Newport House B & B — Hotel in Williamsburg

As many of the reviews previously stated, this is a cute little bed and breakfast. Also as previously stated, the hosts, especially John, do have an encyclopedic knowledge of the history here in Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown.

Some further things to consider as you decide whether to make this place your stay while in Williamsburg:

Breakfast takes at least an hour as John will ask you where you are going for the day and then regale you with stories of the location, watching you as you eat. If you’re a history buff with a deep love for stories and a desire to be fully engaged at 8am, this is the place for you. If you like to drink your coffee in silence while you slowly wake up, it may not be. Ask a question, however small, about any part of the house or object in the house and a story is tied to it. Sometimes one story launches into another and it’s hard to get away. 5 min or 30 min, you never know how long and politely extricating yourself can be difficult. It is delightful that every part has meaning, but this style may not be for everyone There are English Country dances Tuesdays and Thursdays which they strongly recommend you joining in. Even should you choose not to go, the bedrooms are right off the ballroom and the dancing goes till 10pm. This may not be for everyone There is a house rabbit that stays primarily in the kitchen with the millers but during breakfast is allowed to roam the main floor freely. Depending on whether you're allergic, this may not be for you. The mattresses are hard and the pillows are quite firm. This is to my liking but may not be to yours There is rooms are somewhat cooled. If you're used to sleeping at 75 degrees, shouldn't be a big deal. If you like to sleep at 65, you'll be quite warm. Overall, if you're looking for a warm, inviting place with hosts that will catch you whenever they see you to chat by sharing their stories and delight in living in Williamsburg, this is the place for you. If you're looking for a quiet uninterrupted holiday, you may want to...

Every detail in Newport House Bed & Breakfast is an experience in 18th century Colonial life! Not only was the home masterfully, authentically built and decorated, but its a leisurely stroll to Colonial Williamsburg & Market Square. The ballroom upstairs hosts Colonial Country Dancing every Tuesday evening and all in attendance are delightful! We had so much fun!||||The mistress of the house, Kathy, effortlessly cooked up a bounty for us each morning including a beautiful bread from a *1610 recipe and the fruit she served each of the three mornings was some of the best we've ever tasted. Of note: Her homemade jam is divine, the honey on the table is from her backyard bees, and she took great pains to care for my dietary needs.||||The master of the house, John, is a history scholar like no other we've sat with. He made time to sit with us, helping us understand not only the history of what we were experiencing each day of our trip, but all the little details and back story of how we got to this point in history. You'll come away with such a deeper understanding of all the Colonial period players...and you'll count yourself blessed. Of note: The 1st two paragraphs above are well worth the cost of our stay, but John sharing his expert knowledge was priceless. We will definitely...

Newport House Bed and Breakfast was the perfect way to end our east coast experience. Our hosts John and Cathy went out of their way to make us comfortable and get the most out of our 2 days in colonial Williamsburg. They are both very knowledgeable about the history of the area, and John shared with us many very interesting historical tales (those that are not found in your average history book) an added so much extra depth to our trip. Our breakfast was delicious and our room was so comfortable and decorated beautifully. We were able to easily walk to downtown colonial Williamsburg but we were especially grateful to have John offer to pick us up when it started to rain unexpectedly. And huge thank you to John for taking us to the airport at 5 AM when our airline departure was changed. This place is amazing and you won’t be...