Mansfield is a very special place for my wife and I. The B&B is just exquisite! They are closed for renovations. The 1700's home will take you back in time. The hammocks, bicycles and private riverfront put a special touch to this out of the way location. The peace and solitude are priceless. Turn off your cell phone and laptop and just relax. The beds are very comfortable. The breakfasts are awesome. The prices are extremely reasonable. Some of the movie Patriot was filmed here as well. Enjoy! read more

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Beautiful all around. From the grounds to the rooms. I really enjoyed my stay and can't wait to come back.

Wonderful stay! We enjoyed a girls trip here so much and we were so sad to leave. It's quiet, relaxing and the service is excellent! The breakfast is delicious and they were very accommodating to our food allergies as well. The location is so pleasant and away from the tourist feeling craziness, but close to historic Georgetown and Charleston. Pawley Island has a beautiful beach if you want to spend time at the ocean. Altogether we had a wonder experience and I hope to return soon. read more

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Absolutely awesome! Great place! Fabulous rooms! Wonderful breakfast! Beautiful relaxing grounds! The host Kathryn was exceptionally nice and helpful. Highly recommended and can't wait to stay there again!! Also very reasonably priced. read more

An amazing getaway that's quiet, romantic and homey all in one. This is the place you want to go if you need some downtime. The place is serene, expansive, and full of natural wonder. You truely have to visit if you really want to understand what this place is about because the feeling you get is ineffable. Katheryn, the Innkeeper, is very nice and accomodating...she makes sure your stay is both welcoming and enjoyable. You can bring your dog and let the run free from leashes and the normal worries of life because the place is so big. (might want to watch out for alligators however since it is an old rice plantation and swampy). read more

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We had a wonderful stay in a serene setting. Katherine went above and beyond and was a great hostess and ambassador for the plantation and also prepared wonderful breakfasts. Looking forward to going back. read more

THE BEST !!!!!! Best night out on our vacation. A rice plantation restored by the Parker family and managed by Katherine who made her guests comfort a priority. The other guests were friendly and engaging. The surrounds were a perfect setting. The main historical house was well appointed. The schoolhouse was cozy and perfect. A comfy firm bed with wood slat floors. For $207 this was the best remembered hostelry. Oh, the breakfast? Again, the best. Stuffed French toast with bourbon syrup, the soufflé perfect, great coffee, sausages. I will return. read more

We loved our two nights here! Katherine is an extraordinary hostess and chef! We especially loved her stuffed French toast. During our stay we had a medical emergency. Being Sunday and not knowing the area, we called Katherine to seek her opinion on what to do. She quickly directed us to the right place where we were able to get help. She followed up to make sure we were ok. Her genuine concern was quite touching. Sit and chat with her if you can about the history of the plantation and the Parker family. The grounds are beautiful and so quiet and relaxing. Use the bug spray provided for you! The bugs are no joke! read more

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Perfect weekend getaway! The property was beautiful & i especially loved exploring with the bicycles provided. Would definitely consider going back! read more

