My wife and I just stayed at the Smithton inn this past weekend. We had stayed here once before and…read moreenjoyed it under the previous owners and thankfully, under the new owner, we still had a great experience. Karen was great about reaching out to us before our stay, and once we arrived, she was very accommodating to make sure our stay was a pleasant experience. We stayed in the crimson suite room. It was immaculate and very comfortable. We enjoyed our breakfast in the morning as well. We will definitely be back when we're in the area again.

We were there 2024 thanksgiving weekend. The breakfast was awful. We were so used to Rebecca's…read morewonderful options. Karen wasn't friendly and was a bit rude. We stayed there every thanksgiving weekend. We will not stay there again. And another couple we always met there won't be back either

I can understand why this B&B is rated so high, great location, beautiful rooms, fantastic…read morebreakfast and lastly.... Excellent, friendly hosts! Raquel and Juan are what make this beautiful Victorian House a place to remember. Rooms are exceptionally beautiful, comfortable and most important... Clean! We had our breakfast (cooked exactly as we wanted) in the Sun room and chatted with fellow guests from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. When done with breakfast, Raquel and Juan joined us in the sun room where we chatted about all sorts of things. I couldn't have felt more at home anywhere else. This is a definite 5 Star Plus place to be.

My stay this past weekend at Manheim Manor was fantastic in every way. I took a trip to…read morePennsylvania Dutch country and found this place due to its awesome reviews, and now, after having stayed there for three nights, I see why everyone has been so glowing. Here are a few of the reasons that I thoroughly enjoyed staying at Manheim Manor: -Todd & Lorene: These two are truly some of the most gracious hosts you could ask for. In addition to just genuinely being nice and thoughtful people, they are also full of history about the home, the area around Lancaster, and more. When more guests were coming in the other nights and parking was getting tight, Todd called me to let me know a special place I could park in the back of the house. They are engaging conversationalists and make it a pleasure to stay here. I had mentioned to them that I was a cyclist and hoped to find some nearby biked trails, so Lorene printed out trail maps for me that I ended up using the next day to go on a ride. -The room: I stayed in the Peaches & Cream room, which has a great screened-in patio that made for a wonderful place to sit outside and read in the evenings. This was really one of the selling points for me as I wanted to stay somewhere where I had some private outdoor space, and this fit the bill. The rooms at the Manor aren't huge, but that was totally fine as I didn't have that many things with me anyway. The bed was quite comfortable as well, and despite the traditional nature of the home, they also had a Roku for streaming, which I ended up using one evening for Hulu. -The house and history: Built in the late 19thcentury, Manheim Manor is an exercise in historical exploration, in the best way. There is a downstairs library with a great collection of books ranging from Shakespeare to mystery books that I read as a kid (Nancy Drew, anyone?). There's an upstairs library of VCR tapes that brought back memories from just looking at the covers. Lorene took me on a tour of the house and showed me a variety of interesting historical points in its various rooms. The property also features a great outdoor seating area in the backyard. -The food: This is really a high point! In addition to being an innkeeper, apparently a great handyman, and many other things, Todd is also a refined chef and makes culinary creations that wow people every day. From the blueberry pancakes to the orange scones to the broccoli and cheese quiche...wow! Having been very fortunate to have visited many a highly regarded restaurant across the world, I can easily say that Todd's breakfast rivals some of the best morning means I've had in Paris, Tokyo, and beyond. There is also a great collection of tea and many other things that make breakfast at Manheim Manor the best part of waking up. Now for the bad...I don't have anything to say. I always try to have one point that's not overly positive so that my reviews seem more "real," but I honestly can't think of anything that isn't glowing to say about my stay. Lorene and Todd are wonderful, and all the other guests I met during my stay were friendly and neighborly as well. I have no doubt that upon my next visit to the area, I'll stay here again.

