Melville House Inn in Newport, Rhode Island
Room Rates : $89+
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About Melville House Inn
The Melville House Inn is a circa 1750 colonial Bed and Breakfast. Named after David Melville (the inventor of the gas street light) the Melville House is a quiet and cozy retreat located in the heart of the Historic Hill and still lite by gas street lights. Enjoy a full breakfast by the fire that inclueds the famous Melville House Granola and Coffee blend. Come back after a busy day of sightseeing and enjoy a cup of tea along with homemade cookies backed fresh every day. The Melville House has been the stop over place for many travelers since the mid 1800's. The tradition of good New England hospitality is carried on today by the owners and innkeepers Bob and Priscilla Peretti.
Amenities
- Full breakfast
- Complimentary fruit
- Crackers
- Juice
- Bottled water and soft beverages
- Plush terry cloth bathrobes
- Ironing boards and irons
- Hair dryers
- Off street parking
- Free wireless internet
Recipe: Lemon Scones
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
- 1 egg, beaten
- cup milk (or half and half)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
In a medium bowl or a food processor combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt & lemon zest. Cut in the butter pieces until the mixture is crumbly. In a separate bowl combine the egg, milk & vanilla. Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough forms a ball. Turn the dough onto a floured board & knead. Roll out to half-inch thickness. Using a 2-inch cutter, cut out scones. Place on an ungreased baking sheet & brush with beaten egg. Bake in a 400-degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until light brown. Makes 14 to 18 scones.