Restored Victorian in Wickford Village. Walk to beach, or relax on wrap-around p
Main room type
double
Vacancies
3 (May not be accurate)
Last Updated
March 17, 2006 2:15 pm
Full Description:
The Haddie Pierce House Bed and Breakfast is one of Wickford's most historic and unique Inns. This three-story home was constructed in 1906, during the era that the tourist trade was starting to boom in this picturesque village. Visitors came by carriage, by trolley, and finally in automobiles, to enjoy the historical ambiance and natural beauty of this seaside town. Haddie and Christopher Pierce built this charming home, complete with widow's walk, on a busy street corner of the village. At that time, the Seaview Railroad route ran past the house, and was only a short walk from the village dock, a port of call for the steam ships that would ferry visitors to Newport.
Today, while the train and ship have long passed into history, the Haddie Pierce House has retained its Victorian charm and elegance, earning it a place on the National Historic Register. Filled with antiques, period furnishings, and parquet floors it provides a welcome respite for any traveler.
