My girlfriend and I took a short trip to Amish Country for July 4 and stayed at Greystone Manor. The good far outweighed the bad. I'd rank it 4.5/5. We stayed in Room 1, the only room on the ground floor of the mansion. It was very warm and inviting throughout the mansion with complimentary beverages and snacks including water, Pennsylvania Dutch birch beer, Hershey's chocolates, and salty snacks from Herr's and Martin's. There were complimentary bottles of water for us in our rooms, too. Room 1 was pretty spacious in spite of having a king sized bed (which was incredibly comfortable). The bathroom had double doors with frosted glass panels, a very nice touch. I received a call prior to arriving making sure that we were coming and informing me of the check-in process (we checked ourselves in once on-site). At night, my girlfriend took advantage of the pool. While only five feet deep, she found it very refreshing. Strings of lights made the pool area very welcoming for those lounging poolside. Our stay ended with a very tasty breakfast prepared to order. Our server was very friendly, on top of everything and food was out very fast. I went with cheesy scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast. Everything that I ate was delicious. Assorted jellies and jams from the local Kauffman Orchards were available for my toast; I went with the strawberry jam and it was fantastic. We were asked if we needed housekeeping; being a one-night stay, we didn't, but it put me at ease being asked in case of future visits. The room needed a little updating - there were gaps in the wallpaper, there was a bit of paint missing here and there, and the stationary shower head needed treated with CLR. From what I can infer from previous reviews, the current owners have a lot on their hands trying to bring Greystone Manor back after years of neglect so I'll chalk these minor criticisms up to that. I am certain that they will only continue to improve Greystone Manor and I hope that we will be returning soon. read more

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Great and quaint. Haha 2 day stay. Good breaksat too. Victorian. From. 1850's. I'll be back there again

My family and I stayed at the B&B in the beginning of October. The pool wasn't open, so I can't speak to that. My husband, my son, and I stayed in room 7 and my parents stayed in room 1. Room 7 is all the way at the top of a couple of flights of stairs. There was one small bed for my son and a full bed for my husband and I. The room was clean, had enough space for us, and even had little chocolates and waters waiting for us. Room 1 is on the first floor around the bend near the stairs, which was perfect for my dad who has trouble walking. This was the only room that did not require going up the staircase in the main building. The room was very nice, had a nice big bed, a gorgeous bath tub, and a stand up shower. Well, that was the bed part, now onto the breakfast part. The breakfast was pretty good. They had some "cold" items such as bagels, muffins, bread, fruit, and some breakfast cake. They also had coffee, tea, orange juice, and milk there. You pick a table and a server comes along and takes your order. They had a pretty nice selection of omelets, scrambled eggs, french toast, pancakes, waffles, and a variety of veggies. Two complaints about breakfast - there doesn't seem to be enough seating for everyone. It's from 8-9:30, so i guess they figured people would be staggering their times, but we had to wait all three mornings for a table. You're allowed to eat in the lobby as well, but there's only one small table there. Also, the food sometimes took a while to get to our table and someone forgot my husband's waffle one morning. There is a little playset outside for kids consisting of a slide, a couple of stairs, and a little car (that seems to be kinda dirty). We found parking easily everyday as well. In the lobby, there is a fridge with complimentary waters and sodas and they have a little library of books. The staff is friendly and asked every morning if we wanted our towels and sheets cleaned. Overall, a cute little place to stay. It was accessible for the physically handicap, young children, and families. We saw many older folks and younger couples staying here, but my son was the only child there that weekend. read more

Greystone Manor Bed & Breakfast - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Bird In Hand, Pennsylvania

