Fall is a great time to appreciate Georgia's beautiful nature, visit a historical inn or a cozy bed and breakfast. Spend a night at a famous mansion that inspired the movie set in "Gone with the Wind", stay in a beautiful Savannah inn near a diverse selection of attractions and restaurants, or escape to the peaceful and romantic Tybee Island.
The Twelve Oaks
The Twelve Oaks home actually inspired the famous mansion in Gone with the Wind and gives guests the chance to visit and tour the building or spend a night. The antebellum home has almost 12,000 square feet and was built in 1836 with meticulous renovations. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features elegant rooms with private luxury bathrooms, flat panel TVs, wireless Internet and remote control fireplaces. Some rooms also have spa tubs and grand suites feature original ribcage showers. Rooms also include Egyptian cotton sheets and soft Turkish robes. You can choose from one of four guest rooms with queen beds and three with king beds, one of which can also feature double beds.
In the morning, guests can enjoy a home-cooked southern breakfast made with local ingredients. The complimentary turndown service features cold water and chocolate truffles. The evening also features a Southern Sippin' and Nibblin' Hour with snacks, cheese and drinks.
2176 Monticello Street SW, Covington, GA, Phone: 770-385-4005
Beechwood Inn, Georgia
The Beechwood Inn gives guests easy access to wine country, fine dining and Southern hospitality. Each of the ten guest rooms has luxury linens, air conditioning, a stereo CD player with alarm clock, fluffy robes, luxury spa amenities and soaps, irons and hair dryers. The majority also have fireplaces and either private patios or balconies.
The property features century old terraced gardens with gorgeous views of Black Rock Mountain. The inn has wireless Internet, a private game and television room, a VCR and DVD player, a music room with instruments, board games and a sitting room/library. Each day, guests are welcome to enjoy "Wine-Thirty" and soft drinks and bottled water are available during the day along with fresh fruit and home-baked cookies. A two-course gourmet breakfast for two is included with each room and features honey, fruits, vegetables and eggs. Every Saturday, there is also a dinner menu available with the Farm to Table Dinners.
P.O Box 429, Clayton, GA, Phone: 706-782-5485
The Alida Hotel, Georgia
The Alida Hotel is a charming hotel located along the Savannah River, within walking distance of some of the Savannah Historic District's most popular attractions, including the Telfair Museums and more than 70 boutiques and restaurants within the River Street district. The hotel, which is named in honor of famed historic Savannah entrepreneur Alida Harper Folkes, offers 173 individually-designed guest rooms and suites, which offer unique art design elements provided by the Savannah College of Art and Design and top amenities such as flat screen televisions, cozy bay windows with private seating, and free wireless internet. Upgraded corner studio suites offer a minibar stocked with local artisanal food and beverages, while a sprawling penthouse suite is home to a wraparound balcony with views of the Savannah River. Rooftop seating is also offered at the Lost Square Bar, while fine Southern dishes are served up at Rhett, helmed by executive chef Will Quinn.
412 Williamson St, Savannah, GA 31401, Phone: 912-715-7000
Planters Inn
Planters Inn is a romantic boutique hotel with elegant rooms, a historic location, and extravagant amenities. Options like the Balcony Parkview Room or Deluxe Fireplace Room are perfect for a weekend of romance or relaxation. Every guest room receives turndown service nightly and a daily newspaper. Other room amenities include terry bathrobes, Gilchrest & Soames bath amenities, wireless Internet, satellite and digital cable TV, hair dryers, clock radios, irons with ironing boards, in-room safe with room for a laptop, and coffee makers. You can also get a rollaway bed or refrigerator for your room.
The hotel also offers a complimentary wine and cheese social on Monday through Saturday, room service from the Olde Pink House Restaurant, dry cleaning service, on-site catering, and more. An expanded continental breakfast is included and delivered right to your guest room.
29 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA, Phone: 800-544-1187
Perry Lane Hotel, Georgia
Perry Lane Hotel is a new upscale hotel in Savannah's Historic District, conveniently located near top attractions such as Colonial Park, the Owens-Thomas Museum, and the Telfair Museums. The hotel, which was constructed in 2018 and is operated as a Luxury Collection Hotel, offers 167 elegantly-designed guest rooms and suites, which offer amenities such as flat screen televisions, mini bars, and free wireless internet. Upgraded rooms offer private living and dining areas, with room service available throughout the day for all guests. Delicious dining options include the all-day Emporium Kitchen and Wine Market, the rooftop Peregrin bar, and complimentary coffee for all guests at the hotel's Bowerbird Cafe. Cooking and art classes are offered for guests, along with architecture tours and periodic lectures.
256 E Perry St, Savannah, GA 31401, Phone: 912-415-9000
Americus Garden Inn, Georgia
The Americus Garden Inn was built in 1847 and is located on Rees Park, giving guests gorgeous views. The seven spacious rooms have air conditioning, private en-suite baths, hair dryers, bath amenities, king or queen beds, an alarm clock, a cable TV with VCR, an iron and ironing boards along with wireless Internet.
