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"Pat and Jack, you helped to make our dream wedding a reality. Thank you for all you did to make our wedding weekend so special and one to last a lifetime." Maria and Chris "Thank you both so much for your hospitality and southern charm. The Inn is exceptional and the experience as a whole was unforgettable." Matthew and Megan Mayhurst Welcomes you! |
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We invite you to relax and enjoy the luxury, ambiance and romance of the past when life was slower and more gracious.
This marvelously restored plantation home of 1859 is the perfect place to stay in Central Virginia.
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Mayhurst Inn is a luxurious Central Virginia Bed and Breakfast located in Orange, VA and near Charlottesville, VA. Situated on 37 acres of the rolling Virginia Piedmont, surrounded by manicured lawns, multiple gardens, old growth trees and fields, you are transported away from today's day-to-day stress to a time and place where relaxation was a way of life and where your hosts pamper you with Southern Hospitality. 2009 is the 150th Anniversary of Mayhurst. Come enjoy the "Plantation Experience" with us. Click here to make a Reservation. Located near 3 Presidential Mansions, 6 Civil War Battlefields, 10 of Virginia's finest Wineries and surrounded by excellent restaurants, Mayhurst is also the perfect place for your vacation or getaway. Mayhurst is only 90 minutes from Northern Virginia, 60 minutes from Richmond and 2.5 hours from Norfolk and the Tidewater area, its beauty, scenic vistas, quiet, romance and history make your Mayhurst experience truly unique. Click here for Directions. |
| Mayhurst is a magnificent and rare 9200 Sq. Ft. Italianate Victorian gem built in 1859 and is remarkable for its fanciful exuberant architecture and oval-spiral staircase ascending four floors. Mayhurst is filled with history and romance. When you stay at Mayhurst and tour the grounds you will be following in the footsteps of Generals Robert E. Lee, A. P. Hill and "Stonewall" Jackson who visited and enjoyed the beauty of Mayhurst. Your can walk (and explore) where 18,000 Confederate troops pitched their tents during the winter of 1863-64. You can read more about the unique history of Mayhurst at Points of History. Mayhurst is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark noted for its historic as well as architectural merit. Mayhurst is also one of the historic properties on the "Journey Through Hallowed Ground" - the Historical Route 15 and Route 20 corridor of that runs from Gettysburg to Monticello. You may wish to tour all four floors of the mansion complete with a climb to the rooftop cupola where General "Stonewall" Jackson observed his troops and where Civil War Graffiti is scratched into the 150 year old glass. |
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Mayhurst is now outstandingly restored with the best of the antebellum era and 21st century comforts: Our eight stately guest rooms have private baths, double whirlpool tubs, original Italian marble fireplaces, luxury linens, antiques, period decor, Central Air and Heat and High Speed WiFi. Fine chocolates, bottled water, special soaps and shampoos and hand and body lotion are in every room. Click here to Tour Our Guest Rooms. Snacks, soft drinks, wine and cheese are served each evening from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Three course full plantation style breakfasts are served on the large patio or in the dining room next to the fireplace. Snacks are always available in the library and in each of our three parlors. Mayhurst is also a Virginia Green Lodging B&B. Click here for Rates, Reservations, Policies and "Innformation". |
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To create the "ultimate" Mayhurst experience in any season, or to simply enhance your stay, we have created numerous Vacations and Romantic Packages including: Adventure, Romance, Golf, Civil War, Winery Tours, Presidential Mansion Tours, our famous Fall Foliage Flyover and a Winter Escape. No matter what the occasion is, we have an all inclusive and discounted package that can meet your needs. Let us do the planning and coordination so that you and your significant other can simply enjoy the ambiance and luxury of Mayhurst and the exceptional combination of events we have put together for you. In addition to our extensive number of packages, we also have numerous Specials and Discounts ranging from the incredible Montpelier Excursion Packages, to business, senior, military, AAA and multi-day stay discounts for you to choose from. These change frequently so be sure to check and see if any discount applies to you. You may also build your own package from our à la carte listing of extras including: fresh roses, in-room massages, champagne and strawberries and scrumptious picnic baskets among many others listed under Specials and Discounts. |
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Mayhurst is located within easy driving distance of 6 Civil War Battlefields, 10 Wineries, 2 Museums, 3 Presidential Homes (Montpelier, Monticello and Ashlawn) and 4 Golf Courses. Recreational activities, such as horseback riding, skydiving. fishing, ballooning (from Mayhurst) and hiking opportunities abound. Our Dining Diversions and Day Trips selection provides an extensive list of places to go, things to do, local events and dining options. Orange County and the surrounding area are renowned for numerous Art Studios, Antique Malls and Gift Shops. We are located just 30 miles from the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and the Skyline Drive. Guests are encouraged to dine at the many fine Restaurants in the immediate area. Or, if you want a more leisurely stay, Mayhurst, with our 37 acres, fishing pond, 2 miles of walking trails, beautiful gardens, sun lit verandah and patio and a large hammock invite you to forget the stress and simply relax. |
| If you are looking for the perfect place for your "Special Day" - then you've found it. Mayhurst has successfully hosted over 70 weddings, from small intimate elopements to ceremonies and receptions for 300 guests. Click here for more information. |
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Mayhurst In the News Washingtonian Magazine: February, 2008 "Kindling Romance" by Nancy Bauer Collier - Pages 111-112. A wonderful article about lodging in Maryland and Virginia that declares Mayhurst a "Victorian Beauty" .... "warmed by ornate cornices, arched windows, and a carved cupola..." and that provides a unique atmosphere for guests because Mayhurst has, "A dozen working fireplaces that still warm the parlors and guest rooms...."
PBS Television Production "Road Trip to History"
Journey Through Hallowed Ground The Official Guide to Where America Happened: Virginia Lifestyles Magazine: Virginia Lifesyles Magazine has featured Mayhurst in three recent additions.
Mort Kunstler Paints a scene depicting a Civil War event at Mayhurst: |
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Mayhurst Inn
A Virginia B&B and Romantic Inn (c.1859) is a member of the following associations:
Bed & Breakfast Association of Virginia
Friends of Cedar Mountain Battlefield
James Madison's Montpelier Foundation
Orange County Chamber of Commerce
Orange County Historical Society
Orange Down Town Alliance
Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII)
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Click-on these pages for more information:
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Tour Our Guest Rooms |
Rates, Reservations and Innformation |
Dining, Diversions and Day Trips |
Vacation and Romantic Packages |
Points of History |
Our Favorite Recipes |
Your Hosts, Jack & Pat North |
Handicap Accessible |
Specials and Discounts |
Reservation Request Form |
How to Find Us |
Weddings & Events |
Kid Friendly |
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