Barklin House
"Come home" to Barklin House in historic Newberry. Immerse yourself in an earlier century. Enjoy comfortable sleep, hearty breakfasts, thoughtful hosts! Quiet streets lead to fine restaurants, delightful shops, the Newberry Opera House, Newberry College campus, Carter & Holms orchid greenhouses and antiques. Let the innkeepers be the doting Southern relatives you always wished you had, ready to welcome you to a gentler time.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- 4 miles from I-26
- 70 minutes to GSP airport
- Less than 20 miles to Lake Murray
- about 25 miles to Columbia-Harbison
- about an hour to Greenville/Spartanburg
- Small town
- Nearest major city: Columbia, SC (35 miles Southeast)
- Directions to property:
Exit I-26 at exit #76 (SC Hwy 219) when you see the brown Newberry Opera House sign. Follow signs to Newberry - 4 miles on Hwy 219 which becomes Main Street. In center of downtown (6th traffic light from the interstate) College Street crosses Main Street. Turn right on College Street. We are on the right, second house after the second traffic light. Our driveway and parking is just after our white sign at curbside. If you reach Newberry College campus, you've missed us! - Nearest major airport: Columbia, SC (CAE-Metropolitan) 45 miles
- Directions from airport:
From CAE, take I-26 West (towards Greenville)and exit at #76 - and follow directions to property. We are also easily accessible from Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) airport - 60 miles. From GSP take I-85 South to I-385 East toward Columbia. I-385 will merge with I-26 at Clinton just before exit #52. Continue on I-26 to Newberry Exit #72 (SC Hwy 121). Follow Hwy 121 toward town. This road will become College Street. Make no turns but continue on College Street past Newberry College campus on your left. We are two-and-a-half blocks beyond the campus also on your left, before the traffic light at Calhoun Street. Pull into the driveway just before our curbside white sign.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: 2 rooms, 1 suite
- There are 3 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 85.00 and $ 125.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 85.00 and $ 125.00
- The rate for each additional person is between $ 20.00 and $ 25.00
- Other Accommodations: Room descriptions:
The TOWER ROOM is furnished with a comfortable antique oak queen bed and has a sitting area and private shower bath. The STUDIO ROOM has a queen bed and matching twin bed, a small TV/VCR, fridge and microwave. It has a private shower bath. The ROSE-GYPSY SUITE has a king sized bed in the spacious Rose Room and comfortable seating. Adjacent is the Gypsy Room, a sitting room with comfortable chairs for reading and a twin-sized day bed for lounging. The day-bed conceals a twin trundle, thus serving to accommodate one or two additional persons in the Suite. The Suite also is fitted with a small TV/VCR, fridge and microwave. The Suite is served by a full bath with claw-foot tub and shower. There is an upstairs sitting-hall with books and games, a parlor with piano and large porch with lots of rockers.
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Alarm clock | Amenities Basket |
| Bath robes | CD player |
| Ceiling fans | Coffee/Tea facilities |
| Data port | Desk |
| Fireplace | Fridge |
| Hairdryer | Internet Service |
| Ironing Board | Microwave |
| Radio | Satellite/Cable TV |
| TV | VCR |
| Wi-Fi | |
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| On Site | |
| Air conditioning | Board games |
| Computer | Conference Rooms |
| Copier | DVD Player |
| Fax Machine | Library |
| Piano | Telephone |
| Videos | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| rear deck with chaise lounge | wraparound porch with rockers, ceiling fans |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: As early as 6 am to 10 am
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
- Additional food services included in room rate: Cocoa, cider, coffee and tea, coffeemaker and electric kettle, fridge with bottled water and sodas, packaged chips and snacks., Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
- Special meals available: Diabetic, Specific Allergies, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Mediterranean tart
This favorite is a delicious combination of eggs and cheeses, including a tangy touch of feta, featuring fresh herbs from the garden and garnished with tomatoes. Served with our locally made breakfast sausages, hot muffins and biscuits. A fresh fruit dish always starts your breakfast and there is plenty of chilled juice and your choice of hot beverages.
Policies
- Minimum stay required (Some week-ends, special events and holidays require a two-night stay)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Guests may enjoy tobacco products on the porch and gardens)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Children are welcome (Call first - children are welcome at innkeepers discretion)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Guests may enjoy their own beverages in moderation)
- Deposit amount required (Deposit of one night's fare or guarantee with a credit card number to hold reservation.)
- Check in time is 3:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am
- Cancellations:
Notice of cancellation received more than three days in advance will permit full refund of deposit. For cancellations received with less than three days notice it may be necessary to charge one night's fare, if we are unable to re-book the reserved room(s). Early departures, late arrivals and rescheduling are included in the cancellation policy. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Member, South Carolina Bed & Breakfast Association (SCBBA)
- Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Barbara and Franklin Miller
Barbara is an enthusiastic gardener and the grounds reflect her eclectic collection of perennials and shrubs. Franklin is an accomplished artist and his portraits and other works decorate many of the walls. Guests may visit his studio located on the property. - The innkeepers speak: English
- There is one cat on the property
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, National/State parks, Nature area, Lynches Woods, Newberry College, Dreher Island State Park, Carter & Holmes orchid range, Newberry Opera House, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Mountain Bike trails, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming
Newberry Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Newberry, South Carolina.