Hundreds of stays at b&bs, boutique hotels, and deluxe resorts- the Cashells know hospitality and historical charm. A stay here is more than an escape- it's a soul-stirring experience. You can not come here and not be inspired, encouraged and uplifted. There is a palpable grace that extends from every interaction. The rooms welcome you through the attention to detail and charming design. The meals are carefully planned and executed to convince you not to leave a morsel! The grounds have special nooks and plantings that adorn the architecture beautifully. The more you know- the more you want to know. The history/will from the builder and original owner highlight how grace has always been an intention with this property. Mr. Willis would be smiling down on the Cashells today. read more

What a special place! History, beautiful grounds, fabulous architecture, cozy and luxurious rooms, delightful hosts, amazing story, and on and on. We stayed two nights and found it quite relaxing and fun. It's a great jumping off place for exploring wineries, local dining, and historical sites, but equally good as a retreat location. We did a lot of reading on the grounds...hammocks, chairs, and benches abound. Details like coffee and tea anytime, filling and fancy breakfasts with choice ingredients, all homemade, and an abundance of flora and fauna to enjoy made it a bespoke, boutique experience. As we sat listening to the early morning birds from our balcony, identifying all the trees we could spot, my husband said, "Worth every penny!" Agreed. read more

Mayhurst Estate - Eggs Benedict with rosemary potatoes. Not pictured (gone too fast): homemade blueberry scone. - Hotels Near Me - Orange, Virginia

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Staying at Mayhurst estate, was like stepping back into time, and had all of the Jane Austin feels, for romantic souls. My daughters and I made the most precious memories while staying there. The Cashell family and sweet Emma, made us feel so welcome. Thank you for sweet conversation and allowing us to feel like part of the family. read more

Mayhurst Estate - Most memorable Mother-daughter birthday tripHomeade cupcakes made by sweet Holly made it extra special! - Hotels Near Me - Orange, Virginia

Aww yeah it's yo boy PG who was living large at this place. Lying in the hammock listening to the birds while reading a novel was a peak experience. Delicious breakfasts and incredible ambiance at this historic site. Loved the espresso machine that grinds the beans. Hats off to Emma (great job making the apple butter for our toast) and Casey for amazing service. Loved the super cute baby goats. Beautiful view from the Architectural Suite balcony! read more

Mayhurst Estate - Beautiful morning view from the Architectural Suite balcony - Hotels Near Me - Orange, Virginia

While I appreciated the historical beauty of the estate and also the effort they have put into "restoring" it, trying to create a somewhat picturesque atmosphere, my experience fell short of what was marketed and advertised. The idea of themed stays seems dreamy, they just aren't there yet in fulfilling what they claim. They did not always follow their own advertised agenda nor did they always provide the home made refreshments and such as stated. The rooms are stuffy as none of the windows are able to open to receive fresh air when needed. Also found certain areas not to be quite kept up on cleanliness. There were many mornings where the coffee area was not restocked nor cleaned from the day before. The communication was spotty and lacking as well. Understanding it is a lot to run such a place, there is definitely more to be done to really have the experience that is advertised on social media. Otherwise it was just "smoke and mirrors" for the most part. read more

We had a WONDERFUL experience at the Mayhurst Estate! My Mom, sister, and I flew in to experience a two night stay in the Lincoln Suite for a mother/daughter getaway in August. We had the most amazing time and were impressed with the care and the level of detail that we witnessed throughout every aspect of our stay. The breakfasts were incredible and we loved being able to make our own espresso and tea - delicious. Casey and her family went above and beyond throughout our entire experience - we felt very comfortable and welcomed! We hiked the beautiful property and loved visiting the goats since they were so friendly & adorable. The Lincoln Suite provided beautiful, spacious, comfortable luxury accommodations for the 3 of us. We would visit again in a heartbeat! We really appreciated the opportunity to learn more about/personalize early American history by learning about the Mayhurst Estate's origins as James Madison's grand-nephew's estate adjoining Montpelier. If you're thinking about visiting the Mayhurst Estate, we'd highly recommend it and will come back as often as we can. It's a special place; a total oasis from the hectic pressures of everyday life. read more

