![]() Tucked quietly on a narrow cobblestone alley off Thames Street, the Vanderbilt is just a short stroll from the legendary Cliff Walk and the storied Gilded Age abodes where Newport’s most blue-blooded WASPs summered. This Newport mini-manse, where Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt wooed his mistress, seduces us from first glance. ‘Shall I take your bags and park your car, Mr Smith?’ Start with a coconut mojito then move on to steak frites and truffle oil-infused mac-n-cheese. Take a seat in the tiki lounge at bohemian Salvation Café (+1 4). It serves tea, coffee and hot chocolate, too. Indulge in fresh baked goodness at The Cookie Jar (+1 4) in Bowens Wharf. Chill out on the oversize couches and try the more than 60 types of loose-leaf tea at Empire Tea and Coffee (+1 4). Local cafésĬome early to Ocean Breeze Cafe (+1 4) on Thames Street for breakfast treats and simple lunches. These days the menu is very fine indeed gents don jackets for dinner. The White Horse Tavern(+1 4) founded by a 17th-century pirate, is one of America’s oldest watering holes. Sample the native lobster or beefy burgers at American bistro Clarke Cook House(+1 4) on Bannister’s Wharf. The large patio is perfect for warm-weather lounging. Just steps from Vanberbilt, the laid-back Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant(+1 4) has an exhaustive menu of Mexican fare, seafood, steak, bar bites and cool cocktails. For more dressed-up dining, duck into the Commodore’s Room, for oysters. Local restaurantsīlack Pearl (+1 4), a storied tavern and local favourite on the water on Bannister’s Wharf, houses a collection of maritime memorabilia and serves creamy clam chowder. The National Museum of American Illustration features works by masters such as NC Wyeth and Maxfield Parish. Stroll the 3.5 mile Cliff Walk, a paved path that features the Atlantic on one side and historic homes on the other. The well-to-do residents used to diminutively refer to them as their summer ‘ cottages'. There’s no kids’ menu, but the chef will prepare special child-friendly dishes on request.īellevue Avenue's vast 19th-century mansions and palaces are tour-worthy. Free baby cots can be provided in the Junior Suite 46sq m and larger rooms. Under-10s stay free beds for older children are $100 extra each per night. Pet‐friendlyįurry friends are welcome in designated pet-friendly rooms, for a fee of US$50–US$100, based on size. Leave enough room in your bag for seashells and maybe a model yacht. Packing tipsĪ mini spyglass to scan the shoreline for coves to explore. There are two heated pools: a lap pool indoors, and a little plunge pool lined with deckchairs near the terrace outside. Some rooms have bath tubs – request when booking. Room 203 is our favourite of the Junior Deluxe Suites, with gleaming hardwoods and a high-ceilinged lounging space. The dining table seats four, and there are sofas and chairs aplenty. The airy Vanderbilt Suite has a fully equipped kitchen brimming with cocktail gadgets, cooking utensils and everything you could possibly need to whip up a feast. In rooms: flatscreen TV, DVD/CD player, minibar, coffeemaker, kitchenette with mini-fridge and microwave, Penhaligon's bath products. Gym with steam showers, sauna, spa with treatment rooms, library of books and DVDs, free WiFi throughout.
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