My stay was very nice! I'm happy I didn't read some of the other reviews on here. The owners only took over last year and from my understanding, they're working on bringing this place back from the previous owner's neglect. I stayed in room 1 which is on the ground floor in the main house. Right outside my room was a small communal fridge and microwave, coffee, etc. The room was very clean and nicely appointed, The bed was a large king and the bedding was crisp and clean. The only issue I had was the ac. It's an old house and central ac is what's available. The problem with that is everyone is different and one is either going to be too hot or too cold. I was way too hot however this may be due to me being a menopausal hot-flasher. The owner was kind enough to provide me with an extra fan to help me not melt. From conversing with him, I understood that they're taking people's issues with this seriously and are working on mini splits for each room. I recommended maybe portable fans in each room for the moment. The ac is there, just need a way to move it around the room a bit. My room had an absolutely gorgeous claw foot tub which I availed myself of. Absolutely lovely. At first test, I thought the mattress too firm but I am serious when I say I slept better last night than I have in a long time on smooshier mattresses. Each room is an auto lock and easy to access, no worries about losing keys. The one down side to this feature is that they set this up as a largely self-serve style place. I've stayed at b&b's before and what makes them stand out from hotels is the personal touch,.. being greeted by the innkeeper, chatting with them and getting the feeling that for a brief period at least, you've made a new friend. I missed that. However, that said, The rooms were, as I said, keyed to my personal info which in its own way, felt like a concierge level service. The expected room amenities such as soap and possible shampoos and stuff were there but the soap seemed to be of a lather-resistant variety. I held it under the water and it steadfastly refused to lather up. Most odd. Also, each room came with a comment card but zero pen available. These are not deal breaker issues of course and after more important amenities are worked on such as the ac issue, I would encourage them to pursue a nicer brand of soaps and put a pen out with the comment card. The only other issue I encountered was due to the age of the house, outlets were at a premium and all were blocked by larger furniture. You could see dings in the paint where people have shoved furniture around to reach the outlets. I was unable to charge my devices. This can be easily remedied by a power strip in each room. The breakfast was delicious and abundant. I read some reviews just now of the breakfast being scanty and also costing extra for a hot breakfast. I'm happy to report that this may have been the old owners policy because not only was breakfast delicious, they had zero problem with people asking for more of it. There was some toast and juice available on the side board as well. The dining room is small so I made a couple of friends as we shared a table. All in all a super pleasant experience. The issues I experienced were smallish and ones I've encountered at regular hotels too. I think given a bit of time, the new owners will be able to make the necessary tweaks that will make this b&b really lovely. I'll be happy to go back again in the future. read more

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We decided to stay here at Greystone what a big disappointment. The room was dirty, the mattresses were old and I'm comfortable, you have no way to control the air conditioner Way overpriced for what it is. The lady was rude in her own way. The bed and the floors as well had ants crawling all over the place. Most likely because it's dirty The pictures are very misleading. I would never recommend this place to anyone in my family, we don't need anything fancy that's why we picked this place, but it was much less than expected read more

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this is probably the only time visiting here. There were no humans around only my husband and I. We checked in via an email, telling us the code to our room. it was 98° the day we stayed here. As we stepped into the pool, we found it to be very dirty on the bottom with alot of dead flies floating on the surface of the water. read more

My husband and I just returned from a wonderful couple of days at the Greystone Manor. Upon arrival Karen, the manager, greeted us, checked us in and we discussed several different things to do in the area. She was extremely nice and genuinely interested in us and our plans for the weekend. Our room was clean and exactly as indicated on the website. We did have a little problem with the toilet not flushing completely, but the plunger was retrieved and no more troubles! This did not concern my husband and I as that's just one of those things; plumbing lines sometimes have hiccups! After a good night's sleep, we enjoyed a breakfast of fresh strawberries, blueberries, apples and bananas. There was an assortment of muffins one morning and specialty bread the next along with cereal, toast, and bagels both days. Karen and her daughter, who also works there, prepared eggs, omelets, French toast and bacon to order. It was all delicious!! The house is tastefully decorated and well kept. The outdoor areas are a work in process since Lonnie and his family have just recently purchased the property. I'm sure he and Karen have focused mostly on the inside of the mansion and carriage house to get things back up to standards for their guests to enjoy. There is a wonderful variety of plants in the gardens that will be ready to trim and nurture next spring to create a beautiful outdoor area. We did not visit the pool area as it is too cold. I did notice that it had water in it and was being vacuumed one of the days. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back! Lonnie and Karen are very nice and try hard to make their guest feel welcome. read more

