Barnsley Inn & Golf Resort

Prince Fugger wanted his guests to feel as if they were visiting the country estate of a friend. The 19th-century pedestrian village is in keeping with Godfrey Barnsley's original vision. All 45 buildings, including 33 guest cottages, reflect architect Andrew Jackson Downing's drawings.

Guests can stay in one-, two-, or four-bedroom cottages, each with a private porch with rocking chairs. Suites come with wood-burning fireplaces, heart-of-pine floors, 12-foot ceilings, and custom-made king-size sleigh or poster beds dressed in Egyptian linens. Guest rooms are warm and homelike with antiques, plus original prints by Princess Alexandra, once a noted botanical photographer for National Geographic. Dining is among the finest in the area, with chefs providing interpretations of Southern classics. The German royals have installed a Bavarian beer garden, and Barnsley also boasts one of the most spectacular spas in the state.

To add to the accolades, Golf News has proclaimed the Barnsley Golf Course the "Best Resort Course" in Georgia. The par-72, 18-hole course was designed by Jim Fazio, with one of the most difficult par 3s in the country. It stretches 5,450 yards (the red tees) to 7,200 yards (the pro tees) through the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Greens and cart fees are seasonal, varying from $75 to $125 for 18 holes.

Facilities: 3 restaurants; bar; outdoor pool; 2 clay tennis courts; fitness center; spa; children's programs; business services; fly-fishing; 4.5 miles of walking trails; picnic lunches; clay shooting; horseback riding; nonsmoking rooms; rooms for those w/limited mobility

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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