Country Retreat! | Apartment in Natchez
1 Bedroom Apartment in Natchez
Two room apartment on the second floor of an 1853 dependency apartment which housed the school room, governess’s room, billiard room and office on the grounds of Lansdowne 3 miles north of historic Natchez, Mississippi.
Built for Charlotte Hunt and George Matthews Marshall on 600 acres in 1853, Lansdowne was planned as a wooded country estate but became a working plantation in the late 19th century following the loss of the Marshalls’ Louisiana plantations.
The spacious 18 x 20 bedroom has a Queen sized iron bed with contemporary bedside tables and lighting while an original bureau and period armoire provide space for clothing. The bath is completely updated with luxurious marble tile shower. The second room has a fully stocked modern kitchen, dining table with seating for three or four, and a comfy sofa (converts to small bed) for socializing. A wide wooden gallery with ceiling fans stretches 40 feet across the front of the building.
The property is still owned by direct descendants of the original owners, one of whom, Marsha Colson, lives on site. The other owners and their children and grandchildren visit frequently.
The Governess Quarters has been occupied by family members since the 1930s and is now primarily a vacation rental property.
A twin building facing the Governess Quarters across a courtyard originally housed the kitchen and washing room and quarters for the cook and butler and children’s nurse. It is now a fully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bath vacation home with kitchen, laundry, separate dining and living room and accommodates 5 to 6 guests.
Lansdowne is now comprised of 120 acres of woodlands and pastures, hiking and riding trails and two ponds. Nature lovers may see deer, rabbits, wild turkeys, great blue herons, Mississippi kites, great horned owls, cuckoos, cardinals, thrashers, warblers, and even indigo and painted buntings.
The main house is furnished with original family pieces and contains original wallpaper and faux bois and faux marbre baseboards and doors. Guests are invited to join the resident owner for a tour. Contact Marsha or a designated assistant to schedule a tour.
DIRECTIONS
From downtown Natchez or from Highway 61, follow Martin Luther King/Highway 555 about 1 mile past the city limits. Turn onto Marshall Road and continue about 1/4 mile, bearing left at the fork. Follow the driveway to the right of the main house and park anywhere near the two-story brick building on the right. Please park 15 feet or more away from the building.
Enter the apartment from the door at the top of the stairs. An standard key will be provided. Enjoy your morning coffee under the ceiling fans on the wide second floor gallery and end the day watching fireflies while crickets and cicadas sing.
For info on other events, tours, museums, music and restaurants, go to visitnatchez.org, natchezpilgrimage.com or Yelp.
Country Retreat! is located in Natchez. Country Retreat! provides accommodation, featuring Wellness Facilities, Child Friendly, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Apartment features Wellness Facilities, Child Friendly, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Country Retreat! has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 3 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Natchez has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Natchez, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip note from host: with owner approval onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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