"One of the loveliest (bed and breakfasts in New Bedford)"
– BostonGlobe.com
In the 1860's Herman Melville often visited New Bedford, Massachusetts and enjoyed the comforts of his sister's home. Now his experience can be yours.
The Melville House stands on an historic street lined with stately federal and Victorian mansions built by 19th century sea captains. This restored 1855 Italian Empire house, originally built as a wedding gift by a wealthy sea merchant for his daughter, was once owned by Herman Melville's sister, Katherine and her husband, engineer and poet John Hoadley, who had become close to Melville. Read more...
A stately room with a nautical flair, you'll feel relaxed and comfortable reading a good book.
Warm tones imbue this suite with a cozy quality perfect for an afternoon nap on a lazy day.
The Ground floor Garden Room celebrates New Bedford's horticultural heritage.| Melville House Receives Highest Rating From Lonely Planet Guides |
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We are greatly honored to receive the highest rating from the Lonely Planet Guide, one of only eight bed and breakfast inns in the entire state of Massachusetts, and the only one south of Boston (three in Boston and two on Cape Cod). To us, this is an important honor, noting that the Lonely Planet is the number one international guide and whose reviewers do not identify themselves as such, thereby reflecting the quality that all receive at Melville House. Source: The Lonely Planet: New England 2009 |
We are the longest running B&B in New Bedford and have been eco-conscious since the beginning, offering organic foods and many natural amenities.
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