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Romantic Gothic Cottage - In Our Little English Village

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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The main gate that takes you from your cottage to the restaurant next door.
This is your cozy little Gothic cottage with Cable TV, WiFi, AC...
Exterior
Gothic Cottage - side view. Lots of lights coming in from windows & skylight
Your front door

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Bucks County Playhouse
  • Place, Delaware Canal
  • Place, Peddler's Village
  • Airport, Trenton, NJ (TTN-Mercer)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Romantic Gothic Cottage - In Our Little English Village

Most Romantic Setting:

Don't forget to ask us about our availability in our second cottage #4780852 on this website.
Note: Please (No One-Night-Stays, Pets or Weddings). We absolutely don't do them. Absolutely no exceptions.

"Walk to New Hope!"
Situated on one of Bucks County's most fabled properties in the historic hamlet of Phillips' Mill, PA and just 1 mile from downtown New Hope, PA. sits this private Medieval English village. Renowned architect, painter, wood worker, and iron worker, Morgan Colt built this extraordinary English village at the turn of the 20th century to be his residence.

Located in the middle of our little English village is your romantic one bedroom Gothic cottage. As you walk through the village, you'll feel as though you've stepped back in time and you're now in England 900 years ago. The Gothic Cottage has a Living Room, Bedroom with skylight (all fresh bed linens are provided for you), full Kitchen (small) with Spanish tile (kitchen is stocked with all pots, pans and cooking utensils and coffee for the Keurig coffee maker. Full Bathroom that comes complete with fresh towels... for your stay.

Relax And Enjoy: Step down into the sunken Italian garden and enjoy a glass of wine while you watch the sun set. This area has loads of great restaurants, wineries, art galleries, museums, antique stores, live music , theater and cabarets, boat rides, bike trails, old steam engine train rides... (See about our second cottage) Note: Please don't inquire about one night stays.)

Relax and enjoy a glass of your favorite wine in the sunken Italian garden: Four large ornate stone pedestals were imported from a palace in Italy by Morgan Colt in the early 1900's and barged up the canal to Colt's residence where they have been standing at each corner of the sunken Italian garden for the last 100 years.

If you don't feel like cooking dinner, just walk out your door, down the cast-stone walkway, through the beautiful garden courtyards and through the large Medieval iron gates, where you will come upon The Inn at Phillip's Mill, also built by Morgan Colt and arguably 'the most romantic restaurant in all of Bucks County' (For weekend dining, you must call ahead for reservations. Note: Once you have booked your stay at The Gothic Cottage, we will provide you with an information packet about your stay that will also contain the restaurant's reservation phone number. (Note: Sorry but we ABSOLUTELY can't do one night stays)

Secluded yet so close to so much: This is a great location aprox 1 mile north of downtown New Hope, and Lambertville which are famous for their numerous fine art galleries, wineries, great shopping destinations, antique stores, polo, great restaurants, boat rides, walking trails, bike trails, live music and live theater at the famous Bucks County Playhouse...

Another high point of staying here is that the village sits on the banks of the beautiful Delaware Canal which gives you instant access to the canal towpath where you can walk, or ride your bikes (1 mile) to historic downtown New Hope, PA, Lambertville or Stockton, NJ. The Gothic Cottage has private off-street parking for you and is available all year round so you can make this your new home away from home. (Note: Sorry but we absolutely can't do one night stays)

The Gothic Cottage is perfect for weekend getaways, week long vacations or temporary lodging and can comfortably accommodate two people. Extended stays, include weekly house cleaning services.

Unique Benefits of this Cottage: If you don’t feel like cooking dinner, just walk out your door, down the cast-stone walkway, through the beautiful private garden courtyards and Medieval iron gates, where you will come upon The Inn at Phillip’s Mill, also built by Morgan Colt and arguably “the most romantic' restaurant in all of Bucks County. Friday thru Sunday, you should call ahead for reservations and its BYOB.

