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6 North Carolina Hotels Featured As Top Resort Hotels in the South

Craving the perfect weekend getaway? What I wouldn’t give for a relaxing weekend. North Carolina has some of the perfect places to take that quiet vacation as well. In fact,…

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Craving the perfect weekend getaway? What I wouldn't give for a relaxing weekend. North Carolina has some of the perfect places to take that quiet vacation as well. In fact, on Travel & Leisure's "Top 15 Resort Hotels in the South" there are 6 North Carolina resort hotels featured. Though I have to admit I was surprised at one, in particular, that wasn't included- The Grove Park Inn in Asheville. The list was based on reader votes in the publications Worlds Best Awards.

While I've heard of some of the other North Carolina resort hotels included, the only one I've visited in actually in Virginia. In addition to NC and VA hotels in Georgia and Tennesee also made the list.

Read Travel & Leisure's full article here or keep reading to see the North Carolina hotels featured in this list.

15. The Fearrington House Inn, Pittsboro, North Carolina

14. The Greystone Inn, Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

13. The Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg, Virginia

12. Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

11. The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Georgia

10. Salamander Resort & Spa, Middleburg, Virginia

9. Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee

8. The Cloister at Sea Island, Sea Island, Georgia

7. Blackberry Mountain, Walland, Tennessee

6. Primland Resort, Auberge Resorts Collection, Meadows of Dan, Virginia

5. Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands, North Carolina

4. Lodge on Little St. Simons Island, Georgia

3. The Swag, Waynesville, North Carolina

2. Half-Mile Farm, Highlands, North Carolina

1. The Inn at Willow Grove, Orange, Virginia

Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.