antique country store all added to the property's charm. Where else can you still get candy for a penny and we had alot of fun picking out a dollar or two from the large candy case. We met the whole family from Grandpa down to Grandson who all have a part in keeping things running. It's safe to say, another visit to the Hickory Bridge will surely be in my future! Submitted by Lori Cabral

Great location.HBF was decorated for fall and outside deck view of the brook is very peaceful. The cottage rooms are huge, warm and cozy. This is one b&b we would stay at again.

My husband is a very picky eater at the resturant at the inn he ate almost everything on the table.cabin was beautiful and clean with baskets filled with goodies nice touch

Excellent dining experience with manyof the items grown fresh in their garden. Home made bread etc. Love the family run business. Great hosts. This was our 3rd time staying there. Reminds me of living at home on the farm again.

The proprietor was willing to let us stay one night which was great. The cottage was larger than expected and the AC was ice cold! Allow extra time for check in and check out.

Had been wanting to stay at Hickory Bridge for some time and at last got the chance for a long weekend in July. The setting is lovely and very peaceful. You feel as if you are way out in the country, but the inn is only a few minutes drive to the heart of Gettysburg. Our room overlooked the deck and the creek. The staff was very helpful and breakfast was delicious. Highly recommended. PS -- Remember to check out their little farm museum and old fashioned country store.

No complaints, only encomiums. This is a lovely, restful place with a caring, welcoming staff, excellent meals, an easy-going style and, beyond those fine features, much else to recommend it. I reserved a cabin there based on a relative's experience and have already recommended it to other. It's not the Ritz, but who needs the Ritz in rural Pennsylvania.

We just wanted to get away for a night. Was a very cute little cottage. Very peaceful and quiet. Nice breakfast in the morning. We enjoyed it. It was just what we needed.

A delightful setting just miles from Gettysburg. Loved the quiet, green surroundings after a day of experiencing battlefields. Especially fun because the other cabins were not occupied and we enjoyed rocking on the porch in solitude.

We enjoyed our 4 nite stay in the Sewing Room. Wonderful breakfasts, great dinner and helpful, caring staff.

We truly enjoyed our stay at the farm. Mary Lynn went out of her way to make sure our stay was perfect. The food and staff are great. The farm is beautiful. Make sure to sit down and learn of the history while you are there.

My husband and I stayed in cottage #4 and really loved our stay! It's a very charming location, by a babbling stream. Don't miss the delicious food at their restaurant (especially the Crab Imperial) and make sure you go very hungry because it's a TON of food. Our cottage could use some renovating, but was cozy and inviting. I immediately felt at home there and the owners are very nice and helpful. We would definitely consider returning again in the future.

We enjoyed ourselves very much. We were in the Master Bedroom and enjoyed the 2 person whirlpool tub.

What a beautiful, well kept farm. We enjoyed every minute of our stay there and can't wait to go back again! The staff was very gracious and accommodating and the restaurant serves a fabulous dinner. I really enjoyed sitting on the deck behind the farmhouse listening to the creek rush by and watching the hummingbirds fly in for their morning breakfast. Totally captivating!

Beautiful and realxing weekend. Felt like we were at home. Reccomend to anyone who wants a peaceful and romantic weekend at an affordable price. The view from the master bedroom is outstanding and so is the whirlpool bath. Loved the home cooked meals. If you left hungry it was your own fault. Plan to stay again in the future :)

Had positive review from a family member and were very pleased with the referral; the property was lush and well maintained as was the farmhouse; breakfast was wonderful and we were always greeted with a smile and helpful tips for site-seeing; all staff were friendly and helpful. It was the right place at the right time for a visit. Look forward to visiting again and referring friends and/or family.

Sitting on the cabin porch overlooking the stream was so very relasxing. The food was amazing.

A very relaxing & peaceful getaway. No TV or cellphones or computer. Just nature & great hospitality. Great country atmosphere.

A very relaxing evening, just what the Dr. ordered. the room (cottage #2) was very quaint, comfortable and clean. we had a wonderful dinner in the restaurant with beautiful harp music for the mood. The wait staff was right on top of everything, we just wish we coul have eaten more. Breakfast in the main house was very good also, didn't try to be too fancy like some B&B's do which was the way to go. Our only issue was with the fireplace in the cottage, although it set the mood it smoked terribly and the room smelled and was smokey all night. Overall a very nice visit. Would go back.

