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Great Valley House of Valley Forge

Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

Built before the Revolutionary War, the 300-yr. old Great Valley House retains original fireplaces, antiques & random-width wood floors. As you enjoy breakfast, there may be a fire in the old kitchen walk-in fireplace.

Bed and Breakfast Description

Just a short driving distance from Philadelphia, Lancaster, King of Prussia and Brandywine Valley, The Great Valley House has been featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Washington Post. Selected 1994 Devon House Tour participant.

A full gourmet breakfast is served in the pre-Revolutionary old kitchen. The menu is chef's choice of the day, but please let your hostess know of any dietary restrictions. The table is in front of a 12-foot wide walk-in fireplace.

One unique item is an old stone sink, said to be one of only two such pre-1700 sinks in the country. As you enjoy breakfast, there may be, depending on the weather, a fire in the fireplace. The fireplace still has its original swing crane, and carved in the 300 year-old mantel you can see the initials W.T. 1812.

The house features a vintage clothing collection from the mid-1800 to the early 1920's. The closed are displayed on antique manikins throughout the first floor of the Great Valley House. In addition to the clothing, vintage accessories of gloves, shoes, hats, jewelry is also on display.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 94.00 - 129.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 3
With private baths: 3
Languages spoken other than English: Limited French
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full Gourmet Breakfast

Nearest Airport(s): Philadelphia

Payment methods accepted:

• Checks
• Cash

Services:

Swimming pool, free wireless Internet, cable TV, guest refrigerator & microwave, sitting room

Area Attractions and Activities:

Great Valley House of Valley Forge is located 1-1/2 mi. from Valley Forge National Historical Park. The park offers 3,600 acres of open space: woods, fields, picnic areas, six miles of multipurpose trails and ten miles of horse trails. The Visitors Center at the park has a museum and interpretive area, a book and gift shop, maps and brochures. Visit the house where George Washington spent the winter of 1776! The King of Prussia Mall (the Court and Plaza) is 3 mi. from the Great Valley House. This world famous Shopping experience has eight department stores, three hundred and sixty-five specialty shops and forty restaurants.

This historic bed & breakfast is a 300-yr. old historical oasis but yet it is extremely convenient to the 202 corridor, home to many corporate businesses including Siemens, Unisys, Shire Pharmaceutical, to name a few . If visiting on business, perhaps you would like a working business breakfast. For a small additional charge, breakfast can be arranged for your guests. Remember, we have wireless HiFi Internet throughout the bed & breakfast! Amtrak and Septa Paoli Train Station is only a min. drive from the bed & breakfast. We can arrange pickup at the Paoli train station, with advance notice.

College hunting with your children? This is a great convenient location to visit Villanova University, Bryn Mawr College, Haverford College, Swarthmore College, West Chester University. Or maybe you are an alumni, coming to visit your college? A stay at this historic bed & breakfast can add to your fun!

And so much more! Visit our site for details!

Most Popular Rooms:

Peaches and Cream Room: A spacious guestroom with a queen canopy bed and a twin day bed. The in-room private bath features an oversized antique footed bathtub which has been retrofitted with a modern shower. Free highspeed wireless Internet in guestroom.

Rose and Grey Room: Has a ceiling canopy nestled under the eaves. There is also a twin bed. The Rose and Grey Room has a charming, private in-room bath with shower, & a unique sink constructed from an antique Singer sewing machine. Free wireless Internet.

Check In Instructions:

Late Check-in is accomodated by arrangement. We ask guests arriving after 9pm to call ahead of time to make arrangements for late check in. Thank you, 610-644-6759

Reservation Notes:

See our website for up-to-date availability calendar and also to make your reservations on-line using our secure reservation form. Need a last minute getaway -- Call us at 610-644-6759 and see if we have availability.

Restrictions

• Smoking not permitted.
• Pets allowed with limits.
• No access for disabled persons.

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