The property is beautiful and Casey and her husband were truly remarkable hosts. I was scrambling last minute to find someplace to stay during a holiday visit to relatives and feel so very lucky that the Mayhurst Estate was available. The property is beautiful and so thoughtfully decorated and well cared for. There are numerous places to sit and relax, fire pits abound, and the walking trails are gorgeous. The cottage is perfect. Romantic, cozy, and well tended. It has a wood burning fire place, stove, fridge, extra comfy bed and so many other beautiful touches. It is truly a very special place run by an amazing couple. We'll be back! read more

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WOW! Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish!!! What a phenomenal find!!! Casey and her amazing family have really done an amazing job putting together a world class hospitality experience in a historic location in central Virginia. They are superb hosts - every single one of them!!! Extremely accommodating and so nice! And the BREAKFASTS!!! WOW!!! I would love to just quit my day job and move in and have Casey put me to work every day ... and then have one of Erin's massages every night ;-) Heaven!!! Seriously, this was an amazing Bed & Breakfast that will certainly meet your every desire. Most highly recommended!!! read more

We had a wonderful weekend at Mayhurst! The service, the rooms, the food, was all to perfection! Loved the baby goats and romantic add on options! Thanks for a beautiful weekend in Orange! read more

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Exquisite place to stay. The Cashells are wonderful hosts & go above & beyond. The perfect quaint place to stay when visiting the area. Definitely should visit during the holidays. THE BEST. read more

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Beautiful place to stay. Very welcoming and kind hosts. They even let us pet their goats. Bed was extremely comfortable and the house is kept well air conditioned. Food was AMAZING. Best breakfast I have ever had! Their apple plan cakes are amazing! The only concern for me was the staircase because it is historic and very old. I was very scared to bring my 1-year-old up and down. If you are coming with children I suggested requested the bottom floor. I wish I knew about the stairs sooner...it just proved to be extremely stressful for me the entire time. Overall, it is a great place to stay if you are looking for a little getaway in the countryside! I would come back again (without my child) haha. read more

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Wonderful stay! Great recommendations on food and vineyards. We were warmly welcomed and treated to a delicious breakfast. We will be returning! read more

Just so beautifu, nice, quiet, charming, and romantic, great southern hospitality provided by the owner casey. I have to come back during spring! or fall read more

My wife and I returned t Mayhurst over ten years after our last visit and we were delighted with all the enhancements and the hospitality of the wonderful new owners. We will be back in the near future. This is probably the best bed and breakfast experience we have encountered as we have traveled across the country and throughout Europe. Thank you read more

We own and operate two major art schools, Bridgeview in New York City and Blue Ridge in Orange, VA. And we have been hosting our art retreats/plein air painting classes for our students at Mayhurst since 2020, when we moved to Orange, VA. We have had probably a dozen large groups coming there where we rented the whole property for 23 or so persons including singles, couples, large families with children of all ages. One of the biggest draws of our retreats is Mayhurst itself. Our participants have come back on many occasions with us and also on their own after discovering Mayhurst. There are just so many features that draw our visitors to Mayhurst. 1. Historic and beautifully preserved picturesque property with old trees and hedges, paths, a goat farm, a beautiful Monet-like lily pond 2. The personable and hospitable family that owns it. The Cashells will immediately answer to any of your concerns/requests and make sure you feel welcome and happy there. 3. Great place for children to experience true country living, freely run around the property, play with the owners' kids, fish in the pond, and get a lesson in artisan crafts like carpentry, metalsmithing, goat milking etc. 4. Most delicious breakfast cooked by Jason, the owner. We've had groups where half of the people would have various dietary restrictions and the Cashells satisfied all of them, making dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian. The owners go far and beyond in their hospitality. We tried to work with other places in the area and many were excellent, but nothing like Mayhurst. 5. As an add-on Casey is a professional photographer and does beautiful photoshoots for the whole family. Therefore, if you are thinking of having your retreat/master class or reunion in Central Virginia - Mayhurst is your place, no question about it. read more

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Picked this place due to proximity to a wedding. Stayed in the Farmhouse Cottage. Overpriced. Infested with stink bugs. YES, STINK BUGS! Breakfast over cooked. Only 1 small mirror and a shaving mirror in the room. No full size. Daughter stayed in another room in the Inn itself. Toilet did not work and could not be fixed. Would not stay here again. EVER! read more

