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The Buck School Inn

3.0 star property
A countryside escape where travelers find genuine relaxation surrounded by natural beauty, with comfortable accommodations that feel worlds away from city life

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (The Brandywine Suite) | Exterior - The Buck School Inn (Downingtown)
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A stone house with a paved driveway and a small pond. - The Buck School Inn (Downingtown)
A stone building with a gravel patio, outdoor seating, and lush greenery. - The Buck School Inn (Downingtown)
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace. - The Buck School Inn (Downingtown)
The Buck School Inn offers a tranquil countryside retreat with a peaceful atmosphere. Enjoy daily breakfast, a sunny garden, free WiFi, and convenient self-parking at this serene getaway.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (The Brandywine Suite)

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (The Brandywine Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (The School Room)

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden floor, a window with shutters, an air conditioning unit, and a door.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (The School Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (The Van Gogh Room)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (The Van Gogh Room) | Miscellaneous

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (The Van Gogh Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Downingtown is home to The Buck School Inn. National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum and Chester County Historical Society are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Thorndale Shopping Center and Eagleview Town Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Coatesville Memorial Stadium or Owen J. Roberts Wildcat Stadium. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Downingtown travel guide
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Map
33 Buck Road, Downingtown, PA, 19335

What's nearby

  • A pond with lily pads and water lilies.
    Longwood Gardens
    29 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • An aerial view of a suburban area with a large parking lot, a tennis court, and a lake in the background.
    King of Prussia Mall
    34 min drive - 27.0 miles
  • A large blue and yellow roller coaster with a circular track, surrounded by trees and a small pond.
    Dutch Wonderland
    41 min drive - 32.5 miles
  • Bondsville Mill Park
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Dowington Country Club
    9 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Downingtown Station
    5 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wawa
    5 min drive
  • Lione's Pizza
    5 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Buck School Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Buck School Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Buck School Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Buck School Inn located?

Situated in Downingtown, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lloyd Park, Bondsville Mill Park, and East Brandywine Community Park. Caln Park and Uwchlan Trail Trailhead are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Buck School Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 86 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
history for a place of rest while traveling, yes! loved the privacy, quietness, comfortable and clean facility, I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable out of the way B&B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice landlord, cute place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place clean easy to get to nice owner
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated, comfortable and clean. Courtyard is a peaceful space for relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet. The bed was very comfortable. Beautiful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raushan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to be, loved the aesthetic and vibe around. Room was beautiful with all the amenities bringing you in the lap of nature. Mark was kind enough to meet personally and explained about property and helped us suggest us good place to explore around!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Violette

It is a nice quiet place in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very quiet and private stay. The room was beautiful. The bed very comfortable The Host was exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, I loved that it was quiet, with no children and few guests. Exactly what I needed when I was in town for a wedding: a place of peace in between the chaos of such an even.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness
The inn was clean and comfortable, the lack of a welcoming and informative presence from the innkeeper detracted from the experience. A more attentive approach to customer service would benefit future guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buck Inn is a beautiful historical building in a very quiet area. I do believe there were crickets in the basement, but fortunately, I love the sound of crickets. Our room, the Van Gogh, was spacious & comfortable. It doesn't have an in-room private bathroom, but since we were the only guests during our stay, the bathroom a few steps down the hall wasn't a problem. This bathroom was only in need of a shelf on which to put our things when getting ready. The in-room coffee/tea, orange juice, cream & yogurt/granola for breakfast was nice. It was kind of Mark to have someone there to meet us, as the house sits way off the road & is quite dark to find & enter for the first time. The outdoor areas are wonderful. This is not a walkable area & one needs a car to get into town, but it is very close to town & easy for our local family to provide our transportation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and charming home, very unique. Our room was very nice, also clean. Bathroom was very spacious though only 2 large towels for a 3 night stay. Fortunately we could do laundry at our families home. Parking was great also. I've stayed in many B&Bs over the years but have never had a container of OJ and Yogurt left in our room fridge, with a bag of granola in the cabinet as "breakfast". It was fine though my husband is from the area and know alot of great places to grab breakfast. Thank you for sharing your lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mark is a wonderful host, the property is beautiful and we had the best sleep in the brandywine room the bed was very comfortable. 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Buck School Inn is a charming laid-back place to stay. If you are in and around Downingtown/ West Chester, then the location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All around great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very hospitable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, an old school house. Can’t say more about what a wonderful experience this was. Will stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a last minute weekend getaway and had a fantastic time in this area. The Buck School Inn was perfect. It was a relaxing and convenient property that we hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ren

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It’s a very nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Br. Lawrence

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Very Quiet peaceful and beatiful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place close to Longwood Gardens

It's a very well renovated light and airy old school building, plenty of charm.
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10/10 Excellent

C Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Mark was very accommodating. 2 Minutes from downtown Downingtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Buck school Inn is a beautiful piece of history. Mark has done an amazing job restoring the building. The accommodations were great with a special touch from the owner. Close to town and easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a hidden gem! The artful attention to detail and the feeling of staying with a friend rather than in a hotel made my stay so enjoyable. It’s a little off the beaten path, but well worth the trek.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023