The Cottage at Old Oaks

07/12/2021

Thanks to all of the nice guests we've had over the years. We no longer are taking guests and returning the cottage back to a private home.

05/23/2017

04/26/2017

We are excited to see five fox kits this spring. They are so little and very active. The growing family entertains our guests as they wander the property. We'll see if we can get some photos of them again this year.

03/07/2017

Did you know that when you rent one of our cottages we offer tours to several local greenhouses during the months of April, May, and June? We can help you choose the right plant for your garden's light exposure and soil. We also know which greenhouses have the best selection and prices. Call us for details.

02/20/2017

02/15/2017

Looking for a taste of the tropics this winter? Book one of our cottages for at least two nights before March 31st and receive two tickets to the Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens.
Photo by Jessica Donnelly Banks.

05/23/2016

We feel so fortunate that we get to observe and enjoy fox kits here at the cottages this spring. These beautiful photos were taken by one of our guests.

09/21/2015

Come stay with us this fall and visit Longwood Gardens and my personal local favorite, Winterthur Museum and Gardens.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andrea-poe/fall-travel-to-longwood-g_b_8133684.html

Summer may be fading and gardens limping into fall, but at historic Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, you can still wander the lush grounds and grand Conservatory and wonder at the botanical treasures that Pierre S. du Pont created on his 1,077-acre property.

08/09/2015

Do you have a place to stay yet? The Cottages are quiet and comfortable in a beautiful setting just minutes away from the festival.
http://mushroomfestival.org/the-festival/

General Information – The 30th Annual Mushroom Festival Dates and Times Saturday, September 12, 2015: 10 a.m....

07/05/2015

Looking for a quick summer getaway and a sensory experience like no other? Visit the Nightscape display at Longwood Gardens. Stay two or more nights with us in the month of July and we'll give you two tickets. Reserve now...tickets are going fast! http://longwoodgardens.org/nightscape

Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective transforms our Gardens into a living canvas where light dances with shadow, music fills the air, and your imagination soars. When the sun sets, your journey begins. Experience a new kind of beauty as you immerse yourself in the sights, soun…

07/02/2015

July 3–5, Borderland Vineyard will be hosting its Fourth of July Weekend event from noon–6 p.m. If you love great wine and great music, this is one spectacular festivity you won’t want to miss. Plenty of live music is on the schedule, including Casey Alvarez on July 3 from 1–4 p.m., Scott Birney and…

04/29/2015

Our gardens will be open to tour this coming Saturday, May 2nd. Come visit...we'd love to meet you!
http://wilmingtongardenday.org/

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