The Woolverton Inn Stockton, New Jersey A grand estate by the Delaware River, five minutes from New Hope and Lambertville. Contact Info | Email this page to a Friend | Check Room Availability  | Visit our Web Site Additional Pages... Introduction Guest Rooms Cottage Accommodations Meet the Innkeepers Reservation Request Form   Availability Search: See which rooms are available during your stay. Check in: Check out: Powered by Webervations Clear search results Rooms Available from  to  Learn more about these rooms These are our base rates - certain discounts and/or charges may apply

Along the Delaware ~ A blend of undiscovered rural charm and upbeat sophistication.
1. A stroll at dusk from the Inn's front porch down to the banks of the Delaware River, crossing the bridge to Pennsylvania (the sunsets over the river are fantastic!) 2. Dining by firelight at the historic Sergeantsville Inn-intimate, romantic and just a three mile drive down a country road from the inn. 3. An excursion to The Golden Nugget Antique Flea market on a crisp Wednesday morning. 4. Visiting the "smiling sheep" under the towering hemlocks along Cuttalossa Road, one of the most picturesque spots in Buck's County. 5. A Buck's County back road drive to Doylestown, concluding with a visit to Henry Mercer's "castle", Fonthill, and neighboring Moravian Pottery and Tile Works. 6. A slow tube ride down the lazy and forested Delaware River. 7. Biking down shady Lower Creek Road behind the Inn through The Green Sergeant Covered Bridge, the last surviving covered bridge in NJ. And then continuing to the village of Rosemont with lunch at the Café, formally a country general store. 8. An afternoon of strolling and antiquing in Lambertville, followed by an early evening cocktail at the intimate Boathouse Tavern. 9. A shopping excursion to Frenchtown, NJ, followed by a leisurely drive back to the Woolverton on beautiful River Road in Pennsylvania. 10. A barrel tasting tour at a local winery and then a nap on a featherbed!	Along the banks of the Delaware, both in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and in neighboring Hunterdon County, New Jersey, you'll find a bit of paradise. The entire area is steeped in history—after all, George Washington crossed the Delaware here—and the landscape is punctuated with centuries-old stone homes and gorgeous barns. It is comforting to think that these pristine old stone buildings have been around for literally hundreds of years and will remain for hundreds of years to come. Scenic country roads wind over hills and along the Delaware, the gently flowing river adding a tangible symbol of the passing of time. And thankfully, the river is for the most part undeveloped here. The Bucks County area, with New Hope, Pa. as its tourist center has long been a draw for urban escapees seeking a quiet country retreat. It offers the natural beauty of rolling hills and green pastures, as well as sufficient activities to keep even the most restless vacationer occupied. Visiting museums, shopping and simply rambling through the countryside are favorite pastimes here. World-class restaurants abound, along with the rural charm of farmers markets, flea markets and outdoor events of every kind. Bucks County has been a culturally-rich area since the likes of Rogers and Hammerstein, Dorothy Parker and George S. Kaufman came here to escape the New York madness. Music, theater, and the renowned Bucks Country school of American Impressionist painting all make their home here.
Recently, more and more getaway couples are discovering the “left bank”—just across the river from Bucks County—in scenic Hunterdon County, New Jersey. For many, the left bank provides a quieter, more undiscovered environment than its neighbor across the river. Its natural beauty may be a bit more elusive, so the thrill of discovery still happens readily on this side of the river. Somehow, it feels more authentically rural--many family owned farms still operate as they have for hundreds of years. Rolling hills, wide expanses of undeveloped farmland and quiet country lanes are all part of the landscape on the "quieter side". Biking is exceptional here, since many of the country lanes are scenic and little traveled. Various scenic river towns, great for strolling, hug the banks of the Delaware. Lambertville, the largest of these, is a treasure trove of antique shops and galleries, along with some the finest dining on either side of the river. Stockton and Frenchtown, just upriver, each provide a "sleepy river town" feeling, little changed from hundreds of years ago. All of these river towns are experiencing a renaissance, while still maintaining a charm born of authenticity. The truth is, on the left bank, you're just as likely to lunch next to a farmer as an artist, who also live side by side, each respecting the other, in the beautiful rolling hills of Hunterdon County. The land is beautiful, the pace is slower. Life is good on the left bank. Both banks of the Delaware offer a multitude of things to do, but most importantly, they offer a great environment in which to do simply nothing. And what better place to be lazy than along a lazy river?

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