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5 Atlanta Romantic Bed and Breakfasts Inns By Donna Beasley Cuddle up at a cozy Atlanta Bed and Breakfast for your next romantic getaway. These urban retreats will not only get your morning started with an awesome breakfast, they?ll also inspire your passion-filled nights. The following are my fave five romantic bed and breakfasts recommendations. Stonehurst Place received an extensive restoration and renovation to turn the rustic Bed & Breakfast into an enviable retreat rivaling the best boutique hotels. The immaculate rooms have high ceilings, are spacious and luxuriously decorated with elegant fabrics and comfortable beds all in an eco-friendly environment. The beautiful suites include fireplaces and a walk-in- shower for two with multiple shower heads. But my favorite feature is the heated bath floor. The beautiful gardens, front and back porch provide an intimate setting for couples to unwind with each other. Enjoy a gourmet, made to order breakfasts served on china. The Stonehurst Place B and B is a short walk to a variety of shops and restaurants. Located at 932 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. For more information call 404-881-0722. 1890 King Keith House is a beautifully, restored 1890?s mansion. But for your romantic getaway, you want to book, The Cottage. Enter through the private gardens of the King-Keith House to escape to the peace and beauty offered by the cottage. It includes a king size bed and a Jacuzzi tub for two. Located at 889 Edgewood Ave, NE, Atlanta. For reservations call: 404-688-7330 The Beverly Hills Inn ? is a charming, European style Bed and Breakfast located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. It has beautiful, spacious rooms, with large sitting areas. The inn is located near world class shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Located at 65 Sheridan Drive, NE Atlanta. For reservations call: 800-331-8520. Teacakes Bed and Breakfast is a luxury inn located near downtown Atlanta. Beautiful rooms with 600 count Egyptian bed linen, plush bath robes and mattresses with silk down pillows. The DuBignon Suite is the best room for a romantic getaway. The room is elegant and has a large private balcony the two of you can enjoy. Teacakes serves a complete gourmet breakfast. Their specialties include strawberry biscuits, sweet potato waffles, and spinach and feta omelets. Vegan and vegetarian meals are also available. Located at 1003 Lena St, Atlanta. To make a reservation call: 404-758-9879. Laurel Hill Bed and Breakfast is a charming two house B &B on a quiet residential street, located just 5 miles east of downtown Atlanta. These Tudor-styled homes offers five unique suite which have been decorated with the flair of the 1920?s but maintain a stylish, modern feel. Beautiful guests rooms include the Confederate Suite, which has a queen size bed and a Jacuzzi tub for two. Take a romantic stroll, hand-in-hand along the walking paths and connect with each other and nature. Located at 1992 McClendon Ave, Atlanta. For reservations call: 404-377-3217.

If you have every wanted to get away and relax with a loved one, one of the best places to do this is in a bed and breakfast. If you live in the United Kingdom, Bed and Breakfast Salisbury may be the ideal spot. The area is quite beautiful and the perfect B&B can be quite romantic and relaxing. Below, we will look at several reasons why a B&B Salisbury may be the perfect vacation for you and a guest.

a.It Is A Unique Vacation Option: When many people decide to go on vacation, they typically opt for places that are near tourist attractions. This means that they will be spending their vacation with lots of other people. Tourist destinations are crowded and busy. While this can be great some of the time, it’s not always. Sometimes it is terrific to get away from the hustle and bustle. Being able to enjoy one another (you and your loved one) with minimal distractions is extremely romantic and can be a great deal of fun.

b. B&B Salisbury Inns Are Quaint: A Bread and Breakfast Salisbury Inn can be extremely quaint. Typically the homes they are housed in are quite lovely and a lot of effort has gone into making them comfortable for their guests. You will likely find well decorated buildings, each designed to make you feel at home and welcome.

c. They Are Relaxing: A Bed and Breakfast can be very relaxing. Often times, they are located off of the beaten path. They may even be somewhat isolated which means that it is possible to truly relax and enjoy peace, quiet and solitude that comes along with this sort of stay. If you and your spouse (girlfriend or boyfriend) would prefer a quiet vacation to one that includes being in close proximity to others, a Bed and Breakfast Salisbury might be the perfect choice.

d. They Provide A Different Experience Then One Would Get From A Hotel: Typically, only a few people are staying over at one time, which means that the overcrowding one might experience if they stayed over at a hotel doesn’t occur at a B&B. Staying the night in a B&B is truly different and is an experience that everyone should try at least once.  They may find that they will never want to vacation any other way.

If you are interested in a stay in a fabulous B&B Salisbury Inn, you should look into it. It has the potential to provide you with a tremendous experience that you won’t soon forget.

