The James Manning House welcomes you to our bed and breakfast in the quaint village of Bethany, PA. Our 1819 Federal style house is 189 years old and located just north of historic Honesdale, PA. This Wayne County home was built as a private residence for the Honorable James Manning in Bethany, PA the original county seat of Wayne County.

We are located in an area rich in history with an abundance of available activities. Wayne County is located in the Northeast region of the Pocono Mountains, an area of the state celebrating four seasons. Springtime beauty can be found in the local state forests and parks, think hiking and biking. Summer is for rafting on the Delaware River, or enjoying a concert in the park, Roots and Rhythms Festival, or enjoying an outdoor concert at Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary. In the fall our countryside explodes with the vibrant color of sugar maples and in winter the skiing at Elk Mountain or Sno Mountain rivals that of New England. Maybe you just want to relax and explore the birthplace of the American Railroad and home of the Stourbridge Lion.

Our historical bed and breakfast offers you the tranquility and comfort of the country along with our lovely gardens and inviting surroundings of a small village. When you arrive for your homestay, you will find a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, the perfect alternative to hotel lodging. Travelers are invited to enjoy a stay in one of our three guest rooms located on the second floor and socialize if they wish in the common areas on the main floor of our spacious bed and breakfast. We are open year round for your convenience.

At the James Manning House your hosts, Warren and Janet Heinly, look forward to welcoming you with the warm, friendly hospitality unmistakable to their PA Dutch heritage. Our guests find our accommodations to be a wonderful place to be away from home and the daily stresses of life. (Read what others say on our "Just For You" page). You will find the perfect place for that special romantic getaway or a place to relax and find calm and harmony. All of our air-conditioned guest rooms have a unique themed décor with eclectic gatherings of casual and antique furnishings. Each room has a private bath and is equipped with an electric fireplace, TV and high-speed wireless internet. Our hearty breakfast provides you with wonderful home-baked goodies, fruit dishes, special entrées and breakfast meats. When weather permits breakfast may be served on the patio to enjoy the wonders of nature while you enjoy the pampering of your special getaway. Whether this is your first or hundredth stay at a bed and breakfast, you’ll find each to be unique, sort of like a treasure hunt where you are sure to find the prize, and we think this B&B to be a gem.