Description
Circa 1800. Listed in the National Register, and featured in Mel Gibson's movie, The Patriot, Mansfield Plantation is a perfect respite for those in search of romance and history in a natural, secluded setting. The large dining room and sitting rooms are furnished with the owner's collections of 19th-century American antiques that include paintings, china, silver, furniture and gilt-framed mirrors. Accommodations include three guesthouses, each decorated in a romantic style and boasting fireplaces, hardwood floors, high ceilings, comfortable furnishings and collectibles. The vast grounds (900 private acres), shaded by moss-draped oaks, provide ideal spots for relaxing. Enjoy azalea and camellia gardens, as well as views of the surrounding marshlands. Guests can relax in hammocks or swings, watch for birds or enjoy a bike ride. Boating on the Black River is another possibility. Guests may bring their own boats or rent canoes or kayaks nearby. Among the plantation's notable historic features are a schoolhouse, kitchen, winnowing house, slave village and chapel, all of which predate the Civil War.
This property has been featured in Georgetown Times, Charleston News & Courier, Sandlapper, Pee Dee Magazine, Charleston Magazine, Carolina Home, South Carolina Homes & Gardens, Grand Strand Magazine, The INNside Scoop, Windshield America (Fine Living Network), Treasure Hunters (NBC), The Patriot. Location: Country, Waterfront, On the banks of the Black River and near the ocean.
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Rooms & Rates |
Rates: $135 to $175 Payment types accepted include Master Card, Visa, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks and Cash. Rooms: This property has 8 total guest accommodations with private bath, 8 with fireplaces, 3 guest houses and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include King, Queen, Twin and Double.
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Policies |
Pets: Pets Allowed, Innkeepers pets on premises and In room with prior approval. Smoking: Limited.
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Services & Amenities |
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast. Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Full Breakfast, Full Gourmet Breakfast, Country Breakfast, Vegetarian Breakfast, Picnic Lunches, Afternoon Tea and Restaurant off Premises. Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Reading Lamps, Refrigerator, Central Air, Clock Radio, Coffeemaker, Television, Desk, VCR, Fireplace, DVD and Iron/Ironing Board. Amenities On Site: Bicycles, Library, Phone, Fax, Fireplace, Television, DVD, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, fishing, hiking and animal/bird watching.
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Discounts |
 - One Night Free: This property is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. This guide features a certificate for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night. The dates this property will honor the certificate are Anytime, subject to availability
Travel Club Discounts: 25% off June 15-August 31, Sunday-Thursday.
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Activities |
Events Hosted: Reunions, Seminars, Meetings, Weddings, Romantic Getaways, Business retreats, Events and Weddings. Other Activities: Amusement Park, Antiquing, Art Galleries, Beaches, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Horseback Riding, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Tennis, Water Sports, Historic Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Historic Georgetown. Recommended Restaurants: The Rice Paddy.
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Historic Interest |
Established in 1718, Mansfield Plantation is one of the most architecturally intact rice plantations in the United States. Historic Awards: National Register (Granted). Historic Memberships: National Trust, State Historical Society and Local Historical Society. Historic sites nearby: The Rice Museum and Kaminski House Museum (3.5 miles), Brookgreen Gardens (30 minutes), Myrtle Beach (40 minutes), Historic Charleston (one hour), Historic Georgetown (10 minutes)
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Romantic Interest |
 Experience the romance of this antebellum rice plantation located on the Black River. After a full day, relax with your loved one in a hammock under a live oak tree and watch the moon rise over the water. The next morning, go back in time at the dining room table set with fine china and silver, salt masters and candlebra. Pamper yourself as you feast on a luxurious plantation-style breakfast that may well keep you full and happy until suppertime.
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Ratings |
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