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The Sheffield House

High Street, PO Box 338, Block Island, RI 02807
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Ranked #23 of 30 Block Island B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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Providence, Rhode Island
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

I am surprised to see that the Sheffield House is so low on this list. Although the decor is slightly dated, it is an absolute gem! We checked in at the end of September at the main office and were walked down to our room at the Sheffield House, as the innkeeper was on her way down the hill. After... More

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New York, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011 via mobile

House is quaint and conveniently located across from the general store. It is a short walk to main street though it is uphill on the way back. Staff was lovely and rooms though not updated are clean. We'd definitely stay again.

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New York City, New York
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2010
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While on the road, I made a last minute reservation by mobile phone to stay at one of the properties managed by "Block Island Bed & Breakfast", which includes the Sheffield House. The employee I spoke with said if I were to cancel there would be $15/day fee. I put down a deposit for two nights for $640. I ended... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2010
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Able to come and go as we pleased, but would have appreciated some personal interaction with innkeepers. Breakfast was disappointing.

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Connecticut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2008

My wife and I wanted to visit Block Island for the first time to celebrate our anniversary. We chose the Sheffield House and it was perfect for us. Diane the host was very knowledgeable about the island and also very helpful. We had the smallest room in the B and B, and while it was small, it was very clean,... More

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Philadelphia, PA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2007
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Overall, the Sheffield was a good, though not perfect, place to stay on Block Island. On the plus side, it has a great location -- a <5 minute walk from town, away from the hectic, noisy mid-summer evening revelry. The accommodations are good, clean, with nice details. Also, the prices are good compared to some other B&B/hotel options on the... More

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Merseyside
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2007

My husband and I stayed at The Sheffield House during our first visit to The States. We loved the B&B and haven't got one bad word to say about it. The location was good, bit of a hill to walk back up of an evening time, but this was no problem as it was good exercise after over indulgence in... More

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New York
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2007
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people found this review helpful

The Sheffield House is in a very convenient location, close to the ferry, shopping and dining. There is a general store directly across the street. The house itself is very small. I booked rather late in the season and only the smallest room was available. It was tiny, but comfortable. The bathroom was extremely small, the shower is one of... More

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Providence
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2007
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My wife and I stayed at the Sheffield house recently and overall enjoyed our stay. The b&b is in an excellent location, just a few minutes walk from town and also close to the Atlantic Inn (recommend doing cocktails on their front lawn overlooking the ocean) and a small animal farm (camels on Block Island? Yup). Another plus is that... More

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New York
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2006
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people found this review helpful

Perfectly situated about a five minute walk from town; it's close enough to easily walk to most restaurants/bars but far enough away that you don't have to worry about the noise of being right on the main drag. Previous reviews mention a muddy walk but it looks like there's been some roadwork since then as there's now a sidewalk the... More

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High Street, PO Box 338, Block Island, RI 02807
Price range (per night):* S$70 - 237

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