Fodor's Expert Review Brezza Bell B&B

This lovely timber cottage with a white-picket fence is the ideal place for a quiet, romantic escape near the beach, a girls' weekend away, or a safe and friendly overnight when traveling solo. Brezza Bella is a two-room B&B, complete with manicured gardens, barbecue facilities, and a lovely courtyard, just a few blocks from Merewether Beach and the ocean baths. Both the Tuscan Room and the Oriental Room have king beds, LCD TV and DVD player, complimentary Wi-Fi, private bath with rain shower, bathrobes, and luxurious toiletries. There's an outdoor hot-cold shower to wash off the salt and sand after a day at the beach, while the courtyard is perfect for predinner drinks (or morning coffee and newspapers) before heading out to Merewether or downtown Newcastle. A hearty continental breakfast is served in the dining room, or you can have a breakfast basket delivered to your room.