What a town, what a place, what great hosts! Our weekend stay at Marianne and Tom’s place right in Hope Street was perfect for us. I sailed in to Bristol as part of a sail training program with the US Naval Academy and my wife drove up to meet me for the long weekend we got to spend in Bristol. Such a welcoming town! But Marianne and Tom went out of their way to offer up top shelf hospitality. My first night in, we sat on the front porch and shared cocktails and stories as we said hello to the locals that happened to walk by. The location right in hope street was ideal. Across the street was a good Italian restaurant, bagel shop down the street one block, best coffee cafe half a block in the other direction. And the water front was just a block away too.
The accommodations were excellent. The place is a restored 19th century home. Completely updated, very quiet (can’t hear the neighboring apartments, most of which were long term residents, I think), and comfortable furnishings and totally modern kitchen and bath. Pictures are spot on.
These are kind folk who genuinely care about creating a welcoming, friendly place to stay. They could not have been more gracious and accommodating.
Bristol is a gem. And while it is interesting in its own right, there are lots of places to explore just a short drive away, like Warren, Newport, Providence.
If you’re thinking of booking a place for the famous 4th of July Parade, Marianne’s place is beyond compare. Their porch is front row seating. It’s on our bucket list to do one day!!