Description
Circa 1872. Aaron Burr hid in this Bucks County house after his infamous duel with Alexander Hamilton. The home also is one of the Wedgwood Collection inns. A Victorian Shingle style, it is in the National Register. Its three stories, including the spacious parlor, are appointed with antiques and reproductions. Guest rooms offer amenities such as private baths, telephones and TVs, and many have two-person whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. Within walking distance are fine restaurants, shops and art galleries. The grounds offer two gazebos, stately old trees, a screened-in flagstone patio and a barn perfect for bicycle storage.Publicity and Awards: New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Cottage Living Magazine, The Intelligencer Record, Bucks County Courier Times, Time Magazine, CNN Travel Show, Lou Dobbs, CNN on Business, Romantic Inns of America, Gaelic Travel Channel (Scotland), CBS Best Inns, Signs, Ghost Tours of New Hope (DVD), 4 platinum bars from Inspected Inns of New Hope.Location: Country and Art colony/village. Historic District.
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Rooms & Rates
Rates: $120 to $355
Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Visa, Personal Checks and Travelers Checks.
Rooms: This property has 8 total guest accommodations with private bath, 6 with fireplaces, 2 with whirlpools, 2 total suites, including 1 two-bedroom suite, 1 cottage and 3 conference rooms.
The types of beds available include King, Queen and Twin.
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Policies
Minimum Stay Requirements: There is a 2 night minimum over a Saturday night stay and Holiday periods too. Certain 3 day Holiday weekends may have a 3 night minimum.
Cancellation: 10 day notice is required otherwise the Deposit is forfeited in the event we cannot re-fill the room.
Pets: Pets Allowed, Room restrictions apply. Call to discuss and view PET POLICIES online too.
Smoking: Outside Only.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast, Snacks/Refreshments and Afternoon Tea.
Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Continental Plus Breakfast, Full Breakfast, Full Gourmet Breakfast, Vegetarian Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Snacks/Refreshments and Room Service.
Amenities In Room: Heating, Television, Bathrobes, Telephone, Refrigerator, Iron/Ironing Board, Wireless Internet Access, Turn-Down Service, Hair Dryer, Coffeemaker, Fireplace, Snack Bar, Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Bath Amenities, 2-person Whirlpool tubs facing a fireplace, Private porches, Canopy bed, Cable TV, Some with DVD, Some with VCR and Free Wi-Fi.
Amenities On Site: Suitable for Events, Family/Kid Friendly, Swimming, Handicap Access, Pool, Tennis, Hot Tub/Jetted Tub, Located on 2 acres, Free On-site guest parking, Guest snack pantry, Wraparound Victorian porch, Free high-speed wireless Internet access, Screened-in porch with white wicker furniture and Free daily breakfast served on Wedgwood China in bed or in dining room.
Business Traveler Amenities: Desk, Television, Modem Connection, Internet Access, Wireless Internet Access, FAX On-site, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Daily Newspapers, Gym Nearby, Gym On-site, Flexible Cancellation, Off-site Dry Cleaning Services, Flexible Check in/out Times, Meeting rooms, Catered lunch, breaks, etc. Only one meeting at a time is hosted to insure full attention and prompt service for your off-site event.
Transportation Services: Bus Station Pickup.
Languages Spoken: French, Spanish
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Spa Services
On-Site Spa Services: Body Scrubs, Cosmetics, Fitness Center, Manicures/Pedicures, Massages, Medical Spa Services, Private Trainer, Water Therapies and Yoga/Meditation.
Off-Site Spa Services Available
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Activities
Events Hosted: Family Reunions, Seminars, Meetings, Weddings, Romantic Getaways, Honeymoons, Retreats, Gatherings and Commitment Ceremonies.
Other Activities: Amusement Park, Antiquing, Art Galleries, Beaches, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Live Theater, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Skiing Cross Country, Skiing Downhill, Sports Events, Major College, Tennis, Water Sports, Wineries, Covered bridges (12), Village Square (one block), 240 structures in the Historic District, Vibrant artist colony, House museums, Art museum, Steam Train Ride, Boat rides on the river & the canal, Live music nightly, Historic Washington Crossing State Park, Bowman's Hill Tower & Wildflower Preserve, Mishener Art Museum, Princeton University and Philadelphia PA.
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Historic Interest
The stone foundation is c 1720 and served as a Headquarters House for 6 years during the American Revolutionary War. In addition, VP Aaron Burr hid there after his fatal pistol duel with Hamilton in 1804. The ghost of Aaron Burr
( the furtive stare) may still be experienced here...
Historic Awards: City Historical Site (Granted), National Register (Applied), State Register (Granted), National Register (Granted), Local Register (Applied), National Historical Site (Granted), State Register (Applied), State Historical Site (Granted), National Historical Site (Applied), Local Register (Granted) and National Trust.
Historic Memberships: National Trust, Local Historical Society and State Historical Society.
Historic sites nearby: Revolutionary Battlefield (2 mi), Revolutionary Stone Tower (1 mi), Civil War era tunnel
Washington Crossing State Park (1 mile)
Bowmans Tower (1 mile)
New Hope Historic District ( 1/8 block)
Parry Mansion House Museum (1/2 mile)
Delaware River Heritage Corridor (1/4 mile)
Delaware Canal Tow Path National State Park (1/8 mile)
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Romantic Interest
 Lace curtains, extra pillows, canopy beds, a fireplace in your bedroom.
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