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Add one of our Romance Packages to your Gettysburg lodging accommodations and make your stay a night to remember. |
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You will be staying in a beautiful country setting with nature trails, ponds and streams just three miles from the National Park Visitor Center |
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The Gettysburg Pennsylvania bed and breakfast with a Civil War theme Battlefield Bed & Breakfast Imagine staying in an original Civil War home on 30 peaceful acres You aren't only learning about history. You are experiencing it. You become part of history, sharing a home that was here during the Civil War. You walk the paths where artillery and cavalry fought during the Battle of Gettysburg. This 1809 pre-Civil War home is the real thing. You will see, feel, smell, and sense history all around you. In the morning, while you sip coffee You won't want to miss the daily hands-on You may try on uniform jackets and hats. You will look forward to our delicious full hot breakfasts We start with home-baked muffins or cobbler and fruit. Then dig into a delicious breakfast entrée with farm potatoes, breakfast meat, orange juice, and coffee. You won't go away hungry! We often wear costumes when we serve breakfast. We have some wonderful men and women's hats that we invite you to wear if you want. Friday night ghost stories Have an early dinner so you can be back by 8 PM for our ghost story time. The lights are lowered, the candles lit, and the spirits are invited in for the evening. The next morning, we gather around the breakfast table and share stories about our night. Will Cornelius Houtelin or the Lady in Blue visit your room that night? Remember, it's all storytelling....isn't it? You can stay in the only bed and breakfast You will be staying in an exclusive, privately owned section of the South Cavalry Battlefield in Gettysburg, PA. The monument beside the driveway wasn't even known to the Gettysburg National Military Park until we told them about it. Cornelius and Anna Houtelin owned this historic farm during the Battle of Gettysburg. Artillery, cavalry, and infantry all fought here on the property. You can walk the paths where the Union Cavalry fought and camped. You've always wanted to visit Gettysburg, or you have discovered Gettysburg and can't wait to get back. Imagine you and your favorite people staying in an original Pennsylvania farmhouse on the Gettysburg Battlefield. You will love our beautiful country setting You can hike on 30 acres with a lotus pond, an ancient oak grove, and nature trails. We are set back ¼ mile from the main road. Traffic noise is unheard of. The rooster crowing, the peeper frogs, and the braying of the donkey are the sounds that will waken you in the morning. Our 1820's barn is a great place for a reception or barn dance. Our lawn is the perfect setting for a garden wedding or commitment ceremony. We welcome you, your family, and your pet dog We welcome all guests - singles, couples, families, and friends of all ages. We even welcome your family dogs. We trust you to know if your pets and children will be good bed and breakfast guests. We have plenty of room outdoors for everyone to run off extra energy. We have a great tree swing and a small petting zoo. Excellent location within five minutes of the National Park Visitor Center, restaurants, galleries, museums, and outlet shopping. The National Park is our northern neighbor. We are located on an exclusive private section of the Battlefield behind Big Round Top on the same road as the National Park Visitor Center, Pickett's Charge, and the Peach Orchard. Are we a haunted bed and breakfast inn? Footsteps on the stairs, a girl singing, a figure in blue, a lantern in the field…..our guest's stories go on and on. So are we haunted? That's for you to find out. Investigations are encouraged and welcomed. Our guests tell us stories week after week. The history of Gettysburg is a haunting tale. Memories live on. Our inn is about the history, but the haunting tales of the Civil War soldiers are pervasive. If you believe, you may come home with your own tales to tell. We have fun with our ghost stories! You can join in the fun or just have a good night's sleep. Either way, you'll enjoy your stay! Exciting special events and romance packages You can spice up your get-away with romance packages, battlefield tours, and pre-arranged dinner reservations. We also have some great holiday events and murder mystery dinners. We offer Anytime Romance Packages throughout the year. Comfy beds and all private baths This speaks for itself. Relax. You deserve it. Gettysburg's magic Ghostly mists walk the grounds in October. Gettysburg sparkles in December. The fireflies glitter in June. The lotus glow in July. Whenever you come, Gettysburg's magic will entrance you. Come visit us! We are looking forward to meeting you! Why stay at a bed and breakfast in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania? We have knowledgeable innkeepers who are here to help you make the most of your Gettysburg vacation
