Delicious, Delectable, and Delightful: Dining at the Village

The flagship restaurant at Peddler’s Village is none other than the Cock ‘n Bull, a restaurant known for its comfort food and unique atmosphere reflective of what Earl Jamison strived for in his design of the Village. (Indulge in the Apricot Rooster and Apple Dumpling, guest favorites returning for the birthday month in June!) In 1984, when Earl decided the Village needed a family hang-out spot, Hart’s Tavern was carved from the Cock ‘n Bull’s original hearth room and decorated with antiques and folk art hand-picked from the Pennsylvania countryside. The Spotted Hog, now the Buttonwood Grill, opened in 1989 to offer a new dining option which paired a contemporary setting with a varied menu and affordable prices. Earl’s New American pairs rustic charm with contemporary cuisine, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.

Catch Some Z’s at PV

If you’re not ready to head home and catch yourself wishing you could spend the night in a charming on-property inn, good news–you can! The Golden Plough Inn, originally the Buttonwood Inn, opened in 1987 when Earl added ten lodging suites over shops and buildings that had once been 18th and 19th century homes. Today, there are 68 beautifully-decorated rooms for you to extend your stay at Peddler’s Village.

Regardless of if you’re local or traveling from afar, guests of all ages can experience the Village’s natural beauty and hospitality all year long, whether shopping, strolling, dining, or enjoying one of our many festivals and events–it’s a village of all seasons.

Graceful Gardens

The perfect blend of shopping, dining, lodging, and scenery, have you ever wondered about the history of the beautifully-landscaped gardens here at Peddler’s Village? It all started when Earl Jamison purchased more than 40 rolling acres a few miles from the Village where he built a house and gardens, and experimented with various flowers, vegetables, and herbs. He realized that, in order to run a successful business, he had to incorporate a beautiful landscape. He used mountains of Bucks County dirt and soil to grow what began as four-and-a-half acres to a sprawling 42!

Earl was dedicated to tending to his gardens with care, so much so that “visitors assumed he was just one of the workers and would stop to ask him about the plants, never knowing who they were talking to.” From the bright and colorful tulips which bloom each spring, to the spectacular flower beds and magnificent evergreens which line the charming brick pathways, Earl was dedicated to creating a special environment for all to enjoy, just as our grounds and maintenance crew are today.

Festive Family Fun for Everyone!

Festivals, a big part of the Village experience, weren’t introduced until five years after its founding – May, 1967. In an effort to garner more interest and drive traffic for their slowest day of the week, shop owners and, of course, the Jamisons designated the first Monday in May as “May Day.” Featuring live entertainment, craft demonstrators, and old-fashioned games, May Day became Peddler’s Village first major event, and by 1978, it became the Strawberry Festival (now Strawberry Month). The success surrounding the Strawberry Festival later led to the planning and formation of other festivals and events, including the Apple Festival, Scarecrow Competition, Gingerbread Competition & Display, and even a sand sculpture display (a reason we’re bringing back the blockbuster event this year!). Murder Mystery Events, continued even today, were introduced in the early 1980s by theatrical producer Richard Akins (and once welcomed actress Phyllis Diller as a headliner!). Our festivals and events welcome millions of guests every year who want to take part in the fun festivities and happenings here at the Village!

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars! We have plenty of family-friendly events planned this summer. From the highly-anticipated blockbuster event, Bucks County Beach Days: Sand Sculptures in the Village, to our Peach Month & Sidewalk Sale in August, there is plenty of fun to be had at Peddler’s Village!

What’s New in 2022

New shop announcements! Please join us in welcoming two new shops this summer, Nissley Vineyards and The Cloak & Wand.