Barnsley Resort

Beautiful property, supremely nice accommodations, excellent food & beverages, and incredibly warm and courteous staff! We can’t say enough good stuff about the staff- Jeff Locke has taken care of us for a few years and is always so accommodating!

Barnsley is a piece of Heaven…beautiful landscape and facilities. The staff will make you feel like family! Excellent service all around and great food! It’s a must for your bucket list!! Go on the wine tour of the ruins!! Karry is AWESOME!!! :)

Absolutely amazing place!! Rooms are so relaxing and beautiful. Larry did a FANTASTIC job at the history tour - give that woman her bottle of champagne!!

We drove an hour for the holiday lights, only to be disappointed that the house ruins was lit but not the gardens. We called the reservation line and they said that the garden lights were on a timer and they should come on. Based on that, we went to dinner at the Woodland Grill, in hopes that the lights would be on by the time we were done eating. We went back and there were still no lights. We walked over to the inn, and they said that apparently some animal ate the lights sometime the day before and they were trying to fix it. We didn’t see anyone trying to fix it earlier. Also, we called the reservation line hours before and no one said anything about half of the lights not working. We were supposed to receive a call today from the manager regarding the issue and still nothing. $50 for two adults to see only half of the lights is a rip off. They should have called those who bought tickets for that evening to let them know about the lights not working. Most of the employees seem to downplay the whole issue. So, if you go to see the holiday lights, you may want to call beforehand to see if they are working! It’s also geared for adults. You won’t see many holiday light displays for children. They also said we needed no reservation for the Woodland Grill, that there was plenty of room for the evening. This was the reservation line that said this and the Outpost confirmed no reservations were needed. We were surprised when we went to the restaurant around 6pm and was told that they were booked until 8:30 and that we could find a seat at the bar, if available. Luckily, we found a table. The restaurant tried to make it right by buying our second round of drinks, which was nice (they previously offered a dessert on the house but we said no thank you for a dessert). The food and service were good, but being told no reservations were needed and insisted this, it was a bit disappointing to find out otherwise. Also, for the past two weekends, their reservation system has not worked on their website. For a resort, they need to fix their website and make it easier for customers to navigate and reserve.

My stay at Barnsley Resort was a dream getaway that felt like stepping into a storybook. Nestled in the North Georgia countryside, this historic property offers a perfect blend of luxury and rustic charm. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm and attentive, and the grounds were absolutely stunning—lush gardens, wooded trails, and the romantic ruins of the original manor house. Whether horseback riding through scenic trails, canoeing on the lake, or unwinding with fireside cocktails, every moment felt curated yet effortless. The accommodations were cozy and refined, and the culinary experiences were exceptional. Perfect for a romantic escape, a stylish photoshoot, or a serene retreat with friends, Barnsley Resort is a hidden gem with heart, heritage, and hospitality.

The exceptional level of service was provided with every experience. Brent at the Biergarten, Olivia at the Woodlands restaurant on two different evenings and at the golf course, Taylor at the Woodlands and at the Inn. Two other excellent events: the Bourbon tasting with Jackson and the Wine/ruins tour with Karrie. Their focus on their customers experience was above and beyond! The experience each of them provided is the reason their names are top of mind. My family and I have stayed at many resorts around the country and abroad and the key at Barnsley is the staff that makes this amazing property and its experiences a joy for all ages. We will be back hopefully soon!