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  • Fair Havens is designed to elegantly host guests with it’s spacious rooms reflecting the splendor of a bygone era.The 5,000 square foot Bed and Breakfast home blends elements of it’s past history. It is nestled within a 30 acre pastoral setting, complete with formal boxwood and wedding gardens, and is only 8 miles east of the classic city of Athens.
    Hand painted drapes featured in the Gold Room with Private Bath or connecting Jack & Jill. Sink in room. WiFi available.
    The new Green Room now has a King bed with private Bathroom and Shower. This relaxing room has WiFi available. TV room available downstairs. Special events and Game day Prices subject to change.
    Princess Suite Has King size Canopy Bed, Complete bathroom with laundry room. Adjoining room contains Kitchenette and day bed with trundle pull out. Great for the Kids 4 years and older. Refrigerator Microwave, and Wifi with TV. Sleeps four. Special events and gameday prices subject to change.
    The New Blue Room has very comfortable twins Connecting Jack & Jill bath to the Gold room. This room can be converted to a King sleeper on request. Private sink with wifi available.
    Great views from the Balcony over looking the horses.
    Formal Gardens make for great photographs and relaxing afternoon. Close to Athens GA restuarants.
    This historic home was featured in Romantic Homes Magazine due to it's fine restoration and faux finishes. This Bed and Breakfast is complete with fine antiques.
    Red room now available with private bath and shower. Green room next door is still under construction. Large cement patio with public restroom access in the rear of the cottage for small parties and tail gate events.
    Come and relax on the front porch of the private cottage with your favorite book in the Red Room as you watch the horses in a beautiful surrounding.

    • Address 75 Old Edwards Road
      Arnoldsville, GA 30619
      USA
    • Phone+1-706-208-8900
    • Mobile+1-706-338090zero
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    It is only 8 miles east of the classic city of Athens. Fair Havens is designed to elegantly host it’s guests with spacious rooms reflecting the splendor of a bygone era. Featured in Romantic Home's Magazine, this 5,000 square foot home blends elements of it’s past history, including Federal, Victorian, Greek Revival and Colonial Revival architectural styles. In 1825, a ball was held in this home for the french General the Jean Marquis de Lafayette honoring him for his assistance in the American Revolutionary War. Fair Havens is nestled within a 30 acre pastoral setting complete with horses and gardens. Since Fair Havens is a wedding and special events facility, advance reservations are required. See our website for additional pictures and history.

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 24 Reviews

    4.7 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    Perfect weekend

    December 02, 2012

    We celebrated my girlfriends 50th birthday with a 2 night stay here. Ken made our weekend so pleasurable. His hospitality and breakfasts were wonderful. The rooms are so quaint and bring you back in time. Great location, close to the U of Georgia, so we could visit campus easily. Exceptional weekend, thanks to Ken and Fair Havens Plantation.

    5 out of 5
     

    A truly memorable Wedding and Labor day weekend!

    September 02, 2012

    Friends and family in a beautiful relaxed atmosphere where people shared incredible meals and fellowshipped like they used too!Ken and Linda Lauderdale treat you like family,and go out of their way to ensure you stay is much much more than you could have imagined. The house is a master piece of lovingly restored history that lends itself to a comfortable and enjoyable stay with it's deep history and serene surroundings.No

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Hospitality and History!

    August 02, 2012

    Recently had the opportunity to stay at this charming historic venue. Tucked away on a horse farm/plantation Ken met us in the driveway and warmly welcomed us to his establishment. Southern charm and hospitality abounds. Exceptionally interesting history of the home provided by Ken. Tremendous personal customer service provided by Ken. Excellent breakfast and willingness by Ken to ensure our every need was met. You would be wise to select Fair Havens for your next stay while either staying in the Athems environs or simply as we were, passing through. Cheers, Les

    4.2 out of 5
     

    Great holiday weekend getaway!

    May 31, 2012

    Really enjoyed the historic aspect of the house and feeding the horses.


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Ken Lauderdale

    Innkeepers Description:

    Ken and his wife's first love is restoring historic homes. They presently reside in an 1812 plantation home on thirty acres. He has moved and restored several historic homes. Hobbies are horse back riding, hiking, sprint triathlon, and hunting.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    Resident Pets

    1 Cat

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $125 - $250

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3 P.M.    Check Out: 11 A.M.

    • Minimum Stay: Two night Minimum on weekends,Gameday,special events&UGA Graduation

    • Deposit Amount Required: $100.00 Deposit to reserve all rooms.

    • Cancellations: If you need to cancel this reservation, call us at least 48 hours before check-in to avoid one stay cancellation fee.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: Complimentary water ,soda, Early riser juice, coffe, & Bagel

    • Drinks Available: Yes

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: No

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 24 Reviews

    4.7 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    Perfect weekend

    December 02, 2012

    We celebrated my girlfriends 50th birthday with a 2 night stay here. Ken made our weekend so pleasurable. His hospitality and breakfasts were wonderful. The rooms are so quaint and bring you back in time. Great location, close to the U of Georgia, so we could visit campus easily. Exceptional weekend, thanks to Ken and Fair Havens Plantation.

    5 out of 5
     

    A truly memorable Wedding and Labor day weekend!