Stayed in one of the cottages over Thanksgiving, and the beautiful setting by the creek made me wish I had fewer familial obligations so I could have spent more time enjoying the scenery! The included breakfasts were fantastic and the owner and staff could not have been more personable! My fellow guests all seemed to be treating themselves to a stay there for a special occasion (birthday, anniversary) and I can see why. All that for a very reasonable rate, at least compared to the B&Bs I've stayed at in New England. If you stay, you should plan to make reservations for at least one dinner at the farmhouse - all you can eat homestyle food that was so delicious! Can't wait to return!

The cottage was clean and comfortable. The food at the farmhouse and restaurant was excellent. The staff was friendly and anxious to please. We will be returning to visit Hickory Bridge Farm in the future! There is so much to see in the area; we want to see more of Gettysburg and surrounding towns.

I arrived shortly before the freak October snowstorm and was forced by the icy roads to stay in my cottage the next day. And what a wonderful day it was, just what the doctor ordered! Sat in a rocking chair in front of a roaring fire, reading and relaxing like I hadn't in a long while, while the snow fell outside. Later walked the path over the footbridge in the snow to have a most yummy dinner in the wonderful barn, stopping for a couple photos of the two horses who clearly were enjoying the weather. I absolutely loved my stay at Hickory Bridge Farm, the folks couldn't have been nicer, and the place was great. I would definitely recommend staying there and hope to go back myself someday. God bless!

Mary Lynn and all her staff (including the kittycat, Ernie, Jr.,) were helpful, kind, and so very professional; everything was absolutely perfect!

We rented a cottage ~ large enough to enjoy some privacy without feeling cramped. The front porch was nice to sit and read, with a sweet little creek nearby. It's fairly close to Gettysburg but away from the crowds! Country Breakfast was served Family style and was fine. We borrowed a battlefield tour CD, and Mary Lynn even loaned me a battery charger for my Canon DSLR since I forgot to bring my charger!

The visit was wonderful....the staff is excellent and very courteous, the food is absolutely amazing....would recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone who wants to have a relaxing carefree vacation.

very quiet country setting... staff very friendly and informative, convienent to all attractions (winearies, orchards, Gettsyburg battlefield) Will revisit when in the area.

The cottage we stayed in was great - quaint, wood-burning stove and right near the creek. We enjoyed sitting on "our" porch with our friends and listening to the wind in the trees and the rippling of the creek. The breakfast was terrific - much more than we expected. The owner and staff were very friendly and we enjoyed our time immensely!

"Tops"! in hospitality, meals and lodging. Kathy served delicious breakfasts in the old farmhouse (great atmosphere); dinner was very good, but too much food. Our accommodations in one of the cabins were terrific; enjoyed wine and cheese on the porch directly above a running stream with a little waterfall. Would certainly gp back! Hostes Mary Linn Martin arranged an excellent guide for our battlefied tour. Thanks!

The Inn offered a great setting and friendly service by the proprietors (although no one was there to meet us upon our arrival). The cottage was charming, but not properly cleaned after our first night (coffee pot and sink not cleaned). We stayed Monday/Tuesday, so we were not able to sample the dining room (which is not open most weekdays) but the breakfasts were excellent. All in all, though, we would gladly stay here again.

It was mostly rain all week-end while at Hickory Bridge. However the warmth of the cottage and the staff made for a relaxing time. Read, watch a movie take a nap! It is a beautiful setting.

Beautiful and quant setting only minutes from Gettysburg. The Innkeeper and staff make you feel like it is home without the hassle. A wonderful experience.

This Bed and Breakfast was wonderful. The grounds are beautiful, the landscaping is immaculate, the rooms are clean and so nicely decorated. The staff was welcoming and friendly, especially the hostess MaryLynn. We were made to feel at home immediately. My favorite part was the Sunday morning breakfast brought to the room in a beautiful basket. We ate breakfast in bed like royalty. What an amazing place!

Room was clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. Very lovely setting. Breakfast was very good. Would recommend.

the atmosphere was peaceful and the innkeeper was wonderful.

