Mavis Manor

Mavis Manor is an 1897 Queen Anne Victorian Country Manor nestled in the heart of the small hamlet of Flat Top, West Virginia. Enjoy a romantic walk up the picturesque Flat Top Mountain or cozy up in front of the gas burning fireplace. We are only minutes away from Winterplace Ski Resorts.

Built around 1897, Mavis Manor has maintained its timeless features, now coupled with modern amenities.  Relax in the parlor around the inviting fireplace, watch a movies or rock in a chair on our wrap around porch and watch time slow down!

• Manor Sleeps ~10
• Family Friendly
• Disc Golf

Farm Fresh Eggs, Local Fruit, Vermont Maple Syrup, Yum! 

PS. I know you might be wondering about the Breakfast, our meals are good, but my Super Blueberry Pancakes, are worth the trip alone

Located just minutes from I-77, Beckley, Princeton, Bluefield aren’t far at all. Winterplace you ask? “I can see Winterplace from my Front Porch.” Which means it’s a 3 minute drive to go skiing. Camp Creek State Park, Pipestem, Little Beaver, Twin Falls the list goes on and on. Did you know Southern West Virginia is the best place in the United States to go White Water rafting?

Why Mavis Manor you may be asking yourself? If Victorian manor isn’t enough, how about enjoying all the comforts of home, but not having to be crammed in a tiny hotel room? Wifi, Comfy Beds, Puzzles? “But, I’m trying to escape my day to day life” Then spend the day fishing in our ‘very well’ stocked farm pond, play a round of disc golf, or just get out there into the bush, and explore the 33 acres of greenness. But, wait maybe you are feeling a little guilty about your eco footprint, don’t worry here at Mavis Manor, we do our very best to make the Manor sustainable, from ourbreakfast choices to our choice of décor. We found away to live sustainable without having to reduce your quality of enjoyment.

We do the work! You enjoy your visit guilt free. Eachyear Mavis Manor joins forces with O2Trees.org, to plant over 1000 trees. To date we have planted over five thousand trees. Reduce YOUR footprint, click on the seedline! You Donate, we plant, together we make the world a little better!

Probably the most pretentious Lilly home was built by Dr. Lonnie Lilly at the Flat Top Post Office and on the Mercer County line very much on the inspiration of his wife, a Miss Sue Tickle, who was said to be from the Bluefield area. She first married a McCormack, who was killed in an accident shortly after their marrage (in a buggy accident) and she then married Dr. Lonnie Lilly and she operated a millinery shop st Dunns and there she drew her plans for their home which they built at Flat Top containing twelve rooms with two long halls extending the length of the house and containing also ten closets and seven fireplaces.

The right side of the house had an entrance to Dr. Lilly's office for his patients's entry and in his office he had a trap door with shelves that lowered to the basement to keep his medical supplies in days before refrigeration so that the medicaine could be stored in the cooler level when it was not being used. (The flat area on the top of the house is ten feet by fifteen feet with a balcony type railing around it was used for sight seeing and star gazing, removed in 1978.) The house was built in approximately 1897 and was designed to keep overnight patients who traveled long distance for treatment. (The original lot size was 104 x 106 feet located in Giles Turnpike. James Rose purchased an additional 30 acres in the 1960s. The material to build the home was hauled in on several horse drawn wagon via Ellison Ridge from Hinton, this was before Route 19/21. Cost of building was $5,000.)" A History of Shady Spring District, Compiled and Published by the Shady Spring District Woman’s Club (1979). Your first glance of the Mavis Manor your mind takes you back to a time when life was slower, people were kinder, and life was your own. This 1897 Queen Anne Victorian Country Manor which sit in the heart of the small hamlet of Flat Top, which is perfect for star gazing, bird watching or just plain relaxing. 

The vast majority of inns, and all of the good ones, have plenty of privacy. Your room should be quiet and free from interruption. You won't be forced to interact with other guests, nor will you have to sit down with the innkeeper and look at old family photos. At a small inn, you may be able to go through your entire stay without ever seeing any other guests -- try that at a hotel! Innkeepers tend to be very concerned with their guests' privacy and do everything they can to respect it.

We booked a room at Mavis Manor and went whitewater rafting that weekend, which is about 30 minutes north of our stay. In short, I would recommend Mavis Manor to anyone looking for a comfortable, quiet, clean and affordable stay. The bonus is a beautiful house with a long history, interesting and eclectic art, a great homemade breakfast (blueberry pancakes are yummy - they don't skimp on the berries!), and super gracious owners - Justyn and Lisa are very nice, interesting people. You can tell they really care about the business and your stay. I love the numerous cats around the house (however they don't allow them upstairs or in the bedrooms so if you have allergies, you're safe), the chickens, the quiet country space, and the little bit of bohemian edge....yet professional & comfortable......a special experience. I'll definitively be back if I'm in the area.

Stayed June 2011, traveled solo
daca30338 -via Tripavisor

Mavis Manor, is a European Style Family Friendly Adventure Bed and Breakfast style getaway. Located in the quant little town of Flat Top, this Queen Anne Victorian country Manor, was built in 1897. Two of our guest room have private loos, a private loo is a toilet and sink, the large main bathroom is shared by the guests of Mavis Manor, and is located at the end of the hallway and includes the shower and tub. Mavis Manor is located in the country, open windows with flesh breezes are expected. Cats are part of our family here at Mavis Manor, the cats are not in the guest room, but are often found in the common areas. Please keep both of these in mind when picking Mavis Manor, unlike a stale motel, Mavis Manor breathes, transports you back in time, and Welcome's you Home!

Stayed July 2011, traveled as a couple
aquariusun -via Tripavisor

Recently I was traveling from Pittsburgh and stopped in Flat Top, WV along the way not knowing what to expect. I appreciated that spending time at Mavis Manor gave you a experience, and a wonderful one at that, more so than just a room to stay in. What I liked best was how relaxed everyone was in welcoming me into their home. We spent the afternoon watching hens cluck around and feeding horses watermelon. Afterwards we walked up to the top of a hill and watched the sunset. Flat top has nowhere really worthwhile to eat and Justin also graciously invited to eat dinner with his family, where I felt truly welcomed. I had to have breakfast at 6AM because I had to continue on my drive which was absolutely no problem either. Other details, excellent wifi, clean and comfortable rooms, and was upgraded me to a larger space. I would definitely come back!

Directions to Mavis Manor, located in Southern West Virginia, Mercer County, in the hamlet of Flat Top, WV 25841. Please Drive Safely.

Most Points South

• Take I-77 North to Flat Top/Ghent • Exit on Flat Top/Ghent, 28 Exit
• Turn Right • At the first stop sign turn right on US-19. • Turn right at Post Office
• The Car Park (Parking Lot) will be on the right side.

Most Points North

• Take I-77 South to Flat Top/Ghent (Toll Road) 3 @ 2.00 each • Exit on Flat Top/Ghent, 28 Exit
• Turn left go under interstate • At the first stop sign turn right on US-19.
• Turn right at Post Office • The Car Park (Parking Lot) will be on the right side.

Most Points Northwest

• Take US-33 East to I-77 South toward CHARLESTON • Merge onto I-77 South (Toll Road) *3 @ 2.00 each
• Take I-77 South to Flat Top/Ghent (Toll Road) 3 @ 2.00 each • Exit on Flat Top/Ghent, 28 Exit
• Turn left go under interstate • At the first stop sign turn right on US-19.
• Turn right at Post Office • The Car Park (Parking Lot) will be on the right side.