    September 02, 2012

    Friends and family in a beautiful relaxed atmosphere where people shared incredible meals and fellowshipped like they used too!Ken and Linda Lauderdale treat you like family,and go out of their way to ensure you stay is much much more than you could have imagined. The house is a master piece of lovingly restored history that lends itself to a comfortable and enjoyable stay with it's deep history and serene surroundings.No

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Hospitality and History!

    August 02, 2012

    Recently had the opportunity to stay at this charming historic venue. Tucked away on a horse farm/plantation Ken met us in the driveway and warmly welcomed us to his establishment. Southern charm and hospitality abounds. Exceptionally interesting history of the home provided by Ken. Tremendous personal customer service provided by Ken. Excellent breakfast and willingness by Ken to ensure our every need was met. You would be wise to select Fair Havens for your next stay while either staying in the Athems environs or simply as we were, passing through. Cheers, Les

    4.2 out of 5
     

    Great holiday weekend getaway!

    May 31, 2012

    Really enjoyed the historic aspect of the house and feeding the horses.

    4.0 out of 5
     

    Perfect for a Southern Wedding!

    October 10, 2011

    My daughter's wedding was absolutely magnificent due, in part, to this beautiful Fair Havens Plantation! We had the rehearsal dinner and the wedding on site...no driving to hotels or restaurants....absolutely perfect! My out of town family stayed at the Plantation with us. How special that was for us! We could all come down to breakfast in our PJ's and drink coffee, enjoy a delicious breakfast and relax before the wedding activities began! Our wedding guests enjoyed this lovely Plantation and grounds, as well! Perfect..absolutely perfect...for an outdoor wedding!! Thank you to the lovely owners, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lauderdale, for a weekend full of happy memories!!

    4.0 out of 5
     

    Prachtige mansion midden in de natuur

    September 07, 2011

    Fair Havens is een fraai gerestaureerde oude mansion, met sfeervolle kamers. Hoewel we de goedkoopste kamer geboekt hadden, kregen we bij aankomst een gratis upgrade naar de suite. Ontbijten op het balkon, uitkijkend over de bossen en de tuin met volop vogels was genieten.

    5 out of 5
     

    Southern hospitality of

    August 11, 2011

    Surprisingly close to Athens, this is the place you should stay for the quintessential plantation experience. Ken, the wonderful owner, was full of southern hospitality. I stayed in the cottage and he brought breakfast every morning. He purchased tea that I liked and made sure my refrigerator was stocked full of water, fruit, soda and bagels. I recommend this B&B without hesitation. Have a great stay!

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Great Place to stay, very friendly and attentive innkeeper!

    August 11, 2011

    We stayed at this phantastic B&B on a Sunday at the end of April. We had the whole plantation for ourselves for one day, what a great and unique experience! Thank you Ken for showing us the house and the very friendly reception. Breakfast was great, real Southern style! We were upgraded to the Honeymoon Suite! Coffee and soft drinks for free! Ken gave us an excellent restaurant recommendation for the evening, The Last Resort Grill in Athens! We loved our stay in Athens very much and would visit again whenever in the region! Kind regards to Ken


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  • Location Type

    • Small town

    • Countryside

    City - Athens

    • Distance to city: 6 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Do not use Mapquest. It is wrong when you get near the property. From Atlanta: follow I-85 N to 316E or I-285 to 78E or I-20 E to 138 to 78E. As you near Athens: From 78, exit right onto 316 at the light - stay in the righthand lane and proceed. If you are coming in on 316, just stay on it and get in the right hand lane. You will pass "Oconee Connector" and move into the far RIGHT lane - this will get you onto Loop 10/Hwy 78E. Proceed to EXIT 8 (Oconee Street/Lexington Road exit) and exit to the RIGHT onto 78E. Follow 78E to Clarke cnty line (apprx. 8 miles)make right on Old Edwards Road we are the first Driveway on the left Come through two silver gates & you can't see the home from the road.Wind through the Oaks tree till the property opens up to a beautiful board fence pasture. You are there.

    Airport

    • Atlanta, GA (ATL-Hartsfield Intl.) 80 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take I-85 North out of the airport. You can follow 85N and follow above directions or you can take I-20 East off of I85N to Hwy 138 in Conyers and go left. Go about 16 milles to Monroe to Hwy 78E (it will segue you onto 78E at Walmart)and follow the above directions. During peak traffic times - listen to 750AM (Talk radio) for traffic updates every 6 minutes or 97.1 or 105.7 FM (oldies) for 24 hour traffic updates.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Historic Bus Tour of Athens

    • Available pastures for traveling Equine People

    • State Parks Horse Trails

    • Rafting on the Broad River

    • Outlet Stores

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Zoo

    • Hiking trails

    • Hunting

    • University of Georgia Foot Ball Gameday

    • Historic bus Tour Athens, Ga

    • Augusta Masters

    • Classic Center Events Athens, Ga

    • Fine Resturants Athens, Ga

    • Tour of Homes & Museums Washington ,Ga

    • Shopping

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property highlights

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Group events

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    On-site

    • Conference Rooms

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Washer/dryer

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Fridge

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Wi-Fi

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Southern -Style Breakfast

    • Time Served: 8:00- 9 A.M.

    • Serving Location: Princess Suite,Breakfast/dining area

    Special meal options

    • Vegetarian

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