The Cliffside Manor House Was Built In 1876 By Maryland Governor Thomas Swann As A "Summer Cottage." But It Was From 1907 - 1948 That Legendary Artist Beatrice Turner And Her Parents From Philadelphia Lived In The Home. Today, It Serves As A "Living Art Museum" With 100 Pieces Of Her Collection On Display. The Cliffside Compound Also Includes Seaview Cottage (With 3 Suites) Across The Circular Drive.
The Cliffside Manor House Was Built In 1876 By Maryland Governor Thomas Swann As A "Summer Cottage." But It Was From 1907 - 1948 That Legendary Artist Beatrice Turner And Her Parents From Philadelphia Lived In The Home. Today, It Serves As A "Living Art Museum" With 100 Pieces Of Her Collection On Display. The Cliffside Compound Also Includes Seaview Cottage (With 3 Suites) Across The Circular Drive.
 

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Cliffside Inn Bed and Breakfast
Cliffside Inn, Newport, RI - Inn
Cliffside Inn
2 Seaview Ave.
Newport, RI 02840-3627
USA
Phone: +1-401-847-1811
Fax: +1-401-848-5850
Toll-free: +1-800-845-1811
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Cliffside Is Known For Its Exotic Collection Of Bathing Salons, Which Feature 14 Whirlpools & 2 Steam Baths In The 16 Guest Quarters. The Garden Suite Bathing Salon (Shown) Houses Not Only Cliffside's Largest Whirlpool, But Heated Limestone Floors, Fireplace, Outdoor Garden Patio, Private Reading Library, iPod Sound System. Upstairs It Has Queen Pine Bed, Fireplace And Bay Window Sitting Area With Wingback Chairs. Our Most Popular Deluxe SuiteCliffside Features A Well Known Collection Of Grand Beds With Fine Linens, From Ornate Antiques To Jumbo 4 Posters. The Governor's Suite Is Grand In Every Sense. Grand King Bed, Italian Linens, Fireside Sofa & Wingback. Bathing Salon Features A 2-Person Whirlpool, Fireplace, Cherry Paneling, And One-Of-A-Kind Victorian Birdcage Shower -- A True Spa Delight From 100 Years Ago (Think 250 Spray Nozzles)
Enigmatic Artist Beatrice Turner Called Cliffside Inn Home For 40 Years. Her Mysterious Story And Provocative Artwork Have Been Covered Widely From The New York Times To Life Magazine, Good Morning America And A Book. While Most Of Her Artwork Is Still Missing, Our Collection Is On View Throughout The Inn.The Cliffside Manor House Was Built In 1876 By Maryland Governor Thomas Swann As A "Summer Cottage." But It Was From 1907 - 1948 That Legendary Artist Beatrice Turner And Her Parents From Philadelphia Lived In The Home. Today, It Serves As A "Living Art Museum" With 100 Pieces Of Her Collection On Display. The Cliffside Compound Also Includes Seaview Cottage (With 3 Suites) Across The Circular Drive.
The Room Beatrice Turner Lived And Painted In Features Her Original Artwork On The Doors, 2 Floor-To-Ceiling Bay Windows, Queen Walnut Bed, 2-Person Whirlpool, Shower For 2. Cliffside's Most Popular State Room SuiteEvery Suite & Room At Cliffside Has A Fireplace. Some, Like The Cliff Suite, Have Several. It Has Fireplaces In The Living Room (Shown), King Bedroom, And Study. iPod Sound System And Skylights Throughout. Bathing Salon With 2-Person Whirlpool, Separate Shower. Includes A Large Private Deck With Table, Umbrella & Chairs.
There Are Special Touches Throughout All Cliffside Guest Rooms. The Sun Room (Shown), Beatrice's Room, Blue Room, And Tower Suite, All Have Floor-To-Ceiling Bay Windows With Built-In Seating. The Perfect Sunny Perches For Repose Or Reading. From The Classic Rooms Collection, The Sun Room Also Features Queen Mahogany Bed, Gas Fireplace, And Steam Bath.A Number Of Guest Quarters Also Feature Interesting Combinations Of Skylights, Including Seascape Suite, Turner Suite, Tower Suite, Atlantic Suite, Cliff Suite, And The Attic (Shown). It Is Dramatically Framed By 9', Multi-Angle, Vaulted Ceilings, With Skylights Throughout. Unique King Singapore Bed & Armoire, Reading Area, Fireplace, Bathing Salon With 2-Person Whirlpool, Separate Shower
The Governor's Suite... bathing salon. Raised paneling surrounds a two-person whirlpool tub, fireplace, double pedestal sink and the only authentic, working Victorian birdcage shower in an American Inn.Seaview Cottage -- Across The Circular Drive From The Main Inn -- Houses 3 Luxury Suites. The Cliff Suite & Atlantic Suites Share The Large Deck, Each With Their Own Private Table, Umbrella & Chairs, Entrance. The Sunny Deck Faces Southwest.
Named One Of America's 20 Best Afternoon Teas By Tea Authority Bruce Richardson In His Book, "The Great Tea Rooms Of America," High Tea Is Regal Without Being Stuffy. The Seasonal Menu Features Finger Sandwiches, Scones With Devon Cream And British Curds, Cakes, Cookies, And Other Goodies. It Features Our Own Premium Legendary Tea Blend. Served Daily at 4:30, It Will Not Soon Be ForgottenThe Cliff Suite... The largest suite at Cliffside (located in the separate Seaview Cottage), has a bedroom with king Plantation bed and fireplace, living room with fireplace, sofa and chairs, plus a separate study with fireplace and media center. The bath has a large, corner, two-person whirlpool, skylight and separate shower. Built in stereo speakers with room controls through out and cathedral ceilings. Private entrance and deck. In-room spa services are available in this Spa Suite.
Atlantic Suite Bathing Salon Features 2-Person Whirlpool, Fireplace, Separate Shower, Skylights, And Cathedral Ceiling. It Has Been Spotlighted By USA Today As One Of America's Most Luxurious Bathrooms.Seaview Suite Bedroom Features Antique King French Mansion Bed, Fieldstone Wall, Reading Area And Large Southeast-Facing Window. It Also Has Living Room & Bathing Salon With Fireplaces. Located In Seaview Cottage, Ground Level
Seaview Suite Bathing Salon. One Of Cliffside's Most Exotic Has Fireplace, Victorian Marble Floors, Heated Towel Rack And Spa Bathing Unit With Massage Shower, Whirlpool, Steam Bath & Built-In TV & Stereo. You May Never LeaveThe Turner Suite Bathing Salon Features 2-Person Whirlpool, Skylights, Brass Princess Handshower, With Blue & White Mosaic Tile And Wall Paper Throughout
The Victorian Room Is Bathed In Shades Of Floral Greens & Creams With 10' Ceilings, Nicely Detailed Crown Moldings, Large Bay Window Treatments & Matching Half Canopy Antique Queen Bed Plus Elegant Walnut & Marble Frames The Wood Burning Fireplace