You can’t beat their hospitality, friendliness
After a trip to Ireland with my husband and our best friends, Louk & Linda, in 2005 we haven’t stayed in anything other than a B & B, and it’s innkeepers like Patty & Kevin that keep us staying in the B & B’s. You can’t beat their hospitality, friendliness, wonderful home cooked breakfasts and great conversation with the other guests and the innkeepers. The Tea Kettle Inn is by far the best B & B we’ve stayed in not only in the Manheim/Lancaster area but all around in any B & B on the East Coast. My husband loved Patty’s home made zucchini bread so much that she even wrapped the leftovers up for him to take home with us…which he didn’t share. But that’s ok because we’ll be back and I’ll get my share when we return next year. Thanks again Patty & Kevin for opening up you’re home to us. See you soon. – Kathy...See what others have to say about their stay with us.
Wow, how great is this place? My husband and I stayed here for a few days while we were on vacation in some of the adjacent cities, and this place was central to all of them. The price of the place just can’t be beat–and it’s adorable! The place is just lovely, so clean and homey and relaxing. The Innkeepers, Patty and Kevin, are just the nicest people–they engage you in conversation but know when to let you relax on your own and unwind. We stayed in the Chamomile Room which was so charming. I even told my husband that it was one of the most clean rooms I’d even stayed in! The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was clean and updated. Patty asked us every night what we wanted for breakfast and it was always delicious! And what a spread! It was always very filling and very good. Parking is close by so that’s nice too. There is a small refrigerator for your water, beverages or snacks which was helpful. She even had brochures with coupons of local places! I just can’t say enough good things about this place. Everything was perfect and we were sorry to leave! You will not be disappointed staying here–the price is outstanding, the service is personal and the stay is...Feel Right at Home & Relax with Us!
We stayed here two nights. There isn’t much in Manheim proper except a mini golf course within walking distance, but it is within easy driving distance to everything else. Patty and Kevin are wonderful hosts. We stayed in the Avonlea room. It was one of the cleanest places we’ve ever stayed. Patty took into consideration my husband’s wheat allergy and fixed nonwheat breakfasts while we were there. You get a much nicer stay than you would at a hotel of comparable price. We would definitely stay again if we are in the...Teapot bird
Watching the birds this winter, I am reminded of an incident last Spring when cleaning off the front porch. I kept hearing a bird call/song quite distinctive. This happened for a while and the next time I went out, I heard it again. On this occasion though, as I was cleaning, a bird flew right by me and into the teapot house hanging above the steps. I got a fairly good look at it since it was hopping around on the porch ledge a while before. I ran straight to my Audubon Field Guide and flipped through the Perching birds – there are lots of perching birds! I decided that with the eyebrow stripe and colorings it was a Carolina Wren. Flipping to the back for the description and …what a wild surprise! If I may quote Audubon, “Voice: Loud whistledtweedle-tweedle-tweedle or tea-kettle, tea-kettle, tea-kettle, sung all day long in all seasons.” You can’t make this stuff up! How cool is that?! Hopefully our resident Carolina Wren will return again this...Click Map for Directions