It’s true that Little Compton possesses many of the physical qualities synonymous with the quintessential New England destination: the towering white church, the general store, the white picket fences, the town common (the only one in the state). But it is the sense of community that truly distinguishes this village on Rhode Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. It boasts a friendliness often assumed to be a product of yesteryear — or at the very least a clever marketing tool. But Little Compton prides itself on this identity, making this quaint town a fine place for families and couples to visit. Here, much like the farmland and coastal surroundings, the hospitality is natural.
For beaches or berries, a natural place to be
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The luxurious Stone House (122 Sakonnet Point Road, www.stonehouse1854.com, 401-635-2222, $300-$1,000) opened last summer to great fanfare. This hotel and spa, housed in a historic 1854 mansion on meticulous grounds, is a pebble’s throw from the coast, where the hotel provides a private beach with views of the iconic Sakonnet Point Light. It is an opulent lodging alternative that had been somewhat foreign to the sleepy town, but has arrived to mostly rave reviews. For those seeking more classical digs, the Edith Pearl Bed and Breakfast (250 West Main Road, www.edithpearl.com, 401-592-0053, $175-$350) and the Harmony Home Farm Bed and Breakfast (456 Long Highway, www.harmonyhomefarm.com, 401-635-2283, $150) are both romantic avenues for a getaway. The Edith Pearl, surrounded by 200 acres of farm and woodland, is perfect for an isolated escape, while Harmony Home’s cozy accommodations, which can be rented by the week or the month, will probably make you feel like one of the family.
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