Serving Visitors to the Historic Brandywine Valley, where Southeastern Chester County, PA meets Northern New Castle County, DE.
Brandywine Valley Bed & Breakfasts
Nearby Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, Brandywine River Museum, Hagley Museum, Nemours Mansion & Gardens and other area attractions

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Brandywine Valley Bed & Breakfast
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tep back to the unhurried pace of the past while enjoying the modern conveniences of today in a Brandywine Valley Bed and Breakfast. The Brandywine Valley region is an important piece of our nation's history. In fact, many of our member B&B's are located on property that was part of a land grant from William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. The Brandywine with its fields, woodlands, and waterpower, is a unique place that has fostered natural and human achievement.

On this land battles were fought, and fortunes were made. Out of those fortunes and a commitment to stewardship have sprung some of the world's most fascinating attractions and large tracts of preserved open spaces. We have four seasons of breathtaking gardens, elaborate mansions, world-class museums, scenic beauty and many cultural points of interest along the way.

Aside from our close proximity to such world-class attractions as Longwood Gardens and Winterthur Museum, the Brandywine Valley innkeepers offer an experience unlike any other in the valley. Sip afternoon tea on a quiet verandah, sleep in an antique bed, curl up with a cozy quilt, relax in front of a warm fireplace, soak in a luxurious jacuzzi bath, take an evening stroll through fragrant gardens, and indulge in a hearty breakfast. Choose from a variety of architecturally styled homes that have been lovingly restored to welcome you. We have federal style mansions, farmhouses, Victorian homes and Georgian manor houses.

We'll help to make your stay in the valley a pleasurable and memorable experience as you enjoy the personalized service that an innkeeper provides. After an uplifting and fun day exploring the valley, we can
recommend restaurants that cater to your tastes and preferences. Whether you want a gourmet restaurant or a casual local favorite, you'll find it within reach of your B&B.

INNsights

Walk-in fireplaces, glowing candles, cuddling together under a down comforter…….  

It’s “Winter” in The Brandywine Valley.  

The activities move inside here, in the winter on some days.  That's when you go to see Laugh Lines: Cartoons and Caricatures from the Collection at the Brandywine River Museum, January 23rd- March 14thfeaturing over 50 works by some of the most important illustrators of the 19th and 20th centuries ( such as Thomas Nast, Edward Gorey, Rose O'Neill, Barbara Shermund, Charles Schulz and many others) whose works comment on politics, society and ordinary life. Also on the schedule, Winter Weekends for Families- a fun-filled learning adventure., for children ages 6 through 12. Read-Aloud Tours for Young Children-for children ages 3 to 6 accompanied by an adult., featuring  story time in the gallery followed by an art-making activity, Guided Gallery Tours with Victoria Wyeth, Monday through Thursday at 2 and 3 p.m.  Friday at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. Tours resuming in February. & Free Sunday Mornings in March.

Be sure to run over to Winterthur to catch Faces of a New Nation: American  Portraits of the 18th and Early 19th  Centuries from The Metropolitan Museum of Art before it ends on January 24th.Stay tuned for the Flower Power Exhibition March 9–June 7. In this exhibition, explore Henry Francis du Pont’s passions in the glorious flower arrangements he created for his home. This crucial—and often overlooked—aspect of du Pont’s design prowess, from color palettes to specific flower and vessel choices,  his flower arrangements emphasized how the designs of the rooms themselves were inspired by the surrounding landscape. Mother & Daughter Book and Craft Clubs, for girls in 4th - 6th grade and their female adult caregivers, and  Wee Ones at Winterthur, for ages 3-5 with adult caregiver(s) and Winterthur’s Lecture Series, occur regularly.

And on those warm days we have frequently, in winter, there are acres and acres of grounds for you to do the strolling on at Winterthur, Longwood and so many more Brandywine Valley gardens. Starting on January 23rd, Longwood is transformed into a lush oasis as thousands of orchid blooms fill the Conservatory. Innovative displays are  featured until March 31st, with Orchid  Extravaganza. ending with the International Orchid Show & Sale March 26, 27 & 28. Celebrate Valentine’s Day- with a romantic, chocolate filled dinner and dancing evening in the conservatory, on 2/13. Jazz Club evening concert, 2/27, will feature feature Grammy-winning trumpeter Terence Blanchard and vocalist Jane Monheit. A Clivia show and lectures on March 13 and 14, 2010, a concert with Curtis On Tour, Saturday, March 13th and OrKid Days (Family fun) round out winter at Longwood. But, be sure to schedule a long enough stay to take a day to go to Philadelphia for the 2010 Philadelphia Flower Show Passport to the World, February 27th-March 7th.

Have you noticed that we haven’t even mentioned the myriad other attractions, our Brandywine Valley wineries, our award winning restaurants, and the stars of the whole valley, our Bed and Breakfasts?? Come, be pampered, warmed, fed incredible delights, spoiled, enthralled, and enchanted, after all…  

The Brandywine Valley truly has it All!!

 
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