Romantic and quirky – it was once a granary – this cozy Victorian with porches and canal views doesn't take itself too seriously (just like the inn's affable owner). It's a relatively secluded spot off the main drag with six uniquely designed rooms in the main house and another six in an atmospheric 19th-century carriage house.
Porches on the Towpath
Pennsylvania
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