Hamanassett
Bed and Breakfast and Carriage House

Located in the Brandywine Valley near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, the bed and breakfast is surrounded by woodlands, gardens, and hiking trails and offers seclusion, tranquility, and country elegance.

Voted as one of the Top 15 Most Romantic B&Bs in North America and a member of Select Registry.

Welcome to Hamanassett Bed and Breakfast, where the past and present converge to create a relaxing and unforgettable experience. This historic English country house, built in 1856, transports you to a simpler era where style and grace were the norm.

Recommended by Philadelphia Magazine, N.Y. Times, Time Out N.Y., Baltimore Magazine, Pennsylvania Magazine, Frommer's, and Fodor's.

Common areas are beautiful and comfortable. Relax in the living room in front of the Federal-era fireplace. This spacious room encourages guests to enjoy a good book, join in pleasant conversation, or play the baby grand piano. There is also the period billiards room where guests can play a game of pool or a board game in front of the hearth. Your hosts' extensive collection of antique games is on display.

All seven beautifully appointed guest rooms offer large ensuite baths with combination tubs and showers. Lodging accommodations feature either queen- or king-size beds, antiques, hardwood floors, and Oriental carpets, and most have decorative fireplaces. Additional amenities in each room include a television with VCR, air conditioning, individual coffee maker, clock radio with CD player and iPod docking station, hair dryer, and luxurious robes. All guests have access to the video library located in the billiard room. The entire house offers free high speed wireless Internet access.

A full gourmet breakfast is served by candlelight in the formal dining room, which overlooks the sloping lawns and landmark trees -- a scene that always invokes comments of appreciation. A microwave, supply of popcorn, and guest refrigerator stocked with complimentary juices, soft drinks, bottled water, and a basket of snacks and cookies are located in the second floor guest pantry. In the evening, complimentary cordials and walnuts can be found in the library for your enjoyment after dining at one of the area's fine restaurants.

Hamanassett Bed and Breakfast is only minutes from all Brandywine Valley attractions as well as major universities in the area. It is a short thirty minute drive to Philadelphia and only twenty minutes from Wilmington, DE, and the Philiadelphia airport. Your hostess, an antiques dealer, will direct you to the best shops, auctions, and flea markets.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the adventure of horseback riding and balloon rides. The Brandywine Battlefield and the Brandywine River Museum are also nearby.

Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, Hagley, and Nemours are within 20 minutes of the Inn, and downtown Philadelphia is only 30 minutes away. More history awaits 45 minutes away in Valley Forge, or travel an hour to experience the tranquility of the Amish Country. Your hosts at Hamanassett Bed and Breakfast invite you to let them be your home base while exploring southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware.

The charming two-bedroom / 2-1/2 bathroom Carriage House is ideal for those who want a long-term vacation rental from which to explore the area or those who just want a little more more privacy. The Carriage House is also perfect for families travelling with children under the age of 12 or with the family dog.