I almost don't want to write this review because I seriously question my ability to get through it without crying like a child because I'm not there anymore I'm in my stupid regular home. Everything was so perfect about our stay at Pheasant Field, everything, everything, everything. Where to begin?
This place has new owners since July of 2013. Their names are Kitty and Robin and they have a cute, very sweet, very quiet pup named Rehab. Basically they're like the best hosts ever. I want to be them when I grow up.
We stayed in The Cottage. It was...hang on I have to go cry about how wonderful it was. IT HAS A KITCHEN!!! I didn't know what to expect when I read "kitchenette" so in case anyone reads this in an attempt to understand, here you go: minifridge, microwave, utensils, plates, cups (though not a super huge amount), knives, hot towels, sink, dishsoap. Kitchen table with wings for two. Great for cards. (I wasn't keeping score but I'm almost positive I'm beating Ned at our running game :) Then on the shelf in the roomy closet there's an electric hotplate and pan. So basically you can cook nearly anything you want. I can't remember if there are pans! Whatever, just ask Kitty if you need something. She's on top of her stuff. Read the white binder in the room. It's got all the answers.
Besides having its own kitchen, The Cottage has a living room with a futon, a TV and one of those cute Amish infomercial fireplaces AND a crazy looking old ass radio. The bedroom is very lovely and has an even BIGGER fireplace. I wasn't cold at all the whole time. The toilet/shower is separate from the sink and the super shelvy amazing closet is...hang on, tears.
THIS PLACE WAS A STOP ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD!!!! You can still pull up a floorboard by the old cooking hearth/turned classy fireplace and when you take the board away there's a little...like...cave? Or something? I didn't go down there because spiders but Ned did and it seemed pretty spacious! Can you BELIEVE that ACTUAL runaway slaves spent time hiding/staying at this place? Talk about hospitality. And rich history! Wow!
Robin's love for the history of the property, structures, and town (and I guess in general) was really endearing. He's happy to show guests around the house to see the 1870's piano (never seen anything LIKE IT IN MY LIFE) or the barn that was literally used in the Revolutionary War, or the cool solar panels (a little newer) that heat the water, or the chickens, or the stables, or really whatever. It's so wonderful to see two adorable people who are so adorably proud of their work, life, and home. I can't wait to grow up and be like them!
They do weddings, showers, parties, horse boarding, etc. etc. etc. They are incredibly generous and accommodating in ways that go well beyond the normal "hey here's a room I don't sleep in you can sleep in it if you want and tomorrow I'll make you eggs and maybe coffee. Maybe."
Kitty was super impressive in the kitchen. This was my first time ever staying at a B&B but Ned, who is a seasoned B&Ber stayer inner, said he's never had breakfast served quite that way before. You get choices!!! Sweet or savory and there was at least a scone to start. The first scone was apple cheddar with apple butter and it was just gorgeous. Kitty's quiche was excellent, the house smelled like bacon, which I secretly think even vegans secretly enjoy, and everything we had was really fantastic. They also know a whole lot about places to go in the area AND what to get when you go there. Nearby the inn is a trailhead for the AT and they let us know where to go to pick it up and other places they thought we would like. Robin even called over to the Boiling Springs Tavern to make a reservation for us.
Kitty walked over to give me an umbrella the first night when it was raining and then walked back to the house in the rain. Hang on. Tears.
Across the street is a beautiful little pond with a cocktail table and two chairs looking out to the pond. The property belongs to the inn. It's a lovely little place to sit and chat in the beautiful afternoon sun.
On our first night, we went into the house to let our hosts know when we wanted to eat breakfast and they were hanging with two of the other guests/friends. We sat with them and chatted for a little while and it all felt so comfortable talking and being with them all! That was probably the most pleasant part about the whole thing--Robin and Kitty are just really laid back, kind, generous, versatile, multi-talented people. I genuinely enjoyed my two night stay at Pheasant Field and I can't wait until I can go back and hear Robin say "welcome home!" again. read more