Southern Living says you can run away to the British countryside… in NC
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Southern Living said this North Carolina inn feels “an ocean away” in the English countryside. Despite the pastoral, tea-time feel, the Fearrington House Inn is in Pittsboro, not the Cotswolds.
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Fearrington House is situated in the heart of Fearrington Village, a community offering Michelin-recommended food, spa treatments, a bookstore and more.
This August, a flight to England can cost more than $1,000 out of North Carolina, without factoring in a hotel stay or activities. If you want the Austen-esque charm and tranquil time away from work without the hassle of a red-eye, Fearrington House is much closer to home.
The Inn is about two hours from Charlotte, one hour from Raleigh and a half hour from RDU airport.
Before it was a quaint escape from daily life, Fearrington House was a dairy farm. The owners, R.B. and Jenny Fitch, purchased the property in 1974.
Several of the buildings in Fearrington village are renovated parts of the old farm, and don’t worry, there are still cows. Southern Living also noted the presence of Tennessee Fainting Goats, which faint with all the drama of a woman who needs the British seaside.
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For foodies, the Inn’s restaurant has several sommeliers and a large wine cellar, and it boasts a restaurant with three course, four course, prix-fixe and chef’s tasting menu.
The Fearrington Inn House Restaurant earned a Forbes Star Award earlier this year, which honors luxury hotel and fine dining restaurants across the globe, CharloteFive previously reported.
In line with the British countryside comparison, there are high-teas offered in the afternoons.
Check the bookings for the Inn’s 32 bedrooms online. Prices range from $356 a night to over $800.
The property is a part of the Relais & Chateaux hotel group.
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