Devereaux Shields House c1893
The Devereaux Shields House exhibits architectural features of the Queen Ann Victorian style, including asymmetric design, a circular corner turret, fish-scale siding, one-over-one double hung sash and bay windows, elaborate chimneys with decorated caps and a former wrap-around front porch now partially converted into a bedroom opening upon the rear garden.

Natchez Bluffs
The Devereaux Shields House is just a few blocks (0.5 mi) from the 200-foot-high Natchez Bluffs, which offers a stunning view of the Mississippi River for several miles in both directions.

Main Entry Parlor & Stairs

Entry Parlor
Devereaux Shields House parlor and front door entry

Dining Room
Luncheons, and Dinners are welcome at the Devereaux Shields House with advanced planning. We offer Special Luncheons and Five Course Candlelight Dinners for groups of up to 8 people. Please call us directly for more information.

Main House Garden Lounging Area

Private Sitting Area for Gallery Room

Enjoy Southern Hospitality
Relax to Victorian Southern Comfort on the Private Gallery

Aunt Clara's Cottage
The Devereaux Shields House includes a second property, the charming 1873 Victorian Aunt Clara's Cottage featuring 4 rooms, heart pine floors and large veranda. Aunt Clara's Cottage, adjacent to and formerly owned by Ty & Sonia Taylor of The Burn Antebellum Bed & Breakfast Inn, was just added in March 2006.

Breakfast Room in Cottage
The Devereaux Shields House’s breakfast room, located in Aunt Clara’s Cottage c1873, is a delightful room featuring a large Victorian walnut table, additional smaller tables and comfortable seating that may also be used for relaxing over tea or coffee, reading, games, crafts or seminars. A typical breakfast may include omelet-du-jour, bacon, southern sausage, southern grits, fruit medley in fresh squeezed orange juice, quiche, french toast, variety of muffins, biscuits, toast, assorted juices, and assorted jellies indigenous to Mississippi.

Romantic Grand Room - Elegant King Room
The most popular Gallery Room in the main Devereaux Shields House c1893 is a spacious, romantic grand room on top level of home opening to a private gallery overlooking our front garden. The room features high ceilings, period antique furnishings including a king size bed with Victorian walnut headboard, Victorian walnut wardrobe, a fireplace for viewing, and comfortable Victorian seating in the turret area. The room also includes a private bath with shower over tub, ceiling fan and cable TV for the comfort of 2 guests.

Rose Suite – Elegant 2-Room Suite
The equally popular Rose Suite in the main Devereaux Shields House c1893 is a spacious, elegant 2-room suite on the top level of our home with comfortable atmosphere overlooking our side and rear gardens. The room features high ceilings, period antique furnishings including a king size bed with Victorian walnut headboard, Victorian seating area with a fireplace for viewing ambience. A second bedroom includes a walnut sleigh bed (queen) and empire period settee. The room also includes a private bath with shower over tub, ceiling fan and cable TV for the comfort of up to 4 guests. See the virtual tour of the second bedroom.

Alice Room - Cozy & Comfortable Dual-Double
The Alice Room, located in Aunt Clara’s Cottage c1873, is a spacious, bright room with a high ceiling and featuring period antique furnishings including a 4-postered mahogany canopy bed of Tester style (double), a Victorian walnut bed (long double) and also includes a private bath with shower over tub, ceiling fan, cable TV and wireless Internet for the comfort of up to 4 guests. The Cottage rooms are popular for budget conscious guests, and family and group getaways desiring privacy.

Louise Room - Bright Queen/Double
The Louise Room, located in Aunt Clara’s Cottage c1873, is a spacious, bright room with a high ceiling and featuring period antique furnishings including a 4-postered mahogany rice bed (queen), a tiger stripe maple bed (double) and also includes a private bath with shower over tub, ceiling fan, cable TV and wireless Internet for the comfort of up to 4 guests. The Cottage rooms are popular for budget conscious guests, and family and group getaways desiring privacy.

Elmo Room – Spacious King Room
The Elmo Room, located in Aunt Clara’s Cottage c1873, is a spacious, bright room with a high ceiling and featuring a king bed, a trundle day bed, period antique furnishings and includes a private bath with shower over tub, ceiling fan, cable TV and wireless Internet for the comfort of up to 4 guests. The Cottage rooms are popular for budget conscious guests, and family and group getaways desiring privacy.

Victoria Room – Romantic, Cozy & Quiet King Room
The Victoria Room, located in Aunt Clara’s Cottage c1873, is a spacious, bright room with a high ceiling and featuring 4-postered mahogany rice bed (king), period antique furnishings and includes a large closet, private bath with shower over tub, ceiling fan, cable TV/DVD/VCR and wireless Internet for the comfort of 2 guests. The Cottage rooms are popular for budget conscious guests, and family and group getaways desiring privacy.