Wednesday, August 23, 2017

A Hotel With A Breakfast Cottage In Gettysburg, PA

"We could do a Bed and Breakfast...but what if the owner wants to talk with us over breakfast?" I said to my husband Tom. I shuddered.

He laughed. He knows how I am. An introvert. Someone who doesn't want to speak to anyone until after she's fully woken up.

"There are a lot of Bed and Breakfasts in Gettysburg. But what if we get a haunted room? I can't sleep if there's a ghost."

So that's why we decided not to go with a Bed and Breakfast when we went to Gettysburg. Instead I looked at regular hotels, and I found Quality Inn.





It was right in town! Behind it was the cemetery which yes, could mean ghosts, but I doubted it. I liked how it was close enough to walk through the town because parking could get tricky.

"And there's a pool!" Natalie said as I looked at pictures of the hotel.

"We aren't going to Gettysburg to swim," I reminded her.

She shrugged. "I know. But there's a pool." Her eyes were dreamy.

I decided to book our room at Quality Inn. There was a military discount, and the reviews were good. (No ghosts!)

Plus there was a Breakfast Cottage:



Is this not the cutest? It's where you went for the daily hot breakfast. It's a home built in the 1800s that was converted into a breakfast cottage.

"Imagine living here," Natalie marveled as she ate her waffle. "In this tiny little cottage."

"There's WiFi in here!" Tommy said excitedly.

The rooms were comfortable: two queen beds. Plus a balcony.




Not all rooms come with a balcony, but ours did, and I was able to watch the gorgeous sunset.




There were ample restaurants to pick from within walking distance. Tom's favorite was the Dairy Queen nearby. We don't have one super close to us in Texas, so it's where we went our first night there. You'll also find a variety of stores, museums, and ghost tours.

Oh, and yes, there's WiFi, something that is important to my kids.

You can also read about the history of the area, which I thought was pretty neat:




And yes, I took Natalie to the pool. She said it was "amazing and not too cold!"




Also, this was next door to the Breakfast Cottage but I never ventured inside.



Perhaps next time.

54 comments:

  1. This place looks really awesome with some lovely views to make one's stay more interesting.. No doubt you really had a good time.

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  2. This looks like a great place to stay! I grew up 30 minutes from Gettysburg, it's such a great area! Hope you had a fun time!

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  3. The place was in a perfect location, very clean, great decor,Breakfast Cottage amazing pool, you can view gorgeous sunset.Have a Fun time !!!

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  4. My daughter wanted to do a ghost tour and thinks she would like to stay at a haunted place. Poor child would be staying there by herself. Maybe that will be her gradiation gift.

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  5. I love the cottage! And of course, kids are ALWAYS going to want to swim, if there's a pool available. LOL! I would definitely had to try out the Reliance Mine...looks scary...but interesting.

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  6. How cute! I, too, am an introvert and I shy away from bed and breakfasts for that same reason!

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    1. I have to admit I'm the same, I often try and order breakfast as room service if I can!

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  7. I'm so with you about not talking to people! lol. The breakfast cottage is so cute.

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  8. What a lovely looking place to say, that pool looks amazing and I totally want to venture through that door and into the breakfast cottage!

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  9. Oh man! Seems to have all of the charm of a bed-and-breakfast, without the conversation. I do admit that I love both bed-and-breakfasts and hotels, depending on my mood. Sometimes I'm in a breakfast cottage mood. And often I'm in a mood where I love to talk to people. Either way, I would definitely stay here.

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  10. That sounds like a cool place to stay. I need to get myself to Gettysburg one of these days.

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  11. Hahaha! I'm glad Natalie made it to the pool after all! I actually love bed & breakfasts, but this hotel sounds like it worked perfectly for you!

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  12. I'm laughing so hard. I've said the exact same things to my husband about Staying at a B&B. I think you made the right choice.

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  13. Sounds like great family time!

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  14. We are hoping to take a trip that way in the next year or two. One of the things I was looking at trying to find was where we are going to stay. This really helps a lot.

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  15. Quality Inns are always the best, never been disappointed. That darling breakfast cottage is to die for.

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  16. I am also an introvert and I understand it clearly, lol! The place is so neat, I would definitely want a room like that where you can watch sunset.

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  17. I've never stayed in a Quality Inn but the perk of that little breakfast cottage is definitely an attraction. Love that they were able to use such a historical space. Looks like your family had a wonderful time.

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  18. Looks like such a cool cottage! and sounds like you had a lot of fun! Look at that pool! dream!

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  19. LOL too funny. That would be my first concern about a B&B too :) Introverts unite! And would you look at that pool! You just want to dive right in!

