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| - If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. So for now, just imagine I'm giving it all 5 starts times two :-)
There is not enough that I can say about The Duke Mansion. Anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, look no further. The Duke Mansion will transport you back in time, to when life was a bit slower and finer.
The rooms at this place are exquisite. This place is one of rare vintage indeed. The first thing I noticed about our room was that the ceilings were well over 15 feet high. You just don't fined places like that anymore. And the entire mansion is both bright, and spotless. Very well kept.
The grounds are astonishingly well kept. You can spend an hour walking around the grounds, just adoring the flowers, exotic local birds and landscaping.
It's obvious that a lot of people get married at the Duke Mansion, and that's no surprise. Highly recommend you check this place out if you're getting married in NC, or would be willing to travel to NC to get married, just to do something different for a change.
The breakfast was spot on. Basic Southern food, delicious to the core. The staff are super friendly. Typical of the South though :-)
Another great facet about the Duke Mansion is it's proximity to downtown Charlotte and other lively, nearby suburban neighborhoods. It's rare to find a place that seems so isolated (in a good way) but yet offers 15 minute access in any direction to whatever you want to do.
TIP: Get either room 204 or 205. These rooms share the lovely, screened in private balcony. The balcony overlooks the fountain. It's so peaceful. And it's massive. There are both swings and lounge chairs.
I will definitely be going back to the Duke Mansion. This place is heavenly. Do it!
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