NEWPORT HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST, Williamsburg

Newport House Bed & Breakfast - An authentic colonial-style B&B with period furnishings, heritage gardens, and weekly dance events

Located a 5-minute walk from Williamsburg's Historic District, this museum-standard Williamsburg hotel was built in 1988 following a 1756 Peter Harrison design. Newport House Bed & Breakfast features two luxury suites furnished with English and American antiques, including authentic period pieces like a 1760 Harrison and Goddard side chair. Each chamber offers air conditioning, private bathrooms, cable TV, and free WiFi. The New England Chamber includes a queen bed and extra-long twin bed, while the Philadelphia Chamber features two four-poster canopy beds. Daily breakfast incorporates colonial recipes using honey and fruit from the property's Certified Wildlife Habitat gardens, which showcase heritage plant species. Newport House hosts weekly English Country Dancing sessions on Tuesdays from 8-10 PM. The property sits 21.5 miles from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, with multiple dining options within 0.5 miles, including DoG Street Pub, Blue Talon Bistro, and historic Raleigh Tavern Bakeshop.

Pros

Period clothing available for guest rental for authentic colonial dining experiences

Certified Wildlife Habitat gardens with heritage colonial-era plants

Free off-street parking in the Historic District

Hosts are history experts, including a former museum director and ship captain

Cons

Limited to only two guest suites

21.5 miles distance from the nearest international airport