"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...
Rooms & Rates Frederick Douglass Room
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The ground floor James Arnold room honors New Bedford's role in Horticulture, past and present. Arnold, along with an ancestor of Alan Haskel, opened the first plant nursery in the United States here. With moderate climate and the whaling ships capable of bringing plants from every corner of the globe, New Bedford was the obvious choice for such a distinction. This room has a private entrance, opening onto Orchard Street, which was Arnold's orchard. It also has a private sitting garden with many unique perennials and trees from our local award winning nurseries. As the other rooms are more historic in decor, Ron was able to let his artistic ability shine with a hand painted Elm over the Queen size bed and a Japanese Red Maple over the single bed. A stained glass window, wall sculpture, brick chimney and a few artistic surprises complete the theme of this "original" B&B room. Click here to learn about general room amenities... Rate: $185 per night Please call (508) 990-1566 to check availability
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