I'm glad I didn't read the other reviews before staying here, otherwise I probably would have been scared off. We stayed here for a night and were fairly satisfied. Our foremost reason for staying here was the inexpensive cost for a double bed room. The house is on the older side, as many reviewers mentioned, and there's only central air so you can't control the temperature in your individual room. Thankfully, the temperature was neither too hot nor too cold in our room so this wasn't an issue. The room isn't expansive, so there was our double bed, a small closet with a single lonesome coat hanger, a small set of drawers, and a bathroom with a tiny sink. There's not much extra space in the bedroom. I found the setup, including the tiny sink, cozy but others might find it a bit cramped. There's a small common area behind one of the staircases with a microwave, fridge, and some snacks, and a honor policy for paying 50 cents to $1 for a snack or drink. There's also an eating area for breakfast, which is complimentary from 7:30-9:00. Breakfast consists of pre-sliced bananas, some pastries/muffins, plain bagels, white bread, juices, and coffee. There are about half a dozen or so tables so inevitably, you'll have to share with a stranger but everyone seemed very open and pleasant to sharing, as far as I observed. As others mentioned, there's an extra charge if you want a hot breakfast so we passed on that. There are a lot of pretty flowers on the grounds. The pool was covered, it being fall. There are some scattered seating areas outside too, like a deck sofa, a high table with stool. Our favorite part was the cat. There was a greyish cat (maybe a tabby?) on the grounds. We didn't know if she was a stray because she had no collar but she was quite plump, well groomed, and we found her inside later that night, so it seemed like she was part of the house. She was very friendly and came right up to us when we beckoned, even jumping next to us on the deck sofa outside then squeezing in between us. Overall, I'd say this place was reasonably priced and suited our needs but it's not fancy, so if you want space, comfort, amenities, and reassurance of having wifi in your room, you might be better off shelling out the extra money and staying elsewhere. read more

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I don't understand the bad reviews of this place at all! The host was the only staff we encountered but I found her to be perfectly friendly, polite, and accommodating. What else do people want, a personal butler? To sit together during covid for happy hour to share your life stories? Personally, I stay in BnBs to not be bothered with housekeeping coming in daily and changing towels I only used once, etc. Also, the house is as clean as a 140 year old house can ever be and there was no odor, musty or otherwise, as one review complained. Pay no mind and book this place when you go to Lancaster county. This is a rare Victorian beauty, minus the arsenic in the wallpaper! We stayed in Room #1, on the first floor. Right outside the room door and behind the staircase is a little alcove with a midsize fridge, microwave, tea station, honor-system snack bin, and ice machine. It was also the only guest room on the floor and was directly adjacent to the sitting room with antique sofas. That made it feel special. We did not use the sitting area because doing things like that during covid seem weird to me, but I will when we return. The room itself was so lovely I never wanted to leave. King size bed, nice linens and plenty of pillows and extra blankets were provided. Both a radiator and fireplace heater so we could make it warmer if we needed to. The house was actually incredibly quiet so if you are a city person, you should plan to use a white noise app. That being said, this room is facing the road/highway, so the trucks going by at night were loud, albeit infrequent. The furniture and decor is exactly what I expect when I stay in a Victorian manor house (which I often do). Having a tv set & DVD player plus access to the ice machine and fridge was an unexpected bonus. It was an extra level of amenities that you usually only find at hotels, not BnBs. I loved the en suite bathroom more than anything. There were plenty of towels and a hair dryer, plus it has good lighting for those of us who like to wear makeup. The high-backed claw foot tub was spotless, utter perfection and I did take several luxurious baths during our stay. I cannot recommend it enough. If you're not a bath person, the shower has two shower heads, one detachable. C'est magnifique! The grounds are pretty even in winter so we've decided to come back in the warmer months when the pool is open and the fire pit in use. However, there are currently fat, happy chickens to look at, as well as an elegant old lady cat and a young, sweet orange tabby. The breakfast wasn't what many people expect when they go to a BnB, but this is covid times and every BnB I've stayed in over the last year in Pennsylvania has been forced to make regretful cuts to staff and budgets. This will, I'm sure, not always be the case. Our plate was full of food, so I was quite happy. We got a banana, yogurt, strawberries, bacon, and two Belgian waffles with fresh whipped cream. There was fresh coffee and a big selection of tea. Plus, I believe they've lowered the current room prices to reflect the lack of a full American breakfast, as our stay was significantly lower than advertised! All in all, it was the best little getaway a Philly girl in Amish country could want. Speaking of, there's a fantastic mini horse farm run by a Mennonite family about ten minutes away, which is free! They have tiny goats and alpacas too! read more

