Thornwald Mansion
Bed and Breakfast in Carlisle, PA
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this bed and breakfast
Mediterranean bed & breakfast in Carlisle with free breakfast
Along with a business center, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has a garden and a lobby fireplace. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided.
Thornwald Mansion offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and designer toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.
Along with a business center, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has a garden and a lobby fireplace. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided.
Thornwald Mansion offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and designer toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.
Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Carlisle, PA
Available Rooms
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sadler's Hidden)
1 Queen
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cleopatra)
1 Queen
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Rkia)
1 Queen
Sleeps 2
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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom (Michael Angelo)
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Renaissance)
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely loved our stay at the Thornwald Mansion. It is nicely secluded in a park yet you are within walking distance to Dickinson College and a shopping center. The property has outstanding amenities and the food selections at breakfast were delicious. The service exceeded our expectations. The room and the bed were comfortable and very quiet.
This mansion went under fire and then was rebuilt by the current owner from the ground up paying attention to detail and preserving its history.
The grounds are gorgeous. Great location surrounded by trees and park.
It was the most relaxing vacation we had had in a long time.
We will definitely be back.
5.0 / 5.0
There is so much history and this is a beautiful property! The rooms are so comfortable and the hosts are so friendly! We come here every year and this is our second year. We will definitely be back!
2.5 / 5.0
Beautiful historic mansion with period furnishings and excellent attention to detail! Innkeeper was very hospitable and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious! Well kept grounds and pleasant scenery. Close to downtown dining. Will definately will be staying here again!
2.5 / 5.0
Such fantastic hosts. Very friendly and attentive.
5.0 / 5.0
We were in town for the Ford Nationals. So much history in this home! Luxurious accommodations! The hosts were incredible and very flexible with our time frame. We had to be out early each morning and she made our breakfast to go. My husband and I will definitely be back next year! Thank you Rkia for your investment in this home. The passion you and your husband have for it shows.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful mansion with an interesting history. The hostess did everything to make sure our stay was absolutely delightful!
5.0 / 5.0
Very cool mansion with eclectic decor. Bed was comfy! Great location to visit our daughter at Dickinson. Owners were kind and thoughtful during our stay. Full breakfast was served. Learned a little Carlisle history during our stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Rkia and Tom were delightful hosts. The property was breathtaking. We will definitely book a return stay.
1.0 / 5.0
Make sure that the air conditioning works in your room. Ours didn’t and we had a sleepless night. We could have been moved to another room, but that was not offered to us even though one was available.
5.0 / 5.0
I love that every room is different. The owners of the mansion are the staff and they are super sweet.
2.5 / 5.0
Owner is very sweet and polite. We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful Mansion.
2.5 / 5.0
Customer service was excellent. Owner of this property was an excellent host, very friendly. Property has history and is in the middle of a park. Unique compared to going to a typical hotel.
5.0 / 5.0
Customer service was excellent. Owner of this property was an excellent host, very friendly. Property has history and is in the middle of a park. Unique compared to going to a typical hotel.
2.5 / 5.0
The staff was especially accommodating. I requested coffee @ 5 a.m. since I am an early riser. It was delivered promptly and it was of high quality. Tea in my room was served upon my return. Breakfasts were excellent. I stayed by myself and it was exactly the respite I needed.
5.0 / 5.0
The staff was especially accommodating. I requested coffee @ 5 a.m. since I am an early riser. It was delivered promptly and it was of high quality. Tea in my room was served upon my return. Breakfasts were excellent. I stayed by myself and it was exactly the respite I needed.
2.5 / 5.0
Welcoming check-in, lovely room, VERY comfortable bed, delicious breakfast and incredibly gracious hosts.
2.5 / 5.0
This is really a Mansion. Good space and lots of space in the yard to walk around. Lots of history there too. Breakfast was sumptuous. I will recommend this place to people and will love to stay here for a longer period not just 1 night.
5.0 / 5.0
This is really a Mansion. Good space and lots of space in the yard to walk around. Lots of history there too. Breakfast was sumptuous. I will recommend this place to people and will love to stay here for a longer period not just 1 night.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful place, unlike any hotel I’ve ever stayed in!
2.5 / 5.0
Beautiful and unique, this space is a destination in its own right. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. You can expect a beautifully furnished room (with extra-thoughtful bedding and amenities) plus a simply spectacular breakfast in the morning.
1.3 / 5.0
Beautiful and unique, this space is a destination in its own right. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. You can expect a beautifully furnished room (with extra-thoughtful bedding and amenities) plus a simply spectacular breakfast in the morning.
1.0 / 5.0
Comfy bed. Clean room.Lovely ambiance.
5.0 / 5.0
The hosts were most gracious and attentive and our suite was very comfortable. The breakfast was well presented and delicious. It was a very comfortable stay.
2.0 / 5.0
Comfy bed. Clean room.
Lovely ambiance.
2.5 / 5.0
Unique property with welcoming staff. Great breakfast in the morning.
