Summer is in full swing and while I love the hustle and bustle of the city, I certainly crave quiet time by the ocean (which has yet to happen this year). One place I’d love to spend a couple days listening to the waves and meandering through the countryside is the new 13 room Stone House hotel in the gorgeous, quiet seaside community of Little Compton, Rhode Island (I must admit, every time I say “Little Compton” I have an urge to start spewing Dr. Dre lyrics about the other Compton…) But I digress.
This place is AMAZING. Recently renovated by the Goosewing Hotels crew, they maintained the traditional exterior of the main house and barn (the house has two foot thick stone walls) while modernizing the interior into a sleek, clean lined escape reminiscent of an urban hotel. The juxtaposition of the new and old makes for a really interesting design.
The restaurant Pietra has a Tuscan inspired menu, while the casual bar/dining space, called 1854, is in the lower level in a room that is rumored to have been a speakeasy (I love that kind of history in a place!)
Did I mention that the Stone House has it’s own Hinckley yacht available at your disposal for sunset cruises or trips to Newport?
Yes please.
While in Little Compton, you could spend an afternoon touring the Sakonnet Vineyards and feel like, if only for a moment, you’ve been transported to Napa!
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Wow! I am adding Stone House 1854 to my list of trps! It looks lovely.
As soon as I read the word Compton, Snoop Dogg came to mind. I'm glad to know someone else is on my wavelength!
what a marvelous contradiction….from the outside looking in, that is NOT the interior design you expect, but how gorgeous!!
If you do get down there, check out Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures in Westport, MA which is just a town away. The owners Sam and Carl are great! You can either rent boats or take a guided tour. They even have an evening tour to the Sakonnet vineyard which includes a winemaker's dinner. http://www.ospreyseakayak.com/
Wow, this place is gorgeous! I just love the simplicity of the dining room. Again, thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous! I am adding Stone House to my want list. Thanks for sharing.
This looks lovely…My anniversary is next month..Just added another option to the list. What am i gonna do?
OMG! Book me a room now please!!!
So nice to see you call out Little Compton on your blog. For more design heartache (in a good way!) in that area you should also check on The Cottage in Tiverton for a to die for selection of home furnishings, art, etc. http://www.thecottageri.com/aboutus.html. Details & Design in nearby South Dartmouth (think India Hicks goes Southern New England-style) is always so inspiring and I never leave there empty handed.
Yes, Please is right!!
Gorgeous ~~ I want to be on the boat.
Not only does that look fabulous, but every time I think of Liz Lemon saying, I want to go to there, my heart smiles.
What a great stone house!
Wow, that place does look so amazing :) I would never have thought, by looking at the exterior, that the inside would look so cool & modern.