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Celebrate Christmas in July and Save 25% on a Winter Stay
Save 25% on your winter stay at our Village Inn & Suites when you make your reservations between July 18–28 using the promo code CHRISTMAS.
*Offer good on stays in the Family Inn’s Pool Building or Front Building rooms between Nov. 30–Dec. 14, 2025 and Dec. 26–28, 2025. Valid on new reservations only.
Book our Harvest Tour on October 22!
Feed your mind and delight your palate as you visit local Lancaster County farms, learn about their unique operations and sample the fruits of their labors. John Smucker is your host for this tour, which includes a flavorful luncheon featuring fresh, locally grown foods. It’s the ultimate farm-to-fork experience!
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Inn & Suites in Lancaster County, PA
A Stay Here Offers The Best Of All Worlds
Whether you travel to seek out authentic experiences or just to enjoy a quiet romantic getaway, the Bird-in-Hand Village Inn & Suites in Lancaster County offers 24 unique, beautifully decorated rooms on a historic, upscale country property amidst the peaceful Amish countryside.
Start your day with a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and end it with a relaxing soak in a Jacuzzi tub (see our list of amenities). In between, enjoy all the best of Lancaster County. Shop at the nearby famous outlet malls, Bird-in-Hand Artisan Village or Kitchen Kettle Village. Go sightseeing in the surrounding countryside on our complimentary Amish farmlands guided tour (Monday-Saturday), exclusively for Guests of our lodging properties. Take in a show at Sight & Sound Theatres (just minutes down the road) or our own live theatre.
Our friendly, professional innkeepers carry on our deep-rooted tradition of hospitality and exceptional Guest service. They are here to welcome you and to help you make the most of your stay with us. Be sure to ask about wine tastings, hot air balloon rides, our Farm-to-Fork and Harvest tours, and other lodging experience packages designed to create lifelong memories. Click here for important tips to remember when choosing the perfect hotel for your next vacation in Lancaster, PA.
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- In-room refrigerator, hair dryer, cable TV and other conveniences
- High speed internet access in room, wireless internet access in hotel public areas, bottled water in room, unlimited coffee & tea service, daily beverages and snacks, computer & printer access and photocopy services (daily Guest Service fee of $3.95 for these services added to room)
- Individual room climate control (air conditioning and heat)
- Non-smoking room or suite with en suite private bath
- Deluxe continental breakfast with homemade baked goods; farm-fresh hot selections like gravy over biscuits, baked oatmeal and Belgian waffles served Tuesday – Sunday from 7:30 – 9:30 am. On Mondays and when in-house breakfast is not available, you will receive credit at our next-door Bakery & Cafe, which offers specialty coffee drinks as well as donuts and pastries, bagels and made-to-order sandwiches on a choice of fresh-baked artisan breads and rolls served Monday – Saturday morning from 6 – 11 am.
- Complimentary scenic two-hour tour of Amish farmlands (check with front desk for availability)
- Use of indoor and outdoor pools and other recreational facilities at our nearby Family Inn (within walking distance)
- Discounted tickets to Bird-in-Hand Stage shows
- If you’re celebrating a special occasion, we would be happy to set the stage with custom enhancements to your room. For a modest additional charge, we can provide fruit baskets, sparkling cider and chocolates or cheese and crackers, or other items to make the moment more memorable.
- Check-in: 3:00 pm / Check-out: 11:00 am
- Guests must be 13 years and older
Special Events
Explore All Special Events“We used to stay at the Family Inn when the kids were younger. The last two years we’ve stayed at the Village Inn & Suites. Last year I brought a friend with me and stayed in the Carriage House. I stayed upstairs; my friend downstairs had a Jacuzzi. We loved it so much, we said, ‘Now we have to go back.’ This year, we came for the Harvest Tour and stayed in the Ressler House. It was to die for. We were very happy.”
