Historic Mankin Mansion

We have stayed at Historic Mankin Mansion many times and look forward to each and every one of our visits. Every time we visit it feels like we are coming home to family. The grounds are very beautiful and the owners, Paula and Martin have done an extraordinary job in restoring this Historic Mansion to its glory. Their warmth and caring and the efficiency of the staff is great. The are very centrally located to Richmond, Williamsburg and many attractions, fine restaurants and shopping. They have accommodations to meet all needs and what a special place to have a Wedding, Renew your Vows, spend an Anniversary or Birthday or just getaway from it all. Historic Mankin Mansion is the best and most beautiful Bed & Breakfast's we have ever stayed at.

We live in Richmond, and I took my wife there for a surprise overnight birthday stay. We stayed in the Gardeners Cottage. It was beautiful. The breakfast prepared by Mary was incredible as was her hospitality as the owners were out of town. Felt like we were out of town. There will definately we a repeat visit.

I purchased the LivingSocial deal for the Historic Mankin Mansion and I am so glad I did. The proprietors are welcoming, the rooms are beautiful, and the breakfast was absolutely excellent. They referred us to excellent wineries and fantastic restaurants for dinner. They answered all of our questions about the area with patience and enthusiasm, and we felt truly welcomed and at home. The grounds themselves are lovely, and the amenities were great! I would absolutely come back and recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone!

We got the Living Social deal for a two night stay. The place is gorgeous and the hosts are so friendly and accommodating. They threw in all kinds of little extras like snacks and cheese plate. We stayed in our own cottage with two bedrooms and a full kitchen. The cottage and the whole property are beautiful. I can definitely see why people want to have weddings there. They brought in breakfast everyday while we slept in. The breakfast was unbelievably delicious. It was close enough to downtown Richmond so we got to go into town and see the sights. I would absolutely stay here again. It was wonderful.

Beautiful B&B. The room was sparkling clean and the grounds were gorgeous. The owners are wonderful. They are very friendly and made us feel at home. The breakfast was delicious and served beautifully. My husband and I loved all the little extras, such as the wine, cheese platter, snacks and sodas that were in our room. I highly recommend the Historic Mankin Mansion to anyone visiting the area.

The Bridal Cottage was comfortable, beautiful and romantic. The LivingSocial package with all that it includes was worth the cost. What we received for 2 nights would have only been one night in many places. The breakfast both mornings was so filling and tasty. Great cook!!!!

Recently stayed here for 3 nights and my experience was great. Innkeepers went out of their way to make us feel welcomed. Great hospitality with a real human touch. I will definitely come back!

The Historic Mankin Mansion is an incredible wedding destination or a beautiful location for a weekend getaway in the Richmond area. The grounds are beautiful, the cottages and rooms are well maintained and luxuriously appointed. The hosts are warm and welcoming and pay attention to every detail. You will not be disappointed in your stay at this lovely bed and breakfast!

I was in Richmond for work and decided to treat myself to a night at a B&B. The Mankin Mansion was the perfect choice! My "cottage" was clean, spacious, comfortable, and full of the best amenities. A full, delicious breakfast was brought to my room in the morning. Everyone at the inn was super-nice, helpful and very accommodating!

My Mother and I decided on a road trip to Richmond together the week prior to Mother's Day. We wanted to do some sight-seeing in the area and stay in a local B&B. This was my first time at the Mankin Mansion and I can honestly say it is one of the top B&B experiences I've ever had. We stayed in the Carriage House for two nights. We were escorted to our room by the on-site wedding planner, who thoughtfully helped us carry our luggage from the car. Upon entering the Carriage House, we were met with lovely music playing, a plate of cookies and a bottle of wine! The decor was lovely, the bed was unbelievably comfortable and the bathroom had two gorgeous white terry cloth robes just inviting us to relax and stay awhile. An in-room mini-frig and coffee maker were an appreciated bonus convenience. But, the best part of the entire stay was breakfast served to us in our room each morning by the Innkeepers themselves, Martin & Paula. The breakfast the first day included a stuffed french toast with sliced bananas that was out of this world. The second day was an exceptional egg croissant dish that was no less delicious. Accompanied by fresh fruit, bacon or sausage, juice and coffee, neither of us were able to finish our breakfast either morning and we were even able to skip lunch those days. My Mother and I both agree that it was a terrific value for the price and made our first visit to Richmond a Mother's Day excursion to remember.

