12 Cozy Getaways for Winter

Explore these cozy getaways for you or your family this holiday season. From Kiawah Island to Charlottesville, we’ve got your winter destination choice secured.

Cloudland Resort

Just 40 minutes from Chattanooga, Tennessee, enjoy this northern-Georgian resort named after the iconic Cloudland canyon and state park. While you’re there, stop by the main dining room Auld Alliance for French country cuisine.

The Capital Hotel

Try Oysters rockefeller, venison ravioli, or the Parisian chocolate cake at the Capital Hotel’s restaurant, One Eleven. Nicknamed “The Downtown Anchor of Little Rock,” this stately setting is the perfect place for holiday festivities.

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island

Explore this South Carolinian barrier island’s picturesque coastline with everything from golf to Cherrywood BBQ. And, enjoy a coastal cozy Christmas in one of its beautiful 255 guestrooms.

High Hampton Resort

High Hampton Resort is 100 years old, and 1,400 acres. For delectable, timeless dining, explore both of the Inn and Club Restaurants, The Tavern and Mitch’s Lakeside.

Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins

“The property features 16 tiny A-frame cabins with all the creature comforts,” and is in perfect location to all of Asheville’s iconic scenes. And while you’re there, don some matching merchandise with your fellow travelers and embark on one of the nearby trails.

The Biltmore

Nothing is more powerful and inspiring than a community coming together after devastation. The people of Asheville have proven to be a resilient and compelling community, and the iconic Biltmore in Asheville is open for Christmas festivities from November 2 to January 5, 2025. Explore wine-tastings, self-guided visits to the expansive gardens, or the Antler Hill Village Light Illumination.

Old Edwards Inn & Spa

Old Edwards Inn and Spa has many different room options for your stay: try the Historic Inn, Hickory, The Lodge, or Falls Cottages. All sure to be cozy, sweet, and decorated to the nines.

Trailborn Highlands

Another location in Highlands, NC, Trailborn Highlands is a spectacular homage to southern roots across the Blue Ridge Mountains. For special holiday meals, check out The Highlands Supper Club.

86 Cannon Historic Inn

Just recently updated in summer of 2024, 86 Cannon is an 1860s-inspired inn that houses luxury amenities like a library, afternoon wine and cheese, and complimentary bicycles for cycling around the peninsula.

Chetola Resort

This resort remained open and operating during Hurricane Helene. For holiday activities for the whole family, check out Chetola’s sporting reserve and resort amenities like kayaking and disc golf and support our Western North Carolina cities.

Hotel Bennett

Right in The Local Palate’s backyard, “Hotel Bennett is the culmination of steep tradition, intricate European-inspired architecture, and southern hospitality.” Try Gabrielle, Fiat Lux, Camellias, or La Pȃtisserie, all decked out  for Christmas baubles and bells. 

Skyline Lodge

“A palatable sense of place where your curiosity awakens,” Highlands, NC’s Skyline Lodge is the perfect romantic getaway with your special someone. Or, bring the whole family, and traverse the Smoky Mountains together.

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