The Best Bed and Breakfasts to Book in Pennsylvania

A lovely farmhouse feel pervades this Carlisle bed and breakfast, with rooms featuring polished wood floors, brick fireplaces and floral textiles – some rooms open onto a terrace, while others have a private balcony. Hearty breakfasts are enjoyed al fresco – when the weather allows – on the tree-shaded terrace, which also features a fire pit where you can warm up on chillier evenings.

Bed and breakfasts in Pennsylvania don’t come much more charming than this Pittsburgh property. Rooms have luxurious features like wooden four-poster beds and antique dressers – while the lounge area, set out with extremely comfy sofas, is the place to enjoy complimentary wine every day, with added cheese and charcuterie at the weekends. The free freshly baked cookies and iced tea are another perk, served daily.

An air of historic country elegance is noticeable throughout this Pennsylvania bed and breakfast, in the pleasant town of Mercersburg. The 17 guest rooms are all different, yet share a trad style and classic look – some with four-poster beds and fireplaces, others with plush carpets and antique furnishings. Gourmet cuisine is served in Byron’s Dining Room, with the duck chambord always a hit.

With a look that evokes an alpine lodge, this lovely hotel stands out from other Pennsylvania bed and breakfasts for its emphasis on wellness – with a range of massage therapies and an infrared sauna in the on-site spa. Some of the rooms also feature hot tubs where you can relax further – while others have private patios and fireplaces. All are traditionally decorated and extremely comfortable, so rest assured that a good night’s sleep is in order.

As the name suggests, this B&B is an homage to the alpine hotels of Europe – with an organic facade of wood and stone, and cozy guest rooms in a classic style with plush rugs and polished wood floors. The breakfasts in the old-world style dining room are a veritable feast of Belgian waffles, fresh seasonal fruit and home-made muffins – while nearby sights include the Longwood Gardens and Linvilla Orchard.

Housed in a Victorian mansion dating back to 1898, this lovely old guesthouse echoes with history at every turn, including in the rooms – each named after states represented at the Battle of Gettysburg. There’s a lovely garden adorned with flowers where you can relax with a cocktail, while the breakfasts here are second to none. Be sure to try the shoofly pie and raspberry almond tart.

This homely B&B is in the bucolic and charming Brandywine Valley, housed in a 1700s farmhouse. Rooms retain heritage features like fireplaces and marble bathrooms, while upholding modern standards of hotel luxury. Breakfast is served in the former hay barn – the home-made breads and parfaits will certainly set you up beautifully for a day’s exploring the area’s many wineries.

You’ll be enchanted by this Pennsylvania bed and breakfast from the minute you enter the grounds – where manicured lawns, a tree-shaded pond and a fire pit are among the many places you can relax. The rustic charm continues inside – with wood-beamed suites featuring cozy living areas, garden views and, in the opulent Master Suite, a hot tub. The barn is a century old and furnishings were sourced from local Amish craftspeople.

The name evokes a rural, edge-of-the-world idyll and that’s exactly what you get at this lovely stone property – set on 20 acres (8ha) of horse farmland. Rooms have lovely homely decor and period touches like clawfoot bathtubs – choose Coyle’s Hideaway to fall asleep to the gentle tinkling sound of the fish pond, just outside your window. The farm is famed for its breakfasts, with chocolate bread and Devonshire strawberry tart among the highly prized offerings.