1-, 2-, or 3-Night Stay for Two at The Fairfax House in Franklin, LA
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This renovated former plantation home offers a welcome drink, daily Cajun breakfast, and multiple porches with views of manicured gardens
What You Get
Stay for two
- Option 1: $99 for a 1-night stay in any room or suite (up to a $149 value)
- Option 2: $176 for a 2-night stay in the Azalea, Camellia, Wisteria, or Magnolia room (up to a $298 value)
- Option 3: $220 for a 2-night stay in the Fairfax or Murphy suite (up to a $378 value)
- Option 4: $264 for a 3-night stay in the Azalea, Camellia, Wisteria, or Magnolia room (up to a $447 value)
- Option 5: $310 for a 3-night stay in the Fairfax or Murphy suite (up to a $567 value)
Policies and Fees
Book by: 8/3/18
Travel by: 9/15/18
- Cancellation policy & fees: 48-hour cancellation notice required or fee up to voucher price applies.
- Taxes: 13% tax not included.
Hotel at a Glance: The Fairfax House
The Fairfax House offers up Southern hospitality on the banks of the historic Bayou Teche. After enjoying a welcome beverage and snack, you can explore the former plantation home. Built in 1852, it has been fully renovated and updated to reflect pre-Civil War Acadiana in a modern way. Take a stroll beneath the oak trees and bamboos that line the property, or enjoy views of manicured lawns on one of the home’s many porches. Each morning, indulge in a Cajun breakfast served in the dining room.
- Where you’ll stay: Elegant rooms and suites furnished with carved wooden furniture indicative of the antebellum era.
- Enjoy a game of chess or read a book in one of the bed and breakfast’s many public seating areas.
- Main Street is just a short walk away; you’ll find historic sites and museums, as well as a handful of quaint shops and restaurants.
- Modern amenities include WiFi and a flat-screen TVs.
- Take a boat tour of the nearby swamps to spy native birds and other wildlife.
- Test your luck at the nearby Cypress Bayou Casino, which features more than 35 table games and several restaurants.
- Other perks: Customers will receive a 15% discount on service at the nearby Argus Spa if they book through the Fairfax House. Customers can also enjoy a buy-one-get-one round of golf offer at Atchafalaya Golf Course when purchased through the hotel.
Franklin, Louisiana: Historic Small Town in the Heart of Acadiana
The small town of Franklin, located in Louisiana’s Cajun Coast, offers a glimpse into pre-Civil War life. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is home to more than 420 notable historic structures. A walking tour takes you to places such as the Allain house, where legend has it Davy Crockett stayed while traveling to the Battle of the Alamo. Tucked into historical façades, even the handful of restaurants and shops don’t detract from this thoroughfare’s old-timey charm. If you look closely, you might recognize a scene or two from the classic 1969 film Easy Rider and 2006’s All the King’s Men; parts of both movies were filmed here. During Mardi Gras season, the town also dons its finest purples, golds, and greens for a raucous (but manageable) alternative to New Orleans’s bacchanal.
Franklin is also home to an important ecotourism spot: the 9,000-acre Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge. Here, you can stroll through cypress-tupelo swamps on the boardwalk or one of several nature trails while keeping your eyes peeled for alligators, birds, and fauna. Fishing and hunting are allowed in the area during designated seasons, though the protected Louisiana black bear is always off-limits.
Other Details
Room Details
Azalea, Camellia, Wisteria, and Magnolia Room
- One queen bed
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2
Fairfax and Murphy Suite
- One king bed or one queen bed
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 3 p.m.
- Check out: 12 p.m.
- Parking: free
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property.
- Pet policy: pets may be added for no additional cost.
- Accessibility: please contact property for handicap accessibility requests or options.
- Room upgrades: not available.
Amenities
- WiFi access
- Daily savory Cajun breakfast
- Manicured gardens
- Porches with rocking chairs
- Welcome drink and snack
- Pet-friendly
Getting There
- Nearest airport: Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT; 40 miles)
- Distance from Baton Rouge, LA: 88 miles
Need to know info
- Promotional value expires Aug 3, 2018. Amount paid never expires.
- Must book by 8/3/18 or promotional value expires
- Must complete travel by 9/15/18
- Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift
- Limit 1 per visit
- Valid only for option purchased
- Reservation required, subject to availability; contact The Fairfax House at (337) 828-1195 for specific availability
- 48-hour cancellation notice required or fee up to the voucher price applies
- Must be 21 or older to check in
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Must use promotional value in 1 visit
- 13% tax not included.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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About The Fairfax House
In view of the historic Bayou Teche, across a manicured emerald lawn, and down a path lined with century-old oak trees and bamboo stalks stands The Fairfax House. Built in 1852 by one John Barrett Murphy for his daughter Martha, the former sugarcane plantation remained a family home for decades—until it was transformed into an elegant country inn. The current owners have restored the property, preserving 19th-century elements such as impressive gardens and a gently curved, floating central staircase. But they've also added modern amenities such as jacuzzi tubs (each room has its own attached bath) and wi-fi.
Inside The Fairfax House's six ornately appointed rooms, antique furnishings and luxury linens complement antique artwork from around the globe. Wide plantation-style shutters let natural light sneak in throughout the day, and many rooms offer access to the home's two levels of wide, rocker-equipped porches. Guests gather in the communal living room or the dining room, where the staff serves a Creole-style breakfast each morning. Once their bellies are full, they might head out to a nearby spa or wander past some of the City of Franklin's early-19th-century buildings that have made it onto the National Register of Historic Places—about 420 in all, making Franklin an extremely affordable housing market for ghosts.