Building on our History
The Woodfield Manor dates back before 1808. The Inn was an exclusive hunting club and stage
stop for wealthy patrons from New York and New Jersey boasting a bathroom and wooden sink.
In the 1920’s, the Webb family purchased the property and turned the lodge into a
vacationer’s dream with a one-night stay costing between $12 and $25 dollars
.
New owners, the Toms, expanded the Inn into a resort in the 1950’s. They added a swimming
pool and tennis courts, which helped to build a thriving seasonal business where families would
vacation for a week at a time.
The Inn changed hands several times between 1978 and 1984
all the while losing its luster. In 1984, the Merli’s took over and began to restore
the Inn’s original beauty until they sold the property to the Matthews in 1991.
The Matthews felt the history of the Inn could blend with their own history and bring a taste
of England to the Heart of the Poconos. They renamed the inn- The Britannia Country Inn.
The twelve acre jewel was purchased and renamed by the current owners, John and Tina Dowd
in November 2007 after an extensive renovation, which was initiated by the previous owners,
Jerzy and Anna Olbry.
The main Manor now houses an upscale steakhouse and six guest
suites. In addition to the Manor suites, the property boasts 13 cottages on site.
The cozy cottages each feature a gas fireplace.
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Woodfield Manor - New life for Brittania.
New owner, Tina Dowd, along with managers Keith & Joanne Wolfe, have finished the renovations initiated by Jerzy and Anna Olbry. The once tiny 20 room lodge now has six two-room suites.
In addition to the manor suites, the property boasts 13 cottages on site. The cozy cottages each feature a gas fireplace. Guests will enjoy the quiet serenity of this twelve acre jewel and the in-ground heated pool. Decorated in rich wood tones and lavish window treatments, the fireplace rich environment is ideal for a romantic dinner or a week-long stay.
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