About This Bed and Breakfast
After Eight Bed & Breakfast, located in the heart of Amish country in Gordonville, Pennsylvania, offers a serene and charming escape. Located just outside downtown Lancaster and very near Amish farms, the inn provides easy access to outlet shopping, theaters, farmers markets, and the rolling countryside of Pennsylvania Dutch country.
Atmosphere
The mood here is one of warm hospitality and quiet elegance. Guests often describe the inn as tastefully decorated, with a blend of antique and contemporary furnishings. The gardens and screened gazebo invite relaxed afternoons, while shared spaces such as parlors and reading nooks foster friendly conversation. Several rooms offer private exterior entrances, enhancing the sense of both comfort and accessibility.
Cleanliness
Visitors consistently remark upon the property’s high standards of cleanliness and care. Each guest room has a private en-suite bathroom, many include upscale touches such as whirlpool tubs, and all rooms are equipped with modern amenities including cable TV, free WiFi, hardwood floors, and air-conditioning/heat controls. Guests say the rooms are “very clean” and comfortable, combining historic character with contemporary ease.
Bathrooms
All accommodations include private bathrooms featuring modern tiled showers or tubs. Some of the rooms go a step further with romantic features—whirlpool tubs for two, fireplaces, private entrances, balcony views, kitchen-equipped cottages for longer stays—all reflecting the inn’s commitment to comfortable guest experiences.
Breakfast
Breakfast at After Eight is frequently highlighted by guests as a standout feature. Each morning a full, hot breakfast is served at your private table in the historic dining room, offering both sweet and savory options, fresh fruit, and quality coffee or tea. Guests appreciate that the breakfast experience feels both personal and well prepared.