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BUYER BEWARE total waste of money. Pool was green, cushions had mildew all over them, hot tub was dirty and did not work. Breakfast was continental with stale , store bought muffins and old fruit. In fact, the same food was set out each day of our stay. Our ottoman was full of crumbs . Room had a balcony but no chairs. Inn keeper, also the owner, was scarce and impolite. Our last day she was slamming doors throughout the building which woke me and startled my wife to the point she said " let's just get out of here ". Total waste of money. We stay at many B and Bs and have never been to one with a rude innkeeper or one that does not serve a hot breakfast item read more

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Very dissatisfied, double bed, tiny tv, and this was not the$99.00 special they always have on the sign at the road. Old bed cover on the double bed (was told we were getting a queen, that's why it was $149.00 when it was booked) I wouldn't want this to happen to anyone else going on vacation. Oh, and it's central air, hot in the room, and was told to open the window. read more

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We came up from Maryland and had a fantastic stay. Everything from the quaint room, to the pool and the breakfast were top notch. More importantly though was how awesome the entire staff was. The friendliness and incredible service made us feel as though we went back in time. The funny aspect of that is my wife had never been exposed to the "Amish life". As everyone knows they are very good people with high standards and an old fashioned way of life. Well hats off to you owners and staff .....You gave us that same atmosphere. Thank you! read more

Oh boy what an experience. The pictures on this page had to be from the prior owners or a really good photoshop job. This place lacks appeal and it has no current charm. The keepers lack charm and manners and their offerings are lacking. I have been to B&Bs in several locations and this place is a step above staying at an army barracks. The furnishings are period but in grave need of upkeep. The bedding is utilitarian and in need of Fabrezze. In other B&Bs we have been treated to a kitchen or common room with refreshments as part of our over priced charges, here you needed to pay for third rate snacks and bevs. Funny how reviews are missing from current times this place must have been lost in time. read more

I would give this "Bed & Breakfast" zero stars if I could. They are charging B&B Prices for "Seedy" motel Quality. This was supposed to be a romantic getaway for my husband & I- we go to Amish country every spring & this was the FILTHIEST "bed & breakfast" we've ever stayed at. We had to stay at the Soudersburg motel last year & it was soooo much cleaner than this & for half the price. We wanted to cancel our reservation & leave once we saw the actual room & realized we had been TRICKED by the outside decor (the outside garden is very beautiful), but the owners wife nearly screamed at my husband that there were NO REFUNDS, so we were stuck. The pictures speak for themselves. We stayed in the carriage house. The 1st picture shows what the room looked like when we booked it online & because we've had good experiences with staying in Amish country in the past, we trusted that we'd receive good quality from this place as well. NOT TRUE! THESE PEOPLE ARE FALSELY ADVERTISING. When we arrived they told us it would cost extra for breakfast- the dryest continental breakfast was included: old coffee, half drunk cheap juice from their refrigerator, fruit that hasn't been cleaned. The following pictures show the filth we encountered when we actually entered the room. There were ant motels & cobwebs all over the room, cobwebs w/ dirt in the corners, a beatup dresser & chair from the 80's, the sheets smelled clean, but they were obviously old worn out & stained, the hair dryer was from the 80's & had more dirt caked in it than the corners of the room. The shower had the hot/cold mixed up so i burned myself when turning it on. The "fresh" towels they kept bringing us had these dark red stains on them. The screens were ripped so we couldn't open the windows & get fresh air without fear of even bigger bugs coming in the room. The walls were absolutely filthy & there was paint chippings everywhere. Absolutely disgusting. There are so many affordable motels, hotels & B&B'S in Amish country that provide much better quality. DON'T BE SUCKED INTO THIS PLACE W/ LOW PRICES OR PACKAGE DEALS OR BY THE OUTSIDE SCENERY. read more

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Bed and Breakfast without the breakfast. It is $6 a day to add breakfast if you reserve it on a third party site. I have never heard of that and I've stayed at several B&Bs. Small tub, shower head is calcified to where it doesn't spray properly and hot water takes a while to kick in. Bed is very loud and uncomfortable. It is also very noisy. Rugs in the room haven't been cleaned in ages and there is pet hair accumulated under the bed. Owner is not very nice and judging by the follow-up on a lot of these reviews feedback doesn't matter. Building has a coded system but door doesn't fully lock just sits ajar. It is also very hot in the rooms and you have to open the windows to let in cool air. However, that in turn makes you listen to the trucks driving past all night as it is next to a highway. I would suggest finding a different B&B in the area as there are several. read more

