Over 186,000 T+L readers completed the 2024 survey.

The final scores are averages of these responses.

Bucolic getaways are always a draw, as at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards (No.

Guest room at The Candleberry Inn

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  1. in Bristol, Virginia and the Farmhouse Inn (No.

  2. in Forestville, California.

And while its no surprise that many inns come with a sense of history (the No.

Living room area in Candleberry inn with a fireplace

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Across the board, these places left a major impression.

One reader called Villa Mara (No.

  1. in Aiken, South Carolina, offers a club-like atmosphere where everyone is a member.

The staff goes overboard to make your stay a happy one.

I cant wait to go back again.

That particular alchemy has won legions of admirers among T+L readers.

Writes one voter, beautiful property.

Attention to detail is superb.

The staff is so warm, friendly, and accommodating.

Another highlighted its very convenient location in Brewster, calling it the best place on the Cape.

It checks all the boxes for quality, hospitality, and food.

It’s like a big warm hug.

It is truly unique and not to be missed.

T+L READER

There is no better experience than the Candleberry Inn.