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Bed&Breakfast Diamond Collection

1889 WhiteGate Inn & Cottage
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  • Bed&Breakfast Diamond Collection

    An exclusive of professionally inspected and guest-reviewed luxury inns with extensive modern amenities.

    Inspector Insights

    Relaxing, romantic guest rooms; lush gardens; beautiful and private grounds; sumptuous breakfasts. Hosts and staff exceedingly gracious and knowledgeable.

    Inn Details

    Come escape to our romantic bed and breakfast in Asheville, NC, overlooking beautiful downtown and the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Our charming Asheville bed and breakfast offers today's comforts with the ambiance of days gone by. Our historic Asheville Inn is furnished with period antiques, fine furniture and collectibles. Book amazing rooms and suites with 2 person Jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces, flat screen TV’s, WiFi and luxurious amenities. For even more privacy, book one of our secluded family or pet friendly garden cottages. Warm hospitality welcomes you in the gracious parlor of our Asheville, NC bed and breakfast. Refreshments await your arrival in our solarium or by the living room fireplace and an unforgettable gourmet breakfast is served in the dining room of our Asheville B&B every morning. Browse through the Greenhouse/Conservatory filled with orchids and tropicals, or wander through the exotically landscaped grounds of our Inn in Asheville. Reawaken your senses with massages, facials & soothing body treatments at our on-site spa. The Inn was a winner of the Griffin Award for restoration in 1997 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We are the closest bed and breakfast to downtown Asheville. Our gracious staff is looking forward to making your Asheville getaway truly memorable!

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Gardening, cooking, decorating, antiqueing, sailing, restoration. Greenhouse/Conservatory with orchids and tropicals

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 2

    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques and Collectibles

    • Beautifully Landscaped Yard

    • Family Friendly Cottage

    • Homegrown Orchids

    • Luxurious Honeymoon Suite

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Library

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Patio

    • Spa Treatments

    • Sauna

    • Workout Room

    • Fire Pit

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  • Romance Packages

    2/1/2012 - 2/29/2012

    Come Celebrate Valentine's Day the Entire Month of February. The 1889 WhiteGate Inn has just been named one of the Top 10 Romantic Inns in the country for 2011-2012 by Bed and Breakfast.com Stay 2 nights Sunday -Thursday. Mention this special and receive $100 off your 2 night stay and a single long stem rose to give to your Valentine. Valid on new reservations only. Must call to book this special. Cannot be combined with other discounts.

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  • Dorothy Parker

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$199

    WhiteGate Cottage

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$329

    Robert Frost

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$249

    Carl Sandburg Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$249

    Emily Dickinson Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$249

    Walt Whitman Garden Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$349

    Maya Angelou Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$349

    Ralph Waldo Emerson Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$349

    Elizabeth B. Browning

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$349

    Oscar Wilde Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$329

    Joyce Kilmer Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$349

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 PM - 6 PM    Check out: 11 AM

    • Minimum stay: 2 night Weekends and 3 night Holidays

    • Deposit amount required: 1 night's deposit or half of total reservation if longer than three nights.

    • Cancellations: Cancellation Policy: If notification of a cancellation is received at least (14) days prior to the arrival date (30 days notice for certain special packages, events and the month of October), the deposit is refundable less a $35.00 cancellation fee per room. If notification of a cancellation is received (14) days or less prior to the arrival date (30 days notice for certain special packages, events and the month of October), the full amount of the reservation will be charged and is non-refundable. Early departure falls within our cancellation policy. There are no refunds for early departure. We reserve the right to treat a partial cancellation as a cancellation for the entire stay. There is a $35 fee for changing a reservation. Cancellations must be made by phone.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Active Duty Military Discount
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 0

    • Corporate (Sun.-Thurs.) $150 single occupancy
      Percent off: 0% Days required: 0

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Gourmet

    • Time Served: 9 am

    • Serving location: Dining Room, Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    WhiteGate Crab & Artichoke Souffle
    Made with a wonderful white wine sauce!

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Complimentary beverages

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Blintz Soufflé with Warm Strawberry Sauce
    Serves: 12
    Prep time: 20 minutes

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  • Location Type

    • Historic Street

    • City

    • Downtown

    • Mountains

    • Wine country

    City

    • Asheville

    • Distance to city: 0 miles

    • Directions to property:
      I-240 to Exit 5B, North on Charlotte St, left on East Chestnut, Inn on the corner of East Chestnut and Central on left.

    Airport

    • Asheville, NC (AVL)

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Casino

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Carl Sandberg Home

    • Thomas Wolfe Home

    • Pisgah National Forest

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Canoeing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Hot Air Ballooning

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Tennis courts

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    Charming, outstanding, genial

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I was attracted by the award winning gardens with a water feature, which were stunning. The orchids in the greenhouse and the entryway were very unusual and I enjoyed seeing some of the trophies they have won discretely displayed in a glass breakfront in the solarium. The 3 course gourmet breakfasts were served in the formal dining room on fine china with close attention to our every need by the servers, yet the atmosphere and dress were casual, friendly and informative about local sights and worthwhile hikes and restaurants. We enjoyed the other guests and the hosts so much that we arranged to be home in time for the afternoon wine and appetizer gathering by the water fountain and fire circle. I have to admit I regularly sampled the triple chocolate cake and diet coke always available in the solarium. My husband preferred the sugar cookies, coffee and several newspapers. We both enjoyed skyping our son from the sitting room and toasting him with the Amaretto available there. I had never seen a player grand piano and found it genially announcing that breakfast was ready to be served a charming touch. We were in the smallest room, the Dorothy Parker room and found it spacious and beautifully appointed. We had the best intentions of using the new and high quality exercise equipment and sauna but somehow never found the time. We have stayed a a number of outstanding B&Bs all over the country including Alaska and Hawaii and this easily ranks among the best we have had the pleasure of experiencing.

    The Best B&B in Asheville!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    I was in town for a few days recently and had the good fortune to stay at what I think is the best bed and breakfast in Asheville. There are so many options in Asheville but the welcoming staff at WhiteGate Inn immediately made me realize I made the right decision. The 3-course breakfast will be the highlight of your day featuring delicious food and lively conversation. The inn is perfectly situated just a short walk from downtown, but quiet and peaceful. If there weren’t so many amazing activities in the area I would not even leave the room. It is immaculately clean and exceedingly comfortable. Make sure you don’t miss out on the serene gardens and enjoy a stroll or guided tour through the greenhouse with hundreds of orchid plants. I can’t wait to return to Asheville and when I do I will definitely be coming back to the folks at WhiteGate.

    good food, ok bedroom

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    The Good: Food and ambiance were great. The Bad: Room was not as I expected (Carl Sandburg). Especially considering that I specifically asked about a TV, the support staff for the owners should have explained that the TV was not in the bedroom. Will probably will try a different B&B next time.

    Wonderful Experience!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My wife and I spent two nights in the Cottage for our honeymoon. Everything was fantastic! The staff was very pleasant and helpful, and the breakfast was delcious! We will definitely be returning!

    Great Inn, great service !

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The entire experience was terrific. The interaction with Frank , Ralph and the staff was so pleasant. Our vist was as comfortable as being with old friends. The location was perfect for seeing the exciting events and all the unique shops in town. We will be sure to visit again whenever in Asheville.

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