Brandywine Valley English Country Kutschenhaus in der Nähe von Philly

WE rented the Carriage House for a week in mid October, 2017.We opted for the "self catering" option to prepare all our own meals, and not eat breakfast at the B&B or have Inn privileges.

We got to the house earlier than our check in time, after a long drive. We are seasoned travelers, and had no expectation of checking in early.

The inn owners were downright surly in their behavior towards us. We stopped only to ask for a recommendation for lunch, and where a local market was so we could stock up for the week.

The Carriage House exterior is in very poor condition, paint peeling all over the place.The inside was also quite shabby, with deep gouges in the woodwork and walls, with no apparent attempt to fix them.

It was very warm when we arrives, and there is only one room window AC for the entire downstairs, totally not adequate.The lighting in the living room was totally inadequate. The light bulbs in the two lamps had the lowest possible wattage in them. You could not even read with the lighting provided. We bought new light bulbs the following day to allow us to read with. I am all for conserving energy, but this was ridiculous.

The kitchen is totally outdated, with no counter space to prepare anything. It was also missing a table that was shown in the pictures describing the house.

The ceiling fans in all the rooms were filthy and covered with grime and dust.

The host was also very surly towards us when we inadvertently hit a button on the remote which turned to cable off, and we called about how to fix it. He came down to the Carriage House and severely admonished us. Then, despite it being at least 70 degrees out, and without asking us, turned on the electric fireplace, which we had no use for.

This property is was shabbier than the photos you see online. If you are a "self catering" guest, these innkeepers just want to take your money and then have nothing to do with you.

They told us just to find the key in the door, and basically "don't bother us."

You will be disappointed if you rent this property.

We had a lovely stay at Hamanasette B&B. Cottage was clean and comfortable.

My husband and I, plus our dog, enjoyed a wonderful week at the Meadow Cottage in early fall. The Cottage was comfortable and well equipped for everything we needed for a week's stay. We loved the quiet spot looking out and visiting with the neighbor's friendly horses. The Inn owners answered all of our questions ahead of time and offered suggestions for dining out and other area attractions. The location in a residential area was peaceful, yet convenient to shopping areas and major highways.

The owners are most accommodating and the location and property are great. Pictures and description are accurate. This provided the perfect solution for us, visiting in an area that we were familiar with, and giving us the flexibility we needed.