Pennsbury Inn 883 Baltimore Pike Chadds Ford Pennsylvania 19317 USA http://www.pennsburyinn.com Phone: +1-610-388-1435 Fax: +1-610-388-1436 Toll-free: +1-888-388-1435

General Information

The Pennsbury Inn's five sitting rooms, seven bedrooms, dining rooms and eight acres of landscaped grounds comfortably blend colonial heritage with casual elegance.A study done a few years ago by a well known historical architect and six Penn grad students, reveals much of the Inn's past. The inn is a large but cozy retreat with uneven floorboards, slanted doorways, winding staircases and walk-in fireplaces. On acreage purchased from William Penn's Commissioners, the Inn's original dwelling house was erected in 1714. It was enlarged mid-century by a stone and brick addition and in the 19th century with a clapboard extension. Until recently a private home, owners Cheryl and Chip Grono have returned the structure to its 1800's role as a country inn. Let Cheryl turn down your covers and leave a home baked goody on your pillow and start you off the next morning with a sumptuous breakfast on your next special trip to the romantic Brandywine Valley. All the rooms have feather beds, modern baths, phones, computer modems & wireless, as well as cable TV.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: antiques, modern conveniences
• There are 7 guest accommodations (6 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 84.00 and $ 230.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 84.00 and $ 230.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
• Other Accommodations: Suites
  The oldest part of the building c.1714, can be used as an up and down suite encompassing all the parts of the original Stone House. Named for General Lafayette the bed room has a four poster bed, modern bath, antiques, decorative fireplace with firestove insert, private entrance and private winder staircase. Very Special!

Amenities

Meals

• A Full Country breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: M-F-8-9:30,S-S-9-10:30 or ????
• Breakfast is served in the Gardens or patio, Private parlor when available, Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room, In room
• Lunch is available by special request for $varies
• Dinner is available by special request for $varies
• Additional food services included in room rate: Bedtime snack, Varied afternoon refreshments, Afternoon tea, Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
• Special meals available: Low salt, Milk free, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is Cheryl's Special Egg Wraps
  Rich and creamy scrambled eggs, topped with a choice of carmelized red and green peppers & sweet onions,sauteed mushrooms and a mixure of three different grated cheeses. These can be garnished with fruit sauce and/or fruit salsa, as well as special seasonal treats,and is served on a fresh, often homemade, soft flour tortilla, making this our most asked for breakfast entree.

Policies

• Minimum stay required (2 nights on weekends preferred, 3 nights on holiday weekends preferred)
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Limited outside area available)
• Limited accommodations for guest pets (One dog per night-must sign a pet contract, have vaccines)
• Children are welcome (Well behaved children who can respect antiques & collectible)
• Limitations on childcare (Ask about possibility of using the innkeepers as babysitters)
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Coffee/Tea,juices,sodas and waters always available)
• Deposit amount required (1st night payable by cash, check, or credit card.)
• Closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
• Check in time is 3-6 pm or call and Check out time is 11 am
• Cancellations:
  Pay 1 night deposit at time of booking, if canceled 10 days or more before (2 weeks for stays involving a holiday), the deposit is refunded,if less than 10/14 days no refund, unless we re-book the room and then there is only a $25. rebooking fee. If the room is not rebooked the deposit may be used on a future visit of one extra day than the original booking.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Brandywine Valley B&B Association
  • Chester County CVB
  • Delaware County CVB
  • Greater Wilmington CVB
  • PA Travel and Lodging
  • PAII
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Colonial
• Built in 1714
• Opened for business in 1749
• Restored / Remodeled in 1996
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Access for the disabled is limited
• Parking available (parking lot)

Location

• Geographic region: Brandywine Valley
• Location is best described as: Antique/Outlet Shopping, Casinos/Racetrack, Colonial historical area, Gardens, Museums, Revlutionary War Battlefield, Countryside, Small town, Suburban, Village, Wine country
  
• Nearest major city: Philadelphia, PA (20 miles Northeast)
• Directions to property:
  Please check out our web site for detailed directions. Drive slowly, watch for our small yellow sign with flag flying over it as the inn is not visible from the road.
• Nearest major airport: PHL 20 miles
• Directions from airport:
  95 south, to 322 west, to Route 1 south. After crossing Route 202, count 6 traffic lights. We are 1/5th of a mile after the 6th traffic light (Independence Way), on Route 1 on the right. Drive slowly, watch for our small yellow sign with flag flying over it as the inn is not visible from the road.
• Meeting places:
  • Airport
  • Bus
  • Train

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Cheryl Grono
  Extensive US and international travel, Natural Gardening, Cooking & Baking, Nature, Crafts, Quilting, Fitness & leisure walking, Fine Arts, Woodworking and Pets
• The innkeepers speak: Limited French, Limited German, English
• There is one dog on the property
• Other pet(s) on the property: Mini-poodle - Teddy

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Longwood Gardens, Baldwin's Book Barn, Brandywine Battlefield, Other DuPont Family Museums & Mansions, Brandywine River Museum- Wyeth art, Winterthur Museum, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Antiquing, Historic Philadelphia, Old Historic Newcastle, Reading & Wilmington outlets, Wilmington, Amish country, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental, Video Arcade