Overall, we were very pleased with the Hickory Bridge Farm B&B. The only suggestion is that we were surprised to find out that they only serve breakfast at 9:00 AM. We made plans to visit Gettysburg at 9:00 AM not knowing their breakfast time. We would not have made plans had we known breakfast was at a certain time.

the place was very peaceful and quiet. the adjacent restaurant was amazing and serves plenty good food. Definitely a must go.

The farm is such a beautiful, quiet, and tranquil place and it's only 9 miles from Gettysburg. There are lots of quiet country roads for bike riding. Mary Lynn & Karen were so helpful when we were planning our daily activities. We highly recommend this B&B to anyone visiting Gettysburg.

It was just what we needed! It was perfect in every way and I will gladly recommend it to anyone and WILL go back!!!

We had stayed here before and enjoyed the experience, so we came back. If we lived closer we would probably be regulars! It was charming, clean and friendly, and the breakfasts were scrumtious. It is in a peaceful setting.

My 2 daughters, mom, sister and myself had a girls night at the BB. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was delicious.

Super friendly people, lovely breakfast, beautiful countryside, a great value. We will recommend to friends. We stayed in a cottage by the brook.

This was the best beb and breakfast we have stayed in everything from the room to the food was great. We would recommend this bed and breakfast to all my friends and family. I was very pleased!!!

Our friend was gluten free--they not only had gluten free muffins for him--on our second day they delivered gluten free pancakes to his cabin--how lovely! A lovely hostess and staff--as well as a beautiful countryside to enjoy from our own front porch rocker--we will be back!

the cottages are set back in the woods & overlook a gurgling stream. the food was delicious and the staff makes one feel like you are at home & welcomed. the stay was a truly delightful relaxing one!!

The guest room was wonderful and the breakfast was delicious. The innkeeper was so knowledgeable about great places to visit in the area. It was a great weekend retreat.

A perfectly nice place to stay while in Gettysburg, but not the best B&B I've ever been to. The woodburning stove in the cabin was very nice, and the cabin was roomier than the typical B&B room. Have heard good things about dinners at the adjoining restaurant, but didn't eat there. Breakfast was not impressive; my wife doesn't like plain scrambled eggs, which meant all she had to pick from was bacon and croissants.

My wife and I spent three days and have a wonderful time. The farm was a beautiful backdrop to our quaint cottage where we stayed. Very clean, very helpful and friendly staff..unbelievable breakfasts..would go again anytime..

The cottages are quaint and cozy in a beautiful country setting. We enjoyed a lovely, quiet weekend. The Sunday morning sticky buns were fantastic and breakfast at the farmhouse is a delight. What a friendly, helpful staff. We will be back!

Rarely in reality, a place is just as advertised, but Hickory Bridge Farm certainly is. The room, the restaurant, the surroundings - all exactly as depicted online. The innkeeper is friendly and helpful, just like the rest of the staff, who made our stay very, very pleasant. And the food, breakfast as well as dinner in the farm restaurant was outstanding. If you want to get away from the hectic of your everyday life, this is the place to go!

We have visited this B&B numerous times, and once again, it was a memorable time! The service is truly impeccable. We always stay in one of the cottages and enjoy the peace and quiet along with a roaring fire in our own woodstove. I know we will return again in the future!

We had such a wonderful, relaxing time at the Hickory Bridge Bed and Breakfast. We had the farm house all to ourselves. The snow was absolutely beautiful. There was a stream that flowed behind the house. We built a fire in the fireplace of the main living room and later after dinner in the historical barn took my husband's family back and relaxed by the fire. The food was delicious, down home cooking, like mom used to make. We were even serenaded by a male quartet singing us a love song for our anniversary. Mary Lynn the owner, and the staff were so friendly. We can't wait to go back!

We've been enjoying Hickory Bridge for years. The meals are home-made and delicious, and the B&B part feels like home. We love the cottage by the stream.

The furnishings were beautiful and the rooms were spotless. We had the run of half the old farmhouse which was terrific. We enjoyed our stay very much. The only drawback was the heights of the beds which were so high you needed a step stool to get up and down.

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary with a 2 night getaway stay in the master room. It was a beautiful large room with a fabulous whirlpool tub. The breakfasts were good and dinner at the barn was delicious! We plan to return in the spring or summer months to enjoy the beautiful grounds. I would highly recommend.