or get-away. Can you "walk to the Battlefield?" The South Cavalry Battlefield monuments line our driveway. The Gettysburg Battlefield is huge. The park is 8 miles long with 30 miles of roads. We are on the southern edge. You will need a car to drive the battlefield no matter where you stay. We have plenty of parking. If you want to go to the Visitor Center, it is 3 miles north of the inn. There is plenty of free parking in the Gettysburg National Military Park parking lot. If you want to explore downtown, there is a convenient, inexpensive parking garage 5 miles away.. Do plan time to explore the unique shops, galleries, restaurants, and tea houses in historic downtown Gettysburg. Then come back to the quiet, peaceful countryside to rest for the night. Use Gettysburg as a home base for the Mid-Atlantic region. Gettysburg is in Pennsylvania's Hershey Dutch Country. Use Gettysburg as a home base to explore the history of the Mid-Atlantic region. Washington DC, Baltimore, and Harrisburg are within 1- 1 1/2 drive. Philadelphia is 2 1/2 hours. Lancaster and Amish Country are 1 1/2 hours away. Gettysburg is central to all these areas. Civil War Battlefield Tours We can arrange for a guide who will accompany you to nearby Civil War battlefields. Visit Antietem, Harpers Ferry, Falling Waters, Monocacy Battlefield, Union Mills, and Bull Run. We can also arrange for daytrips to Washington DC by bus. We are more than a "bed" & "breakfast." We offer historical ambiance and expertise with attention to customer service and modern comfort set in an original Civil War home on 30 peaceful acres of the Gettysburg Battlefield. A stay at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania's Battlefield Bed and Breakfast includes 1. Daily Civil War History Presentations With many individual morning history programs, we will have a different presentation each day of your stay. Learn about the life of an infantryman, artillery ammunition, the South Cavalry Battlefield, the Confederate Soldier, and more. 2. Friday Night Ghost Stories Join us at 8:00 PM in the Summer Kitchen Parlor for ghost stories. Are we a haunted inn? That's for you to find out. Our guests have some very interesting stories! Ask about The Ice Cold Hug , The Flying Lantern Shade, The Mist In The Mirror, and The White Orbs, the Marching Feet, The Singing Woman, and many more stories that guests have shared over breakfasts. 3. Breakfasts with Costumed Staff Delicious home cooked full breakfast with fruits, baked goods, original entrée, breakfast meat, potatoes, orange juice, and coffee or tea. Special diets available. Dining Rooms 4. Afternoon home-baked cookies, lemonade, coffee, and tea. Sleep tonight on the Gettysburg Battlefield on the Emmitsburg Road in the shadow of Big Round Top! One of Gettysburg Pennsylvania's premier lodging accommodations. 5. Comfortable rooms and personalized service with hosts who know the area Our guests often comment on the restful night they had. We invite you to come and relax. We are here to help you make this a vacation to remember and enjoy. The personal touch is what bed and breakfasts are all about. Let us know what you need. We can help with dinner reservations, battlefield tours, museum recommendations, directions, and activity suggestions. Eight beautiful guest rooms each dedicated to a Civil War unit that fought here on the Gettysburg South Cavalry Battlefield Enjoy seclusion and convenience just five minutes from restaurants, shopping, and the Gettysburg National Park Visitor Center Museum . A place to feel at home while knowing that the staff really cares about your comfort and needs. Call 888 766-3897 A place to enjoy a beautiful country garden atmosphere And is there more?… Always! See for yourself! A place to be entertained by the antics of the horses, geese, and outdoor barn cats (no cats inside, please) And even more?... A place with plenty of parking and room to stretch out and walk around, or even play a game of ball on the lawn or have a picnic by the pond A place where each guest room has its own private bath (nothing "down the hall") with a tub & shower A place with central heat and air conditioning for your comfort And more?Browse our website to learn about our history programs, breakfasts, and special events. Come see us! We also can arrange for flowers in your room, or special treats for your special occasion. We want your stay to live up to your expectations, so tell us what you want and we will do our best to make it happen for you. Most of our guests are adults. However, we also accept |
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Information & Reservations At Battlefield Bed & Breakfast Inn in Gettysburg Pennsylvania 717 334-8804 888 766-3897 Please call between 7 AM and 9 PM EST battlefield.com |
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All rooms have private baths en-suite with tubs and showers. Air conditioned throughout Rollaways available All rooms are in the same building |
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Between April and November, we usually don't book a single Saturday night stay unless Friday is already booked in that room. |
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An 1809 Lincoln era stone farmhouse is the heart of the inn. |
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