For history lovers there is no better place to stay then Mayhurst Inn. The beautifully restored historic home once had property that was contiguous with James and Dolly Madison's nearby Montpelier. It is the the perfect location from which to explore the Madison home, Charlottesville and Monticello, Civil War battlefields, and surrounding towns like Culpeper.
The property itself is beautifully decorated, and each room has its own distinct charm. We were thrilled to be the the Generals room on the main floor. It was in this room that General Robert E. Lee stayed when he was a guest of the Willis family. A.P. Hill and Stonewall Jackson were also guests at this house.
Each room has a fireplace, and I have never slept on a more comfortable bed with softer sheets than during my stay at Mayhurst. Even my husband commented on them.
Breakfasts were fabulous and included Eggs Benedict and Belgium waffles. Our hosts were wonderful sources of information for area attractions and restaurants. Although we did not explore them, other guests enjoyed wine tasting at the various vineyards in the area. In the evening we were served a claret that was reminiscent of the one Jefferson tried and failed to grow at Monticello. We look forward to a return visit.

This is a top-notch B&B. We stayed at the Mayhurst for one evening in September. It was a quiet time at the Inn with about 3 of the rooms occupied.

The Mayhurst is a beautiful property. Its a great place for a romantic getaway. It's a perfect place for a wedding as the outside grounds are as beautiful as the inside of the house. The owners, Jack and Pat, have done a great job decorating and maintaining this historic home. They are very proud of their Inn and are more than happy to give you a tour of all the rooms and to tell you of its history. They are very friendly, but they do not overwhelm you with chatter. They do a good job of reading you and discerning when you want to be left alone and when you would like to be 'hosted." They have owned of the Inn for about 3 years and have not yet become jaded or burnt out by the business. They seem to genuinely love entertaining.

We stayed in the Southern Charm room. It's a beautiful room--very large and quite light. They have maintained the traditional historic fixtures (fireplace, wood shutters, etc) but have also renovated the rooms to have very nice modern amenities (large jacuzzi tub, wash basin in room, separate toilet room). There are many fine little details in the room, including a log to light the fireplace, chocolates, robes and slippers.

Everything at this Inn is spotless. I am really picky when it comes to accommodations and everything here is very, very clean and very tasteful. The bathrooms are spotless. No worries here.

Breakfast is served downstairs in the basement dining room. It's a beautiful little room--again well done. Breaksfast is also very nice.

Overall, we were very happy with our stay here. Don't forget to ask about the AAA discount. It's 10%--not huge, but enough to take care of some of the taxes.

We stayed at the Mayhurst over Easter this year (actually for 10 days in all) for an Easter break from the UK.
Jack and Pat have created a real magical "Home from Home" atmosphere at the Mayhurst and we were all under their spell from the moment we entered the house.

No room keys needed here - this is staying with "Friends" rather than staying in a B & B.

Wonderful breakfasts, lovely rooms, friendly people in a location to die for - what more could you ask for?

We didn't ask for anymore, but we got it! - 5pm wine and cheese everyday included, tea, coffee, soft drinks all day/night included - nothing was too much trouble for Jack and Pat.

As I already said, our visit was during Easter and another "special touch" from the Mayhurst was an Egg Hunt for my kids, an Easter Egg each and to top it all a special invite on Easter Sunday to share their family Easter Dinner with them!

Words just do not do justice to the wonderful time we had at the Mayhurst.

We went to Virginia and the Mayhurst not knowing what to expect and came away having found some new friends and a very special "Home from Home"

You owe it to yourself to spend a little time at the Mayhurst; I guarantee you will not regret it.

I had just finished a conference in the Washington, DC area and wanted to relax. My brother suggested we find a bed and breakfast inn in the wine country south of DC. After browsing the internet and a wine magazine, we decided to stay at the Mayhurst Inn in Orange, Va, a very small town.

We were very pleased that we did. Our first impression was a beautiful, historic home, set among tall, stately trees, and surrounded by an immaculately manicured lawn and colorful flower beds. We found out later that Mayhurst played a part in the Civil War as General Ambrose Hill, commander of the III Corp of Lee's Army was headquartered at Mayhurst Inn, owned by the Willis family at that time. As we walked toward the home, one of the innkeepers came up to greet us in a very friendly manner. She was very nice and answered any question we had about the history of the mansion, or the premises.

We were given the Piedmont Suite, a two bedroom suite in the renovated attic of the house. A bathroom was shared by both rooms. This is an excellent choice for families - the children can watch TV while the parents rest in the other room. A gas burning fireplace made the atmosphere so warm, and cozy. Needless to say the furnishings reflect the Victorian era. There were magazines and books in the room, and throughout the house. Several windows still bare the etchings of Confederate soldiers.

Downstairs in the sitting room is where the 5:00 pm wine tasting is held. The innkeepers are there liberally pouring the wines, some local, others from California. The innkeeper is an expert on the wines of the area as well as a very good socializer, trying to have the guests meet each other and talk about their experiences. He even calls the restaurant when the hunger pangs set in. And if you want directions to the wineries in the area, he gives you a map.

The morning brings the beautiful sunshine that pours through the skylight in one of the rooms. At 8:30, breakfast is served. Before the main course, a wine glass filled with yogurt, and assorted berries was served - just to tease you. This morning the main course is egg omelet. I requested it filled with fresh mushrooms, onions, and cheese, but other fillings were available.

The rest of the property is just 37 acres of beautiful trails, forests, and a pond where you can go fishing (bait is provided). We had a wonderful time there, and will definitely visit again.