You’ll Never Want To Check Out Of The Most Unique Hotel In South Carolina
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Imagine spending the night – or longer – on a Colonial-era plantation in South Carolina. And then imagine staying in the original kitchen house or schoolhouse – updated, of course, with luxurious amenities and accommodations. If you’re looking for plantations to stay at in South Carolina, we have the place for you!
The nostalgia and historic charm of this South Carolina bed and breakfast will lure you in, but the astounding beauty and location will make you never want to leave the most unique “hotel” in the Palmetto State. The Mansfield Plantation should be at the top of your bucket list of places to visit!
Mansfield Plantation was established in the early 18th century. This antebellum (former) rice plantation encompasses nearly 1,000 acres along the beautiful Black River in Georgetown, South Carolina. Much of the 1.7 miles leading up to the gates are lined with stunning mature live oak trees. Before you even get to Mansfield you'll be overwhelmed with beauty. It’s the perfect location for a plantation bed and breakfast in South Carolina.
Circa 1718, Mansfield is believed to be the only American rice plantation that has been saved from development. When you have the opportunity to visit it in person, you’ll be glad it’s been saved!
The bed and breakfast at Mansfield includes several buildings. The main house is more than 4,000 square feet and was constructed between 1780 and 1830. This plantation hotel in South Carolina is a large, stunning place to spend the night.
The house is huge and there's plenty of room for everyone at the massive dining room table each morning for a breakfast you won't soon forget. The historical aspect of this plantation bed and breakfast in South Carolina is fascinating.
Other historic and restored buildings on the property offer exceptional guest rooms too. In the 18th century the original owners built their nine sons a schoolhouse. Shown here, it's been restored and turned into guest rooms. There’s beauty all over the property.
The North Guest house is the newest building on the property. It was built in the 1930s and has a gorgeous fan-shaped patio with a fire pit. If you’re looking for plantations to stay at in South Carolina, this is the place!
In Colonial days it was common practice for the kitchen house to be built separate from the main house, mainly to prevent everything from burning in the event of a fire. The Mansfield kitchen house has been restored and now includes guest rooms. In all, Mansfield Plantation has eleven stunning guest rooms. There are so many unique places to stay on the property.
This unusual and incredible bed and breakfast is perched on the shore of the beautiful Black River. You'll quickly get used to seeing all the Spanish Moss drooping from the large Oak trees. The entire property is incredibly romantic.
Spend your time relaxing and wandering around the property. The old slave village is intact with seven cabins and the original slave chapel. It's open. You can go in if you wish.
Mansfield even has bikes you can use - for free. You'll be at peace exploring the backroads of this historic rice plantation. The property is easy to explore on bicycle.
Mansfield Plantation is rich in South Carolina history and offers you a chance to stay on an actual plantation in the original buildings from that working plantation. The historic charm and the beautiful and serene location will make this one "hotel" you'll never want to leave.
You'll find this unique B&B at 1776 Mansfield Rd, Georgetown, SC 29440. More information.
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Address: Mansfield Plantation Bed & Breakfast, 1776 Mansfield Rd, Georgetown, SC 29440, USA
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Plantations you can stay at
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How many plantations are there to stay at in South Carolina?
South Carolina has a large number of plantation bed and breakfasts that you can stay at all across the state. You’ll find them in Woodruff, Charleston, Aiken, Oakland, and more. There are ten plantation bed and breakfasts in South Carolina that are currently accepting guests!
What is the best plantation to visit in South Carolina?
Drayton Hall is considered one of South Carolina’s most famous, and finest, plantations to visit. Located just outside of Charleston, Drayton Hall is the oldest plantation and the only one unrestored. That means it offers a true peek into the history of the area. It offers an accurate representation of what a historical plantation looked like, and how it was run.
How many plantations are there in South Carolina?
The state at its height was home to more than 2,000 plantations. Many of the plantations were destroyed, but there are still dozens, especially around the Charleston area, that is open to visitors.
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Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.
