Suburban Life - Bucks/Princeton - Issue #7 (July 2025)

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SL_Bowmans Hill Inn 725_Layout 1 8 / 20 / 25 1 : 21 PM Page 1 A Fairy - Tale by B I L L D O N A H U E photos by A L I S O N D U N L A P Beginning Jakobovich has reshaped The Inn at Bowman’s Hill with help from Inga Jakobovich , the new owner of The Inn herhusband , Robert Gold , and a small but dedicated staff . at Bowman’s Hill in New Hope , builds on the property’s legacy as of one of the region’s most romantic and unforgettable getaways . October 2023 , Inga Jakobovich and her husband , Robert Gold , decided to pay a quick visit to the south - eastern corner of Pennsylvania . They had just left New INYork’s Finger Lakes region to catch up with longtime friends who had moved to New Hope , one of Bucks County’s most cherished river towns . Inga remembers the fall foliage being spectacular as they approached Bucks County . When a friend told her the property was for sale , the “ Wefound out that our friend’s hus - proverbial light bulb flickered to life . She had spent more than bandwasn’t feeling well , so we decided 40 years in California , and all of her adult children and nine to find a bed and breakfast nearby and grandchildren lived there . She also had a prosperous decades - havea romantic night by ourselves while long career as the operator of an assisted - living community . our friends recovered , ” she recalls . “ I ill All that aside , she began to envision a new life for herself in had never been to Pennsylvania before , H ’ s BucksCounty . so I started googling where to stay . an “ It was exactly what I had been dreaming of , ” she says . “ I m Whichever one looked the nicest , that’s ow have always loved cooking , baking , and hosting , and I love wherewe would go . And that’s when I B at peopleand catering to people ; our friends call me ‘ the hostess foundThe Inn at Bowman’s Hill . ” nn with the mostess . ’ I saw an opportunity to express my vision . I She felt overcome with awe from he I saw myself here . ” themoment they turned into the driveway T of On October 25 , 2023 , after completing the property of the gated five - acre property , which is sy inspection and getting their finances in order , she signed the not far from where George Washington urte papers to purchase The Inn at Bowman’s Hill . She officially and members of his Continental Army co took ownership of the property in February 2024 — right around s crossed the Delaware River in 1776 . Over the course of the next two oto Valentine’sDay , to be precise . days , she fell in the love with the “ mini - resort , ” which was designed in ph “ Ilike to joke that I bought myself a lover on Valentine’s Day , ” she jokes . f the style of an English manor . The scope and beauty of the sprawling taf “ When I say that to my husband , he says , ‘ I’m just glad it’s real estate . ’ ” grounds , in particular , made a lasting impression on her . S SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 16 ISSUE 9 30 |

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SL_Bowmans Hill Inn 725_Layout 1 8 / 20 / 25 1 : 22 PM Page 2 ‘ LEAVE EVERYTHING BEHIND ’ enjoy themselves , ” he says . “ She is so happy thepool and grounds . Guests may also choose The Inn at Bowman’s Hill has been a linchpin there — she’sbeyond happy — and I love to see toorder breakfast in bed . of Bucks County’s hospitality community since that . I go every month for 10 or 12 days , and “ I’m a huge foodie , and we take pride in 2005 . Its prior owner , an Englishman named every time I go I look forward to it . It’s also a baking our own bread and croissants , ” Inga Michael Amery , ran The Inn at Bowman’s Hill lotof work . Sometimes by the time she’s done says . “ I love visiting local farms and roasteries , for nearly 25 years , during which he established with me , I’m ready to get back to the ER for sourcing everything farm to table . Breakfast is its reputation as one of the most romantic get - some rest . ” ahuge deal here . An English breakfast means aways in the region ; the inn has received more Every facet of the property is designed to eggsany style , baked beans , roasted potatoes , than 800 reviews on Tripadvisor , with an average enhancethe atmosphere of luxury and relaxation , grilled tomatoes , sausage , and bacon . The rating of 4.9 out of 5 . including a heated pool and a full menu of in - priorowner , who is British , taught me and my Although Amery had built the property housespa services . In addition , each of the inn’s team well . ” into something truly unforgettable , it was in beautifullyappointed superior rooms and suites Inga and Robert often joke that her story need of considerable maintenance by the time includes amenities such as a king - size bed , a bearssome similarities to Green Acres — “ only Inga came into the picture . Given her creative fireplace , and a heated two - person whirlpool in reverse ” — referring to the sitcom from the spirit , hospitality background , and enormous tub . In addition , five of the rooms and suites late 1960s and early ’ 70s in which a couple energy , she has proven to be up to the task . include a private veranda , and most offer fromNew York City moves to a rural farmstead . She and Robert now split their time between panoramicviews of the well - manicured grounds . Shecouldn’t be happier with the comparison . California and Pennsylvania , but they have Three of the suites have a steam shower . “ I’m grateful I found something I love so been systematically restoring the property with “ It’svery quiet here , even with a full house , much , ” she says . “ I wake up every morning the assistance of a small but dedicated team . because there are so many areas to escape and say , ‘ Who am I going to meet today , and Examples include converting underutilized to , ” Inga says . “ From the time you drive through whatcan I do to make our guests comfortable ? ’ space into a small owner’s quarters to make the gates , you will experience this enigmatic It’s a lot of work , but I have not one day of more room for guests , beautifying the dining energy . I want to give love and positive energy regret . I found my true calling here . I found room and living room , and converting the to the people who come here , which is so mypurpose . ” ? basement into a speakeasy lounge . They also needed now . People come here to unwind ? oversaw the restoration of the grounds . and forget about the world for at least 24 Robert , a physician who works in emergency hours.This is a romantic getaway , so there are medicine in a VA hospital in California , admits no children . Come here to leave everything The Inn at Bowman’s Hill to feeling “ very connected ” to the property’s behind , at least for a short time . ” creek - fed pond . He not only fixed a persistent Astay at The Inn at Bowman’s Hill includes 518 Lurgan Road leak , but also leveled an inflatable fountain in a multicourse English - style breakfast , cooked New Hope , PA 18938 thepond’s center that had been cockeyed . to order by an in - house chef . While the staff “ Inga has always been an entertainer , and serves breakfast in the inn’s rustic breakfast www.theinnatbowmanshill.com she enjoys spending time with people and room , guests can enjoy breakfast al fresco on ( 215 ) 862 - 8090 providing an environment where they can theirprivate balcony or the terrace overlooking SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 16 ISSUE 9 | 31

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