Chic Hotels That Were Once Historic Homes in New England
The sun was just beginning its gradual slide toward the horizon as my sister and I sat, glasses of pinot grigio in hand, by the fire pit of theCliffside Inn, aLark Hotelin Newport, Rhode Island. Although we arrived later than anticipated and missed the afternoon wine service, the accommodating innkeeper set us up with a drink, sensing our road fatigue. We sank into the cushioned wicker chairs, sipping and conversing until the firelight cast flickering shadows around us, illuminated by a pink crescent moon that highlighted the grand silhouette of the beautifully restored Victorian mansion.
