Not Your Grandmother's Bed and Breakfast

I had the recent experience of visiting a college campus with my teen daughter. We stayed in a bed and breakfast near the campus. Sound familiar? The campus visit was a success, the B&B not so much.

After we checked in and looked around, my daughter said, “Is this what you’re implying when you say your B&B is “not your grandmother’s bed and breakfast?” Maybe the stuffed peacock in the corner, or the extensive collection of glass figurines gave her that idea.

Listen, there’s a B&B out there for everybody, and some people LOVE the stuffed peacocks and glass figurines, but when we opened our doors, we wanted to be different. The best compliment we can receive, is, “We hate B&Bs but we LOVE your place!”

The Hunt Room

Our decor is eclectic. The antiques we do have are mostly sideboards, end tables, and accent pieces. Our artwork is a mix of modern and traditional. Any surface you sit on is new. Don’t worry about encountering a wobbly 100-year old chair or a creaky bed and springy mattress. OK, full disclosure, our floors are random width pine, and crooked, and you can see through the cracks. But, we call that character!

You will never see doilies, stuffed animals, dingy wall to wall carpeting, or drab wallpaper at the Inn at Glencairn. You will see comfortable rooms that complement the era of the building and enhance the ambience. And, rest assured, our electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems are all up to date and working properly! Sure, they didn’t have central air conditioning in the 18th century or flat screen TVs, but wouldn’t it have been nice if they did?!

So, when you book at the Inn at Glencairn. Keep in mind, this is “not your grandmother’s bed and breakfast” and enjoy your stay!

Book a Two Night Getaway at the Inn at Glencairn and Receive the Second Night Free!

We understand that the current pandemic has changed a lot of things recently.  But, we want to let you know what it has not changed, here at the Inn at Glencairn:

• It has not changed the immediate feeling of warmth when you walk through the door.

• It has not changed the delicious freshly made chocolate chip cookies greeting you upon your arrival. (It has changed the location: They are now waiting for you in your room!)

• It has not changed the chef prepared, gourmet breakfast served in our beautiful Dining Room. (But we only serve one room at a time.)

• It has not changed the homemade jams, butters, granola, and preserves that accompany every breakfast. (You can even take some home for later!)

• It has not changed the personal attention you receive from Lydia or the concierge service she provides, if you ask. She is social distancing and behind a mask, but she still knows more about the area than anyone!

• It has not changed the delightful furnishings, nor has it changed the historic ambiance and pub atmosphere in the Great Room that dates back to 1736.

The Hunt Room featuring a King Sized bed and Custom Greek Key Molding.

So when you start lamenting everything that has changed, we would like to let you know that we are still doing what we do best, providing hospitality.

We invite you to take a much needed break from your four walls and take advantage of our Fall Getaway special: Book your two night stay with us from now until April 1, 2021 and receive the second night free. Please call 609.497.1737 to make your reservation.  (Note: Exemptions do apply, and the special is valid for NEW reservations made for a weekday stay Sunday through Thursday. Give us a call with any questions! ) 

And, yes, we understand that travel plans change and sometimes states end up on the quarantine list suddenly. So, with that in mind, whatever you book is completely flexible.  You can use your credit ANY time you want if you need to change your original plan.  

Travel in Pandemic Times

We have had the pleasure of sitting through many webinars for hoteliers dealing with the current pandemic. As we listen to what we should be doing, we find ourselves looking at each other and saying more often than not, "We've been doing that all along."  

Sure, mandatory face masks are a new thing and no, Lydia is not handing out hugs and handshakes anymore. But, we have always required our staff to clean and disinfect guest rooms after each stay.  We have always required our staff to disinfect all linens after each stay. We have always regularly sanitized high traffic common areas. We have to wonder why other hotels have not been doing the same?

What is new? Well, like we said, masks are mandatory. Check in and check out is "no touch." Hand sanitizer is available throughout the Inn.  Our famous chocolate chip cookies will be in your room upon check in (sorry, now you have to ask for more!)  Our breakfast will be waiting for you at your scheduled time slot, so that the occupants of the dining room are only those people from your room or your family unit. Housekeeping will only enter your room upon check out, unless you specifically request for service during your stay. And, we are now leaving a 24 hour minimum vacancy between guests in the same room. Just to be on the safe side. 

Take a look at our reviews, we are consistently lauded for our cleanliness. We had these best practices in place since we opened nearly 15 years ago. As you consider your future travel options, we hope that you will continue to place your trust in us, knowing that we had these high standards in place all along.