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Thornwald Mansion

4.0 star property
Mediterranean bed & breakfast in Carlisle with free breakfast

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Gardens of Babylon) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Thornwald Mansion offers an upscale B&B experience in the business district. Start your day with a full breakfast, then relax on the sun-drenched terrace or explore the flower-filled garden. Free WiFi and cozy fireplace settings create perfect spaces to unwind after a busy day.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sadler's Hidden)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sadler's Hidden) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sadler's Hidden)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cleopatra)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cleopatra) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cleopatra)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Rkia)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Rkia) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Rkia)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom (Michael Angelo)

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom (Michael Angelo) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom (Michael Angelo)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Renaissance)

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Renaissance) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Renaissance)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Gardens of Babylon)

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Gardens of Babylon) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Gardens of Babylon)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
850 Bicentenial Drive, Carlisle, PA, 17103

What's nearby

  • Penn State Dickinson Law - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dickinson College - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Carlisle Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Carlisle Barracks - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Carlisle Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Harrisburg Transportation Center - 29 min drive
  • Harrisburg Intl. Airport (MDT) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Thornwald Mansion

Upscale bed & breakfast in the business district
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Thornwald Mansion. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • 3 meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property entrance

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  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1909
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Thornwald Mansion B&B Carlisle
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Thornwald Mansion
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Thornwald Mansion Bed & breakfast
Thornwald Mansion Bed & breakfast Carlisle

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornwald Mansion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thornwald Mansion?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thornwald Mansion?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thornwald Mansion?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Thornwald Mansion located?

Situated in the historical district, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Penn State Dickinson Law, Molly Pitcher Statue, and Dickinson College. Georgie Lou's Retro Candy & Gifts and Carlisle Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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