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Cottage on Historic Gentleman's Farm

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A snow-covered landscape with a house surrounded by trees. - Cottage on Historic Gentleman's Farm (Chester Springs)
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a dining area with a table and chairs. - Cottage on Historic Gentleman's Farm (Chester Springs)
A sunroom with a large window, a fireplace, a wicker sofa, and a chair. - Cottage on Historic Gentleman's Farm (Chester Springs)
A white building with a black pergola and red flowers. - Cottage on Historic Gentleman's Farm (Chester Springs)
A bedroom with a bed, a television, a dresser, and a painting on the wall. - Cottage on Historic Gentleman's Farm (Chester Springs)
Consider a stay at Cottage on Historic Gentleman's Farm and take advantage of golfing on site, a garden, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling and kayaking at this cottage. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Cottage on Historic Gentleman's Farm

  • Located in the heart of Historic Chester County, few locations in the United States offer so many things to see and do. Some of the loveliest creations of man or nature are nearby. The cottage is on a 70 acre country estate (circa. 1797) with fields & trails, surrounded by over 2000 acres of private land. An Indian tribe once lived on the property with lingering evidence where they chipped their flint tools and arrowheads. Nearby is gourmet dining, tennis and historic sites within walking or bicycle distance. In the late 1990s, Chester County was listed as one of the top ten counties in which to live, owing to its beauty, historic significance and the general sophistication of its inhabitants. Horse-carriages and hot air balloons are just a few of the common sights. The Cottage is located on a private lane, just off a quiet, picturesque country road that is a favorite of bicyclists, joggers and equestrians. The farm, its history and surroundings were the subject of Edwin A. Peeples’ Walden-like memoir PLANTING AN INHERITANCE, LIFE ON A PENNSYLVANIA FARM

    Keywords: Country Estate Cottage

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Located in Chester Springs, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. The Mill at Anselma and Phoenixville Foundry are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Markies Mini-Golf and Pennhurst Asylum Haunted House. Play-A-Round Golf and Terra Culture are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding. Visit our Chester Springs travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A snow-covered park with leafless trees, benches, and a distant view of a building.
    Marsh Creek State Park
    12 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Opalanie Park
    4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • The Mill at Anselma
    6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Route 401 Open Space
    9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Pennhurst Asylum Haunted House
    14 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Exton Station
    15 min drive
  • Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tha Mowdahome
    13 min drive
  • Wawa
    8 min drive
  • Burger King
    9 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    9 min drive
  • Graces
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on Historic Gentleman's Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on Historic Gentleman's Farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on Historic Gentleman's Farm?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on Historic Gentleman's Farm located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Cooks Glen Park, The Mill at Anselma, and Markies Mini-Golf. Route 401 Open Space and Colonial Theatre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Cottage on Historic Gentleman's Farm Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 240 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect little cozy cottage! Great place if you love old historical locations. The setting was perfect for our stay and Chris was an excellent host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This unique cottage on an historic, rural property was a gem. My birdwatching husband, our dog and I were delighted with the stay. Truly a beautiful area. I hope we can return to Chester Springs and I would stay at this location again happily!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication
Comfortable, adequately appointed, clean and quiet enough. Best aspect is location - centrally located amidst a beautiful rural landscape full of history and well preserved architecture.
Field on property
At night
Local historic bridge
PA Champion White Oak nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a nice place in a great location. We were allowed to bring our 12 year old lab, which was wonderful. The property was everything we needed for a short trip to the area. There was a husky/cattle dog named Luna that came out to say hello and seemed to wander the property at times. She snarled a few times at our dog but didn’t seem aggressive so no big deal. We appreciate the easy communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cozy cottage. The historic and beautiful property was an added plus. Had everything we needed and was very conveniently located to our old neighborhood and friends we were visiting. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet, gorgeous historic property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat stay in a historical place

I stayed on one of their properties while I ventured to various historical sites in the area. It was a peaceful beautiful place to stay with a neat history.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my 4th time staying at the cottage. Place is amazing and there is nothing like sitting on the porch at night with a glass of wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay

Had a great 6 night stay at the cottage… The property was beautiful , quiet and was just what we were looking for!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, rustic cottage

Great place to stay to relax and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic, scenic and quiet

This was our 2nd stay at the beautiful property and we will be back. So quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as advertised. We loved the historical aspect of the cottage and the privacy. We did have a problem with the well. The owner was very responsive and accomodating to the situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Had a nice short stay at this small farm cottage. The property is lovely and the surroundings are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Fun

We loved this little cottage! Comfy bed! Hiking trails and fields! It was just what we were looking for!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property!

