The translation of “Bryn Mawr” from Welsh means large hill. We’re set between Schuylkill and Delaware Valley. It is now a thriving suburb of Philadelphia yet has the feeling of a small village. We are convenient, cozy, and at the center of Bryn Mawr! Perfect for visiting parents of college students.
Originally known as Penn’s Woods,the area is located due West of Philadelphia. In the 1800’s, a rail-road know as the Main Line was built for wealthy Philadelphians to travel to their country homes. Built by Welsh and Celtic railroad builders, the station names they introduced are still used today.
The proprietor, Ann Marie Woods’, Grandparents left a small Village in Donegal, Ireland looking for a better life in America. They settled in Bryn Mawr in 1920. The building housing the Guest Suites was built the same year and reflects the simple and quaint quality of life of those times. The aim is to carry on the tradition of a cozy and comfortable Irish Guest House.