Inn Details

An Elegant, Romantic, Victorian Bed and Breakfast, located in the quiet, historic Point District of Newport, RI, one block from the harbor and a short walk to the restaurants, parks, and shopping of Newport's downtown area. Relax in one of the beautifully decorated bedrooms with fresh cut flowers, Godiva chocolates, and Evian and San Pellegrino bottled waters.

Rooms have Queen-size beds, some carved, four-poster, plush pillow-top mattresses with luxurious designer 600-1000 thread count linens and Italian-tiled private baths with Toiletries from Crabtree & Evelyn; central air conditioning for your comfort, as well as cable TV with DVD, and a free wireless network (WI-FI).

Start your morning with a full gourmet breakfast, served in a candlelit dining room. In the summer, take your morning coffee and afternoon refreshments in the beautiful formal garden amidst award winning roses and perennials. In the evening, enjoy evening sherry or brandy in the parlor; in the fall and winter, in front of a cozy fireplace.
Open year round, with Romantic Weekend Specials and Summer Festival packages available. We are a Smoke Free Environment.
**We specialize in Gluten and Lactose-Free Breakfasts**
-Ann and Derek Coulton, Innkeepers
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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Harbor/Wharf Area
    • Restaurants/Shopping District on Thames St.
    • Beachside
    • City
    • Downtown
    • Island
    • Oceanside
    • Wine country
  • Nearest major city: Providence, RI (40 miles North-East)
  • Directions to property:
    From the Newport Bridge, take the first exit. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Farewell St, and take the first right at the light onto Van Zandt St. Take the third right onto Bayside St. to the end; take a right, and then another right onto Second St. 5th House on the Left; Large front porch. Look for B&B Flag
  • Nearest major airport: Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green State) 27 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    1: Start out going SOUTHWEST on POST RD/ US-1 toward FRESNO RD. 2: Take the ramp toward I-95. 3: Merge onto AIRPORT CONNECTOR RD W. 4: Merge onto I-95 S toward NEW YORK. 5: Keep LEFT to take RI-4 S via EXIT 9 toward NORTH KINGSTOWN. 6: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto TOWER HILL RD/ US-1 S. 7: Merge onto RI-138 E toward JAMESTOWN/ NEWPORT/ BRIDGES (Portions toll). 8: Take the RI-238 S ramp toward SCENIC NEWPORT. From the Newport Bridge, take the first exit. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Farewell St, and take the first right at the light onto Van Zandt St. Take the third right onto Bayside St. to the end; take a right, and then another right onto Second St. 5th House on the Left; Large front porch. Look for B&B Flag
  • Meeting places:
    • Bus
    • Train

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 199.00 and $ 249.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 199.00 and $ 249.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 50.00
  • Other Accommodations: Suites
    The Victoria Skylar Suite (2 Rooms with a jacuzzi bath) Queen Beds.

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • DVD Player
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Internet Service
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Turndown Service
  • Videos
  • Wi-Fi
    • On Site
  • Amenities Basket
  • Board games
  • CD player
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • Library
  • Telephone
  • VCR
  • Washer/dryer
    • Other Amenitites
  • Evening Wine and Cheese on Day of Arrival
  • Sherry and Brandy in the Parlor
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Gift Baskets Available
  • Snacks and Bottled Water

    • Meals

    • A Full breakfast is available for $0
    • Breakfast is served from: 9:00-10:00 am
    • Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon Tea/Sweets,Weather Permitting, Wine/Cheese in the Evening on Arrival
    • Special meals available: Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
    • Our signature dish is French Toast Grand Marnier
      Cinnamon Swirled bread, dipped in a rich egg batter, infused with Grand Marnier. Lightly sprinkled with confectioner's sugar. Topped with fresh strawberries, also in a Grand Marnier marinade, and then dusted again with powerdered sugar and finished with Chantilly whipped cream. An absolute favorite of all the guests.

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (2-3 Nights during Festival Weekends/Events. 1 night when available.)
    • Smoking is allowed outside only (Smoking allowed outside in the garden/on one side of porch)
    • We cannot accommodate guest pets
    • Accommodations are not suitable for children
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Complimentary Wine in the Evening / Sherry&Brandy in parlor)
    • Deposit amount required (50 percent of the total stay.)
    • Check in time is 2-6pm and Check out time is 11am
    • Cancellations:
      * Deposit refund, less $25 process fee will be issued if the cancellation is received 14 days prior to arrival date. * If canceled within 14 days, a credit towards a future stay will be issued for the amount of deposit, less $25 processing fee, and will be given only if we are able to re-book the room for the same amount of days as original reservation. This credit will be good for one year from date issued * No refunds given for early departure - No refunds or credit will be given for no-shows.
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • Newport County Bed and Breakfasts Association
      • Newport Inns and Bed and Breakfasts Assocation
      • PAII (Professional Association of Innkeepers International)
      • Rhode Island Rose Society
      • The American Rose Society
      • Chamber of Commerce

    Discounts available:
     5%AAA DiscountMinimum stay: 2 days
     10%Military Discount with proper IDMinimum stay: 2 days
     10%Senior DiscountMinimum stay: 2 days
     50%Stash Tea (One Free Night with one paid night)Minimum stay: 2 days
     5%Stays Longer than Seven DaysMinimum stay: 8 days