HMM is absolutely beautiful and definitely a unique and special spot for all. This is the perfect place to spend a weekend in Richmond or to plan a wedding with your family right on the property.

All I have to say is this place is awesome for a wedding, conference, or meeting! I was down there in November for a 2 day seminar and it was by far one of the best stays I have ever had! Martin and his family are extremely accommodating and genuine and I couldn't have asked for a better 2 days (and it RAINED the whole time)! 5 stars for the Mankin Mansion!

I was fortunate to attend a small professional group meeting at Mankin and it was just fabulous. The Innkeepers, Martin and Paula Ramirez, are just the nicest hosts ever. Paula's breakfast is a culinary adventure to start each day and the downstairs game room is setup for darts, pool, foosball, poker, and other things. One of the best things about the Mansion is that it is situated near the airport and plenty of shopping, yet isolated from the noise and activity of the same. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend the Mankin Mansion.

Hat's off to Martin and his staff for providing us with a relaxed, yet professional facility for our small group. Each morning, we were treated to a gourmet breakfast that was presented with all of the mansion's southern hospitality. Once the business of the day had ended, the game room offered a little something for everyone. The grounds of this facility are stunning, offering the perfect location for a wedding reception. There is no questions that I will be visiting this facility for a "personal get-a-way" with my wife in the near future.

The property was absolutely amazing as we pulled in. Historic, clean, and well manicured. The grounds were well kept with attention to detail. Lots of elegance to point your camera at. We had privacy when we wanted it, and had service when we needed it. This home away from home was tucked in the middle of nowhere right around the corner from everything you'd want downtown. 5 out 5 stars.

Martin was a consumate host and the Historic Mankin Mansion was truly a memorable place to visit. I fully intend to bring my wife badk with me next time. The rooms were quaint, historic, and well decorated. The meeting sapce was perfect. The game room kept us all up far too late because we were having toom much fun. And finally, Paula's creative and delightful breakfast creations were trulky the icing on the cake. You owe it to yourself to spend a few memorable nights at the Historic Mankin Mansion.

Beautiful Location. Martin and Paula were wonderful. The food was amazing! The game room rocked! Looking forward to getting to go back.

We enjoyed our stay in the Carriage House. The owners were delightful...bringing a delicious breakfast to our room each morning. A well-equipped game room was also made available for guest use. They even packed a travel bag with snacks and water when we left! This would be a wonderful place to have a wedding!

I was very doubtful that I'd find a place in Richmond to fit all of my wedding dreams. Surprisingly, Mankin Mansion met them all!! My husband and I wanted an "all-in-one" type of place and we got just that. The mansion allowed us to have our rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, and reception without driving around different parts of Richmond. What's even better is that they had enough space for us to house all of our out of town wedding attendants for the entire weekend; creating a real bed and breakfast feel for us and our friends. They took such special care of every detail and made the entire weekend relaxing, beautiful and unforgettable! I cannot give the mansion staff enough praise! Paula and Martin obviously know what they're doing and Marylee has to be one of the sweetest ladies on this earth. They made the weekend come together with what appeared to be very little effort.

Our son and daughter-in-law chose Mankin Mansion for their wedding site. The grounds are spacious and beautiful. We could actually hear during the outdoor wedding. Martin is experienced and pays attention to the sound detail. Family members came from all over the country so it was great to have a place to congregate and visit the day before and morning after the wedding. Martin and Paula's hospitality was outstanding. They are also very organized which helped us stay calm and collected. Great Place!

My new bride and I stayed here on our honeymoon. The setting is beautiful. The rooms were beautifully furnished. The owners delivered an elaborate home-cooked breakfast to our room in the morning. I could not be happier - all for a price equivalent to some mediocre, sterile motel! I would highly recommend this Bed and Breakfast!