Once you have booked your stay at the Gothic Cottage, we will provide you with an information packet about your stay that will also contain the restaurant’s reservation phone number.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Trip Cancelation Insurance is always a good idea so you can get a 100% refund if have to cancel. The cost is very inexpensive for short stays.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Hope

Located in New Hope, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve and Artefact Architectural Antiques are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Peddler's Village and Stockton Market. The Doylestown Bookshop and Doylestown Antique Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Hope, PA

What's nearby

  • Bucks County Playhouse - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • New Hope Historical Society - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Delaware Canal - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • New Hope-Lambertville Toll Supported Bridge - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Peddler's Village - 10 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Yardley Station - 21 min drive
  • Trenton, NJ (TTN-Mercer) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Triumph Restaurant & Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bell's Tavern - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Gothic Cottage - In Our Little English Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Gothic Cottage - In Our Little English Village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Gothic Cottage - In Our Little English Village?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Romantic Gothic Cottage - In Our Little English Village located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Delaware Canal State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Delaware River and Stockton Market. New Hope Historical Society and River Islands Natural Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love it here!

The property was so peaceful and beautiful. We will definitely book again. Kurt and Eleanor were wonderful hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Weekend

The property is a historical art colony, and super close to downtown New hope. Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay! Eleven out of ten!!!

We had a simply wonderful time! Everything about our 5-day stay was fantastic! This charming mini village has worldly charm, like being air-dropped in the middle of the Cotswolds! Kurt and Eleanor are fascinating and intelligent people who are both extraordinarily kind and helpful! I can not recommend this enough! Not just a stay, but a magical experience...
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Hope

Absolutely loved it! Location was great, architecture was beautiful, and the history/stories were so fun to hear.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Honeoye Falls NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming hothic cottage

This location proved to be even more pleasant and inviting than we expected and our expectations were already high. Charming, clean, and exactly what we needed for a few peaceful days to celebrate my wife's 75th birthday. We're already looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Unfortunately, we were not able to stay at the cottage due to an illness but the communication with the owners was excellent. That’s really all we can rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottages

So cute and Kurt was awesome. Would like to come back when weather is warmer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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BEAUTIFUL!

My fiancee and I spent a weekend at the Gothic Cottage and did NOT want to leave. From arrival to departure we were amazed by all the old-fashioned beauty on the site and were even more appreciative of it all after a tour from one of the two very welcoming, accommodating hosts that we had the pleasure of meeting. They were extremely sweet and kind and even were nice enough to bring us some still-warm cookies that were being baked during our stay. Located in New Hope, there are plenty of things to do in town, but we were more than content to sit outside and just enjoy the view. We just left yesterday and are already very much looking forward to returning to this lovely place where my girlfriend became my fiancee. Very much recommended by both of us!

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint, quiet, relaxing stay in the past

This was a cute, cozy, unique, historic cottage perfect for two. The check-in process was a little complicated for us due to the location. The owners literally need to guide you into the parking lot as it is hidden from the road. That was a little confusing at first, but no problems once we knew where we were going. We came and went easily afterwards.The owners gave us a tour of the village and even invited us into their personal cottage giving us the history of the village and the cottages. Very interesting.The cleaning service did a good job, such as clean bathroom, kitchen, sheets, living space, etc. The only thing I would recommend is a spring cleaning. The historic cottage is in a state of good maintenance repair. The bathroom and shower stall are a bit small (for larger people). Overall, the entire cottage was comfortable and cozy for a romantic getaway.We had a wonderful time and will forever hold our memories dear. It was a unique adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool, historic property

Eleanor and Kurt's Gothic Village is a piece of preserved history of the New Hope, PA artist colony over the last century. The two rental cottages are adorable, but they ARE historic and come with some minor signs of their age (and challenges to ours). The bathroom is tiny, though serviceable, and the kitchen is only modestly equipped. But there is a two burner stove and sink and a small table for two. Kurt is the grandson of a noted artist and full on historical knowledge. He and his mom, Eleanor, are Board members of the New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts that now owns the several Gothic Village buildings as well as a Foundation center and the soon-to-be-restored Inn at Phillips Mill (currently closed). When restored the Inn will have guestrooms and a major restaurant...back even better than the "good old days" when we visited the Inn decades ago in another life (as guidebook authors).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and informative about the history of the gothic village. We just were surprised that the cottage was not very clean. There were webs in the bathroom on the ceiling, with a spider hanging from it. In the corners of the bedroom were dust bunnies. In the kitchen, the smell of propane was very noticeable. We kept the windows partially open to help with that. The little house is charming, and has a great ambiance, but a few things need attention inside. The New Hope area was charming as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kurt was delightful and made us feel very welcome. The cottage was charming, with a well equipped kitchen and bath. Clean except for all the leaves.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host Kurt was wonderful! Very friendly and helpful with the check in experience and helping us get settled. My husband and I stayed for 2 nights for an anniversary trip and the cottage was beautiful and so cozy for the 2 of us. We’d definitely recommend staying here and would love to return someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
No working oven. No microwave...too dated..house had odor...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun little getaway tucked in a private property. Our hosts were very nice. Would recommend to anyone wanting a place near New Hope.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Hosts & Lovely Cottage