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Romantic Georgia Bed and Breakfasts Inns By Donna Beasley One of the things I love about living in the Atlanta area is that you can go from the city to the country in 30 minutes; from the city to the mountains in under two hours and from the city to the Georgia coast in under 4 hours. This swing in natural environment provides a wonderful selection of romantic bed and breakfasts locations for your romantic getaway. The following four romantic bed and breakfasts recommendations will inspire your love and put the zing in any relationship. The Inn at Serenbe Located just half an hour south of Atlanta Hartsfield Airport is 65,000 acres of rolling woods, farmlands, streams and trails called the Chattahoochee Hill Country. Nestled in the midst of this nature wonderland is the Inn at Serenbe, a rustic getaway that is perfect for romance. The Serenbe Inn occupies a century old, clapboard farmhouse decorated with rustic chic. Additional guest accommodations include, The Guest House, a restored 1930?s horsebarn that has been converted into a three-bedroom, four bath guest house. Other cottages with unique features and varying amenities are also available for rent. A stay at the inn includes an afternoon tea, bedtime sweets, a full country breakfast, plus a lake and 900 acres of trails to explore. The Farmhouse restaurant serves recipes made with fresh, organic ingredients locally grown on the Serenbe farms. For reservations call: 770-463-2610 or visit: serenbeinn.com Heathstone Lodge is located in the unspoiled, natural wooded setting of the Georgia Mountains, nestled between the Chattahoochee National Forest and Carter Lake. Heathstone has three beautiful guest suites that are spacious, with queen beds and luxurious linens. The Jacuzzi out back is inviting and there is a fireplace on every level. The gourmet breakfast has been called decadent . The Lodge is nicely secluded and they offer a romantic weekend getaway package for two that includes a two night stay, champagne and a massage. Located at 2755 Highway 282 in Elijah, Ga. 30705; For reservations call: 706-695-0920. Thehearthstonelodge.com Overlook Inn takes advantage of its location with a spectacular view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its rustic exterior blends right in with its environment but inside each guest room is distinct and loaded with romantic features like King and Queen size beds, Egyptian cotton robes, jacuzzi tub, fireplace, and a screened back porch. Each morning you?ll enjoy a three-course southern gourmet breakfast. If you?d like to get more rustic, consider a private mountain hideaway. Overlook Inn has twelve cabins and each sits on 5 to 7 acres of land with a panoramic view of the mountains. You can take advantage of what the Georgia Mountains have to offer, whether you?re staying at the Overlook Inn or Hearthstone Lodge. Outdoor adventure enthusiasts can enjoy kayaks, biking, horseback riding and whitewater rafting. If you?d like to take it a bit easier consider a hike in the Fort Mountain State Park, or a stroll along the banks of Carter Lake, or drive over to sample the wines at one of the local wineries. Of course, you can also do absolutely nothing more strenuous than getting a massage and sitting in the rocking chair enjoying the view. The Overlook Inn is located at 864 Wilderness View, Chatsworth, Ga, 30705. For reservations contact call: 706-517-8810 or online at: theoverlookinn.com Beach Bed and Breakfast is a romantic treasure on St Simons Island on the coast of Georgia. This intimate, luxury beachfront hotel exudes romance. The inn is an oceanfront Spanish-Mediterranean villa that has six guest rooms and offers all the usual amenities including plush robes, elegant bedding, an endless pool, home theater and a panoramic view of the Atlantic ocean. Breakfast can be enjoyed on the ocean-view veranda or in the sunlit breakfast room. You can rent bikes, stroll along the beach, take a tour or go deep sea fishing. Beach Bed and Breakfast is a pricey option but you?re only a skip away from the sand and surf. Is there anything better than you and your sweetie listening to the waves breaking on the beach, from your private balcony, while watching a spectacular sunset? A romantic retreat to any of these unique Bed and Breakfasts locations will provide impeccable service, the personal touch of the inn keeper, the beauty of nature and ensure unforgettable memories to last a lifetime. Keep your love ignited with passion by enjoying your romantic getaway in the arms of the one you love.

If you’re not very familiar with Bed and Breakfast Inns most have some features in common. Whether small or massive, the inns are usually quaint and very comfortable. Many feature cozy fireplaces, beds with exquisite headboards and posts, spa tubs, large-screen TVs, and polished antique accoutrements. Many of the inns are endearingly rustic or tastefully elegant. Because of these commonalities, I do not list off such details in the following reviews.

1. Rabbit Hill Inn showed up on more than one or two top ten lists of Bed and Breakfasts; this I found to be quite unusual. Most travel writers have strong opinions that differ significantly at times, but some apparently reached a consensus on Rabbit Hill. Nestled in the Northern Vermont mountains, the inn is a perfect place to enjoy afternoon tea, walk the ten acres of wooded trails, or take a dip in the spring-fed swimming pond. At night you can read by the fireplace or gaze up at the stars, which seem more brilliant here than anywhere. You will be treated to a candlelit breakfast with fresh baked treats, apple cheddar crepes or perhaps a cheddar and roasted red pepper egg Napoleon drizzled with sundried tomato anglaise and rosemary potato galette. Whew! That’s a mouthful. And don’t even get me started on their dinners. You have to stay at least once at Rabbit Hill.

