Inn Details
Sourwood Inn, constructed of cedar and trimmed with stone, sits on one hundred acres of hilly terrain at an elevation of 3,200 feet. Each of Sourwood Inn's guest rooms has a private balcony overlooking the Reems Creek Valley, a wood- burning fireplace and a tub with a view. It was created to provide a retreat where our guests can experience the delights of the Blue Ridge Mountains and still easily access the arts and sophistication of downtown Asheville. Outdoor activities in the Asheville area include hiking, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- 10 minutes to Weaverville, NC
- 15 minutes from Downtown Asheville, NC
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Mountains
- Nearest major city: Asheville, NC (10 miles Southwest)
- Directions to property:
From Asheville - Take I-240 to Merrimon Avenue. Head north on Merrimon Avenue for 2.1 miles. Turn right onto Beaverdam Road. Continue on Beaverdam Road for .6 mile, then turn left onto Elk Mountain Scenic Highway. Stay on Elk Mountain Scenic Highway for 5.5 miles very windy miles. The sign and entrance to Sourwood Inn will be on the left.
From Blue Ridge Parkway- Sourwood Inn is located 20 minutes from downtown Asheville and 2 miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Exit the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost marker 376 - this marks Bull Gap. Go .2 mile, then turn left onto Elk Mountain Scenic Highway. Continue on Elk Mountain Scenic Highway for 1.7 miles. Entrance to Sourwood Inn will be on the right. At our sign, you will descend down the driveway for about .4 mile. - Nearest major airport: Asheville, NC (AVL) 25 miles
- Directions from airport:
From Asheville Airport
-Turn left out of the airport onto hwy 280
-Take I26 west towards Asheville
-Take 240 east to Exit 5 Merrimon Ave.
-Exit Right onto Merrimon Ave heading North away from town
-Travel 2.1 miles on Merrimon Ave.
-Turn Right onto Beaverdam
-Travel .6 miles on Beaverdam
-Turn left onto Elk Mountain Scenic Highway
-Travel 5.5 long windy miles on Elk Mountain Scenic Highway
-Turn left into Sourwood Inn
Room Rates (USD American Dollars) All occupancy rates are subject to change - State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 12 guest accommodations (12 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 160.00 and $ 195.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 160.00 and $ 195.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
- Other Accommodations: Sassafras Cabin accomadates 4.
Sassafras Cabin is nestled in the woods nearby the main inn. Complete with a screened-in porch, the cabin has two full baths, a complete kitchen, and a bedroom loft with a queen size bed. The living room is surrounded with windows
and attached to a generous screened-in porch. A Jotul wood-burning stove keeps the cabin cozy in the winter. The sofa in the living room opens to a double bed, making Sassafras available for up to 4 people.
Amenities | In Room | | | Alarm clock | Board games | | Ceiling fans | Fireplace | | Telephone | |  | | On Site | | | Library | | | | Other Amenitites | | | 100 acres with Hiking Trail on-site | |
Meals - A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:00 A.M.
- Breakfast is served in the Dining Room, On-site restaurant
- Dinner is available for $$30 per person
- Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea, Dessert, Fruit
- Special meals available: Vegetarian
Policies - Minimum stay required (2 days minimum on Weekends)
- Smoking is not allowed
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Guests are encouraged to bring their own alcoholic beverages)
- Deposit amount required (A credit card number will be taken at the time of your reservation. Room rates are taxes included.)
- Closed: December 20- February 1
- Check in time is 3-9 P.M. and Check out time is Noon
- Cancellations:
We have a seven day cancellation period and reserve the right to charge you if your reservation is canceled less than seven days prior to your arrival. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- North Carolina Bed & Breakfasts and Inns
- Professional Association of Innkeepers International
Discounts available:| | | 1 night stay 1/2 day fly fishing X2 for $375 | | | | | 2 night stay & 1/2 day fly fishing X2 for $555 | | | | | Midweek- Stay any 2 nights get 3rd night 1/2 price | | | | | Stay 3 nights Sun-Thurs get 2 Biltmore Tickets | | | | | Stay Sunday or Thursday in May and get free Dinner | |
Innkeepers - Innkeeper(s): Jeff & Susan Curtis and Anne & Nat Burkardt
Hiking, Bird Watching, Reading, Nature Photography, and Fly Fishing - The innkeepers speak: English
- There are 3 dogs on the property
Area Attractions Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Biltmore Estate, Minor League Baseball- Asheville Tourists, Grove Park Inn, Mountain Biking and Hiking Trails, Blue Ridge Parkway, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery Onsite or Nearby Activities Billiards, Bird watching, Hiking trails, Horseshoes, Mountain Bike trails, Badmitten, Sight-seeing Asheville Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Asheville, North Carolina.
Contact Information
 
Sourwood Inn810 Elk Mountain Scenic Highway Asheville, NC 28804 USA
| Phone: | +1-828-255-0690 | | Fax: | +1-828-255-0480 |
Innkeeper(s)
Jeff & Susan Curtis and Anne & Nat Burkardt
Rates:
$160 - $195
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