Bristol is an absolutely charming town! This was my first time to visit the area and I liked it as a place to stay so much more than I think I would have liked Newport for that. Bristol is a beautiful, seaside community where real people live year round and Newport is plenty close enough for easy day trips over. Mitchell is a very responsive host and the apartment floors and surfaces were very clean. The beds were comfy and it is a nice size for 3, maybe 4 adults, or a small family. The accommodations are simple so not the kind of place where you'd want to do a lot of cooking or all day hanging out but I'm guessing most folks don't come to this part of the state to do that anyway. It is a convenient, quiet, home base for exploring all the area has to offer. Pomodoro's around the corner has delicious food (BYOB so stop by the small wine/liquor store around the other corner) and we loved the Beehive Cafe too. Angelina's was a treat for a cappuccino and the gardens at Blithewood are beautiful. Newport is about a 25- 30 minute drive.