INN AT PALMETTO BLUFF BEST IN COUNTRY

Who woulda thunk! Our own folksy, comfy, Bluffton, the same place that boasts “The Squat and Gobble” restaurant, the Piggly Wiggly grocery store, and “Red Hot Mama’s” barbeque, would also host the recently named best hotel in the country.  

Wow! The monthly online publication for “US News & World Report” considered 1,500 four and five star hotels for its top honor. The Inn at Palmetto Bluff is situated directly overlooking the scenic May River, and offers every type of leisure activity on 22,000 spectacular acres including a 3-mile lagoon system for canoeing and kayaking. There are grass courts for bocce and croquet, and a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course. For the horsey set, there is a world class equestrian center within the plantation. This one-of-a-kind resort also received the coveted Five Diamond rating from AAA this year; and the Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Award for 2012.

The fifty 1,100 square foot cottages situated among moss draped ancient oaks, each feature heart of pine floors, local art, screen-in porches and much more:

• Fireplace
• Down bedding and Italian linens
• Wi-Fi Internet, Plasma TV, and DVD/CD
• Wet bar with Sub-Zero refrigerator
• Spacious dressing/vanity area
• Deluxe bath with steam shower and separate soaking tub
• Custom-blended organic bath and body products
• Pet friendly cottages available

 Don’t forget those breathtaking views of the May River. The Inn’s restaurant features fresh local produce, locally made wild honey, and right off the boat seafood. Considering that it only opened in 2004, it is quite an accomplishment to garner such a prestigious award. Managed by Auberge Resorts, 436 Mount Pelia Road, Bluffton, SC. Call: 866 706 6565