[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Cottage in West Chester PA - Two miles from town. Riverfront cottage with kitchenette and fireplace ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20070000/20067900/20067886/55ac3c34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20070000/20067900/20067886/47c64015.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20070000/20067900/20067886/7a9ad649.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20070000/20067900/20067886/1f5189e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20070000/20067900/20067886/c84565ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Bala Farm Cottage, a charming retreat just 3 miles from West Chester's center. Enjoy the cozy study with bay window views of majestic trees, and unwind by the gas fireplace or outdoors at the large stone fire pit. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2575 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Fireplace - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Cottage in West Chester PA - Two miles from town. Bala Farm Cottage now has it's own website. Bala Farm Cottage is a wonderfully cozy little cottage located less than 3 miles from the center of West Chester, at the top of a hill in a quiet neighborhood. It has charming study downstairs with a bay window looking out towards majestic trees, and an entry hall that ends with a wet bar, refrigerator, microwave and coffee machine. A lovely curved staircase leads to the upstairs bedroom with queen bed and a spacious bathroom. You'll love your stay in West Chester at Bala Farm Cottage! The space Bala Farm Cottage, located 2 miles from the center of West Chester, was built around 1850 to serve as a "library" (1800's version of a man cave, we think) at a time when the main Bala Farm house (built in 1759) was being used as a boarding school for boys. It's undoubtedly been employed in a variety of functions since then, and when we bought the property we thought it would make a perfect guest cottage. We've made a few changes to give the cottage some of the comforts that help make a very enjoyable stay. The wet bar is located at the end of a quaint entry hall, and has a small refrigerator and microwave, in addition to a K-cup coffee machine with complimentary pods provided, an electric kettle with tea. There is also a sliced bread toaster provided, but please be aware that there are no cooking appliances, utensils or abilities beyond these. The study includes a love seat with pillows and additional blankets for staying cozy in winter months, across from a gas fireplace that warms the room nicely. There is a small table with two chairs that can be used both for dining or as a workspace. For those looking to spend quite a bit of time working, there is a desk against the wall that provides more of a formal workspace. There are also built-in cabinets in the study, which serve as a sort of panty, holding wine glasses, plates & utensils (we've switched to paper & plastic since COVID began), salt & pepper, napkins and bottle openers. To round out the seating, there are a couple of padded accent chairs that provide additional options. The curved staircase leads up to a cozy bedroom with a comfortable queen bed and a spacious bathroom. There are both privacy curtains and wood shutters, so you can either fill it with natural light, or keep things dark for a longer slumber. There is no closet in the bedroom, but there is a suitcase stand and a garment rack for hanging clothes. The bathroom includes a shower and small vanity with mirror, as well as closeted shelves, with some basic amenities such as shampoo & conditioner and body wash. There is a large stone fire pit just steps from the cottage that guests are welcome to use, with adirondack chairs and picnic table nearby, that you may find perfect for enjoying an evening glass of wine or cold beer outdoors. All of the trees on the property mean that there is plenty of wood nearby for enjoying fires if the weather allows (we keep one stack next to the fire pit). Please note that the house and cottage are within a small development. However, we are on top of a hill at the end of a cul-de-sac and surrounded by trees, so there is a private feel and you hardly notice when you are on the property and in the cottage, but you will notice when you drive into the neighborhood. We look forward to welcoming you for your stay at Bala Farm Cottage! Guest access: Guests will have the cottage to themselves, can come and go as they please, and are welcome to enjoy the grounds. If anything is needed that is not in the cottage, just ask! Interaction with guests: We're happy to interact with guests as much or as little as they prefer! Since we live on the grounds, we'll usually be available to answer questions, provide recommendations, or tell stories. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking is okay outside of the cottage. ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 575 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76460000/76457900/76457807/8f279b0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boat House on the Brandywine | Waterfront Cottage Downingtown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=76457807&PinnedHotelID=76457807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84520000/84517500/84517409/726f8261.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Home on Gay Street. 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We do not allow bikes to be stored inside the cottage. If more than 2 visitors are invited (such as pre-wedding preparation), please notify us of your plans. If not, there may be an additional charge. NO SMOKING inside the cottage. or outside. No cooking beyond the use of the provide toaster and microwave ovens. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking is okay outside of the cottage. ## 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock 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 ### Property is also known as Cottage West Chester PA Two Miles Town Cottage Two Miles Town West Chester PA Two Miles Town Cottage in West Chester PA Two Miles From Town Cottage in West Chester PA Two miles from town. Cottage in West Chester PA - Two miles from town. Cottage Cottage in West Chester PA - Two miles from town. West Chester ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.934696,-75.62585&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DrwrFptqlM%3FS%3FU%3FS%40U%40Q%3FS%40U%40S%40SBS%40UBQBS%40SBSBSDSBQBSDSDQBSFQDSDQDQFSFQDQFOFQFQHQFOFQHOFOHOHQHMHOHOJMHOJMHMJMJMJMJMHKLMJKJKLIJKLKJKLILILIJILILILENILGLGLENGLGNELELENCNGLCNCNCLCNANCLAPALANCN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNBLBNFLBNDLDNDLFLFNDLFLFLHNDLHJHLHLHLHJHLJLJJJLHJJJLJJJJJLJLJLJLHLJLHNJLHNHNHLHPFNHNHNFPFPHNFPFPFNDPFPDRFPDPDRDPDRDPBRDRBPDRBR%40RBRBRBP%40T%40RBR%40R%40T%3FR%40P%3FT%40R%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FTAR%3FRARARCRARATCRCRCRAPCRERCPERCREPEREREPERGPEPGPEPGPGPGNIPGPGNININGPININILINKLINKLINKJKLKLKLKJKJKLKJMJKJMHMJKHMHMHMHKHMHOFMFMFMFOFMDMFODMDODMDODMBOBOBMBOBO%40OBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FQAMCOAOCMCOCOCMCOEOEMEMEOEMGOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMIKIMIMIMIKKMIKKMKKKKKMMIKKMKMKMKKIOKMIOKMIOIMIOIOIQGOIOGOGQIQGOGQGQEQGQGQEQESEQGSCSEQESCSCQESCSCQASCSCSAUCSASASAS%3FSASAU%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=V5RK9cY2oxXsJ-k0mHc2ykKKeBU=) West Chester, PA #### What's nearby - Baldwin's Book Barn - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Brandywine Picnic Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km - West Chester University of Pennsylvania - 4 min drive - 3.8 km - QVC Studio Park - 12 min drive - 9.0 km - Longwood Gardens - 13 min drive - 12.1 km #### Getting around - Exton Station - 13 min drive - Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wawa - ‬6 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Baan Thai Sabaidee - ‬4 min drive - ‪Greek Express - ‬6 min drive - ‪Wasabi - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Cottage in West Chester PA - Two miles from town. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Historic Cottage in West Chester PA - Two miles from town.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Cottage in West Chester PA - Two miles from town.? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Historic Cottage in West Chester PA - Two miles from town. located? > Situated on a river, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Baldwin's Book Barn and within 3 mi (5 km) of Brandywine Picnic Park and Brandywine Creek. West Chester University of Pennsylvania and Pipers Way are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? 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