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This Resort in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains Just Opened 39 Chic Reimagined Cottages—Take a First Look Inside

Barnsley Resort in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains has unveiled the new look of its 39 cottages, revamped by North Carolina-based interior designer Charlotte Lucas. Lucas drew design cues from the Blue Ridge Mountains and infused the spaces with nature-inspired references and bold details, such as vibrant wallpapers, patterned rugs, and accent murals. The redesign of the cottages, which range from one-bedroom suites to seven-bedroom residences, is part of an ongoing resort-wide renovation that will also feature a new beer garden and six new pickleball courts. Barnsley Resort in 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. Renowned for her use of color and playful, layered whimsy, Lucas overhauled the formerly traditional spaces, heavy on wood and dark textiles, with a palette of colors inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains. "I really wanted the rooms to feel connected to the outdoors, like you're wrapped in the beauty of the Blue Ridge without leaving your seat," she told Travel +Leisure . Lucas added in layers of textiles and wallpapers that played off southern motifs of hunting dogs and local wildflowers. Accent mural walls evocative of Barnsley's pine forests, patterned rugs, contemporary rattan and mixed-metal decor pieces, and vintage-inspired lighting infuse the spaces with character. Additionally, all 39 cottages received an exterior facelift, with new color schemes inspired by the surroundings. The living room of the two-bedroom Red House, one of the charming estate cottages recently reimagined by Charlotte Lucas Design. The accommodation overhaul is just one part of an ongoing resort-wide renovation that will be rolled out over the coming months. Other new additions in this phase include a new pet-friendly beer garden with a hand-hewn sycamore bar and six new pickleball courts. Later in the year, guests can look forward to a new pool and the redesign of Barnsley's signature restaurant, located in a former 18th-century farmhouse. The picturesque mountain retreat offers classic activities like tennis, swimming, archery, horseback riding, mountain biking, golf, and a well-loved Fourth of July celebration. Nightly rates at Barnsley Resort start from $359, and you can book your stay at