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Rates at the Old Edwards Inn and Spa fluctuate based on the time of year you visit, though the price typically falls between $200 and $250 per night. Along with that price, you’ll receive the southern hospitality of the Four-Star inn, including champagne on arrival, evening turndown service and a 24-hour butler’s pantry stocked with Dove bars, fresh fruit and non-alcoholic beverages. The European-style rooms are decorated with period antiques and fine Italian linens. In the bathroom, you’ll find plush robes and slippers, a rainfall shower and heated-tile floors. Many rooms at the Four-Star hotel have their own private patio or terrace with views of downtown Highlands. You may even get a view of Main Street, the quaint strip of shopping boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, museums and galleries just outside the hotel’s doors.

When you book a room at the Old Edwards Inn and Spa, you’ll be required to pay a deposit of the first night’s stay. Cancellations made more than two weeks before your scheduled date of arrival result in a full refund, while cancellations made within two weeks of arrival will result in the loss of your deposit.
If you’re a nature lover, you won’t want to cancel your stay at this Four-Star boutique inn. Located on the southern plateau of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Old Edwards Inn and Spa offers access to spectacular mountain trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, with access to lakes and rivers where you can go tubing, canoeing, kayaking, fly fishing and whitewater rafting. For a real departure, try a self-guided waterfall tour through the forest. The Old Edwards Inn and Spa isn’t the only gem in the area, either; you can even go gem mining for emeralds, rubies and sapphires while you stay at the Four-Star resort.

Some of the best dining in Highlands can be found at Madison’s inside the Old Edwards Inn and Spa. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Madison’s focuses on sustainable ingredients that support the area’s local farmers. The seasonal menu combines traditional southern dishes with contemporary American cuisine, with everything from braised pork cheek and crispy sweetbreads to meatloaf with gravy and Yukon mashed potatoes. Madison’s also features an award-winning wine list, with an wide array of domestic and European vintages. Events and wine tastings can be held in the private wine cellar and the outdoor garden in the warmer months, allowing you to enjoy the fruits of nature in more ways than one during your stay at the Old Edwards Inn and Spa.

During the warmer months, guests head out to the Wine Garden at the Old Edwards Inn and Spa that features an outdoor bar area. Beer and cocktails are available, but the selection of wines steals the show. The Four-Star hotel has a private wine cellar with an award-winning wine list, featuring an extensive collection of domestic and European options. For more alfresco dining, the Rooftop Terrace offers a full bar menu, including a line of signature cocktails mixed with fresh herbs and seasonal ingredients. Inside, the Hummingbird Lounge is a great spot for post-dinner drinks and dessert. Order an artisan cheese plate or vanilla bean cr�me brulee with berries and enjoy the live music on Friday and Saturday nights. We loved having options at the Old Edwards Inn and Spa; something you don’t always get in more secluded Four-Star retreats.