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Barnsley Gardens Resort in Georgia

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What to Expect at Barnsley Gardens Resort :

A luxurious, historic, and utterly romantic 1,300-acre resort in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Barnsley Gardens is an hour's drive from Atlanta.

The Inn at Barnsley Gardens is modeled on a 19th-century pedestrian village, with English-style guest cottages housing individually decorated suites. With ruins from the 1800s that beg to be explored, formal gardens, and according to local lore, at least one ghost, Barnsley Gardens Resort invites couples into its dreamlike landscape.

Guest Rooms at Barnsley Gardens Resort :

The 33 cottages at Barnsley hold 70 suites decorated in the cozy, eclectic style of an English country cottage. They feature private porches with rockers overlooking private gardens.

More-active pursuits beckon: An 18-hole championship golf course, a spa and fitness center, clay tennis courts, a Grecian-style swimming pool, fishing, horseback riding, sporting clays, mountain biking, and walking trails all await visitors.

Dining at Barnsley Gardens Resort :

The Rice House is Barnsley’s formal restaurant; it serves Southern classics recreated for contemporary palates. The Woodlands Grill features char-broiled meat and fish entrees. The Grill’s handsome bar, known as K.O Dugan’s Tavern, is made of Spanish cedar and keeps a stash of premium cigars. The Bavarian Beer Garden serves German beer, and sausages are grilled over a bonfire pit.

Weddings at Barnsley Gardens Resort :

Barnsley Gardens Resort offers lovely settings for a wedding. Couples can exchange vows at the village Towne Hall (seats 120) or beneath a rose-covered arbor.

Outdoor receptions can take place among the vine-covered Ruins of the Manor House, surrounded by a formal English garden. Barnsley’s 5,000-square-foot Pavilion, decorated in traditional country estate style with grand stone fireplaces, is another elegant venue for receptions.

Honeymoon at Barnsley Gardens Resort :

The secluded Honeymoon Cottage is a perfect place for couples to begin married life together. The one-bedroom cottage overlooks grassy hills and has its own porch and private garden.

Romance Packages at Barnsley Gardens Resort :

Barnsley Gardens Resort's "Romantic Escape" package includes two nights in a cottage suite that holds an arrangement of fresh flowers, a bottle of chilled champagne, and two keepsake flutes, Breakfast is available on one's private porch or served in the Woodlands Grill. A picnic lunch for two and romantic candlelit dinner are also part of this delicious indulgence. A similar (and equally pricey) Vow Renewal package is available.

Nearby Barnsley Gardens Resort :

Adairsville is listed on the National Historic Register. It has antiques shops, eateries, and some 100 historic homes that exemplify Southern architecture. Nearby Cartersville, one of Georgia’s Main Street Cities, has shopping, dining, an historic city center, and the largest private collection of Western art in North America at the Booth Western Art Museum. The Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, which dates to 950 AD, is the most important Native American settlement in the valley.

Is Barnsley Gardens Resort Right for You?:

A place of legendary romance, Barnsley Gardens transports lovers back to a gentler time. Outdoors lovers will want to follow hiking trails, go horseback riding, play golf. Indulgence-seekers have a spa to repair to. And there's even a staff "fairy godmother" to see that all your wishes are fulfilled during your stay. If only her powers extended to making a visit all expenses paid...

Where to Find More Information About Barnsley Gardens Resort :

Barnsley Gardens Resort
597 Barnsley Gardens Road
Adairsville, Georgia 30103
877-773-2447

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