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1889 WhiteGate Inn & Cottage

1889 WhiteGate Inn & Cottage is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and overlooks downtown Asheville and Blue Ridge Mountains. This charming Inn offers today's comforts with yesterday's ambiance. The Inn was a winner of the Griffin Award for restoration in 1997. The Inn is furnished with period antiques, fine furniture and collectibles. All rooms either have a private sitting room or a fireplace for your enjoyment. Our warm hospitality welcomes you in the gracious parlor. Refreshments await your arrival in our solarium or by the living room fireplace. Browse through the Greenhouse/conservatory filled with orchids and tropicals or wander through the exotically landscaped grounds with waterfalls and Koi ponds. A delightful gourmet breakfast served in the dining room. We are looking forward to making your stay a memorable one.

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"Beautiful inside and out"

9/14/2009

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Stayed On: 9/2009

Chose this B & B partly from its website and partly from the location--close to restaurants and downtown. No surprises whatsoever. The room (Elizabeth Barrett Browning) was cozy and romantic, the grounds beautiful and private, the breakfast... read more

"Pet friendly and great location"

8/22/2009

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Stayed On: 8/2009

My husband and I stayed five nights in the beautiful 1889 Whitegate Inn and Cottage and had a wonderful time visiting Asheville and the surrounding area. We chose the Oscar Wilde in particular because we were accompanied by our west highland white... read more

"Perfectly charming inn!"

8/18/2009

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Stayed On: 7/2009

The suites are as beautiful as the online photos! :) The gardens are spectacular, and we thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of the hosts, Corgis, and the staff. Breakfast every day was beautiful and delicious. The spa services were very relaxing,... read more

"Great B&B"

8/12/2009

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Stayed On: 7/2009

We never stayed in a B&B but this exceeded our expectations. We will never go back to a hotel unless we have to!

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"Hated to leave"

7/25/2009

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Stayed On: 7/2009

From the moment you arrive at the White Gate Inn you feel at home. We stayed in the cottage. Its clean and well furnished, the bed comfortable, the amenities perfect, the breaskfasts fablulous but there's more to it than that. The Inn Keepers.... read more

"Beautiful inn and gardens with fantastic breakfast"

7/13/2009

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Stayed On: 6/2009

A trip to Asheville will be even more memorable with a stay at the WhiteGate Inn. The gardens provide a beautiful setting for this lovely inn. The rooms and common areas are well-appointed, and the 3 course breakfasts are incredible. The inn... read more

"White Gate Inn close to downtown Asheville."

6/25/2009

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Stayed On: 6/2009

White Gate Inn is located within a short driving distance from downtown Asheville. The gardens surrounding the Inn are lovely and offer a relaxing respite amongst the pond and koi and unusual plantings. However, much of the gardens could stand a... read more

"Pampered"

6/22/2009

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Stayed On: 6/2009

Our two day stay exceeded our expectations. Our room in the carriage was gorgeous, comfortable and we slept soundly. We especially enjoyed the three course gourmet breakfasts and the wine and cheese hour in the garden. Hope to return next year.

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"FABULOUS"

6/9/2009

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Stayed On: 6/2009

this b&b is fabulous! everything at this b&b is worth your time and money! the rooms are gorgeous, the staff is friendly, and the gardens are spectacular! Frank and Ralph are excellent innkeepers/owners!

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"We loved it."

5/24/2009

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Stayed On: 5/2009

It was a wonderful experience. Close to downtown, charming gardens, wonderful breakfasts and social hours, very welcoming staff. Thouroughly enjoyed it.

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"Good Getaway"

5/19/2009

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Stayed On: 5/2009

I stayed at the Inn in early May. It was a wonderful experience. The gardens are magical, the food simply excellent, the down town area within walking distance, and the owners and staff all very helpful. I had a massage and facial. Both were divine.... read more

"The Whitegate is worth the trip!!"

5/6/2009

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Stayed On: 4/2009

My wife and I have now stayed at the Whitegate on two different occasions, (3 for my wife) and we love it there! The location is great, easy access to I-40, minutes from downtown Asheville (you could walk if you wanted to), the entrance to the... read more

"Wonderful 1st time ...."

