Barnsley Resort, Adairsville

Barnsley Resort - A 3000-acre luxury retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains with championship golf, spa, and historic gardens

Spanning 3000 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills, this 5-star Adairsville hotel features a championship golf course across 378 rolling acres and a 10-acre lake for fishing and canoeing. Barnsley Resort accommodations include cottage-style rooms with fireplaces and private porches, plus 55 guest rooms in the Inn building with hardwood floors and exposed beams. The property houses multiple dining venues, including farm-to-table cuisine at Woodlands Grill and the Beer Garden offering live music and outdoor dining. Leisure facilities encompass a spa with 10 treatment rooms, steam rooms, saunas, and pickleball courts. The Beretta Shooting Grounds provides sporting clays courses, a 1000-yard shot challenge, and UTV trail riding across 15 miles of terrain. The resort includes 16000 square feet of meeting space in Georgian Hall and other venues. Located 62 miles from DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, Barnsley offers guided horseback riding, hiking trails, and seasonal cooking classes.

Pros

Historic gardens and Manor House Ruins provide unique architectural backdrop

Weekly complimentary bourbon tastings offered Thursday through Saturday

Nightly s'mores at the outdoor fire pit

On-site museum displays Barnsley Family artifacts in the original kitchen wing

Cons

62 miles distance from nearest major airport

Some activities like UTV riding and shooting grounds require additional fees