12460 Mayhurst Lane
Orange, VA 22960
(888) 672-5597
(540) 672-5597
www.Mayhurstinn.com
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Romance, Luxury and History in one spectacular location. A 9200 sq ft, c.1859, Manor House on 37 pristine acres. 8 Guest rooms with private baths, fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs and more. Evening wine and cheese and full plantation style breakfasts. Come enjoy Southern Hospitality at its best.
Situated just 4 miles from James Madison’s Montpelier, Mayhurst is the perfect place to stay while visiting and enjoying the beauty and history of our 4th President’s home. The original owner of Mayhurst, John Willis, was a great nephew of James and Dolley Madison and spent much of his youth at Montpelier visiting with his great uncle and with Thomas Jefferson, who was a frequent guest at Montpelier. John Willis and several members of his family are buried at Montpelier.
For its historic and architectural merit, Mayhurst is registered as a Virginia Historic Landmark and is a National Registry of Historic Places home. Mayhurst is also listed as one of the historic properties on The Journey Through Hallowed Ground™ and is a convenient stopping place when taking the “Journey.”
Our guests truly enjoy the quiet and serenity of this historic and romantic antebellum mansion and plantation. They sip tea or wine in our library, or on our lovely veranda or on the spacious patio.
Some simply relax in multiple sitting areas or sway in the double hammock. Others sit under the spreading ash tree by the pond, bird watching or fishing, and catching glimpses of fox or deer on our 37 acres. All are fascinated with the elegant yet fanciful Italianate Victorian design of the Manor House.
Many of our guests also visit Jefferson's Monticello, Monroe’s Ashlawn, or tour Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. Four of the top five Virginia wineries are within 20 miles and offer daily tastings. Other guests immerse themselves in the seven nearby Civil War battlefields including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and The Wilderness. Still others enjoy the local art and antique shopping here on the eastern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains or take a Hot Air Balloon trip – right from Mayhurst!
Mayhurst is a rare and stunning 9200 Sq. Ft. Italianate Victorian 4-story plantation manor house with rooftop tower, and was truly John Willis' "full tide of prosperity"
History accorded them several illustrious guests, including: General "Stonewall" Jackson, General R.E. Lee and General A.P.Hill. General Hill commanded III Corps of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia with his headquarters at Mayhurst during the winter of 1863-64. One of LTG Hill’s Daughters, Lucy Lee Hill, was christened in the Mayhurst Parlor on May 1, 1864, held by her godfather, General Robert E. Lee. This scene was recently memorialized in a painting, entitled Tender is the Heart, by the renowned historical artist, Mort Kunstler. A Glecee copy of this painting hangs in the Mayhurst parlor where the baptism took place.
When you tour the grounds of Mayhurst, across the manicured lawns, on the 2 miles of mowed paths, past multiple gardens, and through fields and old growth forest, or fish in our pond, you will be walking where 18,000 confederate troops spent the winter of 1863-64. History, Romance and Luxury abound at Mayhurst.
Eight luxurious Guest rooms await you. All are outstandingly restored with the best of the antebellum era and 21st century comforts: central air conditioning, double whirlpool tubs, original Italian marble fireplaces, luxury linens, antiques and period decor. All Rooms have private baths and fireplaces, some rooms have Cable TV. All rooms have WiFi High Speed Internet Access. This includes the recently renovated Plantation School House, c.1837, for the ultimate in privacy. All our guest rooms have private baths and all have working fireplaces. You may view photos of each room on our website. Included in your visit to Mayhurst are full breakfasts each morning and soft drinks, wine, snacks and cheese from 5:30-7:30 PM each day.
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"Your gracious B & B was a delight! It is by far the most comfortable and lovely B & B we have experienced. You are both such gracious hosts!" S. & J. Jorden
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"The Italian Suite was bellisimo! E. & B. Haffa
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"Unbelievable - what we wanted but more than what we expected." "You made us feel so welcome."
Stay at Mayhurst and enjoy the best of Southern Hospitality while visiting this historic region.
