The Great Valley House Of Valley Forge
1475 Swedesford Road
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
United States 19355
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Older than the house George Washington stayed at during the Valley Forge encampment, this 300 year old stone farmhouse is a five minute drive to Valley Forge National Park.The house retains original fireplaces and random-width wood floors. Note the hand forged iron hinges and other historical features which your hostess, Pattye Benson, will be happy to describe. One unique item is an old stone sink, said to be one of only two such pre-1700 sinks in the country. As you enjoy breakfast there may be, depending on the weather, a fire in the old kitchen walk-in fireplace. The fireplace has its original swing crane and carved in the massive mantel you can see the initials W.T. 1812. Just a short driving distance from Philadelphia, Lancaster, King of Prussia and Brandywine Valley, The Great Valley House has been featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Washington Post. Selected 1994 Devon House Tour participant. Featured on the cable TV Travel Channel in their series, "The History Traveler" as part of a show on George Washington's travels. Most recently selected by Dateline NBC as a production location for one of their programs.|A full gourmet breakfast is served in the pre - revolutionary old kitchen.
year built:
1690
year renovated:
2003
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The three guest rooms, all with private baths, are hand stenciled, decorated with antiques, and accented with hand made quilts. The Peaches and Cream Room exudes a Victorian flavor with a queen brass bed and a twin bed. This room features a bath with an antique footed bath tub. The Rose and Grey Room contains a ceiling canopied queen bed and a twin bed. This room contains a charming en-suite bath with shower and a unique sink constructed from an antique Singer sewing machine. The Cranberry Room has an antique brass double bed, a sitting area with a queen sofa bed, and bath with shower. All rooms are air conditioned and include cable TV, radio and telephones. Also supplied for convenience is a guest refrigerator and microwave. A full breakfast is served in the pre-revolutionary kitchen in front of a 12 foot wide walk-in fireplace.
number of rooms:
3
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single occupancy rate is between
95.00 and 120.00
extra person charge:
No
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