The Newport House was built to museum standards in 1988 from the 1756 design by famous architect Peter Harrison for an important plantation house near Newport, RI, that was destroyed on its 200th birthday to make way for a car-park. Harrison had been the architect of the Williamsburg Statehouse when it was rebuilt in 1749 after a fire. Many commissioned his work out of gratitude for his having foiled a French invasion in 1745 that otherwise would have made permanent French colonies out of all British America and India. Each spacious bedroom contains two 4-poster canopy beds and historically authentic blankets.
All guests can enjoy their air-conditioned rooms in the warmer months and a private bathroom.
A full breakfast in the morning usually includes delicious dishes made from authentic colonial recipes, and an interesting historical lecture by your host. Just to see the historic attractions of the area will take you over a week, but even if you have only a few days your hosts are experts at tailoring historic tours to fit your needs. Newport House is only a few minutes' drive from Busch Gardens, Water Country, and the Williamsburg Pottery. The Newport House hosts Colonial Country Dancing in their beautiful historic ballroom. You can watch or participate - beginners welcome.