Carlisle House Bed and Breakfast

This is a lovely inn right in the heart of Carlisle. The rooms are charming and welcoming, and the people who work here are personable and kind. The breakfast is delicious—warm quiche, fresh quick bread, scones, fresh fruit and a variety of juices each morning. The beds are extremely comfortable, and the rooms are very quiet. There were many people staying here when we checked in, but I didn’t hear them in the Hayes room where we stayed. I love the historic touches—such as a cross section of the original wall and a plaque explaining how the wall of the inn was made. Also, the inn sells fragrant soaps and lotions in the foyer and it creates a delightful and welcoming scent as soon as you walk in but it’s not overpowering. There is ample off street parking behind the building as well. We visited during a heat wave—days of 100 degrees—and our room stayed nice and cool. This is an oasis of the past with the amenities of the present. I will definitely be staying here again.

We are graduates of Dickinson College and have stayed at the Carlisle house four times over the years as we return for reunions. The ownership has changed since our last visit and we were rather disappointed this time. We have aged, and the accommodations are not friendly for senior citizens. The tub/shower combination in the bedroom is difficult to use, as the sides of the tub are very high. For rooms above the first floor, the stairs also present a challenge. The breakfast was minimal: fresh fruit, juice, two quiches of mediocre quality and various breakfast breads. Overall, it seemed significantly overpriced for the value received.

My friends and I are in love with the Carlisle House! Chloe and Kathy care so much about the guests -making sure we had what we needed every day- and the breakfast was delicious (Chloe’s oatmeal is outstanding). Loved our rooms! Highly recommend!