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1847 Blake House Inn Bed & Breakfast
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Built circa 1847 by Joseph B. Pyatt, the Blake House Inn, with its 22" thick native stone walls laid in lime and clay mortar and its original 14' high ornamental plaster ceilings, is one of the finest examples of Italianate architecture with Gothic influence in the Asheville area. The house originally served as the summer home of Dr. Frederick Blake, a wealthy rice plantation owner from Charleston, South Carolina. However, during the closing days of the Civil War, the house also served as a Confederate Field Hospital. The Confederate soldiers were cared for in the bedrooms upstairs. Some of the nurses took pity on the injured Union soldiers and cared for them in the crawlspace under the Inn.
The custom king size bed made from an antique door matches the window hanging above the bed. It is perfect for a family of three with its brass accented white day bed, skylight, and antique vanity table. The full bath has a brand new large tiled in shower. The Azalea Room has cable TV, DVD player, and a telephone. Because the room is fully carpeted, we do not allow pets in this room.
The Lilac Room is the largest guest room in the main house and it features a king size bed, and a fireplace framed in ornamental ceramic tiles with a large original mantle and gas logs. There is cable TV and DVD player in the room along with a telephone and seating area. In addition, you can write up one our complimentary post cards at the antique writing desk. French doors leading to Helen's Balcony and the Inn's largest private bath with an antique cast iron tub and shower, that has dark blue outer enamel, brass claw feet and white porcelain inside, set the stage for returning to the slower, more relaxed times of the 1840's.
This photo shows a portion of the living room and a piece of the kitchenette in the Carriage House Guest Suite.
Covered front porch with seating and hammock
This photo shows the covered entryway to the house as well as some of the grounds, including the steps leading to the gazebo.
1847 Blake house Inn Bed & Breakfast
Dogwood Room with king bed, fireplace, hardwood floors and 12' high ceilings. Private bathroom with shower.
The Sycamore Suite, located on the first floor of the Carriage House, is perfect for families with children, people looking for an extended stay, and small groups. The suite, which can accommodate up to four adults and two children, includes a large bedroom with a king bed and a separate living room with a full-size sofabed. We also have a toddler bed and a rollaway bed for children. The bathroom is spacious and the kitchenette has a small refrigerator, oven/stove, coffee maker, and a table with four chairs. Continental breakfast is included in the nightly rate for the Suite and your kitchenette will be stocked for your stay. If you wish to enjoy the hot breakfast in the main house, please add $10 per person (age 6 and older) to the nightly rate. Please note: There are two steps down into the bathroom so this Suite is not wheelchair accessible. We apologize; however, pets are NOT permitted in the Sycamore Suite at this time.
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Address
150 Royal Pines Dr
Arden, NC 28704-2717
USA - Phone+1-828-681-5227
- Fax+1-828-681-0420
- Toll free+1-888-353-5227
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BLAKE HOUSE INN, originally "Newington", was built c.1847. Surrounded by 150 year old pine and sycamore trees, this fine example of Italianate architecture with Gothic Revival influence will bring you back in time to the more relaxed atmosphere of the 1800's. Our Inn is minutes away from the BILTMORE ESTATE and the entrance to the BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY and provides easy access to all other WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA attractions. Conveniently located in the HISTORIC ROYAL PINES AREA, 1847 BLAKE HOUSE INN was one of the beautiful summer homes built by wealthy low-landers to take advantage of the cool summer breezes in the mountains of North Carolina. 1847 BLAKE HOUSE INN boasts of 22" thick granite walls, 12' high ceilings, and five spacious guestrooms all with private baths. The Carriage House has a lovely Sycamore Suite for families of up to 4. The Suite has its own kitchenette and living room. Everyone in the main house will enjoy a two-course breakfast of homemade dishes on fine china in one of our two spacious dining rooms. 1847 BLAKE HOUSE INN accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, travelers checks, and personal checks. 1847 BLAKE HOUSE INN is a member of the ASHEVILLE BED & BREAKFAST ASSOCIATION and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Rooms & Rates
Sycamore Suite
1 King Beds, 1 Double Beds, Private Bath, sleeps4Average Nightly Rate $182
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 34 Reviews
4.3 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 5
4.2 out of 5Our first B&B experience was a positive one!
June 11, 2012
This was a gift from our daughter as we wanted to visit Asheville. Our stay was delightful and Amber was very friendly and accomodating and made delicious breakfasts! We stayed in the Lilac room that has a private balcony and a very large bath with a clawfoot tub. Wonderful!
