Summary:
Located in the historic carriage house is the Apartment—a fully equipped apartment with historic architectural features. The Apartment features 2 full bedrooms—one with a double bed and the other with a king bed—and a shared jack-and-jill bathroom. The living room is incredibly spacious with a pull-out sofa bed. The dining room comfortably seats six people, and there is a desk for work. The kitchen is well stocked with a full-size stove, oven, and refrigerator. A full array of cooking utensils, pots and pans, and table settings is available. A traditional drip coffee maker with coffee and condiments is included. High-speed internet access and a Smart TVs are included. There is one on-site parking space, with nearby street parking for additional vehicles. The Apartment is located just two blocks off the main street in Historic Kennett Square. A leisurely stroll will take you to locally owned restaurants, boutique shops, craft breweries, and more. Located just 35 minutes from Philadelphia airport, we are close to Wilmington and Newark DE, and Lancaster, PA. Our local must-see attractions include Longwood Gardens, Brandywine River Museum, Winterthur, and the Brandywine Battlefield. Downtown West Chester, with its vibrant food scene, is less than thirty minutes away. The Apartment is located on the ground floor with no steps required. Shared laundry facilities are available.
The Space:
Every detail has been thought of and you can relax while enjoying all of the upgrades in our historic carriage home. From the hardwood floors to the luxury bathroom with heated tile flooring, the built-in workspace, to the fully stocked kitchen which will support any chef's needs, only the best finishes have been used. Sink into the comfy beds with soft linens. Lounge on the sofa and enjoy a movie. Or stroll into town and part take in one of our incredible breweries, pizza joints, award-wining resturants or a simple diner. It's all in walking distance. If you want a weekend to check out craft breweries, or local vineyards, several are avaiable all within a short drive. Or step into history and check out Brandywine River Museum or a famous DuPont mansion like Winterthur or Nemours. And don't miss out on world renowned Longwood Gardens with their incredible gardens, fountains and historic home. Kennett Square was voted Coolest Small Town in America by Conde Nast Travel. Come check it out for yourself. FYI: The bathroom is accessed through the bedrooms. Each bedroom has it's own door to the bathroom. Dedicated, high-speed internet, flat-panel TVs and more.
Guest Access:
Entire apartment.
The Neighborhood:
WIthin walking distance you can visit world famous Talula's Table (the most difficult resturant to get a reservation in in the world), Kennett Brew Company for your local craft beer and music, Kellers for your small town diner, Portabello's or La Verona for fantastic Italian and so much more.
Getting Around:
Plenty of options within walking distance. Biking and hiking trails closeby. Or step into history and visit the Brandywine Battlefield. Want to visit an Amish Farm, you can with just a short 30 minute drive. So much to do you'll run out of time.
Other Things to Note:
The full bath is a "jack and jill" bath meaning that it is accessed through the bedrooms. Anyone staying on the sofa bed will need to access the bathroom through a bedroom. A pack and play is available for infants.
Interaction with Guests:
We live in the home next door and are here to help make the most of your stay.