What others have said about The Orchard Street Manor
“Best B&B, U.S.:
Orchard Street Manor, New Bedford, Mass. Once a whaling captain’s home, it’s now
a graceful mansion with three beautifully furnished guestrooms and a true sense
of place.” Chicago Tribune, January 5, 2003 [review of year 2002]
2006: Voted #1 B&B in the SouthCoast area in the Annual
Standard-Times Readers’ Poll, Standard-Times, May 21,
2006.
2006: Voted #1 B&B in New Bedford in the Annual Standard-Times Readers’ Poll, Standard-Times, May 21, 2006.
2005: Voted #1 B&B in New Bedford in the Annual Standard-Times Readers’ Poll, Standard-Times, May 22, 2005.
“The Orchard Street Manor B&B, built for whaling Captain Benjamin Clark in 1846, was my home away from home. Hosts Al and Suzanne Saulniers, a globetrotting intellectual couple, took great delight in showing me the oak-paneled oval dining room (where I was greeted each morning with fruit salad and fresh-baked muffins), artifacts from whaling days, and antiques from their world travels.” Offshore, February 2004
“If you want to feel like Ahab, spend the night at the five-room Orchard Street Manor, the home of a whaling captain in 1846.” USA Today, August 29, 2003
“If you’re looking for an overnight berth that reflects the city’s seafaring ambience, try the Orchard Street Manor, an elegant 1845 captain’s home with harbor views.” Country Discoveries, September/October 2003
“Captain’s Quarters lodging: Originally the Georgian Revival home of a whaling captain in 1846, the Orchard Street Manor now hosts guests. It’s a 15-minute walk from the New Bedford National Historic Park.” Chicago Sun-Times, August 24, 2003
“The best way to savor the flavor of this city is by staying in a refurbished Whaling Captain’s home. Orchard Street Manor provides a complimentary fruit salad and warm home-baked muffin breakfast in an ornate dining room.” Westchester, May 2004
“Originally the Georgian Revival home of a whaling captain in 1846, the Orchard Street Manor now hosts visitors.” New York Post, August 26, 2003
“If you want to feel like Ahab, spend the night at the Orchard Street Manor, originally the home of a whaling captain of the 1840s. The inn is a mere 15-minute walk from the New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park.” Miami Herald, August 31, 2003
Guest Comments
“Great Room, great breakfast, great host.” T. P. & D. S., Marshfield, CT
“An elegant room – a superb host.” A.K., Cleveland, OH
“This is a truly memorable place to stay.” P.C., Wellington, New Zealand
“Lovely rooms, a great breakfast, and a charming host.” J. M. & C. W., Annapolis, MD
“Greatest B&B I have ever been to.” A.K., Montclair, NJ
“The house and hospitality were fantastic.” M.S. & J.S., Newport, RI
“This is one of the most interesting B&Bs we’ve ever stayed in with the most informative hosts! We also enjoyed the delicious muffins. Hope to see you again.” J.S. & B.S., Plainfield, MA
“Architecturally grand and marvelously furnished. With a most gracious host. What more could one want.” J.H., Delanson, NY
“Thank you for making our wedding night extra special by leaving us champagne and the book, Le Mariage. Our room was beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for anything more.” S.H. & C.H., New York, NY
“It has been the first time we’ve shared some time together since the birth of our daughter 2 years ago! We enjoyed the rest! Thank you for a very nice weekend.” J.S. Brooklyn, NY
“Fascinating history and architecture combined with wonderful stories by a most gracious host, have made this stay unique. Many thanks.” B.W. & S.W., Chapel Hill, NC
“We have really enjoyed our stay at your beautiful home. Your interesting life, travels, & articles from other countries have made the visit especially fun.” L.B. & J.B., Peoria, IL
“The Manor B&B is a lovely home with many interesting artifacts from Morocco and other countries, not to mention the many paintings, prints, photographs, as well as pictures from many years ago in the 1870s and early 1900s decorating the walls of the impressive staircase. The hospitality was warm and superb and we look forward to returning to the “Blue Room” at the Orchard Street Manor - I can’t imagine any other Bed and Breakfast – anywhere – as nice as this one.” M.M. & B.M., Tarrytown, NY
“Great Coffee!” G.C., Scotland
“The breakfast was wonderful and dinner recommendations were delicious.” T.C. & C.C., Victor, NY
