Contributing writer Sheryl Kraft discovers an impressive oceanfront getaway close to home at Ocean House Rhode Island. Sometimes escaping for the day can be as restful as an overnight stay. That’s what I found after a recent visit to Ocean House. The boutique hotel is located in the Watch Hill neighborhood of Westerly, at the southwest tip of the state. This grand Victorian resort and hotel is a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux collection. Craving a getaway but hesitant to travel too far from home, I had no plans for an extended vacation anytime soon. The world’s sad reality of continued COVID infections, canceled flights, and pilot shortages felt daunting. When my desire to travel collided with my craving for calm, I “settled” on a day trip. About two hours after departing my home in Connecticut, I pulled up to this iconic oceanfront Victorian hotel, and the word “settled” was replaced with a much kinder and gentler word: “Ahhhh.” From the parking valet’s friendly greeting to the chirps and trills of the seabirds flying overhead, to the brilliantly blue skies and dune grass swaying in the breeze, I knew I was in for a special day. Ocean House […]
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Ocean House Rhode Island: A Perfect Overnight Getaway Or Day Escape
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