The Aaron Burr House
Bed & Breakfast
ABOUT
The Aaron Burr House Bed and Breakfast is a newly renovated Victorian beauty located one block from the vibrant center of New Hope, PA in historic Bucks County. Stay where Aaron Burr fled to after he killed Hamilton!
Winner of the Best In Bucks Happening List: Bed-and-Breakfast 2021!
Each room at the inn has a distinct personality, and features antiques, private bathrooms, air conditioners, streaming flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi connection and free on-site parking. AAA award winner. Midway between NYC and Philadelphia and 3 hours from Baltimore/DC Metro area. Open year round.
We have secure parking for bikes, and a small bar. Cooking classes, brunches, and dinners are available upon request.
We've recently added a coffee bar on the first floor. There are coffee, espresso, tea, and ice machine; as well as water bottles available in each room.
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We will cook vegan meals upon request. Please let us know about your dietary restrictions at time of booking.
Special occasion cakes, flower and chocolates in the room for an additional fee.
**We have a two night minimum on the weekends, but ONE NIGHT stays during the week (Monday-Thursday)
can be accommodated! Just send us an email or call 215-862-3277
(Who doesn't love a mid -week getaway?)
There will be no breakfast served on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & New Years Day
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We have one pet friendly room, Schulyer, that has its own separate entrance in case other guests are uncomfortable with dogs. There is a $25 pet fee.
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Our manager lives on premises.
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OUR ROOMS
Each one of our beautiful rooms has its own distinct decor and personality. We have a room for every mood! There are suites available on the property that are perfect if you are traveling with family or friends. The Theodosia suite is a king size room with a fireplace, flatscreen TV, and bathroom with a beautiful walk-in shower. For an additional fee, the person booking the
OUR SERVICES
Breakfast
You are in for a TREAT! Your host, Lisa Pretecrum, is a graduate of the acclaimed Ballymaloe Cookery School in East Cork, Ireland. She works with local farms to bring you the best and freshest ingredients. Her breakfasts are gorgeous, and more importantly, delish!
Garden
The Aaron Burr House B&B has a cozy back yard, complete with a fire table and an adorable screen porch. Guests can relax and enjoy a lovely private outdoor space right in the middle of New Hope.
Fun
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Our area is wonderful for exploring and discovering on your own, but if you would like, we can help to arrange all kinds of adventures. Think winery tours, searching for chanterelles, horseback riding, walking tours of Princeton, NYC, Philly, hikes to waterfalls...the sky is the limit.
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Free Wifi
We are all about the history, but don't worry, we will keep you connected.
GALLERY
THINGS TO DO
Food & Drink
The New Hope/Lambertville area is foodie heaven! There are fantastic restaurants to suit every taste. We are also home to wineries, distilleries, and several award-winning breweries. Your host, Lisa, can recommend the perfect place for any occasion.
History
We are not the "room where it happened," but we are the place to which Aaron Burr fled after his famed duel with Alexander Hamilton. This area is steeped in history - Washington crossed the Delaware here! This town and county are filled with historical sites and gorgeous colonial architecture.
The Great Outdoors
Looking for some nature? We are located along the beautiful Delaware River! You can walk or bike for miles on the Towpath, hike in Washington Crossing State Park, climb Bowman's Tower or go kayaking. Tubing down the river is available during warm weather. There are countless outdoor adventures to explore.
Shopping
New Hope is a shopper's paradise! Top notch antique shops, boutiques, and galleries abound. We are also just a few miles from the quaint shops of Peddler's Village. There is something for every taste.
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The Arts
Our town is proud of its reputation as an artistic haven. It is filled with galleries, music venues and theaters. We are home to the historic Bucks County Playhouse and minutes away from the famed Michener and Mercer Museums. Go from fancy to funky by just walking down the street.
Location, Location, Location
Our B&B is in a perfect location! Stay with us and you are one hour from Philadelphia and less than two hours from New York City! See all that this area has to offer as well as some big city options!
