Welcome to Jonah Place, our charming Victorian 4-star Bed & Breakfast Inn, located in the friendly town of Sussex, New Brunswick. With the characteristic charm of a Bed & Breakfast and the comfort of an Inn, Jonah Place is the perfect destination for your vacation or weekend getaway, as well as a special location for your wedding or meeting.
Thanks to the small-scale layout we are able to offer our guests personal attention and service. Opened in 1998 as the first Bed & Breakfast in Sussex, Jonah Place has since welcomed many guests from every corner of the world. Jonah Place Bed & Breakfast Inn is located in a beautiful heritage home dating back to 1884 and named after Judge Harry Jonah, who lived here as a boy and whose family owned the house from 1910 to 1962.
The unique details, which are in abundance in the house, have remained well preserved over the years. As a guest at Jonah Place, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the high ceilings with decorative crown mouldings, vast bay windows, imposing marble fireplaces, and "log cabin" style hardwood floors. Throughout the house you will find beautiful antiques and period pieces brought from many locations throughout the world, as well as various collectables and "treasures" we have gathered during our many travels. Set amongst this historical background,
Jonah Place offers five tastefully decorated guestrooms, all equipped with every contemporary comfort. In our sunny breakfast room we serve a delicious breakfast prepared with fresh and regional products and consisting of various home-baked treats, fresh fruits and juices, and a mouth-watering hot breakfast entree chosen from a menu that changes daily. During your stay, you will have the two spacious and comfortable parlours at your disposal. Feel free to relax with complimentary beverage machine and enjoy the peace and quiet by the fireplace with one of our many books, magazines, puzzles or board games. You will find a television and DVD/VCR player in all guest suites as well as wireless internet.
Jonah Place has a large, secluded garden with a variety of trees and plants where you can enjoy the view of the surrounding hills or spend some quiet time sipping on a drink in one of the lawn chairs, hammocks or on the veranda. The two parlours as well as the beautifully landscaped garden form a perfect setting for your wedding, reception or meeting.
Jonah Place is located on the edge of town in quiet surroundings. The restaurants and shops of Sussex are only a few minutes away. As a guest at Jonah Place you may want to savor a picnic lunch or rent one of our Dutch tandem bicycles to explore the area and admire its impressive natural beauty and historic covered bridges. As well the beautiful murals that depict Sussex's rich cultural heritage make the town the mural capital of the Maritimes. Sussex also offers excellent opportunities for golfing, hiking, canoeing, horseback riding and fishing. True to tradition, two major events take place in August and September; the Giant Flea Market & Antique Car Show and the Atlantic Balloon Fiesta. Sussex's central location in southern New Brunswick makes Jonah Place an excellent starting point for all of your daytrips. A number of sites worth seeing in the area are Fundy National Park, the Fundy Trail Parkway, Hopewell Rocks, St Martins sea caves, Sussex Golf and Curling Club and of course the cities of Saint John, Moncton and Fredericton boasting the Reversing Falls, Magnetic Hill and Kings Landing Historical Settlement.
Located a mere 10 kilometers away from one of Atlantic Canada's premier ski and snowboard areas, Poley Mountain, Jonah Place is also a great destination to visit in the winter. Year-round we offer multi-day packages allowing you to experience the varied seasonal activities to their fullest. While you are here, don't forget to view all of our collectibles and fine art located throughout the buildings and available for sale to the discriminating buyer. Above all you want to surprise someone with a package deal or an overnight stay at Jonah Place, then our gift certificate makes the perfect original treasure.
There are plenty of reasons to visit Sussex and to enjoy the area, the town's hospitality and of course Jonah Place Bed & Breakfast Inn !