I definitely won't stay here again and highly suggest you never do. This place is horrible! I stayed here for the Amish Country Classic Bike Ride this year. They asked if I wanted to be on the first or second floor. What they fail to mention is that the room doesn't have AC or any kind of circulating air control. Though it was chilly outside, our room became really hot and very uncomfortable. We opened the window to get ai,r but then was overwhelmed by the smell of cow shit. I explained the issues we had the past night and they didn't seem to care. They only came up with excuses and never once said, "I'm Sorry". Reason why the air was not on: "It's cold out side so why would we have the air on?" Other things to note: 1. The bath towels are tiny, thin, and rough - definitely the cheapest they could find. 2. The rooms smell because they don't have any air circulation. 3. The bathroom and shower looked dirty/ rusty. The knob on the shower was labeled wrong. If you wanted hot water, you had to turn it to the "C" and if you wanted cold water, you'd have to turn the knob to the "H". 4. There was no thermostat. 5. If you want anything hot for breakfast, you will have to pay extra. 6. The wifi does not reach the carriage house. 7. The innkeepers (Man and Women) are both very rude. They will be friendly when you first check in and take your money. But the second you ask for something or tell them an issue, they become very defensive. read more

Easy check in, full breakfast, all had private baths, was perfect for a group. Held a wedding on site and was perfect. read more

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Our original room was much smaller than advertised. Upgraded to a suite on the 3rd floor (walkup) & it only had a full bed that was outfitted with a queen sheet set so it gathered up all night long. The mattress needed replacement but they tried to fix it with a 3-inch mattress topper which made the problem worse. Toilet paper was the thinnest 1 ply that I've ever seen. No hair drier, no tissues in the room. How can it be a bed & breakfast when no breakfast is served? You can pay $10 for a continental breakfast. read more

Never go here! It's terrible! I stayed here with my mom and sister. They advertise that Room 3 sleeps up to 4 guests. What they fail to mention is that one of the four beds is an air mattress and the other is a stained futon with a broken leg. I paid $210 a night to sleep on an air mattress because the futon's broken leg caused it to lean and bow in the corner. When we first entered the room we immediately looked at the bed to make sure it was clean. There were body hairs stuck to the cheap sheets. When we informed the proprietor, he didn't apologize or say anything; just came and quietly (sulkily?) changed the sheets. The shower was underwhelming with a nasty old shower head. There was no water pressure and the shower head was caked with rust. The bath towels are tiny, thin, and rough - definitely the cheapest they could find. Thermostat was set very low and the room was freezing. There was no temperature control in the room. The website advertises a hot breakfast and free wifi. The wifi barely reaches to the second floor and guests must pay extra for a hot breakfast. The grounds are beautifully kept, but the pool looked dirty and the "hot tub" was freezing cold. Definitely won't stay here again! read more

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The owner Angela is just about the most unfriendly proprietor I have ever met. Very dry, very unwelcoming. She bragged at breakfast that she went to culinary school... yet served powdered creamer with the gas station coffee and the food was so so. The drains in the bathtub are switched off to not hold water. God forbid you should want to take a bath during your relaxing stay. The gardens are pretty, the cat was nice, but I wouldn't stay here again. read more

Did a last minute over night stay here to surprise my wife with a stay at a B&B. We had a nice time. Inn keepers were nice. The landscaping was very pretty and maintained. Did not get a chance to use the pool. It is on the small side but another couple said it was nice to just relax in. Maybe will use the pool next time. The bed was a bit on the soft side in the room we stayed in but it was nice. The breakfast was nice also. My wife loved the waffles. I stuck with a lot of the fruit and a couple of the muffins. It was funny that we met a couple from the same town we live in and another couple from the area my wife grew up in Massachusetts. Most definitely will stay here again. read more

