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 sumptious! The staff and hosts were knowledgeable and gracious. Would stay here again when in Asheville.

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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 terriers, and that suite is one of the inn’s three pet friendly units. The suite is well furnished and equipped with a small kitchen that is replenished daily with breakfast items—everything from muffins and eggs to juice and coffee. The king size bed was comfortable and the lighting (sometimes a problem elsewhere) was good enough for reading in bed or in one of the comfortable chairs. The grounds and gardens are as lovely as pictured. If you are looking for a typical bed and breakfast experience but want to take your pet along, the one thing that might disappoint is finding yourself separated from the generally hospitable atmosphere that one expects at a B&B. We knew that as pet owners we would not be having breakfast with the other guests, but had assumed we would be greeted at some point by one of the innkeepers. However, that did not occur. They remained quite invisible throughout our stay of five days. Even so, although I found the management distant, the young woman who served wine and cheese each afternoon was absolutely charming and full of good information. One other thing—the location is great. Everything is convenient, whether you want to go downtown to shop or dine, or whether you want to take off for the mountains to go hiking. We did it all and thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

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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, too. A delightful getaway for couples and very close to downtown restaurants and activities.

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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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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. Frank and Ralph are so passionate about the Inn, the gardens and their guests that everyone feels special, not just one of hundreds of guests who pass through year after year. There were many who were there for the third or fourth time. I hope we will be repete guests very soon. Ed and Lee Snell Safety Harbor, FL

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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 owners go out of their way to make guests feel welcome. Can't wait for a return visit!

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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 thinning out and pruning. The entrance drive to the Inn is like driving through a jungle and so much of the landscaping is hidden because it's so overgrown. The food is fabulous but extremely rich and decadent. If you're used to eating healthy meals, be prepared for 95% rich and decadent with only a small entree of fruit. We would have preferred more healthy offerings with only maybe one decadent offering. We also were very disappointed with the breakfast meal served at 9:00 a.m. instead of 8:00 a.m. By the time you're done dining, it's 10:00 a.m. and your morning is mostly shot if you have plans that take you outside of Asheville. The room was small but nicely appointed. There is a great deal of attention to the small amenities that add a lovely touch. I tend to be very particular about cleanliness so for most people, the following may not bother them: There were some dead bugs on the floor, a stain on our sheets covering our blanket and the shower had mold in the corners. Generally however, overall, things are kept-up fairly well. We enjoyed our stay and would probably return to White Gate Inn.

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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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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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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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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. I highly recommend the 1889 WhiteGate Inn & Cottage.

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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 Biltmore Estate is an easy drive and less than 10 minutes away. It's a good central base to be able to get to the entire Asheville area. The Inn itself is clean and well taken care of. The rooms are also clean and very nicely appointed. The staff is excellent and very helpful. Tickets to the Biltmore Estate, restaurant reccomendations and reservations, (Frank & Ralph, the owners, haven't steered us wrong yet in this area) if we needed anything it was taken care of very quickly. Then there is the breakfast, it's not just breakfast but a three course meal, (no need for lunch :) ) If you're looking for a place to get away with your loved one for a romantic weekend, or just to relax and kick back, I highly reccomend the Whitegate.

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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 and features but offers all the modern amenities, the common areas are comfortable, cozy and sunny while our bedroom/ bathroom was totally up to date. The garden was in bloom and is the pride & joy of one of the owners – it shows. We had a large (firm) bed with lovely linens (and tons of pillows), the spotless bathroom had a whirlpool tub w/ shower, our sitting room (originally a sleeping porch) off the bedroom had a flat screen tv, desk & sofa. We enjoyed the 3 course breakfast in the mornings (who knew breakfast could be 3 courses!) & wine/canapés in the afternoon. The owner and staff are all very attentive & extremely happy to share their knowledge about the area, sights, shopping & restaurants – don’t miss Tops for Shoes in downtown Asheville. We'd love to stay here again!

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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 building that has either been newy renovated or newly built. The only downside to our stay was the heat situation. There is one very loud, motel-style wall heater on only one side of the building with no other visible forced heat anywhere in the room or bathroom. So, not only did the constant "on & off" cycling of the heaters wake us up constantly throughout the night, but when we got out of bed in the morning, the bathroom was so cold, that we had to lay towels on the floor and turn on the ceiling heat lamp for awhile to be able to use the bathroom (as the heater's on the opposite side of the building from the bathroom). I hope they soon remedy this uncomfortable situation.

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The stay met and exceeded my expectations

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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 great...just a few short blocks to downtown Asheville, which is a fun town with lots to do. The only drawback (to me) was the rather skimpy breakfast. The food was very good, but for the price I expected a more substantial breakfast. Both days we were served 3 courses--1st a cup of fruit marinated in brandy or other flavorings, second a small ramekin of a quiche-like dish (no meat), and 3rd a small puff pastry. While delicious, it hardly filled me up. Some homemade ham biscuits, omelettes, or maybe even a nice breakfast casserole would be very easy to do. I just think the breakfast should "wow" the guests, and for me they did not. Again, what we had was very tasty, but I would have much preferred a more hearty fare. That said, I think this is an excellent property overall, and I would confidently recommend it to anyone. Just be prepared to eat an early lunch!

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

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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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