We stayed mid-week on a stop during our Southern States road trip. It was well worth the short drive out to the country. We stayed in the Magnolia room which has a very comfortable King sized bed and beautiful views of the yard. It is one of the smaller rooms, but very comfortable. The room had nice robes in the closet to use for your walk across the hall to the private (not shared) bathroom. At night we enjoyed mint-juleps (mint from their garden) out on the upstairs balcony in big rocking chairs. It was a bit cold in February, but so peaceful. The hostess was very friendly and made dinner reservations in town for us. If you are looking for a get-a-way with a combination of luxury and "homey" comfort, this is the place for you. Next time, I think we'll splurge and go for the suite that has a jacuzzi tub. We plan to return in the future.

We stayed 2 nights at this magnificent 1831 Plantation Home. The service was top notch, true Southern Hospitality. The bedding was very comfortable, nice amenities in the bathrooms. We stayed in the Prime Minister's Suite and it was worth every dollar! The bathroom was very romantic with 12 foot ceilings, a huge window overlooking the back and a whirlpool tub. The room was large with beautiful period antiques. It was really like stepping back in history. We had French doors that lead out on to the upper gallery overlooking 300 year old oak trees. The setting was peaceful and serene. The property does have wireless internet access which they charge $5 per stay to use, but they do not advertise this fact. The rooms do not have TV or telephone either - so come to enjoy "getting away from it all". We would definately stay again if in the Lafayette area. The cajun culture and cuisine can't be beat!

We spent our last 2 touring nights in Louisiana in Chretien Point, and what fun it was. By the time we got there we'd done quite a few tours of plantation houses, and stayed in the guest cottages of a couple. But this time we got to stay in one of the rooms that was on tour during the day, sleep in the antique four-poster etc! Not only that, but we were waited on in the grand reception rooms too. Each evening we were brought mint juleps and little savouries in the first floor drawing room. In the morning we were served a splendid southern breakfast at the huge table in the dining room.

On our first night we were the only guests and, though a staff member stayed downstairs in case of emergencies, we felt we had the whole house to ourselves, and could pretend to be grand Old Southerners.

Because of historical aspects, although we had a private bathroom it wasn't en-suite, but tucked into a cupboard down the hall. Don't worry though - robes are provided.

The staff were unfailingly cheerful, friendly and helpful.

Altogether this was a unique experience, which we will never forget.