tl;dr version: The innkeepers hate wedding parties. And more likely, people in general. And probably hate fresh breakfast. Sometimes you don't get to choose where you stay. That's how I ended up at the Greystone Manor Bed & Breakfast. This was the "group hotel of choice" for a wedding I was attending. I only stayed one night but it was an incredibly frustrating stay. As one reviewer said, they are charging Cadillac prices, but unfortunately giving you the Ford Pinto! THE "BED" The grounds here are appealing - have to give them that. My room was on the third floor. The only television channel that that worked on the TV was Latin Pop Music Choice (really... no joke). The extra pillows didn't have pillow cases on them. There were not enough towels. Only one window had the ability to be open (Goodbye cross breeze!). Other than that, the room (which did have a painting of a girl with a "Bird In Hand!") was slightly below average. Also - self-explanatory nugget of information - 1-PLY toilet paper! THE "BREAKFAST" Breakfast is only from 8-9AM. Don't be late. Really. There won't be anything for you to eat. I've had a better breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express' continental breakfast station... and they don't even claim to be breakfast experts! The fruits and pastries were very sad looking and definitely frozen / thawed and/or from your local grocery store discount section. The "day's special" was challah French toast with strawberries. (With frozen, gross strawberries and strawberry sauce topping) THE BEYOND We arrived back at the Manor around 11:30PM from the wedding. We were obviously awake and ready to celebrate with the newlyweds. Throughout the night, both the husband and wife (owners), individually came out and asked us to be quieter. The wife was certainly more abrupt about it. At least the husband directed us to another area that would be less disturbing to the people around us. We got to bed late, but were still up in time for morning breakfast (see note above)! SIDE NOTE I didn't base my review on this, but I wanted to add a "buyer beware" aspect. When other guests checked in from this same wedding, they were subject to extra fees, and 2-night stay minimums that were never communicated - in some cases charging them a few hundred dollars more than originally intended. Whatever you do - get your confirmation in writing! Needless to say, the bride and groom were very disappointed with the service provided to our group here. read more

We stayed last week and had a nice visit. We booked their special Queen package that was supposed to include a dinner voucher, but we never received one so that was a little disappointing. I should have asked while we were there, but I was tired after driving all day and didn't think about it at the time. It was part of the reason we chose to stay though so a little disappointing that it wasn't automatic. We stayed in the manor house which was beautiful. The pool was closed as it was October, but the grounds were beautiful. The room could use a little more light. Only one table lamp on the far side of the room made it difficult to find items in my suitcase. We had a lovely breakfast before heading out for the day. Other than no dinner voucher it was a very nice stay. read more

We bought a Certifikid deal for 2 nights that came with a hot breakfast, a 2 room suite that was supposed to be comfortable for a family of 3 adults and a toddler and a gift basket with local delicacies. The beds were uncomfortable. One of the shampoo bottles was half drained and had brown goo on the outside. The towels were stained, I took photos as proof. I asked about the gift basket on our second day of stay and the lady hemmed and hawed and said "they" deliver it in the afternoon that day. I told her we were leaving that day and she didn't ask why we were cutting our stay short. When asked over the phone, the owner told me there was free wi-fi. When we got there, we found out it was only available on the first floor and we were staying on the third floor. The breakfast was pancakes or crepes with fried slice of ham. They also offered pastries and fresh fruit with bottled juices and coffee. We were disappointed enough that even though we'd paid for 2 nights, we left after the first night. Also didn't help that the lady at breakfast made disparaging remarks about our son being on his iPad. She has no clue whether we let him use that thing 24-7 or just that morning so we could have some breakfast in peace. But, she started talking about how it rots their mind and they'd never let their kid do it. read more

My husband and I stayed here one week night during the first week in September. It is obvious that the new owners do not know how to run a small inn. After arriving and surveying the poor, dirty condition of the grounds, we wanted to leave. However, neither the owner, nor any employee was there. Instead a meassage was left on my phone with instructions how to access room. We had planned to rest by the pool for most of the afternoon because my husband is ill. The pool deck and outside kitchen area was unkempt with dirty dishes in the sink. There was a hodge podge of uncomfortable metal chairs, and two sectional sofas--one with no cushions at all. THERE WAS NOT ONE POOL CHAIR OR LOUNGER. The pool was full of bugs. A machine to clean the pool was on the side with a long dirty extension cord tossed to the side. The surrounding grounds, which obviously were once beautiful, contained plantings that were brown, half-dead and overgrown. (No watering was done during our stay). The walkways throughout were dirty and litered with small leaves and plant debris. The small pond was green. Our room was in the carriage house. It was small and shabby. The bed was VERY uncomfortable. We did finally meet the owners the next morning at breakfast which was good. My husband and I feel that the owners totally misrepresented the amenities and the condition of the inn and that they had no business taking reservations at that time. We felt cheated to pay nearly $200 for this room. There are so many nice hotels and inns throughout Lancaster County. Our experience here was very, unpleasant. read more

