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Ormond Plantation
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This bed and breakfast stay came at the end of a ten day trip which covered nights in five different plantations and tours of an additional eight. This was the cream of the crop and an unexpected treasure. Not because it was so big and beautiful but because it was homey. Built in 1789 while the area was till French, it shows a style all its own, two stories with a long front balcony and end garconnieres that have been joined to the main building by subsequent owners. \r
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It has had a tragic series of owners but was restored in the 1940's by a wealthy New Orleans couple taking advantage of its original strong construction. In the 1920's and 30's before this it had suffered at the hands of uncaring tenants. They kept it until 1971. I have seen a photo of it taken in 1927 - the Carnegie Southern Architecture series at the Library of Congress and it shows plowed fields right up to the front porch. When I saw this old photo and the new restoration on the website I could not resist visiting. It was purchased in 1971 by an executive of the Barq's Beverages after having been sold to a developer who made unfortunate changes. that had to be repaired.\r
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What a pleasant surprise. My daughter and I stayed overnight and we were the only ones there besides another couple and the hostess gave us a key to the front door and our room and said ""Enjoy exploring the house. Just do not open any closed doors because repairs and renovations are still underway."" I loved the quiet and serenity of the house even though it is located right on the busy River Road, but little traffic after dark to bother you. \r
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We were greeted in our room with a delicacy tray and a bottle of wine. The breakfast was splendid and served by Chef Richard,who is the chef for the restaurant. It included the most delicious French Toast I have ever tasted. \r
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The furnishings are comfortable and appropriate for a mansion of this era built before King Cotton. I loved the room full of old dolls and toys across the hall from our bedroom. The bedrooms in the front of the house have access to the balcony, so you might ask for one of those for a lovely view of the front yard. The four end bedrooms are in the garconnieres (2 in each) and have queen beds or a suite with twin beds and a sofa couch. Each bedroom has a fireplace which, of course, is not functional in such an old home, but very decorative to have anyway. The bathrooms have been upgraded but are still evidently not part of the original structure but an added modern necessity of life. \r
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Great atmosphere and very quiet. I loved it.
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