Brandywine Valley Bed & Breakfast Association - B&Bs of the Brandywine Valley

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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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

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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

Oooh can you smell it? Can you hear it? Can you feel it? It's that wonderful time of the year in this very special place,

“Summer” in The Brandywine Valley.

Escape from the city into the incredibly beautiful Brandywine Valley. The sights are breathtaking, driving around in your car or better yet by bicycle, on horseback, paddling a canoe or kayak or even floating through the air in a hot air balloon. After a great night's sleep, and a delicious breakfast, enjoy just some of this area's offerings.

At he Brandywine River Museum the tours for NC Wyeth's home and studio and the Kuerner farm (an inspiration for Andrew Wyeth's paintings for 70 years) are on tour. John Haberle: American Master of Illusion & Eye to Eye: Portrait Miniatures from the Collection of Phyllis and Jamie Wyeth are exhibited through July 11^th, then Striking Poses: Portraits from the Museum's Collections, through Sept. 6^th. Don’t miss Victoria’s gallery tours!!

The seven members of the Brandywine Wine Trail welcome you to the valley with a wine trail passport that's only available through the area B & B's. Ask about the wineries frequent summer events.

Imagine, in order to house his collection of American Fine Arts, young Henry DuPont had to add "105" rooms to his father's original mansion, Winterthur, which you can tour. You will want to add the Lost Gardens of the Brandywine to your list of exhibits not to be missed through July 25^th. Flower Power. shows how HE DuPont created the gorgeous flower arrangements for his home, through October 31^st. Of course all of the regularly scheduled garden programs and exhibits, too numerous to mention, are gems.

The Nemours Mansion is open and ready to amaze you with its grandeur. A reservation is absolutely necessary and difficult to get. If you’re interested ask your innkeeper to make reservations for you right away. Known as the Versailles of the US, the riches inside are indescribable and the gardens absolutely spectacular.

The Hagley Museum & Library “Dollar Days” are back!! Admission is only $1. on all Thursdays in July and Mt. Cuba Center’s Summer Twilight Tour on Wednesdays and Thursdays thru July 25^th is only $5

Naturally, Longwood Gardens continues to become MORE each year. Through November 21, view Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance. This year's concert venue includes Joan Armatrading with special guest Shawn on July 7, BB King and Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real on the 8^th Celtic concert Solas in August and Saturday, September 4 brings a Blues concert with Guy Davis & the High Flying Rockets. Did I mention the Carillon concerts, the Brandywine Players annual production, this year, Guys and Dolls and the Kennett Symphony’s return with Highland Fling on August 28. There are even still "4" more big nights of fireworks & fountains, history, education, excitement, and of course beauty. You will not want to miss any of this.

Ask your innkeeper how you can see all of these attractions and more for only $35. with the Brandywine Treasures Passport-an unprecedented bargain.

As we’ve told you before…..

The Brandywine Valley truly has it All!!