The gardens and decor are all very beautiful, and that's pretty much the only good things I can say about this place. Checked out about 5 hours after our arrival when we found a few bugs which definitely appear to be bed bugs. Emailed the owner when we got home after driving all night bc all other hotels in area we looked at were booked. Let her know what we found, and she denied the existence of any bugs after "turning the room upside down". She offered me a comp stay in the future but honestly, who in their right mind would ever go back to a place that has bugs crawling all over the bed?!? Spent the next few days cleaning and sorting through every item from our trip bc I am PETRIFIED of any hitch hikers that may have made their way into our luggage/belongings. Stay away! read more

No idea why the negative reviews. owners were very nice upon check in and conversed with guests at breakfast. Maybe not your typical bed and breakfast because they don't have a big sit down meal in the morning but you are only paying $100/night. Room #6 third floor mansion was clean shower water was hot and flat screen TV had all the channels. room was small but that's fine. Breakfast was great for $3 extra they would have made you a hot meal of eggs or French toast. place is definitely worth the stay read more

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The building itself was beautiful on the outside. However, the room we stayed in was less than par. 1. Stain sheets, smelt moldy - never saw a manager or employee to request a fresh set & we stayed 3 nights!!! 2. For a couple visiting the area we were given a square tub/shower - which barely fit one person. The water took very long to get warm/hot and the shower head was so clogged it was like being pelted during the shower. 3. The manager Angela is extremely rude. During the first interaction with her was on an instacart order, so I kind of knew what to expect. After our first phone call I was told I would get a call back, never got one. I ended up calling back and finally getting my card charged. I also sent a message via FB messenger, took over a day to get back and then never read my further messages. I could go into so many more details but I'll move along. 4. No access to Breakfast or Amenities - say what? A bed and breakfast with no breakfast? Haha. Yep, because we booked through priceline we were offered breakfast but at an additional $6.00 per person per day!!!!!!!!!!! I was told by Angela that when booking through third party you're only granted access to your room and the garden outside as well as the lounge inside, but no breakfast or the pool if it were open. 5. The building was always left open. We were instructed on how to enter and exit and each time we came back the door was NOT locked or secured. 6. Favorite part was the chickens. Probably the only nice thing about this place. So overall our experience was awful and we will never book here again!! Just saying, no use crying over spilt milk. read more

The place was disappointing. The rooms were clean but that's about all I can say. The owner blunt and not friendly. The beds were not comfortable. The breakfast was less than desirable. The website said a free dinner voucher that we didn't get. There are much nicer places to stay in Lancaster. I won't stay here again and I wouldn't recommend it to a friend. read more

Absolutely beautiful landscaping, impressive architecture,decor interesting, lovely hosts, nice breakfast bar, our room was very roomy, and clean. read more

amazing stay, had the certifikd package and my family just loved this place. The pool was a nice addition. and the play ground out back was nice to have too. The owners kids even played with ours outside, just a nice family atmosphere with beautiful rooms and grounds. Breakfast was our favorite part, the pancakes were so light and fluffy, sausage, muffins and so much fresh fruit. just lovely. read more

This was a quaint little place, I met my boyfriend in December 2019 for an overnighter. The staff was great and discreet as that is what we were looking for. There is shopping near and an Old Navy which my boyfriend and his children just adore. We enjoyed the room the decor was great and the bed was very comfortable. We will definitely be back. I live in Tappahannock Va and this was well worth the drive. read more

