Description
Circa 1750. Gardens, woodland and meadows comprise the 60 acres that surround the family home of W. Atlee Burpee and son, David Burpee. The stone manor and the carriage house offer rooms furnished with Oriental carpets and antiques. The manor's parlor features a fireplace, French paintings and the study where the first Burpee Seed catalogs were written. French doors from the dining room open to a terrace shaded by an ancient linden tree. The Carriage House offers two guest rooms, as well as David Burpee's private library. It boasts chestnut woodwork and palladian windows.Publicity and Awards: Bon Appetit, Mid-Atlantic Country, Gourmet.Location: Estate.
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Rooms & Rates
Rates: $200 to $400
Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card and Visa.
Rooms: This property has 8 total guest accommodations, 6 with private bath, 3 with fireplaces, 1 suite and 1 conference room.
The types of beds available include Queen and Twin.
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Policies
Cancellation: 7 day notice=deposit refund
Pets: Innkeepers pets on premises.
Smoking: Smoke Free Property.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast.
Types of meals: Continental Breakfast, Full Breakfast and Afternoon Tea.
Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Reading Lamps, Telephone, Television and Desk.
Amenities On Site: Copy Machine, Phone, Fax, Fireplace and VCR.
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Activities
Events Hosted: Family Reunions, Seminars and Meetings.
Other Activities: Antiquing, Fishing, Live Theater, Shopping (Local Crafts) and Water Sports.
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Historic Interest
Pearl Buck Home, Moravian Tile Works, Mercer Museum.
Historic Awards: National Register (Granted), Local Register (Granted), National Historical Site (Granted), State Historical Site (Granted) and City Historical Site (Granted).
Historic Memberships: National Trust.
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