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Bischwind Inc.
Bed and Breakfast of the Poconos/Pocono

Wilkes Barre / Scranton Area
Box 7 - One Coach Road
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania 18602

(570) 472-3820
Fax: (570) 472-5347
Email: bischwind@msn.com

*Night-time pool - photographer Mary Steinbacher
  • Accommodations: 6 rooms and 2 suites, each with private bath. 8 rooms have fireplaces or electro fire unit, 3 have Jacuzzi Brand whirlpool tubs, and all have king or queen beds. All rooms provide hair dryers, cable TV, VCR, and wifi Internet access; some have mini-refrigerator, central air, shampoo, herbal bath grains, lip balm, shower cap, luxurious terry spa robes, and more. The English Family also offers a Separate Vacation Rental.
  • Rates: $135.00 to $245.00 per room, per day, double occupancy, plus tax and gratuity. All rates are subject to change without notice. Rates are confirmed at time of booking.
    THE SOUTH WING ROOMS
    Master's Room Beehive Room Blue Room Green Suite
    Midweek $190.00 $170.00 $145.00 $170.00
    Weekend/Holiday $215.00 $195.00 $170.00 $195.00
    THE NORTH WING ROOMS ROOSEVELT SUITE
    Bear's Den Autumn Room Wolf's Den 2-room suite
    w/ private library
    Midweek $190.00 $145.00 $190.00 $230.00
    Weekend/Holiday $215.00 $170.00 $215.00 $255.00
    Rates do not reflect taxes and gratuity.
    Specials:
    Bischwind now offers our guests with smaller tummies a bearlicious continental breakfast at baby bear prices...save up to $20.00 per night
  • Open: All year.
  • Reservations: Reservations are recommended in advance. Call (570) 472-3820, fax: (570) 472-5347 or Email: bischwind@msn.com
    Minimum stay on major holidays and certain weekends.
    Tell your hosts you found them on 1st Traveler's Choice. (www.virtualcities.com)
  • Payment: Payment due in full when reservation is made. Major credit cards are accepted.
  • Cancellation Policy: If cancellation is a must, money is not refunded; however, if cancellation notice is received 48 hours prior to scheduled arrival, you will receive a gift certificate that you may use within a year of original reservation. To protect against loss due to cancellation or early departure, we recommend Trip Insurance.
    No Cancellations / No Refunds for Pocono Race Weekends, Major Holidays, and Camp Jeep..
  • Check-in: After 3:00 p.m. and no later than 9:00 p.m. (unless arrangements made with Bischwind). Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
  • Restrictions: No smoking in house. No pets. Children 12 and over welcome.
  • Breakfast: An elegantly served gourmet country breakfast in four fabulous courses featuring sausage and bacon. Bischwind is still offering its guests the choice of filet mignon, salmon or shrimp scampi for breakfast with a $7.00 per person surcharge.
  • Recommended Favorite Recipes: Nana's Fried Tomatoes, ... Apples Wrapped in Phyllo Leaves, and Charlie Trotter's Quick Apple Dessert.
  • Languages Spoken: English.
  • Special Inn Events: A Bischwind Pocono Mountain Wedding. We accommodate receptions. Call about special lodging packages and discounts. *Night time photograph was taken - by Mary Steinbacher Photography - (570) 748-8006 or (570) 660-3995 - www.marysteinbacher.com
  • Recreation & Activities: Facilities and various activities are nearby. Swimming pool on premises.
  • Attractions & Special Events: Ski slopes - Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Montage, and Snow Mountain. Music festivals, Steamtown, Lackawanna Coal Mine, Eckley Miner's Village, wine tasting, excellent antiquing, museums, geologic area - Boulder Field in Hickory Run State Park, waterfalls, paint ball, whitewater rafting, kayaking, Rails to Trails biking, and horseback riding. Also Wachovia Arena, Wilkes Barre Penguins, Wilkes Barre Scranton Red Barrons, Kirby FM Center for the Performing Arts, Camp Jeep, The Kirby Theater, Pocono NASCAR 500, and Pocono Downs Harness Racing. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Pennsylvania's First Casino (high-voltage action of almost 1,000 slot machines), harness racing and daily action in the new simulcasting center for thoroughbred and harness fans. 20 minutes drive to the city of Scranton, home of "The Office".
  • Recommended Local Restaurants: Bear Creek Inne (Italian/American), Isabellas, The Saber Room, The Power House, and Blakslee Inn.
  • Recommended Local Best Kept Secrets: Pocono Mountain streams are full of trout and a fly fishing school. Great shopping opportunities.
  • Directions:
    From New York: Route 80 West to Exit 284, Blakeslee/Wilkes Barre. Take 115 North toward Wilkes Barre. After 1 mile, you will come to a 4-way light; continue straight on Route 115 North. In approximately 10 miles, you will come to a second traffic light; continue straight for another 1.6 miles. Driveway will be on the right (driveway entrance has 2 stone pillars with domed lights).
    From Philadelphia: Take Route 476, Northeast extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to exit 105, Bear Creek. Turn right onto 115 South. Bischwind will be 3 miles on your left.
    From Southern Cities (Baltimore, Washington, Harrisburg): Go north on Route 81 (toward Wilkes Barre); take Exit 170A (Bear Creek). Take Route 115 South. In 4 miles, you will pass the Pennsylvania Turnpike on the right; continue straight for 3 miles. Bischwind will be on the left after the waterfall.
    From Connecticut and points East: Take Route 84 West (Scranton), then take Route 81 South. Take Exit 170A (Bear Creek). Take Route 115 South. In 4 miles, you will pass the Pennsylvania Turnpike on the right; continue straight for 3 miles. Bischwind will be on the left after the waterfall.
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