The house and rooms are nice and comfortable, however, the host could be friendlier, she appears to not enjoy doing her job, she appears impatient with people and lacks the kindness we normally experience with B&B managers or owners. The breakfast was very disappointing! It was plain and boring, quite frankly the worse breakfast we've had when staying in a B&B. Pancakes (just plain, nothing special), tasteless coffee (the office-like kind), no choices, we were disappointed! To top it off, the "free wifi" was not available in the carriage house, where several rooms are located and the pool was already closed, even though we visited the B&B in early September and it was hot and humid outside. Bird in Hand is a lovely town with much Amish culture, it's just perfect for tourism but this B&B definitely needs a boost! read more

Recent stay was horrible. upstairs room funky old bed with thick foam layer covered with slippery plastic cover and thin old sheet- needless to say very hot and sticky to sleep on. Asked to have plastic cover removed - was told by owner "it was for bedbugs" and we couldn't touch it. Bathroom old , no kleenex, two cheap throwaway plastic glasses. Breakfast - no choices, tasteless pancake one day, dry eggs the next. Owner unpleasant , ungracious and generally acted like guests were a nuisance. Rooms on front of building on major road - very owner. Avoid this place at all costs. read more

I don't know why people are so miserable. Owner was super nice upon arrival. Grounds are very pretty. Very cool fire pit out back. Room was perfect for a night stay in Amish country. Perfect temperature, comfy bed, clean. read more

I do not have the time to write a long review , but if you read the other reviews you will quickly see this is the worst B&B in Amish country. Very uncomfortable bed, much better breakfast if you go to McDonalds. Very unfriendly host that greeted us on check in. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

The star is for the beautiful garden and the charming chickens... The beautiful Victorian Home we have driven past for years was a happily anticipated destination this year for my family. We love going to Lancaster annually and have stayed in some wonderful locations, but this isn't one we will return to. We stayed in two different rooms that were so different from their photographed website images that I had difficulty finding the image of the room I was sitting in. I stayed on a brilliantly sunny day, but the website image could only have been achieved by a professional photographer's lamps or a white umbrella system. The mattress was old, the furniture a mix between junk trashy cheap cabinetry and the cheapest of the cheap secondhand furniture that might be thought of as antique but as an antiquer my room was furnished in a bargain basement motif. The room's temperature was uncomfortable for the majority of our stay... it was briefly comfortable upon arrival and after a sleepless night that was spent in a stuffy uncomfortable room it was interesting to notice that the air was turned on when the proprietor would know that their customers would be awaking... The "breakfast" at this place was strange. A bowl of Cheerios with a cup of coffee with cream would have been an upgrade. (Powdered creamer isn't flying nor was their "upgrade pay more for a hot breakfast... I saw their idea of that and my bowl of Cheerios is still more delicious. I noticed that another customer mentioned they got sent to an upgraded breakfast at the 50s diner down the street for $25... a person. Based on our independent decision to go there, my thought is the bed and breakfast people are pocketing $15 dollars of that upgrade for themselves. The 50s diner is delicious. The owners of this place are successful because they get lots of one night stays from people who see a pretty garden, but the outside image looks different when you look further into it and notice that the owners don't seem to care about their customers. They don't care about the details that make a stay in a Victorian home fun or interesting, and they weren't interested in making anyone's visit an experience to remember in a positive way. read more

Booked two rooms Queen Package for one night. Rooms were adequate but Innkeeper refused to give us the dinner voucher as advertised. Apparently only certain rooms receive this but this was not explained. Innkeeper was not pleasant or accommodating. Breakfast was equivalent to a Free Breafast at a hotel. Plan on making your own toast. Etc. We have stayed at many Bed and Breakfasts in the past. Do yourself a favor. Stay away from this one. read more

I can't believe some of these reviews. We had an excellent experience. The owners were pleasant and very helpful. She spent quite a bit of time showing us all the great spots in town. The gentleman was happy to make my daughter and me a fire in the fire pit where we spent the evening on those swings. So nice. The breakfast was very plentiful and fresh. Terrific pancakes and fresh eggs from their own personal flock. I couldn't have been happier with our absolutely gorgeous room. I will go back with out a doubt. You guys are great! read more

Very clean. Rich ambiance. Great staff. Loved the little extras included in our package. Fire pit with smores included. Very secure and very comfortable. Would certainly come back. The only negative was hearing the traffic through the windows in the morning, but a great location for activities. Definitely recommend this place! read more