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Romantic
Getaways in South Carolina
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-Lowcountry-
This richly evocative southeast
coastal region set the standard for Southern historical preservation.
The Lowcountry includes Charleston, S.C. on down to Savannah,
Georgia.
Charleston
Genteel and tree lined, known for its historic homes, monuments
and gardens.
Two Meeting Street Inn
Charleston, S.C.
T: +1 843 723 7322. No fax. 9 rooms, b&b only. US$ 165-
www.twomeetingstreet.com
Gorgeous white Victorian mansion down by the Battery.
Planters Inn
112 N. Market St.
Charleston, S.C.
T: +1 843 723 3474. 62 rooms. US$ 150-
www.plantersinn.com
19th century former dry goods store, now equipped with gas fireplaces,
high ceilings and canopied four poster beds.
John Rutledge House
116 Broad St.
Charleston, S.C.
T: +1 843 723 7999. 19 rooms. US$ 235-
www.johnrutledgehouseinn.com
George Washington slept here. The house was the 18th century
home of the South Carolina's first governor, John Rutledge.
Woodlands Inn
124 Parsons Road
Summerville, S.C.
T: +1 843 875 2600. 19 rooms. US$ 295-
www.woodlandsinn.com
English country house style manor, set on 42 acres in the Carolina
Lowcountry, half-hour outside of Charleston.
Beaufort & the Sea Islands - Carolina
Lowcountry
This is Prince of Tides country, located midway between
Savannah and Charleston. Beaufort is the lowcountry's
Charleston with its grand Georgian mansions, romantic getaways,
Spanish moss and magnolia trees. Beaufort
is also the gateway to the Sea Islands where the ancient
African culture is preserved in the islands' Gullah language
and customs.
Cuthbert House Inn
1203 Bay Street
Beaufort, Lowcountry, SC
T: +1 843 521-1315. 7 rooms. US$ 145-
www.cuthberthouseinn.com
Classical and elegant, this 1790 Federal style plantation house
has sweeping verandahs with dramatic views of Beaufort Bay.
Rhett House Inn
1009 Craven St.
Beaufort, Lowcountry, SC
T: +1 843 524-9030. 18 rooms. US$ 139-
www.rhetthouseinn.com
1820's-era house located in Beafort's historic district; owned
by former Manhattan fashion executives.
-Thoroughbred Country-
Race tracks and thoroughbred stud farms make their home here,
just west of the Lowcountry,
Aiken
Wide avenues, historic mansions, thoroughbred horse
country; a favorite 1920-30's winter getaway for America's northern
rich.
The Willcox
100 Colleton Avenue
Aiken, S.C.
T: +1 877 648-2200. 25 rooms. US$ 300-
www.thewillcox.com
Elegant Colonial Revival hotel located in residential area.
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