Pinhook Plantation House

I was married at the pinhook July 8th 2006. We planned a big wedding, reception and honeymoon night there. It was great! The only thing I did not like is that a couple came up to stay just as my wedding was winding down. I was hoping for more privacy with all the money I put in. But it still was beautiful and really enjoyed.

This review comes a little late, since I stayed at Pinhook Plantation in November last year but I wanted to add a glowing review...even if it is 6 months later! I stayed here enroute to Gatlinburg on the most magnificant drive through the Great Smokies. We arrived late at night after a long day driving, but nothing was too much trouble. Our ground floor room was undeniably perfect, beautifully laid out, clean and the homemade cookie went down a treat! Breakfast was superb and the host was incredibly welcoming. Too tired to make a trip to the nearest shop on the night we arrived, we were even given a bottle of wine 'on the house' which made for a lovely couple of hours on the porch looking at the stars! (It was below freezing but we were wrapped up and it didnt matter!) On waking we were blessed with the most magnificant views, with the Smokies in the distance. I've never seen anything so beautiful in all my life. Visiting at Christmas time, the house felt so cosy and warm with a beautifully dressed christmas tree and roaring open fire in the living room. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Ellen is a gracious host and a marvelous cook. We were greeted with a very basket and bottle of wine which my wife enjoyed immensely. This was our first experience in a bed and breakfast and we will definitely be returning!

Pinhook plantation was such a wonderful and cozy place to stay and visit! We loved the room with its charm and beautiful colors. Ellen was such an accommodating proprietor and a great cook. We cannot wait to go back and visit. The animals are super friendly and easy going. You cannot find a better view from the front door . What a wonderful place to stay! !.

This is a very cozy B&B near the Ocoee Olympic Whitewater Rafting Center. Ellen and Don are exceedingly gracious hosts who made us feel right at home. We enjoyed sitting on the rocking chairs on the front porch and seeing the beautiful views of the nearby mountains. We also enjoyed getting to know Pinhook's cats and dogs; without fail Katie the cat welcomed us back after every outing.

Although Pinhook Plantation House is in a very rural area, it is definitely worth a visit! The directions on the website are very good, and we found it easily. Thanks for a scrumptious breakfast!!

A really charming, unique B&B! It's comfy, friendly and relaxing. My favorite part was the rocking chairs on the wide front porch overlooking the smokey mountains. I was thrilled to find a B&B that was so pet friendly. And friendly is the best descriptive words for the great people that run the inn as well as everyone in the area. We will always remember our stay here. Thanks so much for your hospitality!

This was my husband and I's first stay in a bed and breakfast and it was lovely. The room was nice and the bed was very comfortable. The home owners were extremely kind and hospitable. They also cooked phenomenal food. :)

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Thank you for you kind review. We are proud that we have given you and so many new-to-B&Bing guests a desire to continue enjoying ours and other B&B's in the future. We strive to make your stay a wonderful one.

First the good about Pinhook. We had a very nice stay at Pinhook Plantation. Ellen is very personable and makes you feel at home. The bed was comfortable and the bath was small and older but usable. The decor was really pretty. The breakfasts were really good. We had stuffed French toast, ham and cheese waffles, egg strata, fruits, bacon, and sausage just to name a few. The only down side was that Ellen has 4 cats and a dog that she allows to come inside. There was also a dog that didn't belong to her that she allowed inside. They come and go as they please. If I had known in advance I would not have booked here because I am allergic to cats. I had to buy antihistamines and take while we were there. We stayed gone during the day and mostly just slept there, but my allergies really acted up. We went into the gathering room where we ate breakfast one morning to find the long haired cat laying on the table where we had just eaten breakfast. I also sat in one of the chairs and when I got up there was a big wad of cat hair on my shoulder, so there is a lot of cat hair in this room. I just thought I should put this in the review in case there was someone else thinking about staying here that might be allergice to cats or not like the idea of cats being allowed on the table where you eat. If you are an animal lover and do not mind this then this is a great place to stay.

