Located in Madison, Southern Cross Guest Ranch is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge and Beacon Heights Shopping Center. .This bed & breakfast is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Lake Oconee and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Rogers House and Rose Cottage.
Madison Morgan County Visitor Center - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
Madison Morgan Cultural Center - 14 min drive - 11.5 km
Rock Eagle Effigy Mound - 14 min drive - 16.4 km
Lake Oconee - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
Lake Oconee Village - 27 min drive - 28.9 km
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Dos Amigos - Mexican Grill - 12 min drive
Zaxby's - 11 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 11 min drive
About this property
Southern Cross Guest Ranch
Bed & breakfast in Madison with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
Southern Cross Guest Ranch offers 17 accommodations with hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.
This Madison bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Dining Room serving guests of Southern Cross Guest Ranch. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Dining Room - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Dining Room
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Free bicycle rentals
Hiking/biking trails
Horseback riding/rentals
Mountain biking
Seasonal outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
Room amenities
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
37-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Electrical adapters
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 3 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 3 are welcome
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March 15 to November 15
Children 3 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Property is also known as
Southern Cross Guest Madison
Southern Cross Guest Ranch Madison
Southern Cross Guest Ranch Bed & breakfast
Southern Cross Guest Ranch Bed & breakfast Madison
Southern Cross Guest Ranch Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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It snowed the weekend we were there, but still enjoyed going down to the barn to spend time with the horses. They are amazing. Disappointed by the breakfast/meals that were included. We couldn't go far because of the snow, so we were limited and the meals were disappointing. Thank God they had snacks !!! The cook/ kitchen manager appeared to not want to be there and it was evident in the food she served and her general attitude (unwelcoming).
I only stayed one night but it was amazing! I have never stayed anywhere so clean and cozy in my life! Can’t wait to book again for a couple getaway! Beautiful location and the place is just amazing!
Loved the horse riding. The property would be a great family weekend away. Simple but had so many things to do. Bikes. Swimming.
Riley our trail ride guide was fantastic and very patient
This is a beautiful, well maintained and expertly furnished property. There are so many places, including the pool area, to sit, relax and listen to and watch the wildlife. It is set in wonderful grounds and extensive countryside with amazing views.
We had breakfast daily which was plentiful and tasty and the service from staff was excellent throughout our stay.
We did not ride, but if you are a horse rider this is a great place to stay.
The nearby town of Madison (about a 15 min car journey) is delightful with a good selection of shops and restaurants and has an old town charm.
We LOVED our time at Southern Cross Guest Ranch. The property was charming. The staff was super friendly. The horses were beautiful. Our room was large, beautiful and a perfect place to enjoy our anniversary.
Loved this place. Heaven on earth!! Staff and everyone was so nice! The horses were so sweet. Not rough at all. Our room was beautiful. Perfect place to visit.
Karen was so helpful, my friend and I stayed at the ranch for a Con in Covington & it was just a short drive away. The ranch was beautiful and we loved all of the animals!
He staff made an effort to make guests feel at home. The room was quiet and comfortable and offered a lovely view. Snacks and drinks were available 24/7, and the breakfast was fine. My only suggestion would be to serve the breakfast at a warmer temperature. At serving time, the food was fairly cold; not a good temperature for eggs and pancakes. The horses were gorgeous and very well taken care of.
Leslie
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Thomas
3 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Tacky decor but clean. No iron or ironing board in room.
This place was amazing. I have gone twice and truly enjoyed both stays. The staff were wonderful. It is a place you can enjoy whether you ride horses or not. I used it as a B&B. It was very relaxing. I also enjoyed walking to the stables to feed the horses treats. The food is amazing. You would be surprised with the options you have to choose from. With the B&B a you have the option to include lunch and dinner with your stay if you want to. With the all inclusive horse riding pkg it was included.
My daughter and I had a wonderful time at the Ranch. We're pet the horses, played with the cats and dogs who live there, she saw the most incredible stars at night. Breakfast was excellent and if you tell them you're diet restrictions they'll work with them. The rooms are beautiful and have character. There are tons of places to sit and relax. The only negative thing I would say is they had terrible 1-ply toilet paper. So we're definitely going back, but maybe I'll bring a roll or two.