Beautiful bed and breakfast centrally located in Amish Country. We rented the Murphy Room which was cozy and beautifully decorated. The king bed could not have been more comfortable. Diane and her husband were very welcoming and were fountains of knowledge regarding local restaurants and attractions. Parking was easy and adjacent to the house. If you want to feel secure and comfy in Lancaster County you can't Miss with Bowman House B&B very close to the beautiful town of Lititz, PA. read more

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Every now and then when on the road, I like to take time to kick back, relax and learn something about local history, best roads for scenery, foods of the local area, etc. As such is noncommercial information, hotels and motels aren't the best, but bread and breakfasts are, which brought me to The E. J. Bowman House. During my stay found The E. J. Bowman House to be everything a bed and breakfast should be plus some. It's an 1860's Italianate Victorian home that has been completely redone and painstakingly renovated into a bed and breakfast by its owners, Diane and Scott O'Donnell. Diane is really not only the best of hosts but a truly warm and caring person, and one loaded with local information. As far as a bed and breakfast host, they don't come any better than Diane. The facilities of the Bowman House couldn't be better from the eye catching touches of Victorian furnishings and décor down to all the conveniences of private bathrooms, rooms with Wi-Fi and writing desks, robes, hair dryers, and personal controls for air conditioning and heat. read more

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We decided to take a little weekend getaway out into Lancaster and had booked the Hauck Room at the E.J. Bowman House. From our greeting to our fair well, our stay was spectacular. The house is beautiful, clean, luxurious and quiet. Diane and Scott are very hospitable. Breakfasts were nothing short of fine cuisine in presentation and flavor! Well done! Dining area is spacious, so in the day and age of pandemic, you will feel comfortable. Diane and Scott check with their guests to make sure everyone is comfortable with the seating arrangements. There are snacks and other self serve beverages to keep you happy too. There is even a nice little gift shop. Location is very good. Close to Amish Country, Antiques, shopping, factory outlet stores, fine dining and fun. We had a fantastic time and will be returning! Thank you Diane and Scott. John & Mindy read more

I stayed here during July 4th weekend, and had a wonderful time! The house is beautiful. We had a very enjoyable visit. Scott and Diane, the innkeepers are wonderful people. The breakfast each morning was delicious, each morning we experienced a 3 course breakfast, homemade with fresh ingredients. Some of the ingredients were even picked from the garden at the inn. There was even a kitchenette we had access to during the day, which had PLENTY of delicious snack and beverages. The home is also beautiful, and the garden simply amazing. I wish I was as talented as the innkeepers, and could keep a garden as beautiful in my home. The price was also very reasonable. If I have another opportunity my husband and I will definitely be staying here again! We had a wonderful, and relaxing time. read more

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The previous reviews are all true! This was the absolute best experience. Diane and Scott are fantastic hosts. I have no idea how they do everything that they do but it's perfect. The home is meticulously clean and beautifully decorated. The balance of having privacy and interacting with other guests and the innkeepers is just right. I didn't anticipate that visiting during breakfast would have been one of my favorite parts of the weekend. The bed was in the top 2 most comfortable I have ever experienced away from home. Diane provided directions for us to visit some local covered bridges which again ended up being another favorite! I can go on. Thank you Diane and Scott for opening your home, your hospitality, and your very hard work to ensure our comfort. read more

My husband surprised me with a surprise trip to Lancaster this weekend and we stayed at the E. J. Bowman House. This was our first time staying at a bed and breakfast. It was wonderful! Scott and Diane were excellent hosts and the house was amazing. Our room was charming and very comfortable. The grounds were beautiful with many areas to relax. One of my favorites was the koi pond. Diane is a fabulous cook and her three course gourmet breakfast was outstanding. They gave a lot of excellent recommendations for local attractions and dining. They are very gracious. We would definitely go back! read more

Being our first stay at a Bed and Breakfast, we were not exactly sure what to expect. It met and exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was homey and had all the comforts of home and more. We really enjoyed meeting the innkeepers, Diane and Scott. It was also nice to sit and have an amazing and very delicious breakfast with Diane and the other visitors. Diane was even able to get us a visit to eat dinner with an Amish lady and her son. We had a blast and will definitely be back! read more

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We just returned from a weekend in Amish Country PA. This bed and breakfast was the best find ever. Linda and Scott welcomed us into there home, not only warmly, but with delicious food, and a meticulous beautiful Inn. I have gotten very lax in my reviews lately but could not go without recognizing this wonderful Inn, the 4 other lovely couples we shared breakfast with were delightful. So if you find yourself in the Lancaster area give this hospitable Inn a try, you won't be disappointed. Thank you Linda, and Scott we plan on returning again. read more

Loved the stay. Proprietors were as charming as the property. If we ever have to stay in Lancaster again, we'll be looking here first.

