Woody Hill B & B, Westerly, Rhode Island

Stroll through fragrant perennial gardens, borrow and browse through a book on gardening or cooking, rock contentedly on the porch swing, and savor breakfast by the walk-in fireplace in this antique-filled reproduction colonial in southern Rhode Island.

Less than two miles from ocean beaches and surrounded by twenty acres of woods and pasture, Woody Hill B&B offers guests a private sanctuary amidst a host of visitor attractions in the nearby area. Newport, Watch Hill, Block Island, Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, Mashantucket Pequot Indian Museum and Foxwoods Casino are just minutes away.

The house, gardens, and private in-ground pool, with poolhouse, grill and refrigerator, offer a perfect setting for family vacations, informal weddings, and rehearsal dinners, as well as birthday and reunion celebrations.

Family Room $150 in-season; $120 off-season. Eclectically furnished with two queen beds, TV, VCR and ceiling fans. Opens to roof deck. Private bath.

Garden Room $150 in-season; $120 off-season. Room with full bed, TV, lots of windows and perennial/herb garden entrance. Private bath.

Queen Anne Room $150 in-season; $120 off-season. Queen Anne cherry and mahogany furniture, queen bed with canopy, TV. Private bath just outside the door.

Prices are for two with continental breakfast. Each room except Garden Room can easily accommodate additional people at $15.00 per person. A 13% tax must be added. Returnees stay at last year's rates.

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