The John Penrose Virden House
Lewes, Delaware
The John Penrose Virden House is a bed & breakfast located in Lewes.
The Virden House is a 19th century Victorian Home located on the main street of Lewes, Delaware, within walking distance to many shops and fine restaurants. It is approximately a one half mile walk to the bay beach and a mile and a half drive to the Atlantic Ocean beaches. A private parking area is located at the rear of the property. The house is furnished with antiques throughout and has central heat and air conditioning. The beautifully decorated guest areas on the main floor consist of a large TV room with a working fireplace, large living/sitting room, dining room, and covered front porch furnished with wicker, the perfect spot to enjoy the breezes and the passers-by.
Each morning guests wake up to find freshly brewed coffee or tea delivered to their room. A complete breakfast is served either in the dinning room or on the front porch. To start, a fresh fruit course is accompanied with breakfast breads or muffins, followed by a hot entree. As an added convenience bicycles are available, along with beach towels, chairs and an umbrella.
Nearby restaurants include King's Ice Cream, Rose And Crown, Olive & Oats By Azafran, and Gilligan's Waterfront Restaurant.
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Our 3 Guest Rooms:
The York Cottage is a very private large room with it's own entrance through the gardens. It is located at ground level on the east side of the house. The cottage is furnished with antiques and has a queen bed, comfortable sitting area with TV and a bath with a stall shower. Guests are served breakfast either in the cottage on a charming antique table, on the secluded patio in the gardens, or the front porch
The Penrose Room is a lovely spacious room located on the 2nd floor of the house. The room has a queen bed and a comfortable sitting area with TV. The private bath has a shower over the bathtub. Large windows enhance the room.
The Harbor View Room is a spacious room with a queen size bed and private bath located on the third floor of the house. The room has a comfortable sitting area with TV. Windows on three sides allow refreshing ventilation along with the views.
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