The Story
About The Bed & Breakfast
Circa 1815 the E. Kellogg Bed & Breakfast was built by Eliphalet Kellogg as a home for his family in traditional colonial style with wide wooden floorboards, high ceilings, crown molding, and all the details you love to see in an historic home.
As one of Bethany’s original homes, it sits proudly on the Town Green, which held the Court House and “the fireproof building” which is now the Bethany Library. The Court House was moved across the street, served as the general store, and is now a multi-family home, located right next door.
This private home was established as the E. Kellogg Bed & Breakfast in 2006.
Rooms are warm and inviting, the whole house is open to you - breakfast will be served each morning in our lovely period dining room or on the three-season porch. Kathy is happy to serve you tea, coffee, and fresh-baked cookies upon your arrival. Enjoy a library complete with cozy reading chairs and a functioning fireplace; the living room can be used to socialize with other guests, play games, or watch television, and a screened-in porch is a great place to relax. The backyard is a secret garden which you can enjoy from the porch or from chairs to be found throughout.
In addition to your room, enjoy the dining room (with piano) which leads to the intimate Library, complete with stone fireplace, game table, and computer access. Our two-tiered three-season porch gives way to unbelievable garden views. Friendly deer, bunnies, and wild turkey, fill their bellies from the old apple trees and the grounds. Comfortable seating for breakfast or leisure time is available on the porch and the garden.
About Your Hostess
Known for her friendly and genuine hospitality, Kathy is here to make your stay relaxing and comfortable. A resident of Bethany for over 30 years, Kathy's knowledge of activities, restaurants, and destinations can help you make the most out of your time here.
About E. Kellogg
Born in 1740 in Brookfield, Connecticut, Eliphalet Kellogg served as a member of the first New Hampshire Regiment during the Revolutionary War before settling in Wayne County with is family in 1815. He first moved into the Little House as construction on the main house began. As construction completed, he moved in and lived with his wife, adult daughter and her husband, Dr. Isaac Roosa. Years later, The Roosas began to remodel the original log cabin to its present size, adding clapboard siding outside and wide plank floors throughout the house.
The Sitgrave House, the “little house” was built circa 1805 by Samual Sitgrave, who resided in Bethany for only a short time. The Sitgrave house was given as a marriage portion to Dr. Roosa for his use as an apothecary.