- Charlotte Lucas of North Carolina has revamped 39 cottages in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia.
- Lucas used the Blue Ridge Mountains as inspiration for his design and filled the spaces with nature references and bold details such as wallpapers in vibrant colors, patterned rugs and accent murals.
- The resort is currently renovating all of its cottages. This includes the beer garden and six pickleball courts.
Barnsley Resort You can also find out more about the following: Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains has welcomed guests since the 1990s, and this spring, the 3,000-acre getaway unveiled the first stage of a resort-wide overhaul—a $6.2 million reimagining of the 39 standalone cottages peppered throughout the grounds.
Overseen by North Carolina-based interior designer Charlotte Lucas, the newly designed accommodations, ranging from one-bedroom suites to seven-bedroom residences that sleep up to fourteen people, feature varying floor plans and décor to match guests’ needs.
Lucas, known for her playful, layered whimsy and use of colorful, rich fabrics, transformed the formerly traditional rooms, which were heavy in wood and dark textiles. Her palette was inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains.
She told us: “I wanted the rooms so that you feel as though you are immersed in the Blue Ridge mountains without having to leave your seat.” Travel +Leisure.
Lucas layered textiles and wallpapers with southern motifs, such as hunting dogs and wildflowers. Accent walls that evoke Barnsley pine forests, patterned rug, contemporary rattan, mixed metal decor pieces, vintage-inspired lighting, and accent murals add character to the space. The exteriors of all 39 cottages were also given a facelift with new color schemes that are inspired by the natural surroundings.
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The resort will undergo a complete renovation in the months to come. This phase also includes a pet-friendly beer-garden with a handcrafted sycamore-bar and six new pickleball court. Guests can expect a brand new pool in late summer and a redesign of Barnsley’s signature 18th-century restaurant.
The scenic mountain retreat is home to classic activities including tennis, swimming (with archery), horseback riding and mountain biking as well as golf.
Barnsley Resort’s nightly rates start at $359 and you can book a stay with us at barnsleyresort.com.
