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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.

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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 6. The Suite has itw own kitchenette and continental breakfast is provided in the Suite. 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, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Association of Innkeepers International.

    Innkeeper Information

    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:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 4

    Number of Dogs: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Pet-friendly rooms

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wi-Fi

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  • Azalea

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $120/$130

    Magnolia

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $130/$140

    Dogwood

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $130/$140

    Sycamore Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 5

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Double

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $165/$165

    Lilac Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $140/$150

    Holly Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $110/$120

    Rose Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $140/$150

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 PM    Check out: 11 AM

    • Minimum stay: 2 night min. on weekends from Mar. - Dec. & in Sycamore Suite all times

    • Deposit amount required: One night deposit for all reservations.

    • 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.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: sodas available for purchase

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: No charge for children under 5.

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Corporate
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 2

    • Length of stay (7+ nights)
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 7

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9:00 AM

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Recipes

    Main Dish

    Braised Lamb Shanks With Thyme And Rosemary
    Serves: 0

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  • Location Type

    • Mountains

    • Suburban

    City

    • Asheville

    • Distance to city: 8 miles

    • 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

    • Asheville, NC (AVL) 3 miles

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Biltmore Estate

    • Arboretum

    • WNC Nature Center

    • Cherokee Reservation

    • Folk Art Center

    • Blue Ridge Rkwy

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Air Boat Rides

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    Dogwood Room

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    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!

    Wonderful plact to stay

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    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

    Plan to be repeat customers

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    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.

    Can't wait to go back!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    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!

    What a Lovely Inn

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    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.

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