2.5 / 5.0
I stayed at the Thornwald Mansion for a few days while on a business trip in Carlisle. The owner was so warm and personable, and the property was gorgeous. I am a vegan, and the owner was so kind in making me breakfast each morning. She also was so knowledgeable about the history of the property and town which I am always very interested in. Why stay at a chain hotel, when you can have a unique, pampered experience, at a super affordable rate?? This property is perfect for special occasions, but accessible for business trips, and leisure travel as well. The property is slightly tucked away, but also right downtown, with easy access to restaurants, stores, and anything else you may need. Definitely stay at the Thornwald Mansion!
2.0 / 5.0
We were visiting Carlisle for a parents' weekend at Dickinson College. Thornwald has an interesting history in Carlisle and it is always fun to stay somewhere unique. Rkia, one of the owners, is probably one of the sweetest, loveliest people we have met.
1.0 / 5.0
We were visiting Carlisle for a parents weekend at Dickinson College. Thornwald has an interesting history in Carlisle and it is always fun to stay somewhere unique. Rkia, one of the owners, is probably one of the sweetest, loveliest people we have met.
2.5 / 5.0
Very comfortable and large room (Michaelangelo). A/C much appreciated in warm, humid weather. Beautifully restored mansion in quiet, park setting. Furnished with antiques. Modern bathroom. Excellent breakfast. Delightful owners. Close to Carlisle. Would stay here again if I return to Carlisle.
1.3 / 5.0
Very comfortable and large room (Michaelangelo). A/C much appreciated in warm, humid weather. Beautifully restored mansion in quiet, park setting. Furnished with antiques. Modern bathroom. Excellent breakfast. Delightful owners. Close to Carlisle. Would stay here again if I return to Carlisle.
2.5 / 5.0
Wonderful restoration of a magnificent mansion
2.5 / 5.0
Wonderful restoration of a magnificent mansion
2.5 / 5.0
My husband and I have stayed at Thornwald Mansion and we had an amazing and memorable stay. Beautifully decorated with antiques, well maintained and period-perfect venue, comfortable accommodations, high-end amenities, scrumptious homemade breakfasts and friendly innkeeper, gracious hospitality and so much more!!We enjoyed the fabulous high-end beds with sumptuous bedding, towels and designer product toiletries. Those attributes are coupled with a delightful setting in a park. This historic mansion which has been restored to all its splendor and charm, made our stay very enjoyable. We enjoyed all accommodations that this place has to offer. We will definitely be back to this jewel of a place. Thank you, innkeeper, so much for bringing this historic landmark to life!! :-)
2.5 / 5.0
My husband and I have stayed at Thornwald Mansion and we had an amazing and memorable stay. Beautifully decorated with antiques, well maintained and period-perfect venue, comfortable accommodations, high-end amenities, scrumptious homemade breakfasts and friendly innkeeper, gracious hospitality and so much more!!
We enjoyed the fabulous high-end beds with sumptuous bedding, towels and designer product toiletries. Those attributes are coupled with a delightful setting in a park. This historic mansion which has been restored to all its splendor and charm, made our stay very enjoyable. We enjoyed all accommodations that this place has to offer. We will definitely be back to this jewel of a place. Thank you, innkeeper, so much for bringing this historic landmark to life!! :-)
1.0 / 5.0
Very disappointing! I chose this hotel based on the information and reviews in Expedia but the information was wrong and . I wanted to have a room with a bathtub and I chose one based on Expedia information. When I checked in, the room I booked did not have a bathtub even though it says it has in Expedia. I had to upgrade to get a room with a bathtub by paying more. Ridiculously, hot water shuts down after one bath! The information in Expedia was wrong or faked. It doesn’t have amenities that a normal hotel does. No in-house phone, no body lotions, no coffee or tea available in the room, no closets, no employees to assist our luggages, only three towels. Bed side lights don’t work. Free internet in the room but was very slow. You cannot walk out from your room at night, being prohibited by a security system. The basic room was too small. After the disappointment at night, I expected an alleviation by a nice breakfast as it was mentioned in one of the reviews of Expedia but it never happened. It was prepared from canned orange juice and frozen foods bought from Walmart, I suspect. The quality of coffee and selection of tea were poor.
2.5 / 5.0
Old mansion beautifully refurbished by owner. One breakfast consisted of fresh fruit, egg, turkey bacon, homemade savory pastry, superb homemade croissants, and of course juice and coffee. Bathroom has rain shower and water jets. Suites also have full bath.
2.5 / 5.0
Different experience in hotel stay........way better then a bed and breakfast stay and ten times better then a regular hotel.
2.5 / 5.0
Different experience in hotel stay........way better then a bed and breakfast stay and ten times better then a regular hotel.
2.5 / 5.0
Very Accommodating. Very Interesting place to stay. Close to town and Car Show.
2.5 / 5.0
Great place to stay. The hosts went the extra mile all the time to make you feel at home and well taken care of. Breakfast was great and the place very nice, quite and relaxing.I will recommend this place for everyone that is looking for a quite and pleasant stay.
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Carlisle?
The average price for a rental in Carlisle is R 2,090 per night. This rental is R 3,269 above the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Thornwald Mansion. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Thornwald Mansion pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Thornwald Mansion?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.
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