2. Napa Old World Inn is right in the middle of the Napa Valley and Sonoma wineries of central California and is comprised of four buildings— the main house built originally in 1874. Napa Inn is known primarily for two things: Friendliness and heavenly food. You are treated better than mom ever treated you. Fresh-baked chocolate cookies greet you upon check-in, there’s a 5:30 p.m. wine and cheese social hour, and then an array of devastatingly decadent chocolate desserts awaiting when you return to the Inn in the evening. Then wake up the next morning to a two-course gourmet breakfast, and then it begins all over again. Come for the featherbeds and warm fireplaces, stay for the food.

3. The Inn Above Onion Creek is located on an 88-acre spread in the hill country of Kyle, Texas. The inn was built in 1994 to resemble a late 1800s Texas homestead, meticulously planned with pampered guests in mind. It is rustic and antique—and extremely comfortable. Trouble is, it’s too easy to be distracted from the beautiful hill views out of every window. What with the Spa, the fresh flowers in your room, the hot breakfast with fresh-squeezed orange juice, the luscious three-course dinners, the romantic extras, it gets a bit difficult to concentrate. But you’ll just have to manage. A great Inn.

4. Belle Hearth is in historic Waynesboro, Virginia, deep in the Shenandoah Valley. The haunting Blue Ridge mountains beckon as well as fine wineries, antique shops, art centers, museums, and the Wintergreen Resort. Breakfast is a fancy Southern affair served on rare china. Fresh fruit and herbs complement homemade biscuits, hot breads, and waffles. The main courses include excellent quiches, breakfast casseroles, and smoked breakfast meats.

5. The Inn at Harbour Ridge is located on the charming Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. There are lots of place to relax: on your private patio, or on the dock, or in the gazebo. There are no less than fourteen golf courses in the area so take your pick and book your tee time. Then after golf have another kind of tea time—one to remember at the Inn. In the evening, take a romantic stroll at the Ha Ha Tonka State Park, and wake up the next morning to a piping hot breakfast.

6. Scarborough Fair B & B is located in the historic Federal Hill area of Baltimore, Maryland. From here, you can have easy access to the city’s most popular attractions. The accommodations are exquisite and so is the food. For snacks, try the Sea Salted Coffee Toffee bars or the Pumpkin Gobs. I must warn you, if you become addicted, I can’t help you. For breakfast, try the Sweet Potato Biscuits, the Vanilla Apricot Scones, the Blueberry Banana bread, or the Sweet Potato Waffles. You’re guaranteed to enjoy your stay at Scarborough.

7. The Berry Patch is near Chocolate Town: Hershey, Pennsylvania. If there is such a thing, it is a majestic log home with antique Victorian charm. Everyone these days seems somehow intrigued with Amish country, and here you are, right in the middle of it. Relax by a trickling pond, stroll the tranquil 20-acre spread, explore the Amish farm country, get pampered by the B & B staff. Fresh snacks are always waiting in your room, and, when you awake, there’s a full, hot breakfast of treats like strawberry-stuffed French toast or Oatmeal Peach muffins just waiting for you.

8. Carriage House at the Harbor is in a little town called South Haven, Michigan where lake breezes blow and a walk on the beach ensures that your appetite is piqued for a bountiful breakfast. Carriage House is obviously very proud of its food. The dishes are featured prominently on their website: Cranberry/Orange and Pecan Scones, Marmalade butter, Crème Brulee French Toast, Sage Sausage, Devonshire Cream, Artichoke Tomato Quiche, Apple Cake, Spinach-bacon Strata, Parmesan Potatoes… Those are just a few items on the list. Sit down and enjoy breakfast while sailboats and yachts skim across the lake just outside the window. Think people enjoy their stay at the Carriage House? Over 85% of guests rebook over and over and over again.

9. In 1777 a wonderfully-appointed Georgian, colonial mansion was constructed and, since the early 1900s, it has operated as a country inn-the Eastman Inn. It’s truly an elegant home, with fourteen guest rooms and great views of the New Hampshire White mountains. Every room is unique, some with the antique claw foot tubs, others with more modern conveniences. You will never enjoy the same breakfast during your stay at Eastman—every morning a new menu is offered. There’s never a complaint about the breakfast either, except that sometimes it keeps one roundly satisfied until dinner. There are summer activities such as hiking and biking and winter activities like cross-country skiing, ice skating, or sleigh riding. You owe it to yourself to relax here.

10. Windham Hill is a classically beautiful 21-room country house in the Green Mountains of southern Vermont on 160 acres of some of the most peaceful and restorative woodlands you will find. Like some of the other inns, it is perfect for a romantic getaway. Stroll the manicured lawns and gardens, play on the clay tennis court, swim in the heated luxury pool, ski or ice skate in winter, socialize over wine and cheese, take a private massage in your room, then enjoy a candlelit dinner prepared by the finest chefs.

For the life of me, I can’t figure out why people often spend in the neighborhood of $100-200 for a hotel room when they could stay in many cozy, luxurious Bed & Breakfast inns for close to the same fee per night, especially in the off-season. Look into some of these inns I’ve recommended and choose one just for the heck of it. My bet is you’ll be addicted from the moment you set foot in one of these gems.

The Bed and Breakfast Inn at La Jolla is a member of The Bed & Breakfast Guild of San Diego since 1992.