The Samuel Durfee House is an elegant federal period bed and breakfast inn built in 1803 by banker Samuel Durfee of Providence. This beautifully restored house features period paneling and molding as well as a fan light window above the front door. Conveniently located downtown in Newport's Yachting Village, the Samuel Durfee House is just a block from the harbor and the restaurants and shops on Thames Street and 1 1/2 blocks from Bellevue Avenue with its mansions, shops, and the Tennis Hall of Fame. Enjoy a delicious, gourmet full breakfast each morning in the sitting room or back patio. Specialties of the house include Portuguese Sweet Bread French Toast, Swiss Cheese Pie, Eggs Frittatta, and Raspberry Pecan Pancakes. Newport Coffee Traders Gourmet Coffee, fresh fruit, home baked bread and a variety of juices also complement the scrumptious breakfast. Each afternoon you will find a delicious treat, coffee and tea in the sitting room. Guests enjoy relaxing in the elegant sitting room while reading the daily newspaper or one of the many books or magazines about Newport. In the summer months, the back patio is a lovely retreat. Complimentary off street parking is provided. Each of the beautifully appointed guest rooms has been uniquely decorated and feature period furnishings and fine reproductions. For guest's comfort, all guest rooms include luxurious robes, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, CD player/radio, and comfortable beds with quality linens and triple sheeting. There is also a television, telephone, and small refrigerator in the sitting room for guests to use.
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