Summerville
Woodlands Inn, A Salamander Resort
Photo: Courtesy of Woodlands Inn
Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
TEL: (800) 774-9999
If the walls at Woodlands weren’t so discreet, they’d tell a tale of antebellum grandeur, party-giving as civic duty, and romantic skullduggery. This 1906 neo-Georgian mansion with a whiff of Tara was commissioned by Pennsylvania railroad baron Robert Parsons as a winter getaway in Summerville, 24 miles outside Charleston. In Parsons’s time, Summerville was a destination for people who had a deep desire to be considered fashionable. One hundred years later, it remains a hot spot, thanks to Woodlands’ second act as a 19-room hotel in a setting of forests and formal gardens. At check-in, the tack-sharp concierge serves guests peach-infused iced tea, with orange slices and simple syrup on the side. And every time you turn around, someone is offering you a biscuit.
Room to Book:
The Honeymoon Suite is topped with a cupola, which provides the best views of the scenic property.
Insider Tip:
Woodlands hosts many on-site culinary events that spotlight local farmers, chefs, and artisans, such as painting demonstrations by local artists that culminate with a champagne brunch.
Amenities
Open / Closes- Adjoining Rooms
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Handicapped Accessible
- Historic
- Inn
- Laundry Service
- Maid Service
- Meeting Room
- Parking Available
- Spa
- Valet Parking
- WiFi
Number of Rooms: 18
Number of Suites: 18
Number of Restaurants: 2
Year Opened: 1995
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