Nestled in Kennett Square's countryside, close to Longwood Gardens and the Winterthur Country Estate, is the "gem
of a bed & breakfast" - Walnut Hill. Our crooked country road is popular with joggers, walkers and bikers. It beckons
the photographer and those who appreciate the beauty of nature. We offer a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of
the work-a-day world, yet provide all of the modern amenities.
Our circa 1840 antique furnished mill house is on land that was
originally granted by William Penn to his daughter Letitia in 1701.
The mill was built in the meadow in front of (what is now) Walnut
Hill about 1760, and during the Revolutionary War the Queen's
American Rangers (a Loyalist unit) camped on the hillside opposite
the bed and breakfast site while en route to the Battle of Brandywine.
A few gracious comments from our guests:
"We came as strangers, left as friends."
"You have mastered the art of bed and breakfast hospitality."
"The nicest, friendliest and most relaxing bed & breakfast we have ever visited."
"Our first American bed & breakfast experience, and I say 'ditto' to all the lovely comments your guests have written in your journal."
"All the extra little touches make such a difference."
Cozy Corner
Period antiques, family heirlooms, oriental carpets and Sandy's
extensive orchid collection are imaginatively displayed. Guests are
invited to curl up with a good book in the "cozy corner" by the
over sized fireplace, play games or take a walk on the nature trail
in the meadow. Perhaps enjoy relaxing in the hot tub after a day of
touring in our wonderful Valley. During the warmer months sit on the
wicker filled porch and listen to the sounds of nature and the
babbling brook.
Front Porch
A full, gourmet country breakfast is served on antique china and
pewter before a bay window in the keeping room. There is always coffee and conversation
available for the "early birds". To prepare you for an incredible day of touring,
we offer sumptuous entrees such as mushroom omelet soufflé with homemade
breads and jams, apple sauce pancakes with hot apple cider sauce or Sandy's famous
French toast. Of course there is always a fruit plate, juices and hot beverages.
Outside the bay window, more than 20 species of birds feed and provide morning entertainment.
Meet other guests for a fun-filled breakfast with stimulating and
interesting conversation and discover what coincidences you share with them.
Refreshments are always available and the cookie jar is never empty!
The Breakfast Table
After twenty-five years, we continue to thoroughly enjoy sharing our
home with our guests. Your hosts are Tom and Sandy Mills. Prior to
opening the bed and breakfast, Sandy worked as a social worker and
had a catering business; she is well known locally for her culinary
expertise and recently completed a cookbook for the Bed & Breakfast
Association. Sandy is also a long time docent at the Winterthur
Museum and Country Estate. Tom retired with over thirty years with
the DuPont Co. followed by a career in consulting. He is a retired
Air Force navigator who now navigates around area golf courses.
Brandywine Valley Special Treats
"So much to do, so little time"
After twenty five years of hosting guests from around the world, we pride ourselves in the ability to
help each guest customize an itinerary fitting the time available in our beautiful Brandywine Valley.
Andrew Wyeth's only grandchild, Victoria, provides a fantastic insight into the works of her grandfather as well as uncle Jamie and
great grandfather NC Wyeth. This experience at the Brandywine River Museum is a one not to be missed. Let us help you
plan to enjoy this dynamic presentation.
Winterthur offers many interesting tours and special exhibits. Sandy, in addition to the bed and breakfast, is a Winterthur guide
and is considered one of the most enthusiastic members of the staff. She enjoys helping guests plan their visits to this wonderful
museum and country estate as well as providing an insight into what life was like when "Harry" duPont lived there.
Nemours, Alfred duPont's mansion patterned after the family ancestral home in France, is decorated with many exquisite items
acquired from European palaces and prominent family estates. The newly restored French formal gardens are opulent. Reservations are required;
let us help you plan a visit to this most interesting home of a prominent member of the duPont family.
Longwood Gardens - Flowers, Fragrance, Fountains and Fireworks - visual delights. In addition to ever changing seasonal floral displays, Longwood,
the world's foremost botanical facility, offers a wonderful pallet of activities for the entire family, including afternoon and evening concerts, lighted fountain displays, exceptional fireworks with accompanying music and three interesting tree houses for children of all ages.
With one thousand acres to enjoy, surround yourself with the unparalleled beauty Longwood has to offer.
The Barnes Museum's incredible art collection and lovely grounds are a special treat not to be missed before the relocation
to a new site in Philadelphia. Only 45 minutes from Walnut Hill, many guests enjoy it's world famous collection of impressionist
art on a day trip. Advance ticketing required.
Tom & Sandy invite you to come, be our guest, share our tales of local lore, relax and let us pamper you.
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Mailing address:
Bed & Breakfast at Walnut Hill
541 Chandler's Mill Road
Avondale, Pennsylvania 19311
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