We had a comfortable getaway at Hickory Bridge Farm, but not as nice as other reviewers led us to believe. Our room (Sewing Room) was pleasant, with a lovely 2-person jacuzzi that was a treat. But the room was cold, with no temp control, and the pillows were hard and lumpy. The management was super-friendly and nice - couldn't find any fault there, and the grounds were really pretty. Although many rave about the food here, our more urban tastes found it just ok. The breakfasts were definitely pleasant, but not amazing - Saturday morning was eggs and bacon, Sunday morning was sticky rolls delivered to the room. The coffee wasn't great. The dinner was a disappointment. Served family style in an amazing old farmhouse, we were hoping for better, but everything was greasy, over-sweetened, and often over-cooked or processed. For those seeking comfort food, you might enjoy it very much, but for those of us with a taste for fresher, more interesting food, well, it was just barely ok. It was a 15 minute drive to Gettysburg, which was convenient, and in lovely countryside. Also beware that G-burg is a nearly dry town. No liquor for sale, and only a few restaurants offer 6 packs to go. We really had to hunt to get something to drink that first night.

My wife and I began our honeymoon here because we had read about the on-site restaurant. The food more than met expectations (apologies to my grandma, but it was the best Thanksgiving meal I've ever had), the cottage we stayed in was very cozy, and the hostess even gave us a free recipe book since we had just gotten married. My wife and I very much would like to visit Hickory Bridge Farm again! We even met a couple that have been coming on their anniversary (which is the same as ours) for 27 years. Maybe we will run into them again. We cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Very friendly inkeeper and outstanding room furnishings.

We stayed in one of the Cottage's. In the woods, in the fall with all the color you could ask for. One thing we noticed was the quiet. It was peaceful, restful and wonderful. Breakfast brought us new friends and dinner at the 'barn' was a joy in its simplicity. We will go again.

Goodies basket upon arrival, room was larger than appeared online, loved the wood stove, beautiful location in the fall, delicious country breakfast, we'll be back!

Hickory Bridge Farm was so warm and welcoming. My husband and I were celebrating our anniversay and we had a amazing experience. The Innkeeper was very friendly. And the breakfast was outstanding. We will be staying again.

A beautiful place to stay if you are looking for a secluded country getaway. My only problem is that I was there during the week and missed the weekend dinners. Breakfasts were delicious and ample. Mary Lynn and her staff are friendly, helpful and a delight.

very secluded. lovely furnishings no TV reception quiet bathroom did not meet my expectations

Stayed a night here and rebooked for a couple days later. Resided in cottages. Great location. Very homey and comfortable. Lots of inviting amenities. Staff eager to help and please. Thank you! MK

This is a true getaway! Quiet and peaceful, it is not to be overlooked. The food is spectacular, the service excellent, and location wonderful!

My husband and I stayed at Hickory Bridge Farm on a lark as part of a quick two-day getaway to Adams County, one of our favorite places to visit. We were thoroughly impressed and pleased with the beauty of the location, the comfort of the cottage room we stayed in, the excellent meals--dinner and breakfast, and the warm hospitality. We plan to return in the winter months when we can build a fire in the Franklin stove and spend more time just lounging around the cottage, sipping wine from one of the (very) nearby wineries! Thanks to Mary Lynn and staff for making our visit totally enjoyable. We have already told our friends to stay at Hickory Bridge Farm.

We have visited Gettysburg before but this experience added another dimension. Staying in one of the clean, bright and cozy cottages in the lush wooded area off the main B&B property was both romantic and relaxing. Mary Lynn and her staff's attention to detail leaves the guest totally comfortable and wanting for nothing. Making reservations for dinner on Saturday night provided yet another great experience. The fixed menu (with three entrees) is served family style and is cheerfully refilled by a charming wait staff dressed in period clothing. A carafe of homemade ice tea is provided upon arrival. Presentation is important here. Just as the Sunday morning breakfast is served to your door in a designer basket, so is the ice tea and supplies. Although TV is not available in the cottages, a flat screen DVD player and DVDs of 'Gettysburg' and 'Gods and Generals' is provided in each room, along with a selection of DVDs available upon check-in. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy both historic Gettysburg and the beautiful countryside by staying in this charming and clean B & B. John & Pat May 2010