The Inn at Montchanin Village

This is a cool historic property that used to be part of the Winterthur estate, one of the Dupont family’s properties in the area, and was the perfect base for our visit to Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley, during which we visited Winterthur, Nemours Estate, Hagley Museum, and Longwood Gardens, all within 5-17 minutes driving distance. I booked a 2-bedroom suite for my family, and what I liked about this property is that the rooms have separate bathrooms, and depending on the layout, the rooms could either both be on the same floor, or on separate floors, so it was very private. I was traveling with my husband, our toddler, and my parents, so this setup was ideal for us. We were given a 3-floor apartment, so the bedrooms are on the 2nd & 3rd floors, with a living room area on the ground floor, which has a mini fridge, microwave, small sink, and comes with coffee & tea, which you can also get in the main lobby. The property was built to house the staff that worked on the DuPont estate back in the day, and the grounds are laid out like a small village with individual cottages or townhouses, which I thought was unique and interesting. It is a little dated in parts and there were some details that missed the mark, like the bed is comfortable enough but the mattress is a bit creaky, our phones weren’t working so I couldn’t call the front desk and had to walk there, the toilet paper roll was sliding off a slanted holder that was loose, and the one that bothered me most was how heavily perfumed the housing unit was when we walked in. Artificial air fresheners give me a headache, so I found the Glade plug-in and had to unplug it and air out the rooms. None of those things were a big deal to me (except the air freshener) but more attention to detail could be paid to the maintenance. The rooms were otherwise very clean and comfortable, and we loved the charm and character of the place. The staff we encountered were all warm and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely book it again if we return to the area.

We enjoyed our time here. The front desk staff were warm. We were able to stay in a suite while they were offering a flash sale. The room was nice with a small sitting area with an electric fireplace,lots of windows,and an extremely comfortable bed! The bathroom was very large and spacious and updated. We enjoyed walking all around the grounds. This inn is a perfect location to stay in if you’re visiting Winterthur or Longwood Gardens.

This was our fifth time staying at the historic Montchanin; as always, it was wonderful. The accommodations were spotless and spacious. The inn is a gem, and the staff is helpful and friendly. The grounds are beautiful and inviting. We will be back.