Natchez, Mississippi
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.
Lansdowne estate was nestled within a private wooded area. Perfectly peaceful and wrapped in history. Our Host was readily available to assist with any requests during our 4 day stay. The Governess Suite had all of the amenities needed from the kitchen to the bathroom. The Suite was clean and orderly upon arrival. In the evenings, the courtyard was filled with whimsical lighting. Shopping and restaurants just a short drive away. Staying at Lansdowne was a great way to add a twist to a standard fishing trip on Lake St. John! Highly recommend a stay at Lansdowne.
This is the perfect little place to stay! It’s so quiet and peaceful, but not far from town. Marsha was fantastic and easy to communicate with. I would definitely book this again
We had a wonderful quiet stay and Landsome Plantation. It was like stepping into the past with all the future amenities. Everything was clean and ready for us when we arrived on-site. Would love to go back again one day.
Had a wonderful time at this property. Close to everything. Beautiful grounds and Marsha was gracious enough to give us a full tour of the main house.
This was just right for me and my wife. We actually spoke with the owner that night while sitting on the porch. Would definitely recommend
My husband and I had a great one night experience at a very historical spot. The bed was comfortable, the place was clean and the short drive to town was easy. We stayed a little later the next morning than planned just for the historical main house tour. Enjoyed hearing the stories of the host’s family and seeing the beautiful main home and furnishings. We would recommend more than just a quick one night stay to visit more of the historic sites and walk around the property.
The property was tucked away and very quiet. The accommodations were nice. The microwave was missing and there was mildew on the bathroom walls.
This place was awesome! Filled with the old world architecture to take you back in time: antiques, old wood floors in great condition but modern bath and kitchen for all our needs. Quiet and peaceful with horses grazing nearby. Lovely! Also owner took care of any problems we had quickly. Thanks Marsha for hosting us! ;-)
This is a excellent place to stay when in Natchez. Quite country setting, but only a short 3 mile drive to downtown and very convenient to other attractions in the Natchez area. Very clean, nicely adorned apartment with all the amenities for a pleasant stay. The property is well kept. I definitely recommend staying here.
Absolutely loved it! So relaxing and peaceful. Beautiful, well maintained property. Would highly recommend and will stay again in the future.
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