My husband and i stayed here for an evening when we attended the annual vinters dinner at Longwood Gardens. The innkeeper could not have been more accomodating and gracious. She asked us when it was convenient for "us" to check in, then she waived the 2 night minimum rule, then she offered to drive us to and from the dinner so that we wouldn't have to worry about drinking and driving. I have stayed at Bed and Breakfast's before and found the people running them kind of snotty and pretentious. There was not one bit of snottiness here. The rooms were comfortable and the bathroom huge and beautiful. We will be staying here again next year!!

rapunzel2Nj
nj
Jan 27, 2009

I stayed here for a quick one night getaway with my fiance for her birthday weekend. It was a wonderful little place! We live in Philly, and wanted to get away from the city for a change and enjoy the country. The rooms were great, the house was quiet, peaceful, a short walk to downtown but away from all commotion. The room was clean, well-kept, well-designed and very cozy!

We happened to have the fortune of being the only folks there on the weekend we went (not really tourist season, and very cold, so not much in the way of folks coming to spend time at Longwood Gardens), but we would have had privacy even if others had been staying there.

The innkeeper was very nice and very knowledgeable! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will certainly book here again if we're back in Kennett Square in the future!

revned78
Philadelphia
Jan 25, 2009

We had a delightful stay at Stebbins-Swayne during our "Mother-daughters" trip in August. Rosemary was a very gracious host and very good cook. She provided great information about area attractions/restaurants and make a very yummy breakfast, although it was a little on the small side (good size for us, but I could see how a man would leave a little hungry). The rooms were very nicely decorated and extremely clean, which is a must! The room that accommodated three people was very comfortable with a queen and a daybed. The location is very convient to the main shops in Kennett Square and only a few minutes to Longwood Gardens. I would definitely stay again if I were to visit Kennett Square again!

Toby11
Pittsburgh
Sep 14, 2008

We didn't want to leave! This cozy home-away-from-home was just perfect for a weekend get away. It's within a 5-min walking distance from adorable little shops and excellent restaurants in Kennett Square and is near the beautiful Longwood Gardens and lots of other wonderful sites. Rosemary was most gracious and welcoming -- and we're still talking about her 5-star breakfast! Highly recommended!

globescanner
New York
Aug 31, 2008

The Stebbins-Swayne B&B is top notch. It's only a couple blocks from the Kennett Square shops, but away from the noise of traffic driving by. A very short drive to the local wineries, Longwoods Gardens, and Winterthur, makes it an ideal location to explore the area.

The house is beautiful and rooms were clean, comfortable, and as shown on the website photos. The private bath was really nice too. Rosemary cooks delicious breakfast every morning, something different, fresh, great! She also has excellent suggestions on local happenings and directions to nearby attractions.

jojocod
Elkridge, MD
Jun 30, 2008