Nottoway Plantation - Nottoway Plantation Louisiana

Nottoway Plantation
Nottaway Plantation

Visit this 'Local Historic Treasure' - the Largest Plantation Home in the South, Nottoway Plantation. Visitors to Nottoway are amazed at the grandeur of the massive plantation - truly an "American Castle." A dramatic, multimillion dollar renovation has just taken place to restore Nottoway to her days of glory and upgrade our visitor experience. Relive the mansion's fascinating history and discover the impact of slavery, sugar cane farming and the Mississippi River on a guided tour - given daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Savor Cajun and Creole cuisine for lunch or dinner in the restaurant. Relax and be pampered as an overnight guest in sumptuous, Main House, antique-filled bedrooms. Gift shop offers unique items and collectibles. Located 19 miles south of Baton Rouge on LA 1 South.

For more information on the Nottoway Plantation, visit http://www.nottoway.com/.

Accommodations
Nottoway has newly renovated rooms and suites that welcome you into the exquisiteness and magnificence of this historic inn while modern amenities such as high speed Internet access to provide extra comforts to modern day travelers. Click here to see the different accommodations and rates.

Rooms in the Mansion

Room 1 - Cornelia Randolph 3rd floor of mansion, overlooking the river, mahogany four-poster double bed and marble bath.
Room 2 - Sarah Virginia Randolph 3rd floor of mansion, mahogany half-tester double bed and a marble bath. View of the gardens from the veranda.
Room 13 - Moses and Bethia Liddell Room 3rd floor of mansion overlooking the iris pond and hundred year old oaks and antique queen four-poster bed.
Room 14 - Ella Eugenia Randolph 2nd floor of the mansion, private front veranda, mahogany half-tester double bed with sitting area.
Room 15 - Mary Augusta Randolph 2nd floor of the mansion, shared side veranda, antique queen bed with sitting area. Marble, walk-in shower.

Rooms in the Wings

Room 3 - Moses Liddell Randolph 2nd floor boy's wing: antique Victorian double bed. View of the gardens from the veranda, shared with room 4.
Room 2 - John Hampden Randolph Jr. 2nd floor boy's wing: Iron king bed. View of the gardens from the veranda, shared with room 3.

Rooms in the Overseer's Cottage

Room 7 - Peter Everett Randolph Ground floor of cottage: antique king bed with full bed.
Room 8 - Algernon Sidney Randolph Ground floor of cottage: antique full bed with twin sleigh bed. Overlooks patio with fountain.
Room 9 - Emma Jane Randolph 2nd floor of cottage: iron king bed with twin bed. Overlooks grounds. Shared veranda and sitting area with room 10.
Room 10 - Annie Caroline Randolph 2nd floor of cottage: rosewood double bed. Overlooks patio with fountain. Shared veranda and sitting area with room 9.
3rd Floor Loft - Bertha and Tessie Randolph 3rd floor of cottage: iron queen bed and separate room with two twin beds and bath.

The Suites

Master Suite - John Hampden and Emily Jane Randolph Suite

Please note: This room is on tour. Check in time is 5:00PM, check out is 9:00AM
3rd floor of mansion contains original bedroom furniture, Rosewood half-tester double bed and twin bed in sitting room.

Bridal Suite - Julia Marceline Randolph Suite 3 room suite with Victorian queen bed, parlor, breakfast area, Jacuzzi in bath with separate shower and outdoor private pool.

Irish Pond Cottages

Room 16 - Deluxe Cottage fireplace, king bed, located along the pond with magnificent views of the mansion, live oaks and fountain.
Room 17 - Cottage 2 queen beds, vanity and bath, located along the pond with magnificent views of the mansion, live oaks and fountain.
Room 18 - Cottage fireplace and seating area, king bed, located along the pond with magnificent views of the mansion, live oaks and fountain
Room 19 - Cottage 2 queen beds, vanity and bath, located along the pond with magnificent views of the mansion, live oaks and fountain.

Dining
Casual, Group and Fine Dining are all offered at Nottoway. Our chefs have created an exquisite menu with local ingredients and seasonal fare to tempt locals and visitors alike.

The Mansion Restaurant
The Mansion Restaurant allows guests once again to dine in the opulence that graced this Southern Plantation. Click here to view.

Serving Breakfast
Monday-Sunday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Serving Lunch
Monday- Sunday 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Serving Dinner
Tuesday-Sunday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Randolph's Ballroom
This beautiful 350 seat ballroom is perfect for elegant wedding receptions, gala affairs and corporate functions. You can sample Cajun and Creole delicacies for lunch and dinner. Louisiana legends such as the Plantation Mint Julep, Creole Gumbo, Cajun Two-Step and Nottoway's Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce will enhance your visit to the largest and most elegant plantation home in the South. Click here to check availability and rates, Nottoway will impress your attendees.

Le Café
Le Café is coming soon and will be available for savory snacks and treats throughout the day.

Tours

Step back in time and experience over 150 years of history, we have several different types of tours to suit your needs.

Guided Tours of the Mansion and Grounds
Tours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week, beginning on the hour.
$20.00 / Adults
$6.00 / Children 6-12
Free / Children under 5

Self Guided Tours of the Grounds and Museum
$12.00 / Adults
$6.00 / Children 6-12
Free / Children under 5

Candlelight Tours
Groups of 20 or more contact: 1-866-527-6884, ext. 120

Group Rates
Contact us for rates: 1-866-527-6884, ext. 120

History
John Randolph was born in Virginia on March 24, 1813, and married his wife Emily Jane Liddell on December 14, 1837. Being from a family of wealth also, Emily entered into the marriage with a substantial dowry of $20,000 and 20 slaves. Four years after their marriage, the couple moved to a cotton plantation in Louisiana known as Forest Home, located about five miles from what would become Nottoway Plantation. They had a total of 11 children.

John began to compile the materials for Nottoway, also known as The White Castle of Louisiana in 1855. Architect Henry Howard of New Orleans was charged with the task of designing the grand mansion. There are a total of three floors, six staircases, three bathrooms, 22 square columns, 64 rooms, 26 closets and what use to be a 10-pin bowling alley for the children on the first floor. There are 165 doors and 200 windows, most of which also double as doors. The ceilings were 15 and one half feet high and the doors were 11 feet tall. Above the doors and along the ceilings are plaster frieze work that was made from moss, horse hair, clay, plaster, mud and Spanish moss. Construction of Nottoway was completed in 1859 at an estimated $80,000.

Just as the family was truly established at Nottoway, rumors began of war among the states.

The grounds of Nottoway were occupied by both Union and Confederate troops during the Civil War, and the castle was fired upon several times by Northern gunboats.

When John Randolph died in 1883, he left everything to his wife, Emily. But, by 1889, Emily was 71 years old and she decided it was time to give up her beloved home. Nottoway was sold to V.B. Dugas and Desire' P. Landry for $50,000. She divided the sum equally along the surviving children and herself. It is said that on the last day in her cherished castle, Mrs. Randolph, dressed in black, mournfully walked around the empty castle, personally closing the shutters on each of the elegant windows. Emily Randolph died in 1904.