Let's start with the top 3 things that make this little secret (not so secret anymore) stay one of…read moremy favorites: Indoor Pool Quiet (location and # of rooms) Amazing Breakfasts Honestly, during COVID times... what can you ask for besides a small stay with only a few guests WITH an indoor pool in the middle of winter; less exposure and lost of fun for the kids. Don't get me wrong, the grounds are nice as well, but we were usually stuck by the pool I have been trying to drag all my friends with kids to Sue's place since my friend and I discovered back in Oct (?). It is just a wonderful place to come to. The B&B is a house with 4 rooms (5th as an add-on to another one only) and a enclosed pool area that has picnic seating and lounge chairs, hot tub and entry lounge area with a dining table that we used to eat dinners and lunches by the pool. The rooms were pretty quiet - the downstairs one is ADA compliant and ok for pets, but we loved this room most because it was open to the pool area. Just keep in mind that this room tends to run colder than the other 3 rooms in the house for those of you who are sensitive to the cold. Above the pool-side room is what I like to call "honeymoon suite" it has a nice bed area with deck overlooking the pool and upstairs bathroom (i didnt get to try all those fancy buttons on the whirlpool tub, but I did end up having a tri-head shower along the way) The other 2 rooms are smaller, but one has an en-suite and the other has the hall bath with the option to book the room next to it for bigger parties. Do you know what else is nice? Sue leaves the Netflix and Amazon logged in on the TVs - I did not have to go through the annoying task of loading all of my accounts on and trying to remember to log-off when I was leaving. It is a really nice touch. Let's move on to my favorite part - THE FOOD. Holy smokes Sue can cook. Sure, I love her fancier meals, but the more homestyle, comfy ones area just... wow. I feel about 3x bigger just saying this. She will keep feeding you if you are still hungry (Don't judge.. I did get seconds almost EVERY time). She has a little refrigerator and though to stock it with drinks (who ever remembers to bring bottle water anyway?) and freezer with ice cream (the kids went nuts). Sue also leaves out the Keurig and a baked good on the table so you can help yourself to your ever expanding waistline as you relax in this quiet little retreat. I've been to some of the most incredible B&Bs (stuffy and not quite-so), but as nice as those were, I felt like I could put my hair down, relax with the kids, and just ENJOY my time with them as the pandemic raged on outside what felt like "home" to me. GO...and keep going (but not when I go - jk). Eat, swim, stroll the grounds, sleep...and just RELAX and let Sue handle everything - she's made for this

Lancaster Ridge is a wonderful, relaxing beautiful B&B. It's quiet. Has lovely,shaded outdoor areas…read morewith plenty of chairs to sit and watch the birds and squirrels. The awesome addition of having an indoor pool was great. You can swim or float your worries away. Susan is a wonderful host and her food is amazing. I'd recommend this B&B to anyone. We can't wait to go back!

Me and my wife just stayed at this wonderful bed and breakfast and it was truly a great experience!…read moreThe room was beautiful and clean! You also get a nice breakfast! And they have a fridge stocked with water and sodas in their game room for guests! We had breakfast in their dining room on our last day there and it was so delicious! This is definitely a place we will go to again! And if you are in the area check out Fox Meadows Creamery! It is probably the best ice cream I've ever had! And the people were sooooo friendly!

