Hartzell House Bed and Breakfast

Great place to stay if you find yourself in the area or as a destination. Easy drive to multiple ski resorts, Nemacolin Resort, Fallingwater, Flight 93 Memorial and other attractions. The owners are some of the nicest people you will encounter in the B&B business and made our stay something to remember. Although some of the historic character of the home is no longer present due to renovations and additions, we still enjoyed the charm and details that were preserved (we’re old house nerds so we had to criticize something). The breakfasts were something you would expect from a 5 star restaurant. Considering the quality of the breakfast and many other free amenities this place is a steal (some rooms go for as little as $ 115 a night. Overall highly recommended and would stay again if in the area.

Everything about Hartzell House exceeded expectations: the food was delicious, Kitty and David were gracious and accommodating hosts, and the space itself was way better than we would have gotten at a hotel On this trip we used the Hartzell House as part of a trip to Fallingwater, but on future trips I would come back to the area (a ~3.5 hr drive) just to stay at Hartzell House again.
Food–
David: I’ll ask again, are you sure you aren’t a trained chef?
At a typical B&B I would expect something simple and homey. At Hartzell House, I had a meticulously prepared and plated breakfast that was not only delicious, it was a wonderful experience in hospitality. Presented with several breakfast options, we chose the Reese’s peanut butter pancakes and the mushroom and shallot quiche. Before these even came out were were given a first course of David’s homemade glazed orange scones and a cold fruit salad of fresh mangoes, oranges, and peaches. The pancakes were served surrounded by homemade jam and garnished with a homemade chocolate-​covered raspberry. The peanut butter was baked into the batter, but didn’t take away from the fluffy pancake consistency. The quiche was a unicorn: the inside was cooked all the way through without losing any moisture and the crust was flaky and not soggy at all. It was stuffed with fresh mushrooms and shallots, and as a guy who normally gives quiche a pass, I would order again… and again.
In addition to the food that we were served formally, we had a cheese plate delivered to our room. It came with ~8 different cheeses perfectly portioned to the two of us, along with oranges, apples, and raspberries filled with fresh honey. The cheeses were impeccably curated by David and Kitty and varied enough to make us feel that eating the cheeseplate was one of the highlights of our weekend. It was delivered by Kitty as I was getting the rest of our bags from the car, and she introduced my girlfriend to the cheeses and added some fun by suggesting that she have me guess the flavors that were in each unique slice.
Finally, the whole house was jam-​packed with snacks and drinks, including some homecooked items. When we got back from our travels and the kitchen was closed, it was so relaxing to have access to fresh cinnammon rolls, fruit, and tea/​coffee that we could help ourselves to.
Hosts–
David and Kitty were available, helpful, and cheerful from even before we walked in the door. (We worked with them to pre-​book tickets to Fallingwater). They were present to greet us when we walked in and were very clearly intent on making sure that we had a wonderful time on their property. They added tons of little touches of hospitality, from the snacks, to the glass of wine (gratis) they offered us when we came back in the evening. They also checked in with us several times when we were eating (and not in an overbearing way) to make sure that we were happy with the experience. I particularly appreciated when David saw how much I had enjoyed the pancakes and mentioned that he might have some «extras» if I wanted any more. He then went into the kitchen and made another serving specially for me.
Space–
The B&B itself has clearly been a labor of love for both of them, and each space is put together thoughtfully with relaxation in mind. Public space includes a living area, bar area with a pool table, and two beautiful garden areas (they grow a lot of the food they serve). Even with the space at full capacity, there are plenty of nooks to relax in privately.
Our room (Artist suite) was unique. It was about the size of a hotel suite (with a queen bed and a couch/​sitting area). However once again the details were key. The sheets and the bed were clean and high threadcount, and the sitting area was perfectly set up with our cheeseplate when I walked in. The bathroom is unattached, but private to the Artist suite and includes a large jacuzzi tub (yes please).
TLDR: This is a destination in itself. Will likely drive 3.5 hours just to stay again.

Wonderful escape from the city near Fallingwater: this little oasis boasts a peaceful historic space and some of the best breakfast food I have ever had.
Would absolutely come back. Kitty and David are perfect hosts.

Just the sweetest B & B with tons of beauty products for you to try and unbelievably fresh, organic breakfasts. Kitty and David are lovely people who give you a lot of space to roam these lovely, large house yet they are there in the a.m. to help plan possible travel/​activity itineraries. The rooms are cozy and large.

A wonderful and beautiful place to stay! The innkeepers are warm and helpful, and truly go above and beyond to provide a personalized experience! If you have food allergies, you are safe here! The owners personally ensure all ingredients are favorable, and then happily create a gourmet meal! In the end, I felt like I had made some new friends. Hospitality is clearly their art! Stay here!

We stayed here for a few days on our way to Washington, D.C. Good choice. Our Patriot room was spacious and comfortable. It had a shower that would accommodate a wheelchair if necessary. The rest of the house is also beautiful, well-​designed and peaceful. There is a lot of attention to detail.
Kitty and Dave, the proprietors, are very nice people. They know the area well, make good recommendations, cook wonderful breakfasts (with options for vegans, vegetarians and omnivores). They are also very warm and caring and make great conversation.
The Hartzell House is a great place for a relaxing vacation with good food and good company.

