I must preface this review by saying that we planned to stay 3 nights in late July but cancelled our reservations for the reason stated in this review.

As visitors to the 1740 House virtually every summer since 1990 and at other times throughout the years, we had planned our trip back for this July. Fortunately, when making reservations, I commented over the phone to the new owners how much we have enjoyed the pool over the years. I was then told the pool was closed and that it was to be replaced with a garden and a fountain, but that we would enjoy the improvements to the inn. Our experience has been that over the years, the quality of the hospitality and the breakfasts has varied with whoever was hired to be the innkeepers, yet the rooms have always been beautiful and comfortable as well as private, and there was always the beautiful pool, one of the most relaxing spots on the planet. Upon learning of the demise of the pool which, incidently is still pictured on their website, we cancelled our reservations.

The 1740 House is in a beautiful area, the rooms are comfortable, yet without that pool which was a constant, we will not return. I simply cannot imagine what the new owners were thinking as the pool was one of the inn's major attractions.

My husband and I just returned from a four night stay at the 1740 House and was very disappointed. When making our reservation I said we wanted room #2 right off the pool. At no time was I told the pool was closed. What a surprise when we pulled up and saw a grassy area where the pool once was. When checking in I asked about the pool and was offered an explanation for the decision of closing the pool and was given a $25 gift certificate for the Black Bass, as if that was going to make everything ok. The first two mornings breakfast was great, eggs, bacon. sausage and homefries just to have the next two mornings with cereal and muffins. What a let down! My husband and I enjoy sitting in the courtyard, relaxing, looking at the view of the Delaware River and playing cards. Two nights out of our four night stay the Association (owners) hosted a gathering in the courtyard for their own purpose. Needless to say, my husband and I felt very uncomfortable and could not enjoy the courtyard. Perhaps, guest should be told of these hostd parties when making reservations. After coming to the 1740 House for over twenty years we will need to find ourselves a new B&B for our getaways.

My husband and I just got back from staying here. The B&B is in a beatiful location, All rooms face the Delaware river. Absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The inn keepers were wonderful. And the breakfast the next morning was excellent. We will be back for a longer stay!

We used this Inn as our main residence when my daughter got married. The service was great. Room beautiful. Breakfasts super. The best part for us was the availability of an outside patio accessible by all of our lower floor rooms. We gathered there each night to kick back and relax. I highly recommend this place.