5/3/2009

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Stayed On: 4/2009

We were delighted with our stay at the Inn. We typically stay in hotels when we travel but decided that since there are so many B&B's choices in Asheville we'd try one for a change of pace – we picked a winner! The Inn has old world charm... read more

"Very Nice But Cold"

11/13/2008

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Stayed On: 12/2007

Frank and Ralph are the definition of great innkeepers. We found their inn lovely, the food was wonderful, and their company was very entertaining. We stayed in the Browning & Emerson suites in December of 2007, which are located in a separate... read more

Innkeeper Response

Guest comfort and satisfaction are our number one concern. We encourage our guests to give us feedback and realize that there is always room for improvement. We wish these guests had let us know when they stayed here a year ago that their room was cold so we could have resolved their problem. The Emerson and Browning suites opened a little over a year ago in our new Carriage house. They have become our most popular suites over the past year and we have received no complaints about the heating or cooling. Our architect did a lot of research to come up with the best system for individual room comfort and on his recommendation we installed PTAC units in each suite. The guests love that they can individually control the temperature and we know there is a wide range of comfort levels that guests require. We wanted to assure comfort in the bathrooms so we had auxillary heaters installed. We have discovered that for the PTAC units to work efficiently the bathroom doors must be left open when not in use so the air can circulate. These suites have large stone fireplaces with gas logs and guests that like it quieter have told us they turn off the PTAC units and the room is very warm with just the fireplace on. The PTAC units also have a night mode that allows the fan to run quieter. This has been a long explanation but we would like to assure these former guests and those in the future that there is not a problem with the heating or cooling in these suites and that as innkeepers we will do everything possible to keep our guests happy and comfortable.

- Frank E. Salvo (innkeeper)

"Visit family"

8/1/2008

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Stayed On: 7/2008

The stay met and exceeded my expectations

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"Wonderful inn, great location!"

6/16/2008

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Stayed On: 6/2008

Many positives: Beautiful, spacious room (we stayed in the Eliz. Barrett Browning suite), awesome bathroom, the gardens are truly spectacular. Innkeepers and staff are friendly and informative about things to do in the area. The location is... read more

Innkeeper Response

We appreciate the input from this guest and regret that we did not "wow" her with our breakfasts. Breakfast is an event at the WhiteGate Inn and we want the guests to leave the dining room impressed with the presentation and the quality of the food if not the quantity. We serve a 3-course sit down candlelit breakfast and guests never receive the same course during their stay. If you are with us 5 days you will have 15 different courses. Many guests tell us they skip lunch after having our breakfast! Expect the unexpected is our motto and we always serve a dessert for the third course and at this time the innkeepers and our 2 corgis join the guests and we have a chance to socialize with our guests and help plan their day. We hope these guests will stay with us again and experience additions to our menu. We are now serving Brenda's homemade butter biscuits with assorted jams, have increased the size of the entrees, and now offer a choice of juices. Feedback has been very positive and we will continue to improve and always listen to what our guests have to say.

- Frank E. Salvo (innkeeper)

"More than expected"

6/4/2008

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Stayed On: 5/2008

Everything was perfect - rooms, food, and walking through the beautiful gardens and orchard greenhouse. The owners were a joy to talk to and shared knowledge of area attractions they knew gardeners would enjoy!

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"great birthday experience"

10/20/2007

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Stayed On: 9/2007

The Innkeepers Frank and Ralph have done a wonderful job making this one of the best inns I have ever stayed in. It is beautiful,friendly and nothing has been forgotten. I was so happy about my stay and I think you will be too.

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"Best B&B"

10/17/2007

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Stayed On: 9/2007

This was the best B&B that we’ve ever stayed in! Very cordial hosts, excellent food & amenities Beautiful gardens read more

"Who Could Ask for More!"

9/20/2007

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Stayed On: 9/2007

The WhiteGate Inn is awesome. Our overnight stay included beautiful sleeping quarters and amazing accomodations. Your home is so tastefully done. We appreciate your hospitality and wonderful food. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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