The Chatelaine B&B


  • Inn Details

    The Chatelaine was built in 1841 with large rooms and spacious grounds now hosting Weddings and Receptions. The views include mountains, meadows, and 200 year old village. On the Purple Heart Highway(SR45) caverns, museums, fests and nature's sites abound. PSU is mere minutes away. Private baths, Oversized beds, luxuriously comfortable Guests' Sitting Room, High Speed Wireless Internet. Hot and Cold Beverages at any time. We are a Smoke Free Environment with our Feline companions barred from your guest rooms.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Mae: The widow of a career Army officer, collector of antiques, addicted to china and crystal, commited to historic preservation and ecological concerns. Daughter, Amanda: Artist, Animal lover, addicted to books, committed to all God's creatures. Former PSU Dean's staffer, College of Earth & Mineral Sciences.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • some Spanish

    • English


    Number of Cats: 2

    Other Pets: Toads in the flower beds


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Caverns

    • Christmas Celebrations

    • Ethnic and Arts Festivals

    • Monuments

    • Museums

    • Purple Heart Highway

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • PATIO

    • LAWN FURNITURE

    • GAZEBO

    • FANS IN COMMON ROOMS

    • BARBQ GRILL FOR OFF SITE USE

    • TV IN 2 OF 4 ROOMS

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  • The Swan Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $135/$235

    Dawn Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $135/$235

    Pink Belleek Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $135/$235

    Wilderness Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $135/$235

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: After 3:00 pm    Check out: By 11:00 am

    • Minimum stay: 2 nights - special events dates

    • Deposit amount required: Full amount for stays of one to three nights or 50% of an extended stay

    • Cancellations: Deposits credited if cancellation received more than 14 days ahead for regular season, 28 days ahead for high season events including PSU Football games, Commencements and wedding festivities. Full house bookings have a one month cancellation policy. $20/room cancellation fee applies for all occasions.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: moderate social drinking.

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Children must be 12 years or older.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No


    Discount type

    • Military home on leave from active service
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 1

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8 or 8:30 by concensus

    • Serving location: In the Carriage House for groups, al Fresco on the patio, Dining Room


    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages


    Signature Dish

    Croissant French Toast Farci
    Croissants stuffed with cream cheese and fruit of the season, immersed in batter of egg yolks, vanilla yogurt and whipped egg whites. Topped with nuts, baked and served with Carolina orange sauce and warmed local (Blue Moon Farm) maple syrup. Magic seasoning is Angostura. We offer decanters of bedside cordials for our guests enjoyment.


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Vegetarian

    • Hunter's Lunch

    • Picnic Baskets


    Additional food services

    • Bedside Cordials

    • Wine/Cheese


    Recipes

    Bread

    Shaker Cream Biscuits
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 20 minutes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Nannie's German Scrapple
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 3 hours

    Stuffed Croissant French Toast, Dulcinea
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 40 minutes

    Amish Blue Flower Omelet
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 15 minutes

    Dessert

    Upside-Down Lemon Meringue Pie
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 75 minutes

    Grandma Corl's Grape Pie
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 2 hours

    German Plum Cake (Pflaumenkuchen)
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 1 hour

  • Location Type

    • Altoona

    • Bellefonte

    • Boalsburg Village

    • Penn State University

    • Purple Heart Highway

    • Shaver's Creek

    • Airport

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    • Village


    City

    • State College

    • Distance to city: 6 miles

    • Directions to property:
      I-80 Milesburg exit to Bellefonte and State College PA Rt 26S - 4 miles to Rt 45W, 2 miles on Rt 45 to B&B / 1 hour from PA turnpike. Once in Pine Grove Mills, we are on SR 45W, 347 West Pine Grove Road. On the right coming from State College, once travelers pass the intersection of SR 26 South (going over Pine Grove Mountain) and SR 45 West, travelers will see 1) Ferguson Township Elementary School, 2) St. Paul Lutheran Church and 3) The Chatelaine. Parking in front only, please, as sign directs.


    Airport

    • Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) 132 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Best to fly into University Park Airport, which is lengthening its runways and building an air control tower. (University Park Airport is 9 miles from The Chatelaine B&B) Pittsburg Airport is approximately 132 Miles away.


    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Victorian Bellefonte

    • PSU Bryce Jordan Center

    • State College Spikes A-League Baseball

    • Ironmasters Mansions and Furnaces

    • Raystown Lake

    • Purple Heart Highway (SR 45)

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ruins

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Central PA 4th Fest (Fireworks/Music/Food/Games)

    • Christkindl at Mifflinburg

    • Boalsburg Memorial Day

    • Maple Harvest Festival

    • State College 1st Night (Family New Year's Eve)

    • Arts Festivals (July) State College & Boalsburg

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Swimming

    • Water sports

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    Write a review

    Charming countryside manor

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family


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    This inn, while very easy to find, is in the countryside just outside State College and a step back in time. The owners are very gracious hosts and cook up an amazing breakfast. We found the rooms to be large and comfortable and totally suited our needs. We were definately pleased with the accomodation and will stay there again when visiting State College


    Our stay at Chatelaine

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event


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    Mae and Amanda were great hostesses. We enjoyed our stay. Room was alittle warm.


    Charming B&B

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    PSU homecoming weekend at The Chatelaine B&B was wonderful!


    Wonderful Place to Stay!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family


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    Very nice, Victorian home in the bucolic country. It is 10 min away from downtown State College and all the action, but in a wonderful country setting. Owners are very accomodating and provide excellent accomodations. Highly recommend!


    Voice workshop weekend

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    We loved the Chatelaine, and adored our innkeepers, Mae and Amanda! I think the only thing we missed were enough plugs for computers and such. A couple of power strips in the bedroom would have been fantastic. Otherwise we were thrilled with our stay!

    Innkeeper Response
    We loved having this delightful couple, and feel so saddened that we failed to pull the power strip out of a bureau drawer. Usually it is beneath the glass-topped table, plugged in and waiting for added uses. We would love to have listened to our lady singing. But happily supplied a folding snack table in the Sitting Room for our gentleman's use, not knowing he might have preferred a power strip in his own room. Come again, folks, and we will do a better job. It was pure pleasure for us. Mae

    - Mae McQuade (innkeeper)


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