St. Francisville is a small town within Louisiana, which overlooks the Mississippi River and multiple bluffs. The town hosts a number of gardens and historic properties, many of which have been transformed into bed and breakfasts for guests. When traveling to St. Francisville, consider staying at one of the multiple plantation bed and breakfast's the town offers.
The Greenwood Plantation is a historic bed and breakfast, originally created in 1830, and later rebuilt in 1968 after lightning struck and destroyed the property. The two-story bed and breakfast is built overlooking a century-old live oak park, and has been featured in the classic movies "Louisiana" and "North & South" among others. The plantation sits on a family-owned 300 acres of land, which allows guests to enjoy the on-property trails and pond. Twelve rooms provide porches overlooking the landscape, and all guests are served a hearty Southern breakfast each morning in the downstairs dining room.
Lake Rosemound Inn was originally created as a clubhouse in 1963, before renovation to the bed and breakfast in 1992. The Inn sits on three acres of private property, which overlooks Lake Rosemound. All four rooms have a lake view, with some rooms equipped with a working fireplace, and others with a jacuzzi bath with room for two. Downstairs, the Clubhouse Parlor acts as a games room complete with a Brunswick pool table, television and an unlimited ice cream bar.
Shadetree Inn is a four-acre bed and breakfast, situated within a hilltop bird sanctuary. According to the Shadetree Inn website, they consistently receive 5 star reviews, including critiques from the Gulf South Travel Guide, Country Roads Magazine and The New York Times. The bed and breakfast is created from three unique, private bungalows surrounded by trees and bird feeders. All guests can enjoy the communal outdoor campfire and picnic areas, with certain bungalows having added amenities such as the Sun Porch hideaway's private covered deck.
Myrtles Plantation is a two-story Southern charm bed and breakfast, built in 1796. According to their official website, the property is "One of America's most haunted homes" and provides mystery tours on Friday and Saturday evenings. The plantation has been featured in a variety of programs and publications including Good Morning America, The History channel, Oprah and within The New York Times. Myrtles Plantation has a 120-foot veranda filled with giant rocking chairs, a 5000 square foot brick courtyard and a full service restaurant, The Carriage House, within the 10-acre property.
