Linfield is a small unincorporated village in Montgomery County in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, approximately 45 minutes northwest of Philadelphia. The most famous attraction within 20 miles of Linfield is Valley Forge National Park, which was where General George Washington and the Continental Army quartered in 1777 to 1778. The boutique hotels in and around Linfield tend to be bed-and-breakfast establishments in buildings that were constructed in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The only hotel located in Linfield itself, Shearer Elegance Bed & Breakfast has seven rooms, including three luxury suites. Extended stay and business rates are available at this boutique-style hotel, which serves a hot breakfast and has fine furnishings throughout. This 22-room Victorian mansion dates back to 1897 and is on a two-acre property with well-maintained gardens. A three-story chestnut staircase leads upstairs from the main hall. The dining room has oak paneling, window seats, a fireplace, a crystal chandelier and stained glass windows. Additional room amenities include carved built-in armoires and marble sinks.
Located 16 miles south of Linfield in the town of Malvern, The Great Valley House of Valley Forge is a boutique-style, bed-and-breakfast establishment that dates back to 1720. A farmhouse constructed with stone, the building has an original fireplace with a large mantel and wood floors. The Great Valley House is a five-minute drive from Valley Forge National Park. The three guest rooms have amenities that include private baths, handmade quilts, antique bathtubs and canopied beds. Guests receive a gourmet breakfast in front of a fireplace in a kitchen that was built before the Revolutionary War. The property features a smoke house and a swimming pool.
The Landhaven hotel can be found 18 miles to the north of Linfield in the town of Barto. This boutique bed-and-breakfast establishment features luxurious lodging in its five bedrooms. Specialty baths are attached to each room on a property that is in a rural and quiet location. A full hot breakfast is served each morning. In addition to the antique furnishings throughout, the hotel also has is own antique shop. The Landhaven offers a package for the concerts held on the property. This promotion includes two tickets for the price of one for a stay on the night of a concert seating area. Landhaven also has its own lending library.
Twin Turrets Inn in Boyertown is 13 miles north of Linfield. Built in 1865, this boutique inn features luxurious rooms with antique furniture, plush linens, brass beds and paintings. A bathrobe comes with the rooms, which also have luxurious linens. Guests receive a full hot breakfast and can eat in a turret, which offers a view of the gardens on the grounds. Attractions in Boyertown and within walking distance of the inn include quaint shops such as an art studio and a glass blowing studio. Visitors can reach a cafe and the Boyertown Historic Vehicle Museum by foot.
The Sojourner is located in the town of Harleysville, which is 14 miles to the northeast of Linfield. Just three miles from an exit on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, this boutique hotel offers long- and short-term stays in its six luxury suites. Each of the suites has a full kitchen and private bath and is individually furnished with chairs, dressers and plush linens. A housekeeping service is available on weekdays. The Sojourner is located on Main Street in Harleysville, which is an upscale community with shops and fine-dining restaurants in its downtown district.
