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Armistead Cottage

55 Hunter Ave., Newport, RI 02840
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Ranked #8 of 102 Newport B&B and Inns
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Bricktown, New Jersey
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

great place to stay the owners Romana & Charles were to much fun ! and let me tell you delious breakfast . my wife and i would defintly go back . Newport is a fun town with alot of history we had a blast !

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Abington, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

My boyfriend found this perfect gem while looking for a place to stay in Newport & I am so glad he did. We had a fantastic weekend! Romana & Charles are both wonderful people who make you feel welcome & at home. The rooms are beautifully decorated and 100% spotless. The breakfast was amazing, with fresh ingredients, & a splash... More

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Guilford, Vt
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We have been to many hotels and motels and always wanted to write a review, but never got around to it. However, this one was too good to not let others know. My wife Rita and I spent four days at the Armistead. They were the pleasantest we have ever spent in any lodging. The breakfasts, accommodations, the attentiveness to... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

I stayed at Armistead Cottage for a winter weekend get away and had such a wonderful time! Romana & Charles were awesome – warm & friendly with fun quirky personalities! They were full of helpful information (and deals) for local attractions and places to eat and places to shop. I travel several times a year and have high expectations when... More

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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

I’ve stayed at the Armistead Cottage twice and both times were perfect vacations. Romana and Charles are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. The food was excellent, the hospitality was exceptional and the ambiance is something you must see for yourself to believe. Do yourself a favor and book your stay here if you are planning to... More

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New Hartford, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

Armistead Cottage was our first B&B experience as well as our first trip to Newport 4 years ago and we've been coming back ever since! We love everything about Newport but we wouldn't even think of staying anywhere but Armistead Cottage as it is part of the Newport experience that we love so much. Romana is the perfect hostess! She... More

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Skipton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

You cannot stay anywhere better in Newport for Bed & Breakfast than Romana's Armistead Cottage. Welcoming and truly helpful and caring hosts, good food, great location. Rooms are perfectly clean and tidy with a homely atmosphere. Romana knows Newport inside out and only recommedns places she knows and loves from personal experience. Of course there is the added bonus of... More

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Manchester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

BOOK IT IF YOU CAN GET IT !!!!! : ). Staying at the Armistead Cottage will be one of our favorite memories of our first trip to Newport. You will not find a more accommodating, helpful, welcoming hostess than Romana. She recommended the best places to eat and visit from a priceless locals perspective, and nailed it every time. The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

What a great stay we had here. Romana is the most friendly of hostesses, even providing home made cookies in the bedroom, and we felt really at home for the 4 nights we stayed at Armistead Cottage.Beautiful property both inside and out. Delicious cooked breakfast, which varied each morning. Good location as easy 10 minute walk into all amenities of... More

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Allentown, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

we felt welcome the minute the door opened and romana greeted us...it was as though we knew her forever and were so impressed with their home...the great breakfasts and spotless house was over the top....met charles, also, and had a wonderful time chatting with him..how lucky we were, on our first trip to newport, ri...to find such a lovely place... More

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Also Known As:
Armistead Cottage Hotel
Armistead Cottage Hotel Newport
Address: 55 Hunter Ave., Newport, RI 02840
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Region: United States > Rhode Island > Newport
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #8 of 102 B&Bs / Inns in Newport
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Armistead Cottage is a Victorian style bed and breakfast with two guest rooms offering elegant king or queen accommodations and all the comforts of home, such as air conditioning, private bathrooms, romantic fireplaces, flat screen cable televisions, with DVD/CD and WiFi. A full gourmet breakfast is included with your stay as well as free on site parking and more!!!! We are located within walking distance of Cliff Walk the beach and the beautiful downtown harbor with all its restaurants and shops. ... more   less 

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