My fiancé and I stayed at the Mayhurst last weekend for one night and had the time of our lives. We stayed in the most luxurious, beautifully designed room (Italian Room/Architecture Suite) with a fireplace, jacuzzi tub, balcony, and cozy bed. The Inn was picturesque, I kept taking photos because I could not believe how pretty it was inside and out. Now, for the even more amazing part - the hosts! The family makes you feel SO WELCOME. We chatted with Casey about the Inn, life, the surrounding area - you name it. We spent a morning with their daughter learning how to milk a goat, fed a baby goat, and played in the yard with the other 20+ goats. We are already planning a trip back in 2022 because we loved it so much. Orange, VA has lots to offer as well. We had 2 fine dining meals (Palladio and Vintage) and stopped at a few antique stores. Highly recommend! read more

My husband and I were married here on 5/26/19. We returned for our first anniversary. We stayed for 3 days. They are now "Mayhurst Inn & Estates" as they have new owners. They have begun remodeling. I have posted some pictures. They are doing an amazing job! They have a pond on their grounds. I had no idea. You can canoe or kayak. We canoed. It's a small pond but it was fun. They are remodeling the many buildings on the lands. They have remodeled one. They have several more to go. They are also remodeling the interior room by room. I'm so excited to see their progress. They do excellent work. They are clearing out the grounds of dead trees and weeds. Then will be planting fields of flowers, herbs, orchards, and garden food which they plan to cook with. They have live goats. They plan to get other animals as well. As a scratch cook myself, I think what they are doing is fantastic. I wish them great success. They are very helpful and kind people. They helped us organizing our outings and plan our dinners. They provided an amazing breakfast promptly every morning. Their French toast is to die for! We can't wait to go back. read more

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Our experience at the Mayhurst Inn is almost indescribable. This beautiful home, built by President James Madison's nephew, exudes a sense of peace, refinement, history, and hospitality that can only be attributed to the new owners, Jason and Casey. Thank you for the exquisite hospitality. Thank you for the irresistible breakfasts. And thank you for all the work you are doing to restore and preserve this marvelous estate. We've already booked our return visit. read more

What a lovely place and such kind and caring hosts. My husband said he wanted to compliment me for finally finding a B&B with a comfortable bed. Thanks Casey and Jason for making my big man comfortable. The breakfast was delicious and the house was well kept and nice and cool. If in the area would definitely stay here again. read more

We have stayed here many times and are never disappointed. The Estate is beautiful, the rooms are elegant and comfortable, and the host and hostess are the nicest couple you could ever meet! Our special french toast breakfast was amazing! Put this place on your bucket list. read more

This bed & breakfast is truly a gem! It's rich in history ... it's like you get to stay in a historical museum! I was transported back in time!! The hosts, the Cashell family, are truly meant for this vocation! The most warm and welcoming hostess - beautiful cozy rooms and perfectly located around Montpelier and many wineries. read more

What a hidden gem! Absolutely stunning rooms and the grounds are just as cool. I will be coming back with my family again. The goats are so amazing we cuddled up with them it's a must to stay here. It's going to be a traditional trip for us read more

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For our 5th anniversary, we chose Mayhust Inn because it was the perfect place to celebrate in a grand style while staying local. Mayhust is an 1859 manor full of southern charm and antique luxuries. By accident, we stayed in a different room each night, the Italian Suite and Southern Charm. But it was one of our favorite things! We had so much fun experiencing both rooms, each perfectly decorated to transport you to a different era. Southern Charm gets the spotlight for the best views - the room has beautiful palladium windows overlooking the pond and front yard. The Italian Suite wins the award for the largest room since it's actually two rooms. The adjacent sitting/soaking room has a gas fireplace that sits in front of a large black granite whirlpool tub AND a private balcony. Although the room's decor, the house architecture, and the darling grounds were enough to make this trip unforgettable, it was our hosts, Jason and Casey, that made this trip truly exceptional. From the homemade breakfast to the local recommendations and desire to accommodate our schedule, they made us feel like the aristocracy that likely frequented the house. The whole stay was southern hospitality at its best. Eric and I highly recommend this precious inn to anyone looking for excellent service, delightful breakfast, and plenty of places to explore/ take pictures - did I mention that it's only 20 min from Barboursville, Keswick, and many other wineries? read more