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Comments on this review were very positive on our hospitality, food and their stay in general and we are delighted that they stay all in all was a pleasent one. Our website indicates that we are a pet-friendly B&B. Though we have had guests request a cat to sleep with (we really do), pets are not allowed in the suites and we do our best to keep them out of guest specified areas. We had no indication that there was a allergy problem...we ask when guests arrive of any allergies, along with time they want breakfast, coffee or tea, etc. Our apologies to these guests. We maintain and strive, as you can see by all our other reviews, for cleanlines, value, hospitality and dining quality.

My husband and I have stayed here twice. Everything is beautiful, the house the grounds. It is tucked away but a great find. Breakfast has been delicious every time. We would definitely recommend this to others.

My husband and I and some friends of ours stayed at the Pinhook Plantation at the end of a backpacking trip, and it was a wonderful way to clean up and relax before driving back home. The rocking chairs on the front porch were great; Ellen had chocolate chip cookies waiting for us when we arrived; she was also incredibly accommodating with our 60-lb dog (Boxer) that we had with us. On top of that, the price was comparable to a hotel, which wouldn't have had the comfort and friendliness of a B&B, along with a delicious breakfast of stuffed pears, fresh fruit, bacon, ham, muffins, and stuffed French toast.

We had a family group, two of whom had never stayed in a B&B. Everyone had a great time. Beautiful location. Ellen & Don make you feel very comfortable and the Breakfast was outstanding. Hope we can go back.

We were very impressed with the room accomodations...very comfortable, very quiet, and most welcoming! We had flight delays, and arrived late, but Ellen graciously accomodated us and delayed dinner for us. She is a very good cook! We enjoyed a gourmet breakfast and she even packed us a picnic basket lunch! We will most definately stay with them again.

Wow, this was our first B & B experience and it was wonderful. The house was lovely. The room was awesome. We had such a great time with Ellen. She had wonderful breakfasts for us and cooked dinner for us one night. We definately didn't go hungry. She was so friendly and entertaining. Though the B & B was well off the main beaten path is was well worth the drive. We are planning on coming back next year for our anniversary. You will love it!

Attended a wedding at this B&B which was beautifully done. Stayed 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed the food and host. What a lovely weekend!

Beautiful inn! Views were incredible, food was delicious, atmosphere was cozy, hospitality was impeccable.

Our stay at Pinhook was wonderful. Ellen made us feel like we were at home. The breakfast was outstanding. We are SO glad that we found this B&B - it was just what we needed for our weekend getaway.

Our three night stay at Pinhook Plantation House was tranquil and relaxing. Each room has been carefully decorated for both beauty and comfort. Sitting on the front porch looking out over the wide open hills would give any guest inner peace. Each breakfast was a culinary feast (we certainly didn't need to eat lunch) and we so enjoyed getting to know our hostess over coffee and tea. The location might seem remote but we were amazed at the local offerings; even a glider plane ride! If we are back through eastern TN you can be sure we will be staying at Pinhook.

Clean and comfortable room. Excellent service. Food was superb. Ellen was a gracious, warm innkeeper. One of our best B&B experiences.

We have been going to pinhook for the last 4 years and staying on our anniversary and on my birthday and Ellen has always made our stay so great the food is soooo good we feel very welcome and at home there we cant wait to come back And we tell everyone about pinhook and Miss Ellen

After looking at the pictures of the rooms on the web, we were surprised when we arrived that they were larger and nicer than we had expected! Ellen is a great hostess and a very good cook - breakfast was really yummy. Views are pastoral - very nice to watch the moon rise over the treetops from the balcony. The hot tub didn't look all that well-maintained, but it was too hot for a soak anyway. All in all, this is a fine place and I'd recommend it to others!

Like walking into a "Southern Living Magazine" Great food, very spacious suite and beautiful view.

We had a very pleasent weekend at pinhook b&b Helen is such a great host made us fill at home.We really enjoyed it