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Paddling, fishing, boating, hiking, biking, horseback riding and even tailgating—the Lake Hartwell area is a magnet for Clemson fans and people who get their kicks in the great outdoors.
Pick your adventure then pair it with the perfect place to lay your head. After all, your sleepover should be as memorable as the day’s itinerary.
Relax, recharge and relish the perks of staying at one of the area’s best bed and breakfast inns. Here are a few to check out.
151 Shack Hollow Road, Salem
Backstory: Butterfly Ridge is part mountain lodge/part wellness retreat set on 10 landscaped acres. There is a focus on healthy living, sustainable practices and rest and relaxation.
Bed and Bath: There are three elegant suites with full baths (shower and tub) and private entry. For an extra dose of charm, choose the cozy rustic cottage.
Breakfast: Feel good about fueling your body with tasty, thoughtfully prepared, plant-based dishes.
Extra, extra: Living with a health issue? Lifestyle and wellness counseling can be included in your stay, or join one of their scheduled health retreats.
621 S Mechanic Street, Pendleton
Backstory: Liberty Hall, built in 1949, served as a private residence, dairy farm, boarding house, university living quarters and a restaurant before reinventing itself as a bed and breakfast inn. A Southern breakfast is included.
Bed and Bath: Choose from 10 lovely, spacious rooms with ensuite baths (some with clawfoot tubs).
Breakfast: Think sweet and savory offerings like fruit-stuffed French toast, fluffy egg dishes, crispy bacon.
Extra, extra: Liberty Hall is within walking distance of Pendleton’s downtown, where you can shop, dine and tour historic points of interest.
181 East Queen Street, Pendleton
Backstory: Built in 1804 by the Thomas Lorton family, the Inn at Magnolia Hill has provided hospitality to South Carolina governors and foreign diplomats. It sits on the site of Pendleton’s original log cabin trading post.
Bed and Bath: There are four uniquely designed guest rooms with ensuite baths, fine furnishings and appointments.
Breakfast: Mornings at the inn begin with a filling farm-to-table breakfast.
Extra, extra: This is the heart of Tiger Country, so Clemson fans will love the related decor and appointments. Special football packages are available for game days.
1000 Millwee Creek Road, Pendleton
Backstory: Rocky Retreat is a classic farmhouse dating back to 1849. Known also as the Boone-Douthit House, it is on the National Register of Historic Places and received the South Carolina Historic Preservation Award in 2000.
Bed and Bath: Four comfy, rustic suites with full, private baths.
Breakfast: Sit down to a hearty, homemade breakfast served in the dining room or on the porch.
Extra, extra: Make a point of sitting a spell on the porch swing and basking in the peace and quiet.
325 Sunrise Drive, Salem
Backstory: Sunrise Farm Bed & Breakfast sits on 10 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills and represents the last vestiges of a late 1800s 385-acre cotton plantation.
Bed and Bath: There are two cottages, two guest rooms and one suite, each featuring a private bath and homey farmhouse decor.
Breakfast: The first meal of the day is always sumptuous and may feature favorites like blueberry buttermilk pancakes, garden vegetable and herb frittata, freshly baked scones and peppered bacon.
Extra, Extra: Immerse yourself in life on the farm when you interact with miniature horses and the resident llama.
