The Buck School Inn

3.0 star property
Adults-only inn in Downingtown with free breakfast

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services
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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (The Van Gogh Room)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (The School Room)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (The Brandywine Suite)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
33 Buck Road, Downingtown, PA, 19335

What's nearby

  • Victory Brewing Company - 6 min drive
  • Marsh Creek State Park - 8 min drive
  • Dowington Country Club - 8 min drive
  • Exton Square Mall - 11 min drive
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Downingtown Station - 5 min drive
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lione's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beaver Creek Tavern - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Buck School Inn

Property highlights
You can look forward to free breakfast, a terrace and a garden at The Buck School Inn. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A computer station

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Buck School Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Buck School Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Buck School Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Buck School Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Buck School Inn located?

Situated in Downingtown, this inn is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lloyd Park, Bondsville Mill Park and East Brandywine Community Park. Uwchlan Trail Trailhead and Caln Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

The Buck School Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buck Inn is a beautiful historical building in a very quiet area. I do believe there were crickets in the basement, but fortunately, I love the sound of crickets. Our room, the Van Gogh, was spacious & comfortable. It doesn't have an in-room private bathroom, but since we were the only guests during our stay, the bathroom a few steps down the hall wasn't a problem. This bathroom was only in need of a shelf on which to put our things when getting ready. The in-room coffee/tea, orange juice, cream & yogurt/granola for breakfast was nice. It was kind of Mark to have someone there to meet us, as the house sits way off the road & is quite dark to find & enter for the first time. The outdoor areas are wonderful. This is not a walkable area & one needs a car to get into town, but it is very close to town & easy for our local family to provide our transportation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Camp Lejeune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, I loved that it was quiet, with no children and few guests. Exactly what I needed when I was in town for a wedding: a place of peace in between the chaos of such an even.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Violette

Business traveller
It is a nice quiet place in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a hidden gem! The artful attention to detail and the feeling of staying with a friend rather than in a hotel made my stay so enjoyable. It’s a little off the beaten path, but well worth the trek.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place, very different and somewhat remote; does not have all the amenities of a more mainstream motel. But for a basic bedroom in a quiet locale, it was fine. Proprietors particularly pleasant and interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a last minute weekend getaway and had a fantastic time in this area. The Buck School Inn was perfect. It was a relaxing and convenient property that we hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim, Beaver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The inn was charming but there was no breakfast. Just had yogurt and granola. Coffee/tea keurig was good. Just would’ve appreciated bagel, muffin etc. Van Gogh room had bathroom in hallway, not in bedroom. It was convenient to our family that was plus to us.

8/10 Good

Boyd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location, and quietness. the rooms was beautiful. I wished bathroom was in bedroom, not in the hall way.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Buck school Inn is a beautiful piece of history. Mark has done an amazing job restoring the building. The accommodations were great with a special touch from the owner. Close to town and easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

C Robert, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Mark was very accommodating. 2 Minutes from downtown Downingtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, old converted schoolhouse. Onsite owner very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Owner was there to greet us. Atmosphere and history behind the property is very interesting. Accommodations are fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and Cute
Cute place! Convenient location for our weekend plans. Cozy and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy, unique getaway
What a special place! The building is the product of an incredible restoration project in a great setting. Our room was quiet, cozy, clean, and comfortable. The shared living room area with books, games, and a grand piano was sunny and welcoming. We enjoyed the coffee house and restaurants in Downingtown and visits to Longwood Gardens, Marsh Creek State Park, and the Brandywine Museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the charm of this historic property. If in the Downingtown area, this should be your first choice. Thanks for making it easy, Mark.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Branden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, I’ll be honest in saying I’ve never stayed at an in Like this but our experience here was great. Room alone was incredible, the open living space was great too, would love to come back when the kitchen is open again. Never noticed our other neighbors, everyone was very respectful of the space. Our only issue was that it can get kind of bright at night with the living room lights on and flood lights outside the windows but the flood lights turned off exactly when we needed them to.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little B&B in a green area of Downingtown. We stayed in the School room which was nice for a weekend stay. Plenty of short hikes within 10 minutes, and decent restaurants (if you like pizza, most of them are pizza places).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was very clean, and private. The kitchen was closed due to covid, but breakfast was placed in our room, and it was fine. Very nice people. Easy to get to, close to things in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Be back next year
Just a nice spot off the beaten path. Would like to be there when the weather is nicer to see things blossoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Miscue, Annapolis

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building was lovely as was the gathering room once you stepped inside. Strong mildew smell from that openstairway to the lower level/basement. Our room did not include a private bathroom as promised. It was quite cold inside the Inn and we froze in our bedroom last night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, quiet, welcomed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg S., Sterling, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything desired
Peaceful, great continental breakfast items and nice room and living area available.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019