“Muffins and smoothies were a delightful treat on Sunday morning, living up to those Gourmet magazines.” D.M. & J.M., Westborough, MA
“Your food is marvelous and the house is so clean.” J.S. & D.S., Parkersburg, WV
“Breakfast was delicious!” J.P., Southborough, MA
“The blueberry muffins are the best.” T.A., Rochester, NY [second visit]
“Request Al’s special Maroon Carrot Muffins. YUM!!!” T.A., Rochester, NY [third visit]
“Oh! Those wonderful muffins. We certainly will remember those.” E.R., London, England
This whaling captain’s house could hardly be more interesting or comfortable.” B.B. & D.B., Mendlesham, England
“As we leave, we feel that we have made special friendships.” M.C. & S.C., Fort Worth, TX
“Pretty, airy, high-ceilinged room, great bed, wonderful hospitality.” P.Q., San Francisco, CA
“We enjoyed playing pool last night in the pretty game room, although my husband beat me sorely at pool – as usual.” K.F. & B.F., Seattle, WA
“”The small porch was a wonderful setting for an evening libation.” C.T. & S.T., Newton, MA
“It’s the first night and already we’re in love with what we see, from the wallpaper to the lovely pictures & furniture. This is a beautiful B&B.” S.F., Ottawa, Canada
“The best collection of magazines and books for guests I’ve ever seen.” C.B., Lisbon, Portugal
“I feel as though I stayed in a lovely museum filled with gracious hosts & guests & history.” P.S., Nantucket, MA
“One of the best beds we’ve ever slept in! And who would expect to visit New Bedford and, in the course of the visit, talk with someone who worked in Pakistan.” H.L. & M.L., East Hampton, NY
“Staying here is like being at my grandmother’s house. The floor creaks, the radiator knocks, and the bathtub is long enough to stretch out in. There is even someone to cook you a hot breakfast!” S.H., Lafayette, LA
“You are a wonderful host catering to our special needs so hospitably and calmly.” R.D. & T.D., Palo Alto, CA
“Thank you so much for making our stay here in New Bedford such a great experience.” D.S. & S.S., Arlington, TX
“Your stories about your travels were thoughtful and informative.” C.B. & B.R., Los Angeles, CA
“Many thanks for making us so welcome in your elegant home. Also for your help when we needed it – very kind and thoughtful.” D.B. & M.B., Leeds, England
“Thanks so much for the hospitality, the fabulous info about New Bedford, and the tip on Portuguese food! This is a great place to stay, in no small part due to your congeniality.” L.D. & J.D., Danville, CA
“We did enjoy your globe-trotting tales – What a nice life you’ve had (and still have) – Enjoy it.” J.D. & R.Z., Valley Cottage, NY
“Enjoyed our stay with Al & Suzanne who showed exceptionality hospitality and support.” M.E. & D.E., Newcastle-on-Tyne, England
“While your home is beautiful, it does not match the beauty of the two of you. Your caring and understanding helped make our stay perfect.” S.L. & P.L., Livingston, NJ
“Our second visit here to the wonderful Orchard Street Manor.” T.M. & K.C., Cleveland, OH
“As you probably recall, B. and I stayed here last year on this day for our wedding night. Our stay here couldn’t have been nicer, as was our stay for our 1st wedding anniversary. We hope to come back for many more anniversaries to come.” W.B. & B.B., South Attleboro, MA [second visit]
“We came back for our 2nd anniversary to end our week vacation at the Cape. It was wonderful to be back.” W.B. & B.B., South Attleboro, MA [third visit]
“A great visit as usual in the most beautiful B&B. This is my 3rd visit and I’m sure there will be more. J.S., Plainfield, MA
“It’s so wonderful to be back in your lovely B&B – especially to be here with my daughter! Orchard Manor is stunning and your warmth and conversations add to the totality of the experience.” M.H., Teaneck, NY
“What a pleasure it was to return to “our” room in the most beautiful B&B in the world & to renew our friendship with the best hosts in the world.” We enjoyed learning a bit more about your fascinating careers. Congratulations on the birth of your book.” V.C. & J.C., Montreal, Canada
“We cannot wait to return next summer.” R. & A. M., Jerusalem, Israel
“We had a wonderful time! Hope to be back soon.” D.B. & D.B., Stafford, NH
“I hope I’ll return someday and have a chance to spend more time.” N.W., Bangor, ME
“I like to come back someday with my families.” K.U., Okayama, Japan