4.4 out of 5Dogwood Room
January 17, 2012
This was our first time staying in a B&B and we were extremely pleased with our experience. My husband and I loved the coziness of the Blake House, especially that it was pet friendly, b/c we love to travel with our dog. Leslie, the Inn Keeper was extremely helpful and friendly...she made our stay extremely comfortable, and we loved her breakfast each morning...great meals, so tasty...and she accommodated any food restrictions. We both got in-room facials with Sandi and they were absolutely fabulous...definitely a plus to have that offered at a B&B. Our room was very spacious, although the bathroom was small. My only constructive criticism would be that we found dog hair on the bed spread which was obviously from a previous dog who had stayed there, and lots of dog hair on the carpet, and in the bathroom...so maybe doing a better job of sweeping and vacuuming, and maybe using a roller lint brush on the bed spread to get up some of the dog hair. Other than that, we loved our stay, and will definitely be coming back!
4.8 out of 5Wonderful plact to stay
November 14, 2011
We really loved staying here. The room was much larger than most B&B's we've stayed in, and the breakfasts were a great start for the day! Leslie is a very friendly and efficient host. We highly recommend this place! - Eric & Susan
5 out of 5Plan to be repeat customers
September 24, 2011
The overall charm of the place was incredible. Amber made us feel welcome. We felt like a guest in someone's home. Lots of history in the building. Great places to read and the Rose room was incredible.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Leslie Kimball
Innkeepers Description:
Leslie Kimball purchased the 1847 BLAKE HOUSE INN and moved there in January 2006, after spending 8 years in Orlando, Florida in the human resources field. Leslie grew up around the Washington, DC suburbs and enjoys many types of exercise, as well as crafting.
The innkeepers speak:
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English
Resident Pets
4 Cats , 1 Dog
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Address
150 Royal Pines Dr
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$120 - $180
Azalea
The king bed accented by the original outer stone wall rolls out the carpet for a wonderful Asheville experience at 1847 Blake House Inn. It is perfect for a family of three with its brass accented white day bed, skylight, and antique desk/vanity. The full bath also has one stone wall and plush bathrobes for our guests to enjoy. The Azalea Room has cable TV, DVD player, wireless internet and telephone. Please note that the Azalea Room is NOT pet friendly and rates are based on double occupancy. Add $15 to the posted rate for a third person.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King , 1 Twin
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(High/Low Season)
$140/$130Magnolia
The Magnolia Room is a second floor guestroom with a queen size sleigh bed. Another original cozy fireplace, sitting area, Italian armoire and beautiful red heart pine floor create the perfect atmosphere for your home away from home experience. The Magnolia Room has cable TV, DVD player, and a small private bathroom with a shower.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
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(High/Low Season)
$145/$130Dogwood
This spacious king size room of 1847 Blake House Inn features a king size bed with fine linens and white goose down comforter. The sky blue wood tongue and groove ceiling, large fireplace, antique chaise, French antique armoire, cable TV and DVD player make for perfect memories. A private bathroom with shower and telephone completes this room. Please note that this room IS pet friendly.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
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(High/Low Season)
$150/$140Sycamore Suite
The Sycamore Suite is located on the 1st floor of the Carriage House (Innkeepers live on the second floor). The Suite features a large bedroom with a king bed and cable TV. Along with a spacious bathroom, the Suite includes a living room with a full sleeper sofa and a small kitchenette complete with a table for 4, a small oven/stove, and a refrigerator. The Suite can sleep up to 4 guests. Please note that the Suite is dog-friendly ONLY. Rates are based on double occupancy. Breakfast not included in rates. Add $10 pp for full breakfast in the Inn.
