Point Pleasant Inn & Resort

My husband and I spend 4 amazing days at the PP in September. We stayed in the Crows Nest, which is one of the smaller rooms in the house. It. Was. PERFECT. Yes, you have to exit your room to enter the bathroom, but the hallway is private from other guests blocked with double doors. You'll come to realize other guests don't have a single need to use that gateway since their main route is through the main staircase. It's hard to describe in full the value of staying at Point Pleasant, because it's simply gushing with it. You walk into a painting-adorned home scaling up the staircase. There is a rustic lounge area for reading and television, and another room for socializing around the grand piano. Which, for two professional musicians on a much needed vacation, was a pleasure to be allowed to sit and play without the pressure of an upcoming show. Don't forget the complimentary snack closet in the upstairs by the staircase; we were having so much fun, we forgot it was there! We took advantage of the bikes and helmets for a ride to the very close Colts State Park (remarkable). We didn't even have time to play tennis on the beautiful courts (next time). We were able to soak in rays by the pool and go for a dip, even in late September. We can't say enough about the staff. So friendly and very helpful. The breakfast chef was talented to say the least. The pastries were amazing, as well as the care taken with the omelettes and fruit. Bristol is such an easy ride to other locales such as Newport and Providence. We spent some nights in Newport to see the improv comedy troupe at Firehouse Theater and took a sailboat ride. We dined in Bristol at the Beehive Cafe (so fresh, so good, went twice). And Blithewold Mansion- wow. We have been coming to New England for 25 years and we adore the aesthetic in the architecture. What a gorgeous landscape and impressive garden. You can actually see Blithewold from the PP backyard! This getaway is excellent for mature couples, but I can totally see myself (and my husband even) coming here for a poetic retreat. It's quaint and grand at the same time. I don't know how they do it. The owners are extreme caretakers. Oh! And we completely didn't have time to take advantage of the game room. Sigh. We really need to go back.