My husband and I usually stay at B&B's. We love the whole experience. Sometimes they can be tricky..and you can have an unpleasant experience. However, I am happy to say that our stay at Armistead was not one of them.

Romana and Charles are the most friendly and pleasant couple you will meet. Roman is an excellent cook. Creating an array of different and enjoyable dishes each day.

Our room, the Lilac Room was perfect. It had the right amount of warmth to make us feel as if we were in our own bedroom at home.

This was our second trip to Newport and our first stay at Armistead. You can be sure it won't be our last. The next time we go to Newport..we will be staying with Romana and Charles.

Deborah Chin
Glen Cove, NY

We stayed at the Armistead Cottage for one night in August. The house is located on a quiet street, close to the main sections of town. Our room was very nice and comfortable. Our host Romana was very friendly and her quirkiness (she has a love of carrots and a carrot museum!) adds to her appeal. Her breakfast was very delicious! If you like cats you'll enjoy the ones that reside in the house. They're friendly and don't seem to cause any mischief! One of our favorite parts of the house was the porch swing. It was so relaxing to swing on the porch in the warm summer air.

We also enjoyed the afternoon cookies Romana left in our room, as well as the complimentary soda and water downstairs for everyone to enjoy. Overall we loved the place and would definitely come back!

Oh, and for all you Civil War buffs out there, the Armistead Cottage is named for the son of Confederate General Lewis Armistead, who was killed at Gettysburg. His son built this house.

After spending many days trying to find a reasonably priced inn in Newport, I was ready to give up when I found Armistead Cottage, an adorable B&B tucked away in the peace and quiet of residential Newport. The price is right, the location was perfect for a relaxing stay, and Romana, the B&B's owner, couldn't have been more welcoming, and more fun!
My friend and I had a wonderful stay. Our room was large and comfortable, the breakfast was DELICIOUS every morning, and Romana was friendly, helpful, and really willing to go the extra mile - she even dropped us off at the bus station. I've never met a more wonderful host. Our stay simply wouldn't have been the same without her, and we would never have found the gorgeous restaurants we ate in without Romana's recommendations either.
If you're looking for a place to stay in Newport, then Armistead Cottage is THE place to be. It's hands down the BEST B&B I've ever stayed in, and I WILL be returning.
Oh, and if you like carrots..you'll love Romana's carrot museum!!!

As many of the others, we had not stayed in a B&B before. Romana makes you feel as if you are one of the family. Her personality and sense of humor draw a person right in. The next time we come back to Newport, there is no doubt in my mind that we will stay with Romana & Charles. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious. A particularly nice touch is finding cookies and mints in our room when we returned after a long day of shopping and siteseeing. When looking for a B&B in Newport, look no further than the Armistead!