Hartzel House is absolutely gorgeous, impeccably clean, and arranged for guest comfort. We enjoyed an amazing fruit and cheese tray on a lovely patio in the evening and incredible breakfast on the deck the next morning. Kitty and David are very gracious and helpful! The area is beautiful and we loved our visit to Falling Water, which is nearby.

Take a close look at that picture of the waffle. It completely sums up the entire experience of Hartzell House and it’s hosts, Kitty and David. Warm, welcoming, artful, fresh and fun. Visit soon. And yes, order the waffle. You’ll see what I mean.

Greatest B&B we have ever stayed at!!!
Catered to my allergies and still had, hands down, the best gluten free breakfasts we’ve had from anywhere. Belgian waffles with fresh ginger syrup, GF quiche and homemade pastries w/​fresh fruit.
The rooms were in perfect order, and very, very, very clean!
Nice big common area to play a game of pool, and we were offered a glass of wine in the evening. Cant say enough about it, it was the perfect relaxing getaway.
We stayed in the Artist Suite and the pictures don’t do it justice, it is very roomy and open with a private bathroom in the hallway.
We can’t Waite to go back!!!

If you’re looking for a bed & breakfast in the area, congratulations you can stop looking now. I completely agree with the first reviewer. Not only are Kitty & Dave some of the nicest people I ever met, their breakfast was amazing, the beds were the most comfortable I ever slept in (quality sheets and mattress), and the general aura of quiet coziness makes for the perfect B&B.
The rooms were nicely lit, sparkling clean, and they had glass bottles of water in the room’s fridge with drinking glasses — no plastic bottles — yay! You can tell they work very hard to keep that place well run. And the pricing seems to be on par with every other local B&B in that area.
What really made me come here though was the description of the food on their website, and the first Unilocal reviewer’s description. Based on the food alone I felt like I hit a homerun with my decision to come here. Me and especially my wife are big time food snobs so much so that we avoid going out to restaurants anymore unless we’re away to avoid the constant disappointment from our local food joints. Our biggest complaint is that everything seems like most restaurant food nowadays is made from boxes, full of corn syrup (or other man made ingredients), and way too heavy. However, if Kitty & Dave opened up a breakfast joint in my town, I’d be there every day.
I thought I was a good cook until I took my fist bite into the first day’s appetizer: the world’s most perfect fruit salad (with those delicious strawberries) with fresh ginger, and the world’s most perfect cinnamon bun. I remarked on how fresh the strawberries in the fruit salad tasted, and Kitty explained how they go to the local organic farmer’s market to get their produce. You can tell. (I hate those supermarket Driscoll brand strawberries that are white in the middle and devoid of flavor). Those appetizers were followed by Dave’s Famous Belgian Waffle with homemade ginger syrup. Yum! That food was real homemade food like the kind that my hippy mother makes with only fresh ingredients. To have this food at the beginning of the day that was so fresh, and had so much love and care put into it just made the rest of the day incredibly pleasant.
All in all though, this B&B was a big part of what made our anniversary weekend so special this year, and we’ll remember that experience for as long as we live.

To be fair, this was my first time at a bed and breakfast, but I think Hartzell House has set some VERY high standards for my next B&B experience.
The hosts, Kitty & David, were SO friendly and warm. It was impossible not to feel like I was at home. The entire space is so inviting and beautiful, with tons of charming little details through the entire house. The room we stayed in the «Artist’s Suite», which was spacious, sparkling clean, and SO comfortable.
To many of you this will be an insignificant and possibly stupid detail, but I NEVER KNEW SHEETS COULD BE SO COMFORTABLE.
I realize now… that I’ve lived like a barbarian, sleeping on sandpaper sheets, subjecting my entire body to the nonsense that I’ve been sleeping on until this point.
When I got into that bed with lush, sateen sheets, the whole world melted away and I actually felt like I was sleeping in a cloud. A very silky, warm, squishy cloud… I was immediately lulled into a sleepy stupor.
But that might have been the delicious bubbly that Kitty so helpfully provided, along with a very lovely bouquet of pink roses and lilies, to aide my husband in surprising me for this celebratory getaway. WHO DOES THAT? And I don’t even know where she got the champagne from, because this place doesn’t appear to be too close to many wine/​liquor shops, so I’m pretty sure this required significant effort to pull together for us. Extraordinary hospitality.
I HAVEN’T EVEN GOTTEN TO THE BREAKFAST. OH MY GOD THE BREAKFAST.
Greek yogurt with fresh pears and raspberries and ginger syrup.
Shirred eggs baked into a bread cup, with a basil-​garlic cream sauce.
Stuffed french toast with goat cheese, fresh berries and kiwis, drizzled with homemade ginger syrup.
If I had the money or the people skills, I would try to stay with Kitty and David in that house forever. I’d try to be as adorable as their three pups, which would be nearly impossible, BUT I CAN TRY. JUST GIVE ME THAT BED AND BREAKFAST.