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  20. Wow! The cottage looks really spacious! The fact that there's enough for 2 doubles!!!
    That sunset is gorgeous! I feel so envious especially with that swimming pool.
    Luciana commenting on behalf of (Ajulydreamer)

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  21. Ha! I'm the same way, but I love B&Bs!

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  22. I think the breakfast cottage is the cutest thing ever and glad that even though the inn was close to the cemetery there were no ghosts lol

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  23. What an adorable little breakfast cottage! I have seen many Quality Inns. I haven't stayed in one though. Your room looked great and the pool seems nice! Maybe I will look into one for our next trip.

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  24. I like the place, the pool and the breakfast cottage looks great, next time I visit the area, I might stay there. Thank you for sharing.

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  25. This place looks like a perfect place to relax ! Between this cottage looks like a classic place just like in old movies set ! Awesome Reviews

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  26. The cottage looks adorable. I live in Virginia and there are some many places to take in and visit.

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  27. It's been over a decade since we were there. We stayed at a B&B on the battlefield - can't wait to bring the kids.

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  28. That woody saloon hours looks scary , something from those magical stories;). But loved the breakfast cottage idea and look.

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  29. That breakfast cottage is so so cute! I love it!

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  30. Looks like such an interesting place! I've never been down this way, but it sounds like it would be very family-friendly. My kids love the pool, and have spent many hours at hotel pools!

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  31. I would have loved to have had some ghosts!! Hehe That breakfast cottage is super cute!!

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  32. I'm a total introvert myself so I can relate. =D That pool looks fantastic, would love to dive straight into it.

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  33. The whole time I was reading your article I thought abut this: "We're renting the rooms in our apartment for the long weekend. We're gonna be a Bed & Breakfast. So exciting." and imagine Linda Belcher being super enthusiastic about her Bed & Breakfast. The hotel you choosed looks so sweet, and I have to agree with Natalie, there is a pool :))

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  34. I feel scared at first knowing that there is a cemetery nearby. But when I see the sunset picture, who would not love to have that kind of view? Very calming place indeed plus the kids get to enjoy the wifi and pool. - ANOSA

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  35. Love the idea of the breakfast cottage! Such a unique and original thing for a hotel to do.

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  36. I love booking rooms with a balcony. I could watch the sun rise and set every single day over a cup of tea. This cottage is too cozy and cute. Cheers!!

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  37. Nice place to stay in. I have only been in a few B&B hotels/cottages but this one sure looks like it promises a comfortable place to stay. Thanks for sharing your experience and that photo of the lovely sunset.

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  38. This looks like a lovely place to stay! I love how homey it feels, and my daughter would love that they still have wifi haha!

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  39. I love the idea for a bed and breakfast as a little weekend getaway. P.S I don't like small talking with anyone too early in the morning either. :-)


    -Alethea

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  40. I always enjoyed your "what if" thoughts, its very entertaining. I used to have that with my boyfriend, and he said to me that I should minimize those thoughts because it spoils the fun... Which makes sense. Live the life everyday as he always says.
    Just like your bed and breakfast experience, and btw I like the place you chose!

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  41. Oh I totally love the idea of a bed and breakfast! I have never visited one before.

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  42. That cottage looks beautiful. I have been wanting to stay at a bed and breakfast for some time. My husband would love the fact that it has some history to it.

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  43. That is one gorgeous little cottage! Such a charming thing to have when staying somewhere!

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  44. That breakfast cottage next door is just the cutest! It looks like you and your family had a great time!

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  45. That reminds me of the pretty little bed and breakfast places in The UK I used to stat in with my Parents! So glad you all had such a great time!

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  46. Wow this place looks absolutely beautiful , perfect for a summer . Looks like you had a great time

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  47. That's so cool that Quality Inn had something as nice as this. I know that my friends wife works for it and I always wonder what people think. But this looks like it was a great stay.

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  48. Haha. Happy to hear that there were no ghosts! I love the view from the balcony and like Natalie I would be excited about the pool as well! x

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  49. That really looks like a beautiful place. I love the balcony and the pool and the breakfast cottage is super sweet.

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  50. The room is so spacious! I love that there is a balcony too! We have not been to Gettysburg yet. My husband, my very own history reference book is raring to go. We'll see if we can make it there sometime soon.

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  51. What an adorable little place! I've always wanted to try out a breakfast cottage but have never been able to find one near us! I've always wanted to visit Gettysburg! Maybe we'll have to check this place out then! Thanks for sharing!

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  52. Girrrrlll I usually hate staying at inns! I've stayed at the holiday inn one time and had a bad experience! But I'm glad you had a good time.

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