The crown jewel of Fearrington Village, this inn sits on a 200-year-old farm that has been remade to resemble a country hamlet. "Oreo" cows, Belted Galloways, which are black on the ends and white in the middle, roam the pasture near the entrance. The rooms have views of a courtyard, garden, or pastures and are individually furnished with carefully chosen antiques. Some suites have a whirlpool...
Fearrington's Carolina country setting complements chef Colin Bedford’s inventive cuisine.:
Fearrington House Restaurant Restaurant Review: The porch at Fearrington House offers a striking view of the rolling hills and meadows of a former dairy farm. Today, a beautifully designed housing development and village center, anchored by an elegant country inn, resides next to the restaurant. Chef Colin Bedford’s suitably posh fare is offered prix-fixe or à la carte. Depending on the season...
Created in 1974 in a planned community of gracious town houses surrounding a village center, the 60-acre grounds are meticulously kept, with the rose gardens adding a special burst of color. The guest rooms are just as inviting, with lots of little details: silk or dried flowers, antiques mixed with high-quality reproductions, double ottomans, cathedral ceilings, some seating areas, marble...
Editorial Review by Michael Alarcon:
This community boasts over 1,800 residents, a country inn and restaurant, a wine shop, an independent bookstore and more.