— Joyce Tucci, New York, NY
Experience Old-World Hospitality
Shed the stresses of today’s world and step back in time. Our 18th Century Inn is listed in both the Lancaster County Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places. What used to be an 11-room Lancaster County bed and breakfast built in 1852 has been expanded to a 24-room Amish Country inn. Each of the meticulously-decorated rooms and suites are tastefully decorated with period furnishings and modern amenities, and are located in four carefully-preserved historic buildings in the quaint village of Bird-in-Hand, PA. They provide the perfect retreat for relaxation in comfort and privacy, while putting you within walking distance of our popular Restaurant & Smorgasbord and our Bakery & Cafe, as well as our Artisan Village, a local farmer’s market, antique gallery, old-fashioned country store, hot air balloon rides and more. Treat yourself to our wine-tasting package. And our innkeeper is always glad to make suggestions to help you get the most from your stay.
Guests often gather on the sun porch for relaxed reading and conversation while overlooking the rolling farmland. Opposite the original Inn, across Old Philadelphia Pike, are three 19th-century buildings that were restored and renovated in 2003. Featuring three suites, the Desmond House combines Victorian charm with 21st-century comfort and conveniences. The Ressler House offers six rooms and suites and a breakfast room where our Guests can enjoy a deluxe continental breakfast and evening snacks. Behind them, adjacent to Amish farmlands, the Carriage House offers four two-room suites with kitchenettes, making it your perfect choice for an extended stay.
Because we have just 24 rooms and suites, we can offer a level of service and attention to detail that you will rarely find anywhere else. Whether you are planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, celebrating an anniversary, organizing a girlfriends’ retreat or simply looking for a romantic bed and breakfast near Lancaster, PA, we can help you select the ideal room or suite for your visit to Amish Country.
A Great Place For Gatherings
If you’re hosting a business meeting or a baby or bridal shower, we have the perfect place for group gatherings. The conference and meeting space in our Desmond House can accommodate up to 35 people with a variety of seating and set-up options available. Our accessible space offers convenient parking and a self-contained, first-floor location with adjoining restroom facilities. We offer attractive rental rates, and our meeting room is available free when you book 8 rooms or more.
Map & Directions
2695 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
2695 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
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Phone: (717) 768-1535
Email: CentralReservations@Bird-in-Hand.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Bird-in-Hand, you’ll find comfortable, high-quality lodging and accommodations. We offer clean and comfortable standard, junior, large, and grand suite room types.
In-room Wi-Fi (free) and cable TV, in-room refrigerator for beverages and snacks, and Individual room climate control (air conditioning and heat) are provided for all of our guests.
Guests of Bird-in-Hand lodging locations can enjoy a complimentary two-hour bus tour of Amish farmlands (Monday-Saturday), use of any of the facilities at all of our Bird-in-Hand family of properties, in-room refrigerators for beverages and snacks, free in-room Wi-Fi and cable television, hairdryers, restaurants nearby, and more. (Add Link to learn more)
Guests also receive complimentary breakfast, snacks, coffee, discounted tickets to Bird-in-Hand Stage shows, an innkeeper to help with things to do in the area, packages for special occasions, and a free scenic two-hour tour of Amish farmlands (exclusively for our lodging guests) Monday – Saturday – Bus boards on-site.
Check-in at Bird-in-Hand Village Inn & Suites is from 3:00 pm, and check-out is until 11:00 am.
We offer deluxe continental breakfast with homemade baked goods; farm-fresh hot selections like gravy over biscuits, homemade oatmeal and Belgian waffles served Tuesday – Sunday from 7:30 – 9:30 am. Or use credit at our next-door Bakery & Cafe, which offers specialty coffee drinks as well as donuts and pastries, bagels and made-to-order sandwiches on a choice of fresh-baked artisan breads and rolls served Monday – Saturday morning from 6 – 11 am.
Guests of Bird-in-Hand lodging locations can enjoy our indoor and outdoor swimming pools (located at the Bird-in-Hand Family Inn) whether you stay in our motel in the Village of Intercourse, our upscale country inn, family hotel, and resort, motel surrounded by farmland, or campground.
Yes, our daily guest service fee of $3.95 covers high speed internet access in room, wireless internet access in hotel public areas, bottled water in room, unlimited coffee & tea service, daily beverages and snacks, computer & printer access and photocopy services.
We’re located minutes from Sight & Sound Theatre. There’s also the Bird-in-Hand Stage right around the corner if you’re looking for a local show.