William's Grant Inn
Just two blocks from Bristol's unspoiled harbor you'll find the Sea Captain William Bradford's house built in 1808. It is a five-bay colonial/federal house beautifully appointed decorated with antiques and artworks. Five private rooms. Terraced back yard with a koi pond. Full gourmet breakfasts are always a treat, with home-baked goodies, fresh fruit and perhaps Warren's Belgian Waffles or Diane's Strata. Convenient day trips to Newport, Providence, Boston, Cape Cod and the Islands.
Off-street parking available in a quiet neiborhood, but walking distance to town and shopping for antiques or gifts. Fine restaurants are within walking distance.
The inn is Triple Diamond AAA rated.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Harborside
- Historic district
- Near restaurants
- Near walking/bike trail
- Walk to town
- Oceanside
- Small town
- Village
- Nearest major city: Newport/Providence, RI (15 miles SE/NW)
- Directions to property:
Interstate 95N to 195E to exit 7 (Barrington/Route 114 South). Travel through Barrington, through Warren, into Bristol. Follow 114 through Bristol to Union St. Take a left, go up one block, take a left, house is on the right. - Nearest major airport: Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green State) 30 miles
- Directions from airport:
North on I-95, East on I-195, South on 114, Exit 7, through Barrington, Warren, into Bristol town. At the end of town turn left on Union Street, one block, left on High Street. The Large blue house with white shutters is the Inn. - Meeting places:
- Blithwolde Mansion
- Linden Place
- Roger Williams University
- Airport
- Bus
- Train
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 99.00 and $ 199.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 109.00 and $ 199.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
- Other Accommodations: Rooms
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Bath robes | Ceiling fans |
| Coffee/Tea facilities | Fireplace |
| Hairdryer | Hot tub/whirlpool tub |
| Internet Service | Ironing Board |
| Radio | Wi-Fi |
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| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | Board games |
| CD player | Computer |
| Copier | DVD Player |
| Data port | Fax Machine |
| Library | Piano |
| Private entrance | Satellite/Cable TV |
| TV | Telephone |
| VCR | Videos |
| Washer/dryer | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Koi pond | Full gourmet breakfast |
| Bicycles free | Walk to enticing restaurants |
| Lovely harbor | Quaint downtown |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 7-9:30
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining room, Breakfast/dining area
- Additional food services included in room rate: Coffee/Tea in room, Liqueurs in parlor, Soft drinks in parlor, Non-alcoholic beverage
- Special meals available: Diet, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Belgian Waffles
Warren prepares the waffles to order, sometimes with blueberries in season, but always with pecans, whipped cream, strawberries, and real maple syrup. Homemade muffins and fresh fruit are always part of the breakfast.
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2 nights on weekends and holidays high season, exceptions OK)
- Smoking is allowed (Restricted to outside, back porch and yard)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets (Service dogs allowed with arrangement)
- Limitations on children staying (Children with exceptions for whole house bookings)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Complimentary sherry and liquers in parlor)
- Deposit amount required (None required with credit card number, except for whole house bookings requiring 10% nonrefundable applied to rooms. 50% for all cash bookings.)
- Check in time is Guest's Choice and Check out time is 11:00 AM
- Cancellations:
14 day cancellation notification required, otherwise a cancellation charge is likely to apply for one day rental. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- AAA-Three Diamond
- Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:| | 10% | AAA | Minimum stay: 1 days |
| | 10% | Active Military | Minimum stay: 1 days |
| | 10% | Corporate, as arranged | Minimum stay: 1 days |
| | 20% | Length of Stay | Minimum stay: 5 days |
| | 10% | Roger Williams University | Minimum stay: 1 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Diane & Warren Poehler
Water sports, historic home renovation, education. Warren is a middle retired school teacher/administrator, engineer, and military officer. Diane is a retired teacher. They have traveled extensively in Warren's construction career. - The innkeepers speak: English
- There is one dog on the property
- Other pet(s) on the property: Koi/Carp in pond year-round
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Blythwolde Mansion, Colt State Parks, Americas Cup Museum, Linden Place, Roger Willams University, Heffenreffer Museum, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Free bicycles limited availablity, 15 mile bike trail, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental, Water sports
Bristol Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Bristol, Rhode Island.