Description
Circa 1786. Aside from its notoriety as the first deeded house in what became the town of Gettysburg, The Brafferton bears a bullet shot into the fireplace mantel during the Civil War battle. The rooms are appointed with 18th- and 19th-century antiques that belonged to the owners' ancestors. The dining room boasts a unique mural painted on all four walls depicting the early town of Gettysburg. Lavish breakfasts are served in the colorful room on tables set with English china, old silver and crystal. Guest quarters are available in the original house or in the old carriage house across the brick atrium. Carriage house rooms feature stenciling and skylights. The garden area offers a large wooden deck to relax on as guests take in a variety of spring and summer flowers. The National Register inn is near all of Gettysburg's historic attractions, including the Gettysburg National Military Park.Publicity and Awards: Local newspapers, Early American Life, Country Living, Gettysburg Times.Location: City/Urban and Town.
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Rooms & Rates
Rates: $99 to $229
Payment types accepted include Visa, Travelers Checks, Personal Checks, Master Card, Discover, American Express and Cash.
Rooms: This property has 17 total guest accommodations with private bath, 6 with fireplaces, 5 with hot tubs, 2 with whirlpools, 8 total suites, including 2 two-bedroom suites.
The types of beds available include Twin, Queen and King.
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Policies
Minimum Stay Requirements: Two nights weekends, April 1 - Nov. 30.
Cancellation: 14 days
Smoking: Limited.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast, Snacks/Refreshments and Afternoon Tea.
Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Full Gourmet Breakfast, Afternoon Tea and Snacks/Refreshments.
Amenities In Room: Clock Radio, DVD, Fireplace, Cable TV, Air Conditioning, Desk, Hot Tub/Spa/Jaccuzi, Ceiling Fans, Bathrobes, Reading Lamps, Central Air, Hair Dryer, Refrigerator, Television and Wireless Internet Access.
Amenities On Site: Phone, Handicap Access and Gift Shop.
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Activities
Events Hosted: Romantic Getaways, Family Reunions and Honeymoons.
Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Bicycling, Fishing, Golf, Horseback Riding, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Skiing Cross Country, Skiing Downhill, Sports Events, Major College, Wineries and Gettysburg National Park.
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Recommended Restaurant(s)
dobbon house.
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Historic Interest
The inn is listed in the National Register and Gettysburg, site of the Civil War's most infamous battles, offers much history.
Historic Awards: National Register (Granted), National Historical Site (Applied) and City Historical Site (Applied).
Historic Memberships: National Trust.
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