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Belcourt Castle

657 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-1566
Ranked #30 of 66 attractions in Newport
3.0 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Castles
Traveler Description: BELCOURT CASTLE is the former summer cottage of Oliver and Alva Belmont, a society couple of the 1890s and 1900s. Oliver commissioned the 60 room... more »
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Newport
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

I have to agree with the last reviewer about Belcourt and say it is a gem of the mansions. Yes, I know Belcourt is not perfect....the owner who bought it in 1956 has tried from what was told to keep as much as possible to be original. We were told how Mr. Tinney loved cobwebs and would take them from... More

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Portsmouth, Rhode Island
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I wasn't sure what to expect as ratings seemed either terrible or excellent. I was very pleasantly surprised and discovered that the "white elephant" or "black sheep" that Belcourt castle is considered as not as good as the other mansions is nonsense. I live on Aquidneck Island and have been to the majority of the mansions in Newport. Belcourt Castle... More

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Barrington, Rhode Island
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

This is a fun place to go for re-enacted history, complete with royaty and sword fighting! More

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Middletown, Connecticut
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
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We have been to Newport several times and have wanted to see Belcourt Castle but it was always at a time of year that it wasn't open. This visit it was and was offering a ghost tour. We decided to go and what a fun time we had! The lovely owner of the home, Mrs. Tinney, actually showed us around,... More

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Newark, Delaware
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2011

Finding this ghost tour on line looked to be an interesting and entertaining time that turned out to be the worst tour ever. Our first time in Rhode Island we decided to see the castles and visit the Belcourt Castle. The advertisement on line, said it was 18.00 a person. After walking 3 miles to this they asked if we... More

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Anniston, Alabama
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2011
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We did the ghost tour and it was so creepy. I am not one to just think I feel something and I really didn't. I can't explain much. But I know there is something there. Best ghost tour ever. However I will say that the house needs some major upkeep. So sad to see such a beauty like that falling... More

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salt lake city
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98 reviews 98 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2011
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I took the ghost tour in May. I purchased the book " The ghosts of Belcourt castle" at one of the mansion gift shops and read it before I went on the tour. The book is a thin paperback and a quick read. By reading the book before the tour came to life in great detail. I was able to... More

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Brattleboro, Vermont
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2011
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The owner of Belcourt Castle led the ghost tour. She told us about the history of the castle and it's belongings, as well as stories of sightings and experiences. The ballroom with the coats of arms was especially creepy. More

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Boston
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2011
3
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I enjoyed this 2 1/2 hr tour led by the owner, Mrs. Harle Tinney, who has lived here for 50 yrs. The antiques and rooms are breathtaking. I did find this house to have energy, some would call it haunted. I think this huge home has spirits and I did not go there thinking I could be convinced. I felt... More

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home
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2009
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We visited Belcourt Castle for the ghost tour on November 12, 2009. We've been on a number of ghost tours in various cities, and this one surpassed them all because it featured a variety of stories of ghostly apparitions in a gilded age mansion with wonderful architecture and art. The owner, Mrs. Tinney, conducted the entire tour, which included her... More

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