The Little Compton Inn That's The Perfect Spot For A Relaxing Staycation
Patty J: I’ve always wanted to stay at the Stone House Inn in LC and today’s guest blogger is taking us behind the scenes of his recent visit there.
My friends Deborah and Chris invited me to dinner at their newly acquired old farmhouse in Westport, MA. which I saw as a good excuse to stay at the historic Stone House Inn located on the tip of Sakonnet Point in nearby Little Compton, RI.
Once off the main highway, the ride to the Stone House Inn felt as if I was back in time 200 years ago. There were continuous lush green fields, some of which were growing lots of native sweet corn. Situated big distances apart were strikingly well preserved farm houses and estates that looked like the set of a 19th century movie. Off to the side you could see the Sakonnet River busy with all types of boats but there were hardly any cars on this country road.
Built in 1854, it was the private residence of David Sisson who grew up in the area on a farm. Sisson worked hard and became a very successful merchant, embodying the American dream.
As a New Yorker who grew up in the working class neighborhood of Providence (near the Cranston Street Armory) and who has spent many summers in Watch Hill at the Ocean House and Newport, Stone House was the ultimate escape from all that is busy, hectic, and commercial.
The Stone House Inn is a brilliant example of preserving all the quality interior and exterior architectural features while incorporating very cool, classic modern furnishings and impressive paintings from a local artist (Joanne Conant) which are also for sale at very reasonable prices.
The Inn has only 14 rooms, so when you check in, the staff is so friendly and helpful you feel as if you’re a guest in a private home. Every detail has been thought through, from the creatively curated “lending library” to the 4pm wine bar with a selection of delicious cheeses to the “free’’ breakfast with an extensive array of home baked pastries, yogurt, eggs, and more.
Once I got settled into a very comfortable room, I checked out the grounds from the numerous Adirondack chairs, to the bicycles…I ventured off the property along the classic New England back road that inspired Robert Frost, along a saltwater pond with an abundance of birds, geese and swans, arriving 15 minutes later at a beautiful, sandy ocean beach, that like everything else, was breathtaking.
The advantage of RI’s small size is you can explore numerous towns, villages along both the RI and MA. coast. I found my way to my friends in Westport and was treated to the most succulent locally grown oysters at WESTPORT SEA FARMS and a classic New England beach dinner, along the water, (brilliant sunset, boats and all) at BACK EDDY! Ask for Sal the owner, originally from New York with a family that traces itself to Sicily, evident in one of the best roasted cod dinners I ever consumed.
Based on Patty J’s recommendation, I made it to GROUNDSWELL, a mini village with a European style cafe, plus two beautifully curated stores that feature the most eclectic range of appealing and appetizing products, produced locally as well as from places like France, Italy, Portugal.
I tell everyone that Rhode Island is the best kept secret for summer escapes. Stone House Inn is a striking example!
Stone House Inn is located at 122 Sakonnet Point Road in Little Compton, RI.
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