YES YES AND YES. One of the best bed and breakfasts I've ever been to! We stayed in the Southern Charm room for New Year's Eve and it has a jacuzzi tub that faces the fireplace. Jack and Pat are THE most accommodating hosts. And so nice. Talk to them! They are very well traveled and have lived everywhere. In the house they have menus of the surrounding restaurants so you can choose where you want to go to dinner easily. They also host a "wine social" for a couple hours where they offer wine and appetizers. So delicious! On New Years they supplied a couple glasses of champagne and it was a blast! In the morning their eggs Benedict was off the charts. I was so stuffed from the previous night but wanted to finish it. They even had a baked apple with whipped cream for dessert. I was in love with the house. In our room they had water bottles and chocolates, and a sound system with a Tchaikovsky cd of romantic classical tunes as well as a nature sounds disk. This made the experience extra special. We will definitely be back. read more

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Such an amazing stay! The house and property are gorgeous and the breakfast was amazing. A gem! Will definitely be coming back.

We loved Mayhurst! Casey the host was awesome. She was friendly and welcoming. The property has an impressive historic significance and is mostly original. The location is secluded and a great place to relax while also being in the middle of Virginia wine country. Barboursville, Keswick, and Horton wineries are all within about 20 minutes. We also took a short drive to do some epic hiking in the Shenandoah National Park on the White Oak Canyon Trail. Maybe most importantly, the fabulous breakfasts were made to match your schedule and preferences. Can not say enough about the hospitality during our stay! read more

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We stayed for two nights over Veterans Day weekend in the Magnolia Room and really enjoyed ourselves. The room is very quaint and clean with a pleasant view. (The only flaw was a very small bathroom although the shower worked well.). The grounds are picturesque and marvelous. Our two breakfasts, one of pancakes and bacon and the other of peach cobbler and bacon were delicious and the coffee was great. We enjoyed visiting nearby Montpelier (home of James Madison) and the Market at Grellin. We also had two great dinners, one at Forked on Main and the other at Vintage Inn, both of which were also nearby. Mayhurst makes for a great weekend! read more

Stayed in the Southern Charm room. This is the perfect getaway in the middle of wine country. Perfect for hiking, history buffs or a romantic retreat. I was surprised at my high download and upload internet speeds in a house filled with guests. Plenty to upload all your special photos. Pat and Jack are amazing hosts. Thank you! read more

Mayhurst Estate - Wonderful Chistmas visit. Amazing location, food and hospitality! Jack even came to the rescue with jumper cables when car wouldn't start. - Hotels Near Me - Orange, Virginia

It was such a wonderful trip and stay at the Mayhurst Inn. The place is quaint, old world and the main building beautiful inside and out. The grounds and the pond with the ducks look wonderful in the light morning fog. Overall, it is a boutique hotel with the hosts making everyone feel great. The home made breakfast is also something to look forward too, being served in the old style dining room with magnificent fireplace and authentic chandelier. The only thing we regret is that we didn't stay long enough, we will be back. read more

I can't express how beautiful Mayhurst is. My boyfriend and I took a much need break from the city and we drove down to the Inn and it was the best choice. Casey and Jason and the kids are perfect. You won't meet a nicer family. We stayed at the cottage in the back. The bed felt like home actually better than home and the fireplace was cozy. Casey makes breakfast the guests..: if you go ask for the French toast with the bacon. The best! You won't regret staying here. read more

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We always stay in B&Bs or Country Inns when we travel. We've seen the good, the bad & the ugly. Most are pretty good - the Mayhurst is exemplary. It's not only beautiful and well maintained, the accommodations are excellent, the breakfasts are delicious & the Cashells are really wonderful hosts. The coffee is the best we've ever had! This is exactly the kind of gem you hope for when you book at stay at a B&B. read more

My husband and I visited Mayhurst for a babymoon weekend in Charlottesville. The inn was absolutely stunning - the owners have done a beautiful job remodeling. The grounds were also spectacular. We only stayed one night, so didn't have time to explore the pond/canoes, but we did get to see the new baby goats in the barn and learn a little about milking goats from the owners' daughter (who was so polite and charming in talking about raising the goats). Breakfast was a delicious surprise and the owner Casey was kind enough to share the recipe with us. The location of the Inn is great as well, ~40 min from Charlottesville, ~20 min from Barboursville winery, and ~5 min from Orange. We've already booked another visit for the summer and plan on bringing our 2.5 yr old and 2 mo old! Looking forward to another stay at Mayhurst! read more

