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Introduction
Bancroft Manor Bed & Breakfast, Inc.
Listed in the Kennett Square Historical District, this 1909 Victorian house was built by J. Bancroft Swayne who commercialized the local mushroom industry. Tuscan columns, hardwood floors, two sunporches, and antique furniture throughout grace the house.
A two-time, first place winner in the Victorian category of the Christmas Decorating Contest, it was a featured house in the 2002 and 2004 Holiday Home Tours. Come experience a stay in the luxury of one of the three guestrooms. We are lifetime residents of the borough who make your stay a memorable one.
Guest Rooms
The Longwood Suite
Offers an exquisite king size canopy bed, en-suite bath, and bright sitting room adorned with a mural that captures the essence of the world-renowned gardens of Longwood and Winterthur. TV available for your viewing pleasure.
The Brantwyn Room
Namesake for the Brandywine River, evokes local history of its Revolutionary Battle and a valley that influenced a history of art. Queen size antique oak bed, matching antique oak dresser and wash stand, TV, and luxurious bathrobes.
The Amish Room
Reminiscent of the countryside, has a full size, antique brass bed decked out with an authentic Amish Dahlia quilt. Spend some time reading or relaxing on the spacious, attached sun porch overlooking flower gardens and the large park-like yard. TV and luxurious bathrobes.
With its tree-lined streets, historical buildings, fine restaurants, and charming shops, Kennett Square is truly a walking town to be enjoyed. Other attractions by foot include a modern YMCA, Bayard Taylor Memorial Library, and Anson B. Nixon Park. Come enjoy festivals weekends from early May until mid September when the annual Mushroom Festival occurs. Bancroft Manor is within two miles of Longwood Gardens, and within eight miles of Winterthur, Brandywine River Museum (Wyeths, Pyle, and others) Brandywine Battlefield, and six wineries. Minutes from tax-free shopping (Delaware).
Special Packages$75 Dinner Certificate Receive a complimentary $75 Dinner Certificate for the Simon Pearce Restaurant with a 3 night stay....(more)
Brandywine Sampler Coupon Book Receive a complimentary Brandywine Sampler Coupon Book with two or three night stay....(more)
$50 Dinner Certificate Recieve a complimentary $50 Dinner Certificate for the Kennett Square Inn....(more)
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