1732 Folke Stone Bed & Breakfast West Chester, Pennsylvania THE BRANDYWINE VALLEY Enjoy the ambience of yesteryear in this stately 1732 manor house! Contact Info | Email this page to a Friend | Check Room Availability  | Click to see a map  | Additional Pages... Guest Rooms/Rates Our Favorite Recipes Special Packages How to Find Us   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. Four or more nights are $95.00 (king) and $85.00(queen). These discounts will show on final confirmation from Folke Stone.One night stays are $ 125.00. Please call for availability for one night stays

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Shaded under huge old trees, 1732 Folke Stone Bed and Breakfast, provides a perfect setting for a romantic and relaxing getaway. This charming beautifully restored stone manor house with its open beam ceiling and random width floors create an ambience reminiscent of yesteryear; at the same time providing the amenities expected by our discriminating guests.

Welcoming Area "Winter Kitchen" Stone Crane Fireplace and Bee Hive Oven

One can read by one of the fireplaces, play the Steinway piano or enjoy the serenity of nature, while sitting on the big porch or walking along the trail. Conveniently located to visit the Brandywine Valley Attractions (Longwood Gardens, Winterthur), QVC Studios, West Chester State University, and the United Sports Training Center. Relax by canoeing or hiking nearby. The Amish country and historical Philadelphia are only 45 minutes away.

Relax on the porch.

This 1732 William Penn land grant home was built by Abiah Taylor as a wedding gift for his daughter and son-in-law, Daniel Hoopes. During the 1800’s it was a safe haven for the Underground Railroad. Due to its historical significance, this home was open for the annual Chester County Day House Tour, which drew over 1500 visitors.

View of Pond from the Veranda

Have early morning coffee on the big porch. A gourmet breakfast is served graciously on heritage Wedgwood china in the Great Room by candle light and fireside. On extra warm days breakfast can be eaten on the veranda, an idyllic setting overlooking the pond. Enjoy Marcy’s blueberry puff or banana raspberry chantilly. Guests often request her cheese strata. Parents visiting students at local colleges are welcome to invite their children for a complementary breakfast. Off of the kitchen there is a 24 hour hospitality center with the makings for hot and cold beverages, snacks and treats.

Great Room

The three guest bedrooms with private baths, air conditioning and cable TV, have king or queen beds. The inviting guest rooms vary in décor from the French Provincial furniture of the King Louis room to the cozy spindle queen bed in the Jenny Lind room to the pretty romantic Rose room.

Dining Room

Guest Comments Thank you for all the little "extras," great breakfasts, a great location and well restored house." "A beautiful historic home with lots of hospitality." "The hosts, the house, the food all top of the line" "The best alternative for the business traveler. We'll be back." "A lovely stay! Thanks for the great breakfasts, warm fires and the blue heron bonus."

Local Attractions Longwood Gardens: Easter at Longwood Festival of Fountains (June-September) Christmas at Longwood Brandywine River Museum: Wyeth Collection Chadds Ford Days (September) Brandywine Battlefield: Revolutionary War Re-enactment (September) The Christmas Museum Chadds Ford Winery Canoeing on the Brandywine (Northbrook) West Chester University (5 minutes) West Town School (5 minutes) Immaculata College(10 minutes) Horseback Trail Riding The Three Bakers Dinner Theater QVC Studios Golf Courses The Hellicopter Museum United Sports Training Center (4 1/2 Miles)

Other Area Attractions Winterthur Museum and Gardens Hagley Museum (duPont Powder Works) Amish Country King of Prussia Mall Valley Forge Park (walking and bike path) Swans

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