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Wow. This was an incredible place to stay. I might even say the best I've had the pleasure of vacationing at, but it's possible it's just made me forget for the moment what anywhere else was like. As we came up the long driveway from the road the first night and each time we returned from a day away -- about two miles from Rte 701 to the plantation buildings -- we developed the habit of rolling the windows down, no matter that it was 90 degrees out, and listening to whatever natural sounds surrounded us. And to nothing else. We'd spot deer, hawks, and possums as we drove up the gravel road, flanked at times by brickwork we learned was installed in the 1930s. The final stretch toward the main house runs between rows of live oaks strewn with Spanish moss. When you prepare to make reservations, tour the rooms on the website first -- Kathryn, who does seemingly EVERYTHING there, will be asking you for your preferences when you speak to her. They differ in number and size of beds, as well as accessibility. Also, one of them has a tub but no shower (the Parker room, if I'm not mistaken). All are between $150 and $200 per night. My girlfriend and I stayed in the Izard room, which had a tall, four-poster queen-size bed and a step stool to reach it. The coffeepot worked a charm for heating up water for tea, and the bathroom came stocked with not only the usual toiletries but also a spray can of bug repellent. And it is likely you'll need it if you'll be outside frequently. It's wet and marshy nearby, and although the frogs and lizards will do their best, they can't catch all the mosquitos. Kathryn's breakfasts were simply amazing. She is VERY conscientious of food allergies and other dietary needs, including my unusual (land animal-free but seafood-eating) requests. Each breakfast began with a fruit dish, always different, such as fruit salad, parfait, or stewed peaches. The main courses included pancakes (she made separate ones for me with no animal products), stuffed French toast, quiches and souffles, sausages, tomato slices garnished with herbs from the backyard garden, and doubtlessly other things I'm not thinking of at the moment. The breakfast highlight for me was the Lea-friendly shrimp and grits. Traditional shrimp and grits is normally made with bacon or sausage and a lot of cheese. Kathryn omitted the pork and used a wine sauce instead of the dairy. It was phenomenal, and I got to feel like I'd eaten a traditional southern dish during my visit. The grounds are simply beautiful in day or night. We wiled away after-breakfast hours on the hammocks and swings overlooking the pond (it's a man-made pond/lake/thingy, though a tributary of the Pee Dee River lies on the other side of the treeline across the way). There are bicycles all over you can take out to ride around the roads, though we didn't have the time. If you look up at night, you can see an incredible number of stars. We were there for four nights, taking day trips to Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Pawleys Island in between. Although you'll be driving up to an hour and a half to the farthest of these (Charleston), it was absolutely worth it to come "home" to this gorgeous, peaceful spot. It's hard to find any faults with Mansfield at all. The worst I can say is more of a caution/disclaimer than a complaint. You are in the south, and you are in nature, so there will be bugs -- including in your room. We had a couple of what my girlfriend identified as palmetto bugs. These are the size and shape of cockroaches, but they fly. They won't bite, but they're rather annoying if they get in your hair. She was the brave one and captured them under cups to remove out the door. I'd have suffered their presence if I didn't have her to take care of them. But as a northerner, I also would have thought they were roaches, which they're not -- and their presence doesn't indicate a lack of cleanliness. They're as likely to sneak in with you as a mosquito, but they're a lot larger. And they won't suck your blood, so bonus. I think there's also a wariness that some, particularly northerners, might have about staying at a plantation that did, of course, thrive on slave labor prior to 150 years ago. The history is there, and it must be acknowledged. The slave cabins are still up and are in a stage of refurbishment, though none were currently open to the public during our stay (Kathryn lives in one). Apparently, descendants of Mansfield laborers were still residing in the cabins up until the mid-1980s (I hope I understood that right when she told us) and continue to visit their ancestors at the slave graveyard on the property today. While there, I never felt like my visit was a tacit acceptance of the past but was an appreciation of the grounds and the people who both built them and worked them, and of those who maintain them today in their beauty, warmth, and southern comfort. read more

I've stayed at Mansfield 4 times now with inconsistent results. First, the positives: Beautiful, almost unreal surroundings. It's a former rice plantation that's accessible via a long gravel road that passes through several gateways. The old rice paddies surrounding the plantation host a variety of wildlife. I've had deer walk up to my car and it's not unusual to hear an alligator splashing around. Now, for the negatives; There are loose cobblestones everywhere - I've twisted my ankle on one on a previous visit. I believe they're working on repairing the cobblestones. My room smelled musty. For this visit I stayed in the smaller downstairs kitchen house room (the Izzard) and the bed left me with a pretty bad backache. On my previous visits, breakfast has been the highlight of my stay, with memorable, homemade homemade shrimp and grits, egg based casseroles, fresh squeezed orange juice, etc. This time breakfast consisted of a fruit dish that was very good, followed by a subpar shrimp and grits, frozen waffles and hot dogs cut lengthwise masquerading as breakfast sausages. At the end of breakfast, I asked about check out time. 11 am., and it was clear that asking for some additional time to enjoy one of the hammocks was not an option. I packed and left. If you can stay at least two days Mansfield can provide a great escape. The value in Mansfield is the setting. If you want a great room for a reasonable price and a good quality breakfast you'll be better off staying in a traditional hotel. read more

One of the most incredible places I've ever stayed. From the moment you drive in to the moment you leave its one of the most beautiful properties. If you get up early enough in the morning you can go sit out on the swing and watch the sun rise. Did I mention the swings are connected to the oak trees. The rooms and the property are all really well maintained. When I stayed there I used the bikes more often than not to get around. Just everything about this place makes every penny worth it. I will be back. read more

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Fabulous, serene, romantic, comfortably elegant getaway. Enter another world here. Phenomenal breakfasts. Kathryn was so accommodating with my dietary needs. Be sure to bike around the plantation property, and swing in the large swings, watching the sun set on the marsh. read more

To approach Mansfield down the allee of live oaks, spanish moss and camellias is to enter a romantic world of years ago. We have been visiting as a couple since 1958, my husband since his childhood, 1940. Every visit is a nostalgic delight. Now a B & B owned by a descendant of the 19th century owners, it has aged well and been tastefully updated. Kathryn Green, the innkeeper, is welcoming and her breakfasts are examples of Southern cooking at its best--and creative, too. Georgetown is well worth visiting. Don't miss the waterfront, the Kaminski House Museum and the Rice Museum! A couple of good restaurants, too, especially Alfresco Bistro. Also, Portofino is open Sundays. read more