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| Total Rooms: 8 | Rates: $125 to $625 |
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Description
Circa 1900. This National Register home was one of a few local homes designed by Richard Sharpe Smith, the supervising architect for the nearby Biltmore Estate. The simple exterior and pleasing Arts & Crafts style is flanked by a wide veranda for relaxing and enjoying the neighborhood. English and American antiques fill the elegant inn. Well-appointed guest bedrooms feature King-size beds and fireplaces. Some have whirlpool tubs, and one boasts a clawfoot tub. A secluded, deluxe five-room whirlpool suite also offers a sitting room and private entrance with balcony. Breakfasts include a special fruit dish such as baked banana souffle, a daily entree and dessert. The inn hosts a social hour from 6-7 p.m. daily. Spend the day touring historic homes, or hike and raft in nearby wilderness areas.
This property has been featured in Health Magazine, Jan/Feb 2003, Charlotte Taste Magazine, Asheville Magazine, Knoxville NBC affiliate, Asheville WLOS ABC affiliate. Location: City/Urban.
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Rooms & Rates |
Rates: $125 to $625 Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks and Travelers Checks. Rooms: This property has 8 total guest accommodations with private bath, 8 with fireplaces, 3 suites. The types of beds available include King and Queen.
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Policies |
Minimum Stay Requirements: 2 days for weekend/high season; 3 days for October weekends. Cancellation: 14 days, $35 cancellation fee Pets: Pets Allowed, Innkeepers pets on premises and Well-behaved pets are allowed in the carriage house - Griffin Cottage at no additional charge. Smoking: Outside Only.
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Services & Amenities |
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast and Snacks/Refreshments. Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Full Breakfast, Full Gourmet Breakfast and Snacks/Refreshments. Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Modem Hook-Up, Cable TV, Reading Lamps, CD Player, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans, Snack Bar, Central Air, Clock Radio, Telephone, Coffeemaker, Television, Data Ports, Desk, VCR, Fireplace, DVD, Hair Dryer, Bathrobes, Bath Amenities, Wireless Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board, High-speed Internet access wired or wireless, Coffee or tea delivered to your door at 8 AM and Breakfast delivered to your room in the carriage house. Amenities On Site: Library, Parlor Games, Computers, PC, Copy Machine, Phone, Fax, Fireplace, Limited Handicap Access, DVD, Cookies/brownies, Cream cheese pound cake, Coffee/tea 24 hours a day, Complimentary soda, Water, Social hour 6-7 PM with live music on Thursday and Saturday nights. Business Traveler Amenities: Desk, Television, Modem Connection, Internet Access, Wireless Internet Access, FAX On-site, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Daily Newspapers, Gym Nearby, Flexible Cancellation, Off-site Dry Cleaning Services and Flexible Check in/out Times.
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Discounts |
Special Discounts: Biltmore and Parkway Picnic packages available. Special mid-week rates- please call. - One Night Free: This property is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. This guide features a certificate for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night. The dates this property will honor the certificate are Jan. 5-Sept. 30, Sunday-Thursday, except holidays. Travel Club Discounts: 25% off Jan. 5-Sept. 30, Sunday-Thursday, except holidays..
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Activities |
Events Hosted: Reunions, Seminars, Meetings, Weddings and Romantic Getaways. Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping Local Crafts, Skiing Downhill, Sports Events, Major, College, Tennis, Water Sports, Wineries, Biltmore Estate and Chimney Rock. Recommended Restaurants: Savoy, Market Place, Fig.
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Historic Interest |
The inn was designed by Richard Sharp Smith, supervising architect to the Biltmore Estate. Historic Awards: National Historical Site Granted, City Historical Site Granted and the largest Norway Maple in North Carolina. Historic Memberships: Local Historical Society and City Historical Society. Historic sites nearby: Biltmore Estate 2 miles
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Romantic Interest |
Carriage House and Zelda's Retreat have private entrances and gardens for a completely private experience. French doors in the William Morris and Rossetti open onto an enclosed garden allowing you to take a whirlpool with the doors open and feel like you're taking a whirlpool outside!
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