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Sanctuary in a 300+ year old restored mill in the countryside. Dog Friendly!

Farm stay with a fitness centre, near Longwood Gardens

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 94000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kennett Square, PA
  • Place, Anson B. Nixon Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Longwood Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

The Blue Room

1 Double Bed

The Green Room

1 Double Bed

The Loft

3 Single Beds

The Red Room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sanctuary in a 300+ year old restored mill in the countryside. Dog Friendly!

Relax in the scenic Chester County countryside at The Farmhouse Retreat Center, a restored 300+ year old mill (the old mill wheel is still available for viewing), the perfect place to recharge and explore the unique gardens and historic sites nearby. We offer complimentary tickets for 4 to the world-famous Longwood Gardens that are just around the corner. Please advise at the time of booking if you would like to use them with the day and time so reservations can be made.

Our own 7.5 acres includes your own private waterfall and natural pool, walking trails and lovely gardens. Winterthur, Nemours, Mt. Cuba Center and The Laurels are other natural wonders close by, along with the Brandywine Museum, historic Chadds Ford and the Brandywine Battlefield. The borough of Kennett Square is down the road with art galleries, boutiques, gift shops, a brand new library with a special floor only for kids, and restaurants of every cuisine to enjoy. Runners love the 5K and 10K Kennett Run in May, September brings the annual Mushroom Festival, October has the October Brewfest, and the magic of the holiday season is in magnificent display at Longwood Gardens and Winterthur.

The restored mill is your home away from home with its rustic and unique furnishings and original structural elements. The main living room is an open floor plan with a 12 foot, 250 year-old carved wood dining room table, lots of cozy sitting areas, a functioning fireplace, Steinway piano, six string guitar, conga, percussion instruments, books, board games and more. There is a powder room off to the side of the living room.

The renovated kitchen is fully stocked and provides All Clad and Le Creuset cookware for preparing culinary delights. A breakfast table area looks out over the neighboring fields and a large picture window is a lovely place to sit with your morning coffee or tea and appreciate the sights and sounds of the waterfall.

As it was a mill circa 1700 and built into the side of the small hill, the 3 private bedrooms are "downstairs" from the living/dining room space via a wide, split staircase with handrails and a landing, 7 stairs each. (Although when you look out the window facing the front of the house, it looks like you are on the 2nd floor!). Full beds in 2 and 1 with a pair of twin beds, towels in each bedroom. The private bedroom level has a double vanity bathroom, soaking tub, rain shower and handheld shower with antique Spanish tile. Large bath towels, soap, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, skincare provided. Above the main floor is the loft with 3 additional twin beds, towels provided (no bath in the loft).

Teak furniture outside is perfect for reading a book or for simply enjoying the view of the marsh and woods. One of the two decks has a teak table and chairs, perfect for dining al fresco. There is a wide path alongside the pond and into the woods for wandering and reconnecting with nature. The gardens close by the house provide a bounty of colors from spring to fall and welcome both pollinators and people.

There is parking for up to 8 cars in the large driveway right beside the waterfall. When you arrive you'll come up the stairs detailed with gears from the old mill up to the back deck, take in the marsh, a home to ducks, geese, egrets, songbirds, snapping turtles, (the mill pond has filled in over the past few years, so the canoes do not get used anymore), and then come in through the sliding doors. Guests have access and use to all the areas in the home, the dining, kitchen, great room, sitting areas, decks, grounds, the little library under the stairs, excepting the private suite of the owner.

Other things to note, The Farmhouse has its own well water that is triple purified and tested regularly, and is very healthy! We are also open to special requests and help for planning for special occasions. Small, intimate celebrations are made even more memorable in this one of a kind setting.

We have a friendly rescue cat and dog that live here with Barbara, the founder/owner and caretaker, in their private living space with its own outside entrance as well as inside, with locked door. They are never in the guest rooms and stay in the private area, although Anouk, the cat, loves to welcome guests when they arrive if she is about. Johnny Cash, the rescue dog, is rather introverted and keeps to himself. They welcome your dog to come visit.

Barbara is often out taking care of the gardens and woods or out in the community. With the marsh, waterfall with pool to oversee for safety as well as facilitating small retreats when guests are not here, she does live on site. She is discreetly available at any time for all needs or questions via text. Her goal is to give you your space, privately, to enjoy the retreat center fully.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please leave any used towels on the tile floor in the bathroom. Thank you!
The large blue trash receptacle is at the front of the driveway in the gated enclosure Please put any trash in there. Please leave the recycling box outside the sliding door on the deck. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Kennett Square

Located in Kennett Square, this farm stay is in a rural area. Anson B. Nixon Park and Chaddsford Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Christiana Mall and Pennsbury-Chadds Ford Antique Mall. Brandywine Picnic Park and Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kennett Square, PA

What's nearby

  • Longwood Cemetery - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Anson B. Nixon Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Longwood Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania - 19 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Media Elwyn Station - 25 min drive
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Beer Garden - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sanctuary in a 300+ year old restored mill in the countryside. Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Sanctuary in a 300+ year old restored mill in the countryside. Dog Friendly!?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sanctuary in a 300+ year old restored mill in the countryside. Dog Friendly! on 4 Nov 2025 start from £341.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary in a 300+ year old restored mill in the countryside. Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sanctuary in a 300+ year old restored mill in the countryside. Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Sanctuary in a 300+ year old restored mill in the countryside. Dog Friendly! located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is within 2 miles (3 km) of Barkingfield Park, Longwood Cemetery and Longwood Gardens. Anson B. Nixon Park and Brandywine Valley are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Montgomery

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