History of this Inn....
William's Grant Inn was first granted by Deputy Governor William Bradford to his
grandson in 1808. There are seven fireplaces and two beehive ovens. It was renovated as a
B & B back in 1993 by Mike and Mary Rose, whose mother did unique hand-painted
decorations
that adorn the entire kitchen and the entry hall. The decor includes
antiques and
folk art,
and a mural of Bristol harbor in the front hall. The Poehler's have added attractive new
landscaping plus a new patio area and
fish pond. A beautiful five-bay Colonial Federal
style home, the 1808 Willam's Grant Inn features charming and individualized, sometimes whimsical,
guest room decors. It
is conveniently located along tree-lined High Street in quiet south Bristol.
We're Big on Breakfast
Here ...
Expect lots of fresh baked muffins or scones and a bowl of delicious fresh fruit. Top
it all off with a special hot entree like blueberry pancakes, or a fresh spinach and mushroom
omelet, and you have one of Diane's famous William's Grant Inn breakfasts. Their
full
repertoire includes Portuguese French toast; blueberry and apple-cinnamon pancakes; fresh
vegetable strata; and a New Zealand favorite: bacon-and-egg pie.
Diane's "Cranberry Cream Cheese Muffin" recipe
is now included in
"Yankee Magazine",
Cook'n'Chat and
Recipe Circus
We're situated ...
- Right on
route of historical Bristol
Fourth of July parade
(red, white and blue center-striped route within Bristol)
- 5 blocks from scenic waterfront 15-mile
East Bay Bike Path
- 2 blocks from Bristol Harbor, America's Cup boat builders
- 1 block from town center, antique shops and restaurants
- 5 blocks from a newly renovated first-run movie theatre
-
A short canoeing trip across the harbor to
Bristol Marine
-
Go to
OnLine Bristol
for a walking tour of historic Bristol
Bristol
is booming with
culture, beauty, and the sea...
Site of the first battle of King Philip's war back in 1675, a rebellion by the Wampanoag Indians against the settlers. Bristol later on flourished as a commercial and
maritime center: view historical maps
and genealogy
records. Today, Bristol enjoys a reputation as a resort town of culture and beauty
- and no traffic jams - as well as its nationally famed July 4th Parade, recognized as
the oldest and largest in the country. Read
Boston.com article in 2005
The local newspapers are the
Bristol Phoenix
and
East Bay News, regional newspaper is the
Providence Journal
Driving distances....
Thanks to all our wonderful guests
- many who have become friends - for pledging confidence by staying with us
again and again.
To all of you we are truly grateful.
William's
Grant Inn is a proud member of East
Bay Chamber, the
Providence Convention &
Visitor's Bureau and was a founding supporter of
Destination Bristol
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