Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Barnsley Gardens Resort


Hotel Description

GODFREY BARNSLEY WANTED AN ESTATE WORTHY OF THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE, Julia Scarborough of Savannah. So in 1842, Godfrey set to work. Gradually, the Italianate villa rose from the rolling north Georgia foothills. But before the house could be finished, his beloved Julia fell ill, and passed away shortly thereafter. Devastated, Godfrey abandoned construction on the estate. Then one night, Julia appeared to Godfrey in the formal gardens and told him she wished him to complete the estate. With her spirit as his guide, Godfrey finished the spectacular house and gardens of Woodlands. But hard times awaited. The War Between the States destroyed Godfrey's fortune, while soldiers from both sides ravaged the estate. The property had more hard times ahead. A tornado tore the roof from the house in 1906. Still, Godfrey and Julia's descendants lived on the estate until Woodlands was sold at auction in 1942. Broken and in disrepair, the property sat for years at the mercy of the elements. Finally, in 1988 the estate was purchased by Prince Hubertus Fugger, who promptly restored the Historic Gardens and the remains of the Manor House Ruins. Barnsley Gardens was born. Today, Barnsley is a new kind of resort destination, with luxurious cottages, world-class amenities, attentive service and quiet serenity. The years have brought many changes to Woodlands, but the dream of Godfrey and Julia Barnsley remains. Now you can share that dream, if only for a while.
Luxury Hotel Accommodation
YOU'LL FIND UNIQUE AND INVITING COTTAGES along tree-lined walkways at Barnsley Gardens. Our cottages are decorated with warmth and comfort in mind. Antiques and fine furnishings make guests feel as if their cottage is their home. Each luxuriously appointed suite features a wood-burning fireplace, twelve-foot ceilings, heart-of-pine flooring, and a custom-built king-sized sleigh or four-poster bed. Our period-inspired bathrooms boast ball-and-claw cast iron soaking tubs, a separate shower and pedestal sinks. Suites also feature two-line phones, high-speed internet access, pay-per-view cable television, a compact disc player, wet bar and complimentary coffee and tea service. Our attentive staff is always available to provide for your every in-room need, whether it's room service or lighting a roaring, romantic fire. At Barnsley, our goal is for you to feel more like a resident than a guest.

The English Cottage architecture of Barnsley Gardens reflects Andrew Jackson Downing's design principles after which Godfrey Barnsley modeled his estate gardens. The cottages each have their own unique English-style garden with flowers and trees natural to Barnsley. Each suite also features a barn-wood front door, a wet bar in the living room, and a separate free-standing tub and shower in the ballroom. There are a total of 70 cottage suites with king-size beds, and most suites also have sofa beds. Four of the suites are handicap accessible. All of the 70 suites are non-smoking. Our Arbor, Garden and Meadow Suites will comfortably accommodate two adults, or two adults and two children under 12 years of age. Our Manor and Woodlands Suites are perfect for one couple. Check-in time is 3:00 pm, and checkout time is noon.

Address:
Barnsley Gardens Resort
597 Barnsley Gardens Rd.
Adairsville
Georgia
30103
USA

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