My husband & I enjoyed our stay. It was the 2nd time we stayed here. The cabin was clean & comfortable. Our 2 dogs had a great time running in the fields. The property & area is beautiful! We highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Cottage

Beautiful historic cottage on tranquil property. This cottage is located near lots of sightseeing options. You can experience the coolness of the morning on the porch as the sun rises over the tree line. Interior is gorgeous with historic features! Bed is very comfortable!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Cottage

Very enjoyable stay at the cottage. Very nice accommodations and very quiet. Loved the spring. Sorry to have missed the owners, would have loved to tour the farm house and barn. Almost brought Tin Tin home with us.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of heaven!

Quaint and retro cottage, beautiful and peaceful grounds, breakfast on the screened in porch is magical! Grocery stores and major shopping within 15-20 min. Met our needs perfectly! 5 stars!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location - second time here

Can't write enough nice things about how beautiful the location is. If you like to start your day with a quiet walk among picturesque landscape and horses, this is ideal. Chris makes everything super easy and laid back. I look forward to a third visit next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean comfortable country living

On entering the cottage in chester springs, of course we ‘had to’ tour the entire interior which would b ‘home’ to us the nxt three days..! Wonderful adventure t’would b both inside and out all around the place, -climbing the stairs to the master bedroom; looking at the cool new tiles in shower. Checking out this flowery aromatic entrance w songbirds all about! Absolute treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous property, adorable cottage!

My husband and I loved staying here! The property was beautiful. We hiked on the adjoining trails, and our 2 dogs were excited to be there. Open fields and streams are their favorites! The cottage was cute, clean, and comfortable. We had a wonderful weekend visiting with our grandchildren and family. Thank you, Chris!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great VRBO

This was my first VRBO rental and I was not disappointed. The guest cottage was beautiful and there was music playing and fresh cut flowers to add to the welcome ambience. Everything was perfect except for perhaps some difficulty navigating the TV electronics that we were not interested in watching anyway. It was very pet friendly without additional charges. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you Chris!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thoughtful touches, charming cottage... but not the cleanest we've stayed in

We arrived well after dark, so it was lovely to arrive to a cottage with twinkle lights shining inside and soft music playing upstairs (although Hubby couldn't figure out how to turn it off because it's in a cupboard and he was too tired to look in the house binder). As others have said, the screened-in porch is magical, especially with the new swivel rockers and double chaise lounge. Watching the swallow family feed their chicks in the nest built in the eaves was the icing on the cake of this experience! The bed was very comfy, and all the high-touch surfaces were very clean. It was the other areas that seem like they haven't been cleaned in awhile, especially the bedroom carpet, which would benefit from more frequent shampooing. The a/c unit in the bedroom also gave off a tangy smell when turned on, so we were delighted when the humidity eased off and we could keep the windows open and use the new (and powerful!) table fan to keep air moving. I very much appreciated that fan! Even though the listing says "pets allowed," when I asked for clarification about where we should keep our cat's litter, I got the impression that "pets" meant dogs after reading Chris's response to my message. I had only even thought to ask about my cat after reading a review about small dogs. The screened-in porch turned out to be the perfect place to keep her litter, so it all worked out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Disappointing Experience

Over the years, I have never written a negative VRBO review. However, the disappointing experience at this property needs to be addressed because the property was dirty. We arrived shortly after the check-in time of 4:00. The unit was unlocked (per the owner) so no problem with the check-in. The unit was not clean. We walked into dirty towels, sheets, dishes, bathroom, etc. There was an extremely musty odor. The tables and floor had crumbs, etc. We immediately sent a message through VRBO and left messages on TWO different telephone numbers for the owner. We left to attend a family event 30 minutes away. After an hour or so without a reply, we called VRBO. VRBO called the owner twice and the owner hung up on VRBO. VRBO asked us for pictures. Then instructed us to return to the property to pick up our bags ASAP. As we approached the property, VRBO advised us that they had finally connected with the owner and the room would be clean. Upon entering, he was cleaning the house and burning incense to eliminate the odor. He apologized. While I appreciate that the sheets were changed, the soiled towels removed and the vacuum run in parts of the house. The house could use a thorough cleaning; dust, dirt under the end tables, cobwebs on the bed, conditioner build-up in the shower. I am sorry but this house did not meet the high standards of other properties that we have enjoyed through VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint place and convenient for my stay. Thankfully Luna was enthralled with my 5 month old puppy. Beautiful surroundings and close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026