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For luxurious lodging that’s a destination in itself, look no further than Monmouth Historic Inn & Gardens. Built in 1818, the twenty-six acre antebellum estate was fully restored to its former glory in 1978. Today, the sprawling property features fifteen luxury suites in addition to fourteen lavish rooms, all adorned with period furnishings and antiques.
While the boutique hotel’s most popular package is apt for any time of year, it’s particularly well suited for a special Valentine’s Day getaway. Included with The Romantic Getaway is a two-night stay in one of Monmouth’s exquisite deluxe rooms, with chilled champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries delivered upon your arrival, as well as a $100 gift certificate to the hotel’s award-winning Restaurant 1818. To make your stay even more splendid, you can opt to upgrade to a suite or antebellum room for a nominal fee, or add on any of the opulent amenities offered at Monmouth, such as a horse-drawn carriage ride through historic downtown Natchez.
After a relaxing night's rest in one of the inn’s four poster canopy beds, a full Southern breakfast awaits in the Garden Room, including Ms. Mary’s Stuffed French Toast—the famous dish is deep fried to perfection, then filled with a generous heaping of fresh cream cheese. You have the option to take your sweet or savory plate indoors, or al fresco on the covered patio outside.
Monmouth intertwines both versions of the South we’ve come to know: the new and old, embodying the transition and transformation of the region post-Civil War. For a getaway that promises more than just a beautiful backdrop (although the inn certainly has no shortage of scenery), and elegant accommodations Cupid himself would approve of, book your overnight stay at this not-so-secret Natchez gem. monmouthhistoricinn.com.
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