Guests have access to a collection of games, books and movies. Guests can also explore the 1.5 acres of grounds, including the gazebo with swing, mini-waterfall and koi pond. There are plenty places to relax on the back porch or veranda, and the upstairs balcony offers beautiful views of the park. The breakfast and dining room is open 24/7 and has soft drinks, snacks, fruit, tea, cocoa, coffee and more. The full breakfast is hot and made from scratch every day and includes full-bodied fair trade organic coffee. Coffee is followed with a fresh baked item, one of six juices, fruit and the hot entree with pancakes of the day.
504 Rees Park, Americus, GA, Phone: 229-931-0122
Surf Song Bed & Breakfast
Surf Song Bed & Breakfast is a 110 year old Victorian home that was renovated in 2013 and now hosts guests in luxurious suites. Just a block from the beach, it features five guest rooms. Many rooms have original coal fireplaces which are now decorative. Room amenities vary but they may have private entrances, armoires, antique loveseats, flat-screen TVs, sleigh beds, king or queen beds, en-suite baths, antique bath tubs or amazing views.
The bed and breakfast also features a private swimming pool and a wrap-around porch for guests to people watch or just enjoy the outdoors. Inside, you can relax in the parlor and the downstairs features one-piece tin ceilings, one of the only examples of this in the area. You will also notice original maple hardwood floors and pocket doors. The eat-in kitchen has counter stools or you can eat breakfast in the dining room or outside. The southern-style breakfast features grits, which are their specialty, but the bed and breakfast can also accommodate dietary restrictions with notice.
21 Officers Row, Tybee Island, GA, Phone: 912-472-1040
Sugar Magnolia Bed & Breakfast, Georgia
Sugar Magnolia Bed & Breakfast is a 1892 Queen Anne Victorian home. Surrounded by charm and antiquity, guests are transported back in time as soon as they step foot in the lovingly restored home. Each of the four rooms are slightly different, but you will find features such as gas fireplaces, living areas, dining areas, open-loft bedrooms, galley kitchens, cable TVs, skylights, vaulted ceilings, double whirlpool tubs, sitting areas, king or queen size beds, private balconies, roof-top decks and/or a unique seven-sided room.
Throughout the guest rooms and common areas, you will find a three-story turret, grand staircase, hand-painted plasterwork, six fireplaces, and oval beveled windows in addition to a gorgeous crystal chandelier. Guests can enjoy the porches and outdoor areas or relax in the living room, where they can occasionally hear one of the innkeepers play blues or jazz on the piano. If you wish, you can also book an in-room massage at a special discount. The full breakfast is served in the dining room every morning.
804 Edgewood Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, Phone: 404-222-0226
Glen-Ella Springs, Georgia
Glen-Ella Springs is in a tranquil and historic location among the Georgia Mountains by the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills. For more than a century, this bed and breakfast has been providing a getaway in one of 16 exquisite guest rooms. Every room has a private bath and combines period antiques and local furniture with modern amenities and luxury linens. King or queen rooms feature custom-milled bath products, robes, gourmet coffeemakers, wireless Internet, private entrances, spa sound machines, and covered porches with rocking chairs. The Three-Room Suites and Penthouse Suites add even more amenities like gas fireplaces and mini-fridges.
Glen-Ella Springs is on17 acres surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest and its own perennial herb and flower garden. There is also a fine-dining restaurant on-site that serves the public as well as inn guests and it is one of the best ranked in the area. The complimentary breakfast has hot entrees, seasonal fruit, fresh bread, assorted tea, freshly ground gourmet coffee, and juice.
1789 Bear Gap Rd, Clarkesville, GA, Phone: 706-754-7295
Open Gates Bed and Breakfast
Located in the Golden Isles, the Open Gates Bed and Breakfast sits in a charming 1876 building. Each of the five rooms is unique with features such as a full private or shared bath, four-poster bed, dressing area, sitting area, twin day beds, queen or king beds, winged-back chairs, private entrances and/or sitting porches.
The cypress library is spacious and perfect for an evening of relaxing with a book, and can be rented out for special events. Enjoy the nice weather in the spacious backyard or cool off in the pool. The pool offers plenty of shade since it is surrounded by magnolia, live oaks and palm trees. On cooler nights, you can enjoy the fire pit or just relax on the patio. Breakfast is prepared by Chef Zach, who has many years of experience cooking around the world.
301 Franklin Street, Darien, GA, Phone: 912-437-6985
Village Inn and Pub
The Village Inn and Pub is located among live oak trees and conveniently situated between the historic oceanfront village and the parks. This property is a restored 1930 beach cottage with modern amenities and environmental touches. Each of the 28 rooms has its own unique floor plan and is named after a historic figure that impacted St. Simons Island. They all feature custom-built armoires with 27-inch TVs, desks, high-speed wireless Internet, ironing boards and irons, hair dryers and robes. Rooms have a queen, a king, or two double beds and most also have balconies with surrounding views.