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Ann Coulton & Derek Coulton
      Gardening, Painting
    • The innkeepers speak: English
    • Pet(s) on the property: Cat (not in guest area of inn)

    Area Attractions

    Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Ocean, Zoo Nearby in Providence, Historic Gilded Age Mansions, International Tennis Hall of Fame, Norman Bird Sanctuary, Festivals (Jazz, Oktoberfest, Irish, Black Ships), Yachting Restoration Center (IYRS), Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, Vineyard, Winery

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Segway / Scooter Rentals, Sunset Dinner Sailing, International Polo Matches, Horse/Carriage Rides, Sailing Races, Helicopter Tours, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental, Video Arcade, Water sports

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    Newport Nearby Cities

    Noted below are the approximate distances from Newport, Rhode Island.

    Middletown B&B's - 3 milesHope Valley B&B's - 21 miles
    Jamestown B&B's - 3 milesCranston B&B's - 22 miles
    Bonnet Shores B&B's - 6 milesNew Bedford B&B's - 22 miles
    Narragansett B&B's - 9 milesSeekonk B&B's - 23 miles
    North Kingstown B&B's - 10 milesFairhaven B&B's - 23 miles
    Wickford B&B's - 10 milesProvidence B&B's - 24 miles
    Wakefield B&B's - 11 milesRehoboth B&B's - 25 miles
    Bristol B&B's - 14 milesBlock Island B&B's - 25 miles
    South Kingstown B&B's - 14 milesAquinnah B&B's - 27 miles
    Warwick B&B's - 15 milesWesterly B&B's - 28 miles
    Dartmouth B&B's - 20 milesMattapoisett B&B's - 28 miles
    Wyoming B&B's - 21 milesPawcatuck B&B's - 28 miles

    Contact Information

    The Victoria Skylar Bed and Breakfast
    The Victoria Skylar, Newport, RI - Inn
    The Victoria Skylar
    107 Second street
    Newport, RI 02840
    USA
    Phone: +1-401-855-8701
    Toll-free: +1-866-752-1653
    Innkeeper(s)
    Ann Coulton & Derek Coulton
    Rates:
    $199 - $249
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    Formal Rose Garden, with Fountain and Seating Area for Afternoon Tea or Morning Coffee. Or in the evening, Wine and Cheese.Awake to the aroma of Scones and Tea Bread; different selections are served each day, along with fresh fruit and Freshly Brewed Gevalia Coffee
    Sampling of a fruit platter served with our full gourmet breakfast.A dutch baby cake, served with brandied peaches, dusted with powdered sugar, and topped with chantilly cream, along with a fruit cup of grapefruit sections and fresh blueberries, and an assortment of juices.
    Enjoy breakfast in a candle-lit dining room, with fresh flowers on china and crystal, with a different china service accompanying each day's meal.The elegant Skylar Room, with French Chateau Bed, and Crystal Chandelier. Done in a soft blue and white motif with a silk brocade bed ensemble. Large Private Italian-tiled Bath with a Jacuzzi Tub and shower. This room has one of our three eco-friendly fireplaces., which can be used in all the seasons for a romantic ambience. All rooms come with fresh flowers.
    The Hunter Room, which is designed with a hunt motif, has a carved, four-poster British Plantation bed, done up in a Burgundy and Gold brocade bed and window treatments. It also features the eco-friendly, four-season fireplace. Private tiled bath with a tub shower.The Slater Room features a carved, four-poster torched Jefferson High Bed, done up in a gold and bronze brocade bed and window ensemble. The room features an Italian-tiled Private Bath with a tub shower.
    The Victoria Room is done up in a Victorian Floral Rose Print, in shades of pale green, cream, and many tones of rose. This room holds an original piece of furniture to the house, dating back to 1905; the dresser/mirror combination seen in the photo. Has an Italian-Tiled Private Bath with Jacuzzi Tub/Shower. The bed is a four-poster, pineapple design bed. This picture features a 114-year old azalea bush, which only blooms for two weeks, but makes a magnificent sight in bloom. Many of our guests come to see the wonderous sight. The garden is on the Secret Garden Tour each year, and this is one of the highlights.
    This is Van Zandt Pier, on the shore of Narragansett Bay, which is one block from the Victoria Skylar, and a short walk (or drive) to Naval Station Newport, and the Military Museum.Beautiful Battery Park is a short stroll from the Inn, located on the Bay Side of the Historic Point Section. As you walk this area, you will pass historic homes dating back to the 18th Century, of all different architectural designs.
    Starting in June, Newport abounds with Festivals. This is the Tall Ships Festival. Other festivals include the Newport Flower Show, The Newport Music and Film Festivals, the Black Ships Festival, commemorating Perry's Trade with the Japanese, as well as the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals. Not to be forgotten, the Tennis Hall of Fame has its Tennis Championships and the International Induction Ceremonies, along with the mansions, Wine and Cheese Festivals, and the Newport Coaching Weekend, held at the Elms Mansion every four years.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Antiques/decor
    • Gourmet food
    • Honeymoons
    • Luxury
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Victorian
    • Built in 1892
    • Opened for business in 2005
    • Restored / Remodeled in 2006
    • Parking available