The proprietors are the best. The breakfast always tastes spectacular and provides an opportunity for all to meet and share with folks from all over. The rooms are really comfy. read more

From the moment we arrived until the minute we left we felt right at home. The owners of this Establishment are welcoming and extremely knowledgeable about the surrounding areas. I am so content and relaxed after our lovely stay. Dianne and Scott went above and beyond and we are so appreciative. Staying here forces you to relax and enjoy yourself. Great BnB! read more

My friend surprised me with an overnight stay at EJ Bowman House Bed and Breakfast. The B&B is situated close to downtown Lancaster and the cutest shopping area, Lititz. The B&B offers cozy, spacious rooms with private bathrooms and nice accommodations. The owners have several sitting areas that make you feel like you're at home. The garden is wonderful. They offer also a snack bar with coffee, tea, homemade bake goods, etc. What more can you ask for? They covered it all. Scott and Diane are wonderful hosts. Diane was flexible with our check in time. She provided excellent locations for dinner before seeing a play at Sight and Sound Theater. They served a wonderful three-course meal - lemon poppy seed scone, mixed fruit, and spinach and bacon quiche with potatoes and tomatoes. Yum! Overall, the owners, Scott and Diane, provided a great atmosphere. We will return soon. read more

Such a beautiful place with nice innkeepers. Large breakfast table facilitates conversation. read more

The E. J. Bowman House - Beautiful place. Nice innkeepers. The suite was well worth the price just for the whirlpool tub alone. Beautifully renovated. - Hotels Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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My fiancé and I booked a night at this wonderfully charming B&B on our way home to Brooklyn. The couple that owns it are delightful (and most talented cooks). The room was tastefully decorated, the breakfast was terrific, and we received excellent advice about local attractions to visit in the morning before we departed. The house is warm and cozy, and while we were there it sported Christmas decorations that could warm even the grinch-iest heart. If you're looking for a great place to stay, look no further. read more

The owners are very personable, rooms where clean and neat, Breakfast is home made in the morning honestly the best breakfast I have ever had! read more

My husband and I had a change of plans during our most recent trip through Lititz, PA. We had originally planned to spend some time in Connecticut but we fell so in love with Lititz we decided to spend some extra time there. We are so grateful that Diane and Scott were able to accommodate us on such short notice. The home was welcoming and had so much charm, we ended up staying 3 nights. Diane's breakfasts are some of the best we have ever had. The location and price is also a deal. We will absolutely be back! :) read more

This was such a great experience for me and my husband this past weekend. We visited Lititz for their craft fair and decided to book a room at the B&B for the night. Scott and Diane were such great hosts in their lovely home. The room was very clean and comfortable and the breakfast was first class. The rates are very reasonable. I would definitely love to come back for another visit. read more

Outstanding in every way! Clean home with everything provided to enjoy your stay. Breakfast was excellent and the hospitality shown by Diane and Scott was the best part of a great weekend. Thank you! read more

Lovely hosts, and a cozy feel - as if it was your home away from home. Breakfast was homemade from scratch and delicious.

On a lark, my boyfriend and I decided to go to Lancaster for our anniversary weekend (also July 4th weekend). Naturally, the holiday weekend left little available for accommodations but fortunately for us, we got the last room available at EJ Bowman House. We booked the romance package that included roses and chocolates upon arrival and a couples massage! The 3rd floor Bowman Suite where we stayed was just stunning: California King size bed, huge jacuzzi tub (this was particularly enjoyable for two beanpole people like us), giant flatscreen T.V., a Keurig, and mini fridge. It's exactly what I was hoping for-a beautiful B&B full of history and charm with the ammenities of a contemperary hotel. The owners, Scott and Diane were laid back and lovely. Scott gave us a mini tour before he went out to tend to their gorgeous garden out back. They have a koi pond surrounded by all sorts of flora with tables and chairs for guests to enjoy their morning cup of joe or a night cap. Diane made us the most wonderful breakfast including a pear bread pudding and bacon and spinach quiche ( I'm still dreaming about that pear bread pudding). Everyone just raved about her food and we had such a delightful time chatting with the other guests and Scott and Diane during breakfast. To me, what hits home with EJ Bowman House was all the little touches throughout our stay from the locally made goat's milk soap in the bathroom to the list of things to do on Sundays that Scott printed out for us. Someone even performed some toilet paper art; the roll was fastened into the shape of a rose! So unexpected. Overall, the experience was a 11 out of 10. I've never felt so comfortable in someone else's home. And I think that's what makes Scott and Diane such great proprietors. They have their own annex in the house where they live and understand the separation between the guest areas and their own but they never make you feel like strangers in their house or guests even. You really just end up feeling like friends and that's just another reason why we'll be back. read more

This place is a gem! What a delightful stay we had recently while celebrating an anniversary. The innkeepers couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. Beautiful property and a well prepared full breakfast to wake up to. We were in the Bowman Suite and I highly recommend it! read more