Guests are welcome to sit in one of the common areas or enjoy an evening in the bar. The bar features happy hour daily and trivia or live music on certain days of the week. When you enter the Beach Cottage, you will notice the antique English Pub of solid mahogany plus the original stone fireplace. The pub's sun porch is where you will find breakfast in the morning.
500 Mallery Street, Saint Simons Island, GA, Phone: 912-634-6056
Stonehurst Place
Stonehurst Place hosts guests in a 19thcentury mansion filled with beautiful art in midtown Atlanta. The luxury bed and breakfast has modern amenities and contemporary furnishings mixed with original details. There are six rooms, each with their own decor and a cable TV with premium channels, free wireless, a recharging station for mobile devices, an alarm clock, an iPod docking station, luxury linens, a desk and work chair, plush bath robes, natural bath amenities, and individual temperature controls. There is also a carafe with purified water in every room. Some rooms also have lighted make-up mirrors, heated bathroom floors, marble floors and vanities, spa tubs and walk-in showers.
Guests can schedule an in-room massage or ask to use the guest laptop. Upon arrival, guests receive a welcome beverage and complimentary refreshments are available throughout the day. The day begins with a gourmet breakfast.
923 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, Phone: 404-881-0722
Horse Stamp Inn
The Horse Stamp Inn provides guests with a luxury bed and breakfast and is also a popular spot for weddings. Each of the five rooms is oversized with rural country views. The king beds have feather tops, piles of pillows and luxe 600-count linens. You will also enjoy overhead heaters, fluffy towels and an extensive range of bath products in the bathroom. The sitting area has a ceiling fan, iron, hair dryer, flat-screen TV, oversized dresser and closets, and high-speed wireless Internet.
The inn's secluded property is covered with trees and features numerous areas to explore, including the green fields, the fresh water pond with trout, brim, and bass and the rustic horse barn. There is also a pool to enjoy and all the supplies needed to set up a bonfire at night. Those traveling with a horse can take advantage of the horse-friendly stable. You can even arrange a trip on the inn's boat. The fresh farm breakfast is made with local ingredients whenever possible.
2418 Horsestamp Church Rd, Waverly, GA, Phone: 912-882-6280
Kehoe House
The Kehoe House is designed to give guests a truly luxurious experience in an 1892 Renaissance Revival mansion which has been restored and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 13 guest rooms are decorated with antiques and elegant furnishings. All rooms have complimentary wireless Internet, charging stations for electronics, turndown service, two robes, a flat-screen TV, private-label toiletries, an in-room safe that fits a laptop, and an in-room coffeemaker as well as bottled water. Two rooms also have private balconies and are great for romantic getaways. Guests can also opt for one of the numerous romantic packages, including those for proposals, honeymoons, and anniversaries or just add a romantic extra like chocolate-covered strawberries.
The day begins with a gourmet breakfast; the afternoon features a hors d'oeuvres and wine reception with piano music on Fridays; and there is a coffee service and homemade biscotti following dinner. Fresh cookies are delivered as part of the turn down service. The breakfast is made-to-order and features an extensive menu.
123 Habersham St, Savannah, GA, Phone: 912-232-1020
1842 Inn
As the name implies, the 1842 Inn is an antebellum-style mansion built in 1842. Extensive updates were made in the early 1900s and the Cottage was added in 1983. Today, you will find 19 guest rooms along with service facilities and hospitality parlors. Every guestroom has fine linens, a private bath, a telephone with data port, plush bathrobes and towels, cable TVs, wireless Internet and fresh flowers.
The property of the 1842 Inn covers nearly two acres, providing plenty of grounds to explore. Guests can also sit on the porch or relax in the courtyard or library. There are a total of four parlors, one of which has a grand piano. The evening hospitality hour features complimentary hors d'oeuvres and there is a cash bar. You will find homemade cookies in the parlor and guests receive a complimentary breakfast.
353 College Street, Macon, GA, hone: 877-452-6599
Saint Simons Inn By The Lighthouse
Saint Simons Island is the biggest one of Georgia's “Golden Isles" and has been a vacation destination for centuries. The Saint Simons Inn By The Lighthouse has 34 rooms, each of which has its own unique decorations. Some rooms are pet-friendly and there is the choice of a Deluxe Room, one of the two Junior Suites, or the Penthouse. Suites add large flat-screen TVs and leather sofas while the Penthouse has two TVs, a terrace, a wine chiller, a full wet bar and the best views. All rooms have private bathrooms and Deluxe Rooms include amenities such as desks and chairs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, armoires and comfortable chairs.
Staying at this inn gives you a discount for sightseeing tours. Guests have access to complimentary infused water or coffee at any time of the day and continental breakfast each morning.
609 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA, Phone: 912-638-1101
