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rough point

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Mansion belonging to the American Tobacco Co. heiress and founder of the...

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Trekker63

This was a tour offered to show how the help kept the house during winter over the Christmas period when the owners were not around. Although it was not possible to see the furniture as it was covered up we were still take around the ground floor to view the rooms and could see the paintings and art and amazing wallpapers. Coming to the end of the tour we arrived at the servants dining area which l'm not sure what I expected but were offered a few tastes of the Christmas food and drink that the servants would have had for their Christmas meal. We were given a collection of recipes from the cook from way back which was a nice touch and finished with a walk around the yard alone the ocean front and watched as people walked along the Cliff walk.
Beyondships

Newport is famous for its mansions. They are architecturally and historically interesting. In addition, they are full of museum-quality treasures. However, Rough Point stands out among them.Located at the far end of Bellevue Avenue, the mansion is set on nicely landscaped grounds overlooking the rocky coast line. It is big and impressive. Inside is a top quality collection of European and Asian art.However, what makes Rough Point stand out is that the house has been kept the way it was when heiress Doris Duke lived there. You feel like you are visiting a home rather than a museum.For a fuller review with photos see http://www.beyondships3.com/newport---rough-point.html
rockmama12052

Thank you for visiting Rough Point and taking the time to leave a review. You visited us during UnDecked Halls, which is advertised as an authentic look at a Newport mansion in winter and is a limited house tour. It's very different from our regular house tour during our season (April to November). We greatly appreciate your feedback and hope you'll be able to visit us and Newport in 2015.
LockettB

Lockett, so happy to hear from you on TripAdvisor! We're so glad you finally had the chance to see Rough Point and that you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you again in 2016!
Jerry172

Enjoyable to see inside the home and to walk the grounds. Interesting to see the clothes. This is a guided tour. Our guide was very pleasant and informative. It would have been nice to see more of the rooms for the $25 charge. The tour lasts about 75 minutes.
580craigs

Best part of tour was our guide who was both thoughtful, thoroughand interesting. House manages to be much darker than I expected for such a bon vivant occupant. Loved the topiary camels on the lawn especially their sedum and grass necks.
61lisalisa

Lots of Art. It was interesting to know that Doris Duke actually used the house until her death. her clothing display upstairs was a nice surprise
SoFlaTravel

While in Newport, I had time to visit two houses, so I went to The Breakers and Rough Point. The beauty of Rough Point is that it was lived in as a private residence more recently than the older, gilded-age mansions. I also enjoyed having a real guide as opposed to a headset - my tour was led by a delightful woman named Mary Jane - very nice and well informed! The home is as it was when Doris Duke lived there and was last in residence - it is a fascinating place with interesting architecture and design and an intriguing collection of furniture and art! And - there is no shortage of fascinating stories about Ms. Duke and her possessions! Definitely include Rough Point when planning your Newport mansion tours!
donnad848

Rough Point is one magnificent home that feels like you can unpack your bags and settle in! The tour was great as the docent provided interesting bits of information on Doris Duke. The back overlooking the ocean is one of the best views around!
bigbluefan

Absolutely gorgeous views both from inside and out.It's very hard to imagine the wealth of Doris Duke,yet her home seemed very welcoming.The views around her property are amazing.

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