Historic Smithton Inn

What a great place. I travel for work and mostly stay at Holiday Inns or Hampton Inns.
I got a last minute room at The Smithton Inn. What a treat ! It is a bed and breakfast with very nice hosts. Rebecca and Dave were gracious and what a breakfast! I highly recommend this place.

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Boyfriend and I were passing through PA on our way to visit my parents in Ohio, and we stopped here for the night. It’s really quaint and old-​timey and very Amish-​like. We brought our dog and the staff spent like five whole minutes cooing over him, which I loved. The sheets are like magical cocoons of softness; I’m considering buying a set for my apartment. The owner was the nicest woman; she cooked us breakfast and chatted to us about how she came to buy the inn. The breakfast, by the way, is great. We bought two mugs and promised to come back again, which we definitely will the next time we drive through PA.

My boyfriend and I stayed here for 2 nites this past week and absolutely loved it! We could have lived in the Tailors Cottage forever. This portion is attached to the house, yet completely private with its own entrance and bi-​level living. It was beautifully done with rustic charm, yet modern amenities. I took advantage of the spa tub and had no issue with not being able to use oils etc like a previous reviewer mentioned .? The inn keeper, Rebecca was fantastic too! She made an amazing breakfast both mornings we were there and was extremely helpful in offering suggestions of things to do. She suggested a bike ride trail, which we did and enjoyed thoroughly. I would love to come back and relax here again !

A review that is long overdue, we stayed here back in 2009: The Historic Smithton looks very rustic from its exterior, and it was a little disappointing that the Tailor’s Cottage we stayed in was nothing like in the pictures on the website — I thought it would be quite charming and cozy, but it was just okay. It was a bi-​level floor with a kitchen and a small living room included, and there weren’t enough lighting available. The spa tub upstairs next to the bedroom did not allow bath oils or bubbles, so that was really sad, as this is usually what I look forward to! The inn had free wi-​fi, but not in the cottage — a huge inconvenience, but it forced you to stay away from checking your emails on your weekend getaway. A huge plus was that the cottage allows you to bring your furry friend — there’s a built-​in child’s bed into the wooden walls, so your furry friend can make themselves quite comfortable — just be cause as it is high up. The inn didn’t have a cocktail hour/​afternoon tea, but Ms. Rebecca was kind enough to bring over a platter of cheeses, crackers, and some pretzels. Our breakfast included Belgian waffles, poached eggs (that came piping hot!), and the maple-​cured bacon was quite tasty (yum!). We were the only ones who were at the inn, so we didn’t have the opportunity to mingle with others at breakfast and such. The town of Ephrata itself is quaint, but the shops do close early as any other historic downtown area. I’m glad that the other guests had a more enjoyable and a more positive stay, but we felt as if there were other better B&Bs that we had experienced!
+pet-​friendly
+lack of toiletries
+friendly hosts
+businesses close early

My boyfriend and I recently had a weekend getaway to the Ephrata/​Lancaster area, and we decided to stay at the Historic Smithton Inn based on all the positive reviews.
This B&B is absolutely beautiful, well-​kept, and full of character. We stayed in the Blue Room and were blown away. Very spacious, warm and comfortable… especially with its own fireplace!
The breakfasts were delicious and home cooked. Not too heavy or light. Plentiful coffee and tea, even with a Kuerig available.
We were able to enjoy a few movies in our room, and appreciated the current selection (even though I fell asleep watching the Avengers – blasphemy, I know!)
I even got to play a litle bit on the baby grand piano and be entertained with tricks from the Innkeepers’ dog, Lucky. I especially appreciated that they provided suggested running routes so my boyfriend could see the sights and get his weekly run.
We didn’t get to see all of the sights that we wanted to, so when we return, we will definitely come back to the Smithton Inn! We had a really great time.

My wife and I recently had our babymoon at Smithton, and really enjoyed our stay. Fresh breakfasts, practically cooked to order, with delicious ingredients. The room was great, with a fireplace and whirlpool tub. WIFI was available in our room.
And Dave & Rebecca were extremely helpful with tips and suggestions of places to go, and see, and dine.
What a great respite for us, and we will definitely come back to Smithton Inn next time we’re in the area.

Living in Manhattan, I had come to a point where I needed a refuge from stress, noise, chaos while still being able to maintain some standard of quality and comfort. Having been to Lancaster Co./Amish area once before, I knew that fresh air would be forthcoming, but what about a comfortable bed and delicious breakfast? Let me be succinct in stating why I’ve decided to take the time to write this review of Smithton Inn in Ephrata Pa:
1. THE INNKEEPER (Rebecca), when I spoke to her on the phone, immediately put me at ease by her enthusiasm which far exceeded any feeling of officiousness. We all know this is a business for profit, but we cling to the hope that we can still feel relaxed and WELCOME upon arrival, and this I felt.
2. THE INN. It is GORGEOUS. All the antiques are AUTHENTIC, it’s not some hokey recreation. The beds are supremely comfortable (tempur pedic just like I have at home), the towels thick, the water pressure high, wide screen TVs, WORKING fireplaces. Do I REALLY need to continue? I had a fire burning all evening, as well as an IN ROOM massage. All this while keeping in tact the feeling of being liberated from the city and immersed into a relaxing Pa town with Amish roots.
3. BREAKFAST. Rebecca loves cooking, and as I saw my reservation go from one day to two to three, I will say that the thought of getting up from my comfortable bed was made easier by knowing that chicken hash with poached eggs, raspberry pancakes, asparagus and cheese quiche were waiting for me. She actually SEASONS her food as I would, I remember thinking that were I to criticize it would be that some guests might find this not to their taste, especially if they prefer eggos for breakfast but for me, someone who uses herbs and spices, it was a pleasure. SAGE in my hash! Of COURSE!
4. PRICE. Prices are bargains, that’s all there is to say. I’m not rich nor poor, but it’s within my price range and I’ll be back as soon as I need another does of R and R, and that will be SOON.

Great refuge for weary travelers, whether business or pleasure. My room was great – large and inviting: sitting room with FP, Amish quilts, work desk with WIFI and a huge bathroom. The breakfast was delicious: baked French toast with local fresh peaches and rich dark coffee. Other options were homemade muesli and yogurt and juices. Upon arrival, the wine and snacks were a welcome lagniappe after a long drive. The new owners are making lots of improvements. I can’t wait to try it again and see what they do with the gardens.
The inn is a cool historic building. Down the street are the Ephata Cloisters historic settlement. I was passing through and not that familiar with the area. Thanks to the innkeepers, I got to visit some interesting historic sites and found a good restaurant recommendation.