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Sarah Kendall House

3.0 of 5
47 Washington St., Newport, RI 02840
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Ranked #32 of 100 Newport B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
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walkbout
New Haven, Connecticut
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2011

The Sarah Kendall House is off the beaten path of Thames Street. A five minute walk brings you to the center of Newport's harbor-front. We've stayed here three times and always enjoy going back. The owners have been in the hospitality business a long time and know everything you could want to know about Newport. If you like authentic antiques... More

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princessbuttons
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2011

If you are looking for a place that has the feeling of home but the comforts of a vacation this is the B&B for you!!! Brian and Fran are sure to remind you if not of your grandparents then most definitively of your favorite aunt and uncle. Brian is a most gracious host concerned by whatever your needs maybe Fran... More

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SaltwaterSociety
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2011

Great property with view of Newport Harbor from lovely front porch. Home has historic authenticity. However, Inn bedding and pillows lack the plushness and comfortable luxury typically associated with this type of property. Mattresses were old and hard, and pillows equally flat. More

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IthacaMama369
Ithaca, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 2, 2011

We have precious few opportunities to do grown-up trips since we have two little ones under the age of three, so the pressure was on for this one to be fabulous. With the kids at their grandparents', we headed to Newport to take in the Folk Festival and stay overnight in a B&B. We have little experience with B&Bs, but... More

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seanandjennyban
nyc
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2011

just what the doctor (or therapist) prdered. We needed a night away and went back to the Sarah Kendall House. Had a nice stay the last time and really enjoyed it, this was even better. Perhaps we were so deprived from alone time either way it was just what we needed, thanks for a great stay More

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Zuzanecka
Tinton Falls, NJ
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 24, 2011

My husband and I decided to take a last minute quick trip to Newport and stumbled across he Sarah Kendall House while looking for a place to stay. Boy were we pleased. While walking over town, we saw other highly rated bed and breakfasts, and were SO HAPPY we decided to stay at the Sarah Kendall House. Everything was absolutely... More

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fittysgirl
Scituate, Massachusetts
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10 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 24, 2011

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Delicious breakfast . Wonderful More

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rmangione
New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 12, 2011

Brian and Fran are long time industry professionals who take the comfort of their guests very seriously. I have stayed in many bed and breakfasts in various parts of the world and staying at the Sarah Kendall House was a most pleasurable experience. The property offers manicured gardens, a comfortable porch, thoughtful common areas, and a stellar location with great... More

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JR0senthal
Great Neck, New York
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 1, 2011
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Don't let them (the owners) book you in the free-standing apartment (next door ) - you'll get lots of space but without any practical functioning features that you take for granted in a high end B&B. My family was there forFood & Wine Weekend in Sept. 2009, and my husband's end of the bed had ac right on top of... More

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Frances Babcock, Owner at Sarah Kendall House, responded to this review
July 5, 2011

We are deeply troubled by this review. First we are so sorry you did not enjoy your stay at our property. As evidenced by our guests comments and the lengths we go to maintain our property, we really strive to exceed expectations. The troubling part is that you waited so long to express your displeasure, we rely upon favorable reviews... More

cobbydaletraveler
west yorkshire
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 29, 2011

We booked in for one night via the tourist information centre in Newport, there was some sort of mix up with the price which we got slightly cheaper than it should have been, however the price we were quoted was honored but we were put in a small room with a separate bathroom next door which luckily worked out ok... More

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