Speedwell Forge B & B in Lititz, PA

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Speedwell Forge B & B

Location. The Speedwell Forge B&B is located in Lititz, Pa., in Amish country. Amish crafts, food and furniture are accessible in the surrounding 12 miles at the Amish Country Gazebos, Peaceful Valley Furniture and Peaceful Valley Dragon Market.
Features. Sitting on 120 acres, this Colonial- style home, built in the 1760s, is characterized by thick stone walls and deep-paneled windows. Complimentary three-course breakfasts are served daily in the dinning room under a crystal chandelier. Fresh-baked desserts are served every evening. A conference room and complimentary wireless Internet access are available. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and restored antique furniture are featured throughout the house. The inn includes a book and video library. Though the property sat vacant from 1986 until 2005, it now holds a 22-acre wolf sanctuary and a 70-acre corn field. Pets are not allowed at this property.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms are decorated in country Colonial style with white trim and antiques including traveling trunks and water pitcher vases. Beds are dressed with authentic Amish quilts. All accommodations include private bathrooms. Select rooms contain fireplaces and jetted tubs. The "Bill" and "Kathryn" rooms house antique canopy or rope beds. The private cottage, Paymaster's Office, boasts a vaulted ceiling and wooden interior, and offers a view of the pickup window where iron workers used to collect their wages. The Summer Kitchen Suite features a gas fireplace, a kitchenette and wolf-themed decorations.

Expert Tip. Since being built, Speedwell Forge has been an iron forge, a horse-breeding farm and a dairy farm. From 1760 to 1942 it was continuously owned by one family.

Surrounding Area

AMISH COUNTRY

Room Information - Speedwell Forge B & B

Bed Type:  Short Description: Summer kitchen suite Long Description: One queen bed upstairs and two twin beds downstairs. Private bathroom and jetted tub. Fireplace. Kitchenette. Bed Type:  Short Description: Bill's room Long Description: One double bed. Private bathroom with tub and shower. Two chairs and desk. Cable TV and DVD player. Coffeemaker upon request. Bed Type:  Short Description: Kathryn's room Long Description: One queen bed. Private bathroom with claw-foot tub. Fireplace. Bed Type:  Short Description: Paymaster's office Long Description: One king bed. Private bathroom and jetted tub. Brick fireplace. Kitchenette. Bed Type:  Short Description: Boy's room Long Description: Two three-quarter beds. Private bathroom with tub. Fireplace. Two chairs and desk. Two closets.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3-9 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Children not allowed - 10 Years and Under
Credit card required
Fireplace
Floors - 3
Guestrooms - 5
Hotel Built - 1760
Hotel Renovated - 2006
Minimum check-in age - 18
Photo identification required
Smoke-free property - Smoking Outside Only

Star rating: 3.5

Area Activities

Brickerville Antiques - 2.0 miles
Lititz Museum - 6.0 miles
Wilbur Chocolate and Candy Americana Museum - 6.0 miles
Amish Country Gazebos - 6.0 miles
Historic Manheim Preservation - 6.25 miles
Peaceful Valley Furniture - 12.0 miles
Peaceful Valley Dragon Market - 12.0 miles
Historic Rock Ford Plantation - 16.0 miles

Driving Directions - Speedwell Forge B & B

465 Speedwell Forge Road, Lititz, Pa.
From Harrisburg Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 30 miles.

Follow the signs to I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike).
Take I-76 East to Philadelphia.
Take the second exit (Exit 266).
After the toll booth, turn left onto PA-72.
Turn right onto US-322, and continue for six miles.
Make a sharp right onto Speedwell Forge Road.