This is a great little B&B, with a nice relatively central location to Gordonsville, Madison, Culpeper, Orange and Charlottesville. The perfect home base if you want to visit the sleepy little downtowns to hit the antique stores, or to do the many wineries within a 25 mile radius. Jack and Pat are great hosts, and the breakfast they served was awesome. We stayed 2 nights and enjoyed blueberry pancakes, sausage links and a fruit & yogurt parfait one day, and eggs benedict, potatoes and baked apples the next. The mini-scones were also a hit. The food was excellent, as were the hosts. And every time Jack sees you, he'll ask if you need anything, or if he can make any suggestions or reservations for you. He's a great resource. I highly recommend this place. read more

We enjoyed our stay at Mayhurst even more than we had anticipated! The beautiful grounds, warm and welcoming hosts, amazing breakfasts, and beautiful rooms went beyond our expectations. The history of Mayhurst and the surrounding area was quite intriguing. This was a peaceful place to refresh ourselves and a fun place for our children to explore outdoors. We highly recommend it! read more

We arrived to go into the inn main entrance getting bleach water dripping on us as house was being power washed and other doors locked inside the carpets were pulled up and construction inside and out. Noisy and messy Furniture covered in various computers and items of the owners No wine and cheese served as it said on our booking and bill. Only saw innkeeper when checked in. Unable to find the rest of stay The dock they show in pic at pond is rotten and is the bench. Our bedroom and bathroom window treatments were missing the tool to pull them closed all the way so did t have privacy We were told we were the only guest that night yet no clean spoons or cups when we went to self serve coffee. We were told breakfast would be outside but it was raining and the rest of the inn underneath drop clothes or construction so we left not having had any food. We had asked about places to eat and the places were were told about were either not serving food because of covid or were closed. The Inn keeper had no current info on what was available in the area We were told on checking in they were getting ready for a wedding on the week end to come. Very expensive room with promises of beauty and wine and cheese. We got noises torn up construction site and nothing else. If we had been told all this construction and lack of servo was the case we wouldn't ha e booked it. For being the only guests there were no service and at a big price So disappointed after driving up just to go there Arados read more

We stayed for the weekend celebrating our anniversary. The inn is beautiful and has new owners. Casey was wonderful and accommodating. The breakfast was so good, the best french toast we've ever had! We stayed in the Southern Charm room. It was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. I highly recommend this B&B. read more

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My boyfriend and I had booked a stay over Valentines Day weekend and it could not have been more perfect. First and foremost the Mayhurst Inn is situated in the most beautiful scenery. The land is absolutely vast and I cannot wait to come back when it's warmer out to explore the property more. Secondly the estate is gorgeous, I felt absolutely transported back in time while still enjoying a 5 star experience. I had purchased the romance package which was quite amazing. Great champagne, beautiful bouquet of roses and delicious chocolate covered strawberries. While we had planned to go wine tasting on Saturday, we had gotten hit with a pretty bad ice storm. Casey and Jason were very fast to accommodate and had made on the fly a lasagna dinner and had wine at the ready. I 1,000% recommend this inn to anyone and everyone looking for a getaway. I cannot wait to come back :) read more

Our stay at Mayhurst was wonderful! The rooms were so unique and very comfortable. We also got to have a delicious breakfast on the back porch. The grounds are beautiful and have trails all over, for exploring. read more

I have been to a few bed and breakfasts in my lifetime, but I have to say that the familial element of the Mayhurst Inn really makes you feel like you are staying with close friends. There's a wine tasting in the afternoon, cookies around lunchtime, and a breakfast that will not leave your stomach wanting for more. The Mayhurst Inn is also chock full of history. It is right in the heart of some historic moments in Civil War history, and participated in its own: Robert E. Lee stayed in one of the rooms. The rooms and furnishings are well maintained and carry the period charm that you would expect from a house with a lineage and historical surroundings. It also helps that it is in the heart of wine country, so it offers a much better experience and set of memories than the usual lodging options. Lastly, I can't say enough about the folks who operate and own the Mayhurst Inn; they are a real treat to converse and spend time with. I hope that I get the opportunity to visit them and this establishment again for another memorable stay in the future. read more