2 Local Inns Named Finalists In National Craft Lodging Awards

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — A Bucks County Bed and Breakfast and a New Jersey Inn have been nominated as finalists in Select Registry’s 2026 Craft Lodging Awards.

Presented annually, the Craft Lodging Awards celebrate the independent innkeepers, hoteliers, and hospitality teams whose dedication, creativity, and commitment to excellence elevate the guest experience and embody the values of Select Registry.

"This year's finalists represent the very best of independent lodging, setting the standard in areas ranging from guest service and design to culinary excellence and community engagement," said Select Registry.

Through the Craft Lodging Awards, Select Registry honors the passion and craftsmanship that make each property unique while celebrating the experiences that inspire travelers to return again and again.

Locally, the Inn at Bowman’s Hill in Upper Makefield has been nominated for the Best Breakfast Award. The award is presented to a Select Registry property that offers delicious and innovative breakfasts to guests during their stay.

"This nomination is incredibly meaningful," posted the owner of the Inn on Facebook. "We take great pride in sourcing local ingredients as much as possible to create a unique and savory stay."

The dining area at the Inn at Bowman's Hill. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Other nominees include Stag’s Leap Form Bed & Breakfast in Oxford, Michigan; the Grand Hacienda in Abiquiu Lake, New Mexico; the Oakwood Inn, Spirit Lake, Iowa; and Top of the Ridge Farm Bed and Breakfast in New Durham, New Hampshire.

In addition, the Woolverton Inn, located across the river from Bucks County in Stockton, New Jersey, has been nominated for Best Craft Lodging Property in the Mid-Atlantic region. The award is presented to a Select Registry property that defines excellence in craft lodging in a particular region.

(Woolverton Inn, Stockton, New Jersey)

Other nominees are Finger Lakes Bed & Breakfast at Hutton Farms Penn Yan, New York; Fort Lewis Lodge and Farm Millboro, Virginia; L'Auberge Provencale Inn & Restaurant Boyce, Virginia; and The Inn on Church Road Hershey.

“These finalists represent the heart of what makes independent lodging so special," said Mark Reichle, CEO of Select Registry. "Each property has its own story, personality, and approach to hospitality, yet they all share an unwavering commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences. We are honored to recognize their achievements and celebrate the remarkable people behind these destinations."

Award winners will be recognized on Nov. 10 at the Select Registry 2026 National Meeting & Conference in Ponte Vedra, Florida.

For over 50 years, Select Registry has set the standard for excellence in personalized hospitality at independently owned inns and bed-and-breakfasts. Today, its Craft Lodging properties include over 230 boutique properties. They're located everywhere from backcountry roads to big-city neighborhoods, along coastlines, and in heartlands across the United States. Learn more at SelectRegistry.com.