- Maximum Capacity: 4
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King , 1 Double
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(High/Low Season)
$190/$175Lilac Room
The Lilac Room is the largest guest room in the main house and it features a king size bed, and a fireplace framed in ornamental ceramic tiles with a large original mantle and gas logs. There is cable TV and DVD player in the room along with a telephone and seating area and writing desk. French doors leading to a balcony and the Inn's largest private bath with an antique cast iron tub and shower, that has dark blue outer enamel, brass claw feet and white porcelain inside, set the stage for returning to the slower, more relaxed times of the 1840's. Rates are based on double occupancy.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King , 1 Twin
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$170/$160Holly Room
Tucked away down a few steps and into a private corner of the house, the Holly Room receives the most enjoyment from the delicious smells of breakfasts cooking as it is positioned almost on top of the kitchen (but just far enough away to not be disturbed). This room shows off its original hardwood floors plus a one of a kind painted glass window featuring a holly bush and cardinals, hand painted by one of artists featured in our Gift Shop. The room offers an iron full-size/double bed and a full bathroom with a tub and shower.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Double
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$145/$130Rose Room
The Rose Room is a first floor room with 14' ceilings, hardwood floors, and its own exterior exit. This room has a Victorian queen bed plus a bunk bed with queen-size futon couch and can sleep up to three people. There is a gas fireplace, writing desk, and sitting area. The bathroom features a whirlpool tub with shower fixtures. This room is dog friendly and handicap accessible. The colors of this room combine dark and medium shades of green, tan, and dark reds.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 2 Queen , 1 Twin
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$160/$150Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 3:00 PM Check Out: 11 AM
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Minimum Stay: 2 night min. on weekends from Mar. - Dec. & in Sycamore Suite all times
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Deposit Amount Required: One night deposit for all reservations.
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Cancellations: 7 day cancellation policy. If cancellation is made with 7 or more days, any deposit received will be refunded minus a $25.00 handling fee. Cancellation made with less than 7 days notice will not receive a refund of deposit. Reservations canceled within 24 hours of arrival date are charged the entire reservation amount. 14 day cancellation policy for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's as well as for reservations over 4 nights.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: Yes
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinking Description: sodas available for purchase
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Drinks Available: Yes
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Children Allowed: No charge for children under 5.
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: No
Discount Type
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Corporate
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 2 -
Length of stay (7+ nights)
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 7
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Nightly Rate
$120 - $180
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 34 Reviews
4.3 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 4
4.2 out of 5Our first B&B experience was a positive one!
June 11, 2012
This was a gift from our daughter as we wanted to visit Asheville. Our stay was delightful and Amber was very friendly and accomodating and made delicious breakfasts! We stayed in the Lilac room that has a private balcony and a very large bath with a clawfoot tub. Wonderful!
4.4 out of 5Dogwood Room
January 17, 2012
This was our first time staying in a B&B and we were extremely pleased with our experience. My husband and I loved the coziness of the Blake House, especially that it was pet friendly, b/c we love to travel with our dog. Leslie, the Inn Keeper was extremely helpful and friendly...she made our stay extremely comfortable, and we loved her breakfast each morning...great meals, so tasty...and she accommodated any food restrictions. We both got in-room facials with Sandi and they were absolutely fabulous...definitely a plus to have that offered at a B&B. Our room was very spacious, although the bathroom was small. My only constructive criticism would be that we found dog hair on the bed spread which was obviously from a previous dog who had stayed there, and lots of dog hair on the carpet, and in the bathroom...so maybe doing a better job of sweeping and vacuuming, and maybe using a roller lint brush on the bed spread to get up some of the dog hair. Other than that, we loved our stay, and will definitely be coming back!
4.8 out of 5Wonderful plact to stay
November 14, 2011
We really loved staying here. The room was much larger than most B&B's we've stayed in, and the breakfasts were a great start for the day! Leslie is a very friendly and efficient host. We highly recommend this place! - Eric & Susan
5 out of 5Plan to be repeat customers
September 24, 2011
The overall charm of the place was incredible. Amber made us feel welcome. We felt like a guest in someone's home. Lots of history in the building. Great places to read and the Rose room was incredible.
4.4 out of 5Can't wait to go back!
August 29, 2011
We just stayed at the inn this past weekend and it was wonderful. Leslie was more than accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious! The stay was cozy and felt just like "grandma's house." We will definitely be back!
4.2 out of 5What a Lovely Inn
March 08, 2011
This B&B was so charming, and the breakfast was really quite good. Everyone we met was courteous and good-natured. The rooms and grounds were comfortable and tasteful. Asheville is such a great town, and I hope to stay at Blake House again the next time I'm there.
4.0 out of 5Great Place to Stay in Asheville
May 08, 2010
This is a great house. The house itself is huge, with multiple fireplaces and a double dining room. The guest room was large, with original hardwood floors, an in room fireplace and a flat screen tv. Leslie, the Innkeeper, gave great restaurant suggestions and directions. Definitely met our high expectations.
4.4 out of 5B&B for pets and kids
April 12, 2010
This was a wonderful little B&B. We did not bring our pets but we were excited to know they are welcome to come with us on our next visit. It was very close to Biltmore and local resturaunts. Wonderful family park located out back of the house within walking distance. We will stay again.
