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Samuel Durfee House
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  • Inn Details

    The Samuel Durfee House is an elegant 1803 Federal Period Inn. Convenietly located downtown in Newport, Rhode Island's Yachting Village, we are just a block from the restaurants and shops on Thames Street and a block and a half from Bellevue Avenue's boutiques, mansions, and the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The inn has been beautifully apointed with period antiques and reproductions. Each of our five guest rooms has been uniquely decorated with four-poster or ornamental queen bed or two twin beds. All guest rooms have private bathrooms. Enjoy a delicious gourmet breakfast each morning in the dining room or outside on the patio. After a day of touring Newport, we welcome you to relax in our sitting room while enjoying afternoon refreshments. The inn is air conditioned in the summer months and private off-street parking is provided.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Christian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Turndown Service

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

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  • Queen Bedded Guest Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $110/$185

    Each or our queen bedded guest rooms has been uniquely decorated and features a private bath. For your comfort, each of our queen bedded rooms has television, small refrigerator, CD player, hair dryer, robes, beach towels, iron and ironing boards, and complimentary wireless internet. A full three course breakfast and afternoon refreshments are also served each day. Complimentary off-street parking is provided.

    Harrison Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $140/$295

    This gracious first floor suite features detailed period paneling and wide floorboards. It is beautifully appointed with a king size mahogany four-poster bed and gas fireplace. French doors lead to a small sitting room which opens to a large private deck. The spacious private bathroom has a pedestal sink and shower. For your comfort, there a flat screen TV which can be viewed from the sitting room or bedroom. The room is also appointed with a CD player, hair dryer, robes, refrigerator, beach towels, iron and ironing board and complimentary wireless internet. A full breakfast is included.

    Doris Duke

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $120/$195

    This peaceful room at the rear of the house is furnished in the French style. The elegant Jacquard draperies accent the ornate white wrought iron beds, which can be, made up as two twin beds or a king bed. This room is named after Newport's famous heiress, Doris Duke. The private bathroom has a shower. For your comfort, the room features a television, small fridge, CD player, robes, hair dryer, beach towels, iron and ironing board, and complimentary wireless internet. A full three course breakfast and afternoon refreshments are included. Complimentary off-street parking is provided.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 pm    Check out: 11 am

    • Minimum stay: normally two night minimum

    • Deposit amount required: One night stay or $250.

    • Cancellations: If cancelled 14 days or more in advance, a refund less $25 cancellation fee will be issued. If cancelled less than 14 days in advance and by 9 am on the arrival date, a gift certificate less $50 cancellation fee will be issued, valid for one year. There is no credit or gift certificate issued if cancelled after 9 am on arrival date.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Extended Stay
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 4

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30-10 am

    • Serving location: Patio, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Signature Dish

    Portuguese Sweet Bread Frech Toast

    Special meal options

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Afternoon snack

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  • Location Type

    • Downtown

    • Island

    • Small town

    City

    • Providence

    • Distance to city: 30 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the south, take I-95 North into Rhode Island. Take exit 3-A (Route 138 East). Follow signs for 138E and the Newport Bridge. After crossing the Newport Bridge, take the Scenic Route Exit, turning right at the end of the ramp onto Farewell Street. At the second set of lights, make a right onto America's Cup Avenue. Turn right on Lower Thames St. Turn left turn onto Pope Street (on the corner is a black and white striped awning-Gary's Handy Lunch). Make a left turn onto Spring Street. The inn is #352 on the right, driveway just past inn, parking is in rear,please use front door entrance. From the north, take I-93 South to Route 24 South. Route 24 South briefly merges with 195 West in Fall River, continue following signs for Route 24 South. Follow to Route 138 South (Exit 1)to Newport/Middletown. Take Route 138 for approximately 6.5 miles into Middletown. Turn left onto Route 138A South toward Newport Beaches. Turn left at the second light, continue past beaches and up Memorial Boulevard. Make a left onto Bellevue Avenue, past shopping centers turn right onto Perry Street (Isaac Bell House on corner). Go to stop sign and turn right onto Spring Street. The inn is #352 on the right, driveway is just past inn, parking in rear, please use front entrance.

    Airport

    • Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green State)

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Cliff Walk

    • Ocean Drive

    • Tennis Hall of Fame

    • Mansions

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Mansions

    • Ocean Drive

    • Cliff Walk

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Video Arcade

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    Perfect New Year's Getaway

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The Samuel Durfee House is an ideally located beautiful B&B with very warm and informative innkeepers. We very much enjoyed our stay and would recommend this B&B to anyone planning a trip to Newport.

    You must stay here!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Michael and Heather are the most delightful hosts and obviously enjoy what they do because their sincerity shines through. They were really helpful about plans and trips we wanted to do and very knowledgeable about their town and local area. The house is very homely and welcoming and nothing is a trouble. We will definitely stay here again. Howard and Margaret UK

    New Years in Newport

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    This is only the second bed and breakfast I have stayed at in Newport and I won't look anywhere else. Heather and Michael were wonderful hosts and made our stay as enjoyable as possible. We stayed in the Ida Lewis room which was very nice, very clean and even had our own little outside balcony. The breakfasts were amazing and they are both very helpful at giving suggestions about what to do or see. I would highly recommend staying at the Samuel Durfee House and we will definitely be coming back.

    Can't wait to return

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Stayed for 2 nights early in the off season. Michael and Heather were more than hospitable, providing company, answering questions about Newport, and helping us sort through the numerous activities available. They were eager to suggest some fantastic restaurants for lunch and dinner, but our best meals were surely breakfasts at the house. The room was gorgeous, too; well maintained, well appointed, and spotless. We hope to return sometime soon.

    Perfect Weekend Getaway

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    This place was the perfect weekend getaway. Micheal and Heather could not do enough to make us feel comfortable. The room was spotless and cozy. Breakfast was delicious and satisfying including the homemade cookies. This was our first bed and breakfast and would highly recommend this place and go back to it in the future. It felt like a home away from home. You can't go wrong staying here.

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