Ellen and Charlie have a wonderful home and it was a real treat staying there. There has been extensive work done on this period home, which was superbly planned and executed. The whole house is bright and gleaming, lovely polished wooden floors, high end very tasteful furniture. Ellen's interior design background really shows. The bathroom with its companion basins is sheer luxury. However, it is the friendly welcome you will most remember and how welcome you will be made to feel. Newport has a lot to offer, so aim for three nights to get the most out of Newport. Tours of Hunter House and Issac Bell's are particularly good. The cliff walk is well worthwhile so long as you have suitable shoes and if you lunch at La Forge, ask for a table on the tennis club porch.