About Us
The Widow Frances McCrea welcomes you to Frenchtown New Jersey and her charming Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inn. Built by the Widow McCrea in the 1870’s, renovated and restored by your hosts over a century later. A short walk will bring you to Frenchtown’s charming shops, fine local restaurants and the scenic Delaware River. Relax on the porch and absorb the ambiance of our charming river community or stroll the town and shop for fine art, antiques, or almost anything else in our many diverse and varied quaint shops, galleries & restaurants. Rent a bicycle built for two and pedal along the Delaware River’s Historic Canal paths to pastoral settings and magnificent riverscapes. Return to the Widow’s house to be fussed over by your hosts and … to be watched over by the spirit of the grand lady… Toast your day with a complimentary bottle of wine, cozy up to one of our three Romantic Fireplaces on a chilly evening or relax in the comfort of one of our oversized Jacuzzis, before retiring … to your snug feather bed in our Private Kase Family Cottage or one of our Spacious Suites and tastefully appointed Elegant Guest Rooms, each with a private bath. In the morning, you will be awaken by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, and delectable dishes being prepared by the Widow. Breakfast will be served by candlelight in our Victorian Dining Room. Widow McCrea Bed and Breakfast Inn, Frenchtown, New Jersey. For the traveler who is required to mix business with pleasure, the conveniently located Widow McCrea House provides Free Wireless Internet access through out the Inn.
Getting Here
Widow McCrea House 53 Kingwood Avenue Frenchtown, NJ 08825
- From New York City, connect with the New Jersey Turnpike. Take Exit 14 to Interstate 78 West and follow to Exit 15 (Clinton/Pittstown).
- At the bottom of the ramp turn left onto Rt. 513. Proceed 11.8 miles to Frenchtown. (Please note: at 4.3 miles, in Pittstown, you will need to turn right in order to remain on Rt. 513). In Frenchtown, turn left onto Rt. 12. The house is 3/10 of a mile on the left. From northern locations use Interstate 287 South to access Interstate 78 West and follow above directions from Exit 15.
- From central NJ and northern shore points
- Take Interstate 287 North to Interstate 78 West. From central and southern NJ shore points take Interstate 195 West to Interstate 295 North becoming Interstate 95 West. Take last exit in NJ, follow Rt. 29 North to Frenchtown. Turn right onto Bridge Street, then right onto Rt. 12.
- From Philadelphia take Interstate 95 North over the Scudder Falls Bridge to first exit in New Jersey. Take Rt. 29 North to Frenchtown. Turn right onto Bridge Street, then right onto Rt. 12.
- Daily bus service is available to and from New York City.
What a lovely bed and breakfast. Rooms were beautiful and the breakfast was amazing!! "
– L & J Payton, MD
My Husband and I love Art, Photography, Music and History, and The Widow McCrea House was the perfect place to stay to enjoy all of the above. We especially enjoyed visiting the Font Hill & the Mercer and Michener Museum It was very inspiring.”
— Mr & Mrs Lesher, Washington, DC
This is a beautiful old Victorian right near town. The breakfasts were creative and delicious. The rates are much more reasonable compared to nearby New Hope and Lambertville."
– R & B Stein, Washington DC
our Bed and Breakfast is so centrally located, it made it easy for us to do so much! Frenchtown, New Hope and Lambertville had wonderful antique shops, galleries and restaurants where we gathered treasures and memories to take home with us."
– E & D Collins, Ohio
My husband and I came for a much-needed weekend away. We had such a great time. The Anne James Suite is so beautiful and romantic; it made us feel like we were newlyweds! "
– J & D Ferner, PA
"Each year, we try a new bed and breakfast in New Jersey. The Widow McCrea House ranked as one of the best places we have visited. The suite that we picked was beautifully decorated, immaculate, spacious and comfortable, with a large Jacuzzi tub, gas fireplace, and fresh flowers. The breakfasts each morning were 5 star, 3 course meals. And the house itself was within an easy walking distance to the downtown section of Frenchtown. We will definitely be returning to the Widow McCrea House!! "
– R & C Woodridge, NJ
"The bed and breakfast was absolutely wonderful. The hosts, Burt and Lynn were so accommodating. I would highly recommend coming here for a romantic weekend!! We especially enjoyed the breakfasts and overall attention to detail."
– H & M Manns, NC
"We loved our stay. Every detail is attended to. Beautiful furnishings, the food is creative and delicious. We stayed in the Anne-James suite, which was lovely. Frenchtown is small & quaint. Shopping, Restaurants and the D&R bike path is within walking distance of the B&B. We never felt so relaxed."
– D & M Conner, VA
"Wonderful! The owners were very accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable about the history of the town and things to do during our stay"
– J & K Manowitz, NY