I've finally returned to reality ;( and already scheduling my return!! In July!! with his friends…read more(a couple) after he told them the greatness!. This B&B is absolutely the definition of R&R! it was exceptionally peaceful in ways of sleep, comfort, and no one interrupts your peace back home or here!. The customer service is amazing! Kate(innkeeper), Brenda, Amy ( make your delicious Breakfast) if known in advance they make your breakfast specific for your dietary needs. The Caramel French Toasts & Baked Apple with maple granola on top was my favorite !!! . They all make your experience very homely and relaxing your entire week!. We ordered room service which you can choose that or dine at the table which most of the guest did. This was mine & my loves 1st B&B now it's his Go-to lol. When we arrived it felt like a super cool Mission-esq movie where you get an envelope from a old school phone booth with your name and 2 pieces of paper in it telling you (to proceed to your next mission lol jkn ) the ins & outs of everything. We got the Amaryllis Suite! the beds were overly comfy and soft guaranteed easily a wonderful sleep!. The closet had the soft robes and extras if needed, you honestly didn't have to leave your room unless you wanted a beverage!. The deck was nice any part of the day! The set up was so nice it was perfect for a romantic night dinner outside (but the wind was too much so we took it inside). The Jacuzzi was Hot, bubbly and sooo soothing (they provide you with the correct items to use, you can't bring/use your own stuff in the jacuzzi). The Vibe all around was peaceful , I even caught the Beautiful Sun rise from start to bloom!. It's no Hesitation I'd come here again and recommend it although I'd love to keep this wonderful Gem to myself! The secret of its amazing peaceful experience is already out of the bag!!. Next go I'm going to the Amazing outside Activity Amenities Wolf Sanctuary (Yes real ones), Barry's Classic Cars and several spots where the locals go ! The Exchange for Crab Beignets and Rooftop!!. See y'all in July for a week also!!

We enjoyed our stay here. The room was over the top (We had the Sunroom Suite) and the hosts were…read morefriendly and accommodating. This is really a nice place to stay, and we recommend it. Very close to all of the Amish shopping and local attractions. Super clean property.

Great little place, highly recommended. Very clean. Great staff. Amazing location. Beautiful…read moregrounds.

Beautiful bed and breakfast in the heart of Amish country. The owners are wonderfully friendly…read morehosts who you can enjoy a good conversation with. The breakfast was delicious. Today it was yogurt with fresh strawberries and granola, an egg soufflé with local bacon and hash browns. There was dessert: warm rhubarb coffee cake- everything was delicious, homemade and locally sourced! Our room had an en suite bathroom and it was well stocked with local goats milk soap, and shampoo bar! There is an AC in the room so you can sleep comfortably. Plenty of blankets were provided and the sheets and towels were all nice and clean. Towels were plush. Lots of places outside to just sit and watch the world go by. We saw plenty of local Amish all around and everyone was so friendly to us! Great place to have a get-away and some peace!

There is nothing bad that I can say about this B&B, and I am typically very critical, especially…read morewhen I am spending money. The hosts are very welcoming, helpful and obviously very proud of what they have accomplished and what they offer. The B&B is clean, neat, well organizes and charming. The breakfasts were very well prepared and delicious. It is also nice when the hosts can tell you the names of the farmers, meat vendors and dairy farms where they buy their food. The location is perfect, close to everywhere. And, one final very nice touch, when we were at the breakfast table on our second day, their 13 year old daughter, a cellist, offered to play music for us, and performed wonderfully. I think her comfort with doing this this is especially impressive. I would, and will, enthusiastically recommend this B&B to my family, friends and anyone else visiting the area.

Ok this isn't a 4 star hotel but I would definitely recommend this place. These are 2 two room…read morecabins in a park like area. This was the coolest place to stay on our 2 week road trip. We sat outside at a picnic table and drank wine while the boys chased fireflies. Beds weren't the best and the shower was ancient. But we had are own cabin for $70. They only take cash.

Oh my goodness, the cutest guest house. It's like traveling in time with the wide plank wood…read morefloors, the cute stairs up to the second floor (beware though you can bang your head) the slanted ceiling and the built ins, loved it! Deb was nice enough to give us a tour of the farm and we even got to milk a cow which was awesome!!! Close to plenty of restaurants and stores. I highly recommend

We made a reservation for our family and the owner called us the next day saying they are giving…read morethe reservation to someone else - technical glitch. That does not happen at a reservation system that is functioning every day - she bumped our valid reservation!! She did not even offer to host us some other time with a token subsidy - just said it is what it is!! Our weekend plans are ruined and our daughters are so disappointed. I will never patronize a place that treats people unfairly - it was clear that she was not being honest on what happened!'