Our stay at Mankin Mansion was all too short . . . such beautiful grounds, charming accommodations (we stayed in the gardener's cottage) . . . a truly different experience . . and our host was helpful and knowledgeable about the area, without being intrusive . . this is a romantic and relaxing environment, unbelievably only minutes from the airport . . treat yourself and enjoy.

I stayed here because I was also getting married on location! They are outstanding! They made my stay wonderful! I can't wait to go back! Sincerely, Ms. McCoy

We celebrated our 30th anniversary with a one night getaway to this lovely B&B close to home. When making the reservation, we inquired about the possibility of a quiet spot on the grounds for a picnic. Never did we expect the delightful setting Martin and Paula provided, with a table under the pergola by the fountain, twinkling lights above, candlelight, and romantic music. It could not have been more perfect. Afterward, we took a twilight stroll around the beautifully restored property, imagining the weddings there. We stayed in the very comfortable carriage house, which is tucked away in a quiet corner with privacy. In the morning, we were greeted by our gracious hosts with a delicious, full breakfast and the newspaper. They have thought of everything. Being there only one night, we did not have time to take advantage of the many amenities such as the fun game room and the pillow room for watching movies. We are spreading the word about this wonderful place.

We stayed at historic Mankin Mansion on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, and it was wonderful. Paula and Martin make you feel so welcome and they pamper you. The grounds are beautiful, the Carriage House had everything you could possibly need (including a first aid kit!); we were very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and beautiful; they sent us away with delicious snacks for the road - that was so thoughtful. If you're in Richmond, stay here. Paula gave us some good recommendations and precise and easy to follow driving directions. Thank you, Paula and Martin. - James and Sherry

It was great for our family! The kids thought the game room and pillow room were the best! We enjoyed the atmosphere and the hospitality of the innkeepers.

To whom it may concern, The Camping Party is more than happy to leave our comments on this site about the Historic Mankin Mansion. The Camping Party is Rob and Tammy Dungee. We are Event Planners and Caterers. Last year we needed a quiet place to have a week end meeting with couple we now hire as support on some of our events. We booked the Farmers Cottage. They had a bed room and Tammy an I did too with a full kitchen and living room space to relax and get to know each other better. We take pride in planning what we call the “Family Reunion Format” for our events and we used the same format for our weekend at the Historic Mankin Mansion. Check in on Friday was handle with style and grace by Martin Ramirez. Breakfast was delightful, filling and healthy. Grocery stores close by and everything you need in a kitchen allowed for us to whip up a meal for the rest of the day. We loved it so much that, we booked the entire Bed and Breakfast again for a larger business meeting. Feel free to contact us for more about our stay.

I traveled to Richmond for business and decided to try something different. I travel quite a bit and always stay at either a Marriott or Westin. It was a refreshing change to stay at an intimate and comfortable B&B. The grounds are fantastic and I can only imagine what a great place it is for a wedding. I will definitely stay here on my next trip to Richmond.

Stayed for one night on business in Richmond. Location is convenient to central Richmond but in a quiet neighborhood. Setting is relaxed and cozy. Stayed in the Farmer's Cottage which was just beautiful. The breakfast that was brought to the cottage in the morning was scrumptious! Owners are very professional and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend Mankin Mansion.

These wonderful people did everything with ease, exceptional service , VERY relaxing as we going for. Just amazeing time .

Mankin Mansion is a wonderful getaway for us. We live in the area, and absolutely love going. Martin and Paula (the proprietors) go out of their way to make sure everything you could ever need is provided. The rooms are beautiful and luxurious. The cottages are beautiful, plush and luxurious. Fresh breakfast in the mornings prepared and ready when you are. Breakfast is so delicious! The game room has so many activities to do. You feel so pampered from the moment you arrive. It’s hard to believe how close you are to downtown Richmond, the airport and the interstate. We love visiting and can’t wait till we go again. I would recommend this to anyone, whether they need a getaway, a place to stay or are planning a Wedding. Martin and Paula make it a time to cherish!