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Location
Location Type
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Mountains
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Suburban
City - Asheville
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Distance to city: 8 miles
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Directions to property:
From I-40 east or west bound exit I-26 east to exit 9 (airport). Turn left, go 2 miles, cross us 25, us 25-a (sweeten creek road) begins. Continue 1 mile to first traffic light. Turn left onto Royal Pines Drive. Go one block, turn left into parking lot I-26 west from Spartanburg, etc. Exit 9 (airport). Turn right, go 2 miles, cross us 25, us 25-a (sweeten creek road) begins. Continue 1 mile to first traffic light. Turn left onto Royal Pines Drive. Go one block, turn left into parking lot from Biltmore estate. Go straight out of the estate (Mc Donalds on your left and Exxon on right). Continue straight through traffic light and continue for 6 1/2 miles to traffic light at royal pines drive (Exxon station on far right corner). Turn right onto royal pines drive. Go one block, turn left into parking lot. From Blue Ridge parkway exit us 25 south (Hendersonville road). Follow 25 through Skyland. Pass Black Forest restaurant, Arden Presbyterian church and at the next traffic light (bp on right, sagebrush on left). Turn left onto Royal Pines drive. Go 3 1/2 blocks and turn right into parking lot.
Airport
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Asheville, NC (AVL) 3 miles
Area Attractions
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Amusement Park
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Antique Shopping
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Art Galleries
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Casino
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Concert venue
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Lake
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Biltmore Estate
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Arboretum
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WNC Nature Center
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Cherokee Reservation
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Folk Art Center
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Blue Ridge Rkwy
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Outlet Stores
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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River
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Ski area
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Vineyard
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Winery
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Zoo
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Bicycle rental
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Bicycle riding trails
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Billiards
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Bird watching
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Boating
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Canoeing
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Downhill Skiing
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Fishing
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Golfing
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Hiking trails
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Horseback riding
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Hunting
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Kayaking
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Mountain Bike trails
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Air Boat Rides
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Sailing
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Ski rentals
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Swimming
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Swimming pool
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Tennis courts
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Water sports
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Whitewater Rafting
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Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
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Historic Inn
Property highlights
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Pet-friendly rooms
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Antiques/decor
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Business travel
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Economical rates
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Family Travel
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Gourmet food
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Group events
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Honeymoons
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
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Weddings
On-site
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Board games
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Videos
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Wedding Facilities
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Wi-Fi
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Bath robes
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CD player
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Ceiling fans
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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DVD Player
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Desk
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Fireplace
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Fridge
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Hairdryer
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Hot tub/whirlpool tub
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Ironing Board
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Radio
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Telephone
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: 9:00 AM
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Serving Location: Breakfast/dining area
Complimentary Perks
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Fruit
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Non-alcoholic Beverages
Special meal options
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Low fat
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
Recipes
Main Dish
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Special Package
3- Night Biltmore Estate Ticket Special
3-Night BILTMORE ESTATE TICKET SPECIAL – We offer a 3-Night Biltmore Tickets & Room Package for two guests which includes 3 nights at Blake House, 3 full breakfasts each morning of your stay, and 2 adult General Admission tickets to Biltmore. Seven days notice required when booking this package. Package Rates: Holly or Magnolia Rooms: $425 + tax mid-week/$455 + tax weekend; Azalea or Rose Rooms: $440 + tax mid-week/$485 + tax weekend; Dogwood Room: $450 + tax mid-week/$500 + tax weekend; Lilac Room: $515 + tax mid-week/$560 + tax weekend; Sycamore Suite: $575 + tax mid-week/$625 + tax weekend
Girlfriends' Getaways
Get away with your best girlfriends for a couple of nights. Stay in our Carriage House Sycamore Suite which sleeps 4 adults. The large bedroom has a king bed, the living room has a pull-out full-size sleeper sofa. The bathroom is large and spacious and there’s a kitchenette in case you feel like cooking . Your two-night package includes an in-room massage or facial for each guest and a big box of chocolates from Asheville’s The Chocolate Fetish. Two night package rates: $625 + tax (3 guests) $725 + tax (4 guests) Your three-night packages adds a general admission Biltmore Estate ticket for each guest. Three-night package rates: $915 + tax (3 guests) $1,060 + tax (4 guests) We also offer add-ons for those who really want to experience it all. Add-ons include: Gray Line Historic Trolley Tour Tickets ($20 each) Asheville Food Tour Tickets ($47 each)
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