We loved the area due to its proximity to all we needed. Village is very quaint and quiet. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A English garden and tudor experience

Amazing history of the property and buildings, all facilitated by Kurt & Eleanor. They are lovely folks who have much pride in their surroundings & the history of a truly wonderful town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at your quaint cottage. Eleanor, the host was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was a little smaller than expected, with low ceilings. The grounds were lovely and the hosts were friendly and charming. They provided all the amenities that we needed. The weather made it difficult to take advantage of the towpath into New Hope. All in all, a nice location for a weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Romantic Gothic Village - Awesome

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Romantic Gothic Village during a recent trip to Pennsylvania for a friend's wedding. The owner's Kurt and Eleanor were most gracious, gave us a tour of the property, and most importantly, shared all of the historical information of the village and surrounding areas.You truly are in a little English Village and it was magical.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely hosts!

This tiny, charming cottage was perfect for our stay in New Hope. It was close to wonderful restaurants, great art and activities, and especially to our family. We appreciated the very gracious hosts. Many thanks!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth b c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cottage

Perfect for a weekend stay near New Hope
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historical and quaint

The owner met us when we arrived and gave us a tour of the property. The atmosphere is fantastic! It's far enough from downtown to be very quiet and peaceful, but close enough to get to restaurants in 5 minutes. The owner had great recommendations for restaurants and things to see. The area was beautiful! I just wish we had direct a free more days here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Escape

It was a quiet getaway!! We hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical New Hope Cottage

What a wonderful place to stay while visiting New Hope. You really feel the extraordinary history all around you. Eleanor and Kurt were wonderful and attentive hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Eleanor Miller

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I was an actress in NYC for many years and settled here in the New Hope area with my husband. Then for the last 25+ years I've been a Real Estate agent with (Kurfiss Sotheby's Real Estate in New Hope).

Why they chose this property

Note: If our calendar says we're book on dates you are interested in, please ask about our second English cottage "Herringbone Cottage" here # 4780852.

This property originally belonged to my husband's grandfather, Dr. George Morley Marshall who in 1895 thought the New Hope area looked like the rolling English countryside so he wrote his boyhood friend and artist, William Lathrope and told him he had to come to New Hope. He then sold a portion of the property to Lathrop, thus began the School of Pennsylvania Impressionists here in the New Hope/ Phillips' Mill area. Soon after, Lathrop sold a few acres to Morgan Colt. who was a well known architect, painter, woodworker, and iron worker and painter. Morgan Colt then began building this extraordinary little English Village to be his residence. We purchased this property in 1995 and in 2010 decided to make two of the cottages available to rent (Gothic Cottage) seen here and (Herringbone Cottage #4780852 )

What makes this property unique

Dozens of great restaurants, cafe's, art galleries, and live music venues all within 2 miles of the cottage as well as 3 museums nearby. All of our guests love walking or riding bikes on the canal tow-path. You can see all the beautiful historic homes along the canal as you walk along. We have a great indoor Farmers Market in the little river town of Stockton and another in downtown New Hope which is just 1 mile away. You can walk there on the canal if you like. Our little English village property is like a scene out of a Harry Potter movie. The entire little English village was built to look 900 years old. One of the cottages was originally built in England hundreds of years ago. It was part of an old Abby which had fallen into ruin. A section of the building was dismantled and brought to the U.S., barged up the canal to this location. It was reconstructed and brought back to its original luster. Its just gorgeous! Take in a show at the Newly renovated Bucks County Playhouse. Maybe even see James Earl Jones or Angela Lansbury or dozens of other stars in our historic Playhouse.

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