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5.0 out of 5

"We enjoyed our 2 day stay. This B&B was even better than described on the web site. Diane and Scott were wonderful hosts and we look forward to retu ... " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 09 Jul 2023

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Hotel Description

3-star Victorian B&B with free breakfast

In Lancaster

Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Lancaster B&B, you'll find Hands-on House and Landis Valley Museum. Also, Womens Place Heart Of Lancaster is within 3 miles (5 km) and Center for Health at Granite Run is within 6 miles (10 km).

Free perks

This bed & breakfast features free WiFi in public areas, concierge services, and free self parking. Enjoy the free full breakfast each morning. A garden, a snack bar/deli, and a lobby fireplace are also on offer.

Room (The Lucinda Mae Room)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$173* Per night/room Apr 2 - Apr 3

Room (The Witmer Room)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room (The Murphey Room )

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite (The Bowman Suite)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room (The Hauck Room)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

E J Bowman House Bed & Breakfast ratings based on 6 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for E J Bowman House Bed & Breakfast

Everyone (3) Couples (2)
5 out of 5
We enjoyed our 2 day stay. This B&B was even better than described on the web site. Diane and Scott were wonderful hosts and we look forward to returning the next time we are in Lancaster. P.S. The gourmet breakfast each morning was amazing, and they were considerate of my special dietary requests.

Posted by on Jul 9, 2023

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5 out of 5
I highly recommend this b & b. Hosts are fantastic and great cooks. The room is immaculate and has own bathroom, tv , wi fi, wood burning stove and ac.. Very much fitting for Lancaster experience

Posted by on Nov 7, 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 6, 2022

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5 out of 5
Our host, Diane and Scott were delightful. Spent time visiting with us and giving many options of things to do in the area. They were always willing to go the extra mile to make our stay enjoyable.

Posted by , from SEDALIA on Aug 7, 2022

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5 out of 5
Beautiful house, lovely room. Loved the heated bathroom tiles and the little gas fire

Posted by on Dec 19, 2021

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5 out of 5

A Brief Holiday

My wife and I are retired and travel widely and frequently here in the States as well as abroad. We prefer to stay in B&Bs and small inns because of the personal touch they provide and the opportunities they offer to meet local residents as well as fellow travelers. We rank Bowman among the best B&Bs we have stayed for a number of reasons. Not only because of the cleanliness and comfort of our room, which had a flat screen with full cable service as well as WiFi, or the comfort of the public rooms, which include a living room as well as a dining room, a library and TV room (with DVDs you can play in your room as well as there) and a kitchenette (with free hot and cold beverages, cookies, popcorn and other snacks). What differentiated Bowman for us was Diane and Scott’s warmth and willingness to do whatever they could to make our stay as full and memorable as possible. In discussing our interests, we said we wanted to see a few covered bridges and they gave us a copy of a turn-by-turn tour their son had prepared, which enabled us take in five bridges the next morning. Our visit took place over my birthday. One of our daughters, who lives overseas, called Diane the day of our arrival and asked if someone could pick up a bottle of champagne for me. A bottle, being chilled in a bucket of ice, was waiting for us in our room when we arrived. And did I mention our breakfasts each day were great? We asked for recipes. The Irish tea cake with Baileys crème was wonderful.

Posted by , from Pennsylvania on Aug 30, 2018

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About the E J Bowman House Bed & Breakfast

Location 2674 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

Property Features

There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at E J Bowman House Bed & Breakfast. Free self parking is available.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1860
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Lancaster Station (5.6 km / 3.4 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

E J Bowman House Bed & Breakfast offers 5 accommodations with fireplaces and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. This Lancaster bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Fireplace
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

Guests are served free full breakfast daily.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival.

This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 8 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • No front desk
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Host will greet you
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

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You should know

  • Children 8 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.