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Barnsley Gardens Resort recognized by Conde Nast Traveler
ADAIRSVILLE – Barnsley Gardens Resort has garnered one of the most coveted awards in the travel industry – having the distinction of being named one of the best places to stay in the world by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. The 2009 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards ranked Barnsley Gardens Resort 26th out of more than 70 entries in the “Mainland US Large Resorts” category. Barnsley was one of only three Georgia properties to be included in this category.
Considered by many to be the pinnacle of recognition from one of the world’s most prestigious travel authorities and their savvy readers, the Readers Choice Awards evaluates hotels and resorts around the world on the following criteria: rooms, services, food/dining, location, overall design and activities / facilities. More than 25,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers were surveyed to compile the 2009 awards list.
“Barnsley Gardens Resort is proud and excited to receive such a prestigious accolade,” said Sharon Ordono, Director of Marketing. “We have worked very hard to distinguish ourselves and to find unique ways to share our magical and historical setting. We really appreciate the support of our wonderful guests who voted for us.”
Barnsley Gardens Resort is no stranger to awards. This latest achievement caps a list of honors including 2008 GGCOA Course of the Year, 4.5 Star Rating in Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” 2007, Travel + Leisure’s “500 World’s Best Hotels,” Condé Nast “Johansens Recommendation” in 2007, and an “Extraordinary” rating by the Zagat Survey of America’s Top Golf Courses (2007/2008).
Designed in the style of an English Village and set in the Georgia the countryside, Barnsley Gardens Resort lies just north of Atlanta on 1,400 landscaped acres and offers a full complement of sporting, recreational and spa amenities and is famous for its historic gardens among the ruins. The resort also features a Fairy Godmother, whose sole job is to enhance guests’ stays with her magical touch and creative special activities.
To learn more about Barnsley Gardens Resort or to make a reservation, please call 877-773-2447 or visit www.barnsleyresort.com.
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In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains just 60 miles north of Atlanta, Barnsley Gardens Resort welcomes guests into a storybook romantic setting of incomparable service. Encompassing 1,400 landscaped acres, the historic Barnsley Gardens offers a unique getaway experience. Originally built as an opulent estate in the 19th century, the grounds have been transformed into a world-class resort. All guests are lodged in private rooms, suites or cottages, all luxuriously appointed with a mix of old-world charm and modern convenience. Whether looking for a relaxing weekend, strategic meeting or an elegant wedding, guests will discover a retreat of privacy and perfection. Amenities include gourmet dining, immaculate gardens, historic ruins, a European-style spa, and exciting recreational choices such as world-class golf, wingshooting and fly-fishing schools, and horseback riding along scenic trails. www.barnsleyresort.com.
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