Joanne's house was exactly what we wanted, cozy, very clean and well positioned for the cliff walk/mansions etc. Joanne wasn't able to meet us on arrival but made provision so we could get the key and leave bags in our room. The bedroom was really nice and comfy and had a welcome pack of muffins and fresh orange. It isn't en-suite but has a nice bathroom just up the hall.
We went to explore Newport and the heavens opened so we arrived back at the house looking like two drowned rats, by this time Joanne was in and kindly offered to dry our fleeces in her dryer. She was really pleasant and suggested a few places for an evening meal, we chose a really nice Italian at the end of the street (Mama Louisa's _ not cheap _but really good).
We had a great nights sleep. Unfortunately we didn't see Joanne when we left but she'd left two nice dry fleeces for us to wear.
There is a good place for breakfast just 10 blocks along Thames Street (Handy Diner).
We would like to check out Newport again and wouldn't hesitate to go back to Joanne's lovely home.