Description
Circa 1873. Overlook the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers from the porches and galleries of this elegant mansion gracing the Historic Garden District. The front looks like a Southern Louisiana Raised Cottage with a seventy foot elevated gallery and hand pierced Vicksburg Columns. Classic Revival and Italianate architecture are also reflected in this bed & breakfast inn built during the period of Reconstruction. Take an informative tour by the innkeeper. Relax with refreshments in the morning room or large double parlor that boasts two fireplaces, floor to ceiling windows and a baby grand piano. Distinctive guest bedrooms and suites offer spacious privacy with a romantic ambiance. Some feature large whirlpool tubs, fireplaces and antique beds. Savor a plantation breakfast served by candlelight with silver and crystal in the formal dining room. Stroll the original Parterre Gardens or brick walkways of the walled back gardens with pink crepe myrtle trees.Publicity and Awards: Los Angeles Times, Southern Living.Location: City/Urban.
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Rooms & Rates
Rates: $125 to $210
Payment types accepted include Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express and Cash.
Rooms: This property has 15 total guest accommodations, 17 with private bath, 10 with fireplaces, 7 with whirlpools, 1 two-bedroom suite.
The types of beds available include Twin, Queen, King and Double.
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Policies
Cancellation: 72 hours
Pets: Pets Allowed and Innkeepers pets on premises.
Smoking: Outside Only.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast, Snacks/Refreshments and Afternoon Tea.
Types of meals: Room Service, Full Gourmet Breakfast, Full Breakfast, Catering Service, Afternoon Tea, Snacks/Refreshments and Vegetarian Breakfast.
Amenities In Room: Hot Tub/Spa/Jaccuzi, Hair Dryer, Fireplace, Desk, Coffeemaker, Clock Radio, Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Cable TV, Air Conditioning, Bath Amenities, Modem Hook-Up, Reading Lamps, Refrigerator, Telephone, Television and Voice Mail.
Amenities On Site: Library, Parlor Games, Copy Machine, Phone, Fax, Fireplace and Handicap Access.
Business Traveler Amenities: Daily Newspapers, Desk, FAX On-site, Flexible Check in/out Times, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board, Television and Audio Visual system with screen in the Meeting Room.
Languages Spoken: French, Spanish
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Activities
Events Hosted: Honeymoons, Meetings, Family Reunions, Romantic Getaways, Seminars, Weddings, Dinners and Luncheons.
Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Bicycling, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Tennis and boat trips on the Mississippi River.
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Historic Interest
Original Par Terre Gardens, cast iron fence and pierced columns
Historic Awards: National Register (Granted), State Register (Granted), Local Register (Granted), National Historical Site (Granted), State Historical Site (Granted) and City Historical Site (Granted).
Historic Memberships: National Trust, State Historical Society, Local Historical Society and City Historical Society.
Historic sites nearby: National Military Park (3 miles), Courthouse Museum (1 mile), located in historic district along with 5 other historic homes
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Romantic Interest
 Relaxing and comfortable with fireplaces, great views of the River and whirlpool tubs. Restaurants close by for dinner and lunch.
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