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1902 Turnpike House
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  • Inn Details

    The front door of 1902 Turnpike House swings wide with welcome. A delightful, restored 1902 farm house is your link to the past. This turn-of-the-century inn offers the most discriminating traveler a refreshing retreat. Beautifully decorated with period antiques, spacious guest quarters, queen-size beds, private baths, down comforters, and remote cable TV are some of the details for rest and relaxation. There's no better place to start your day in the mountains than on the expansive front porch with a freshly brewed cup of coffee and the morning paper. The full, hearty, hot breakfast is a memorable time served at the massive farm table in the dining room. The freshest fruits and home baked breads begin the breakfast feast. During your stay, you will want to spend time with your favorite book or one of ours in the gathering room with the wood buring stove, curled up in the upstairs reading nook, or in the hammock under the hemlocks. Innkeepers Cindy & Paul Goedhart, look forward to your discovery of 1902 Turnpike House Bed & Breakfast, a favorite get-away in the mountains. It will become 'your' special place, not just another nice B&B.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Spanish


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Family reunions

    • Group retreats

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Desk

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Guest Refrigerator

    • Remote Cable TV in rooms

    • Outdoor Hot Tub

    • Complimentary Soft Drinks

    • Guest Pantry

    • Free local calls

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    Nightly Rate

    $89 - $159

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3pm - 6pm    Check out: 11am

    • Minimum stay: 2 night minimum, most weekends

    • Cancellations: We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Traveler’s Checks, Personal Checks and Cash for deposits and payments. We can immediately guarantee your reservation with a current credit card number and expiration date. If you prefer to pay by check, we will need to receive full payment at least 10 days prior to your visit. We will email, mail or FAX confirmation of your reservation upon receipt of your credit card number or deposit. The 1902 Turnpike House B&B is a small property where every guest reservation made is both important and special to us. If your travel plans change and you must cancel your reservation, please call us at least 10 (ten) days prior to your arrival date for a cheerful refund of your deposit, if any, less a $15 processing fee. In the unlikely event that you must cancel with less than ten (10) days notice, shorten your stay or check out early, please understand that we must ask you to take responsibility for your entire reservation at the time you notify us of your cancellation. If we can rebook your room(s), a full or partial refund will be made.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Soft drinks provided free-of-charge

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Young adults 10 years of age and older

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30 a.m.

    • Serving location: Front porch during the summer, Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Wild Rice, Cheese & Egg Casserole
    A culinary delight served with a mushroom & cheese sauce, this dish has quickly become a recipe-requested favorite. Also popular are our Baked Blueberry-Pecan French Toast served with home-made blueberry syrup and our take on Eggs Benedict.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    City

    • Directions to property:
      From the traffic signal in Banner Elk, take SR 184 towards Beech Mountain. Follow SR 184 past Lees McRae College on the left and bear to the right when SR 194 and SR 184 split. Take your first left (2/10 mile) which is the Old Turnpike Rd (west). The 1902 Turnpike House is located 7 houses down on the left side. Big white house with a red roof.

    Airport

    • Charlotte, NC (CLT-Douglas Intl.) 125 miles

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Grandfather Mountain

    • Mast General Store

    • Ski Resorts

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Winter Sports

    • Antiques shopping

    • Summer theater

    • Fitness Center / Gym

    • Current events forum

    • 400 miles trout streams

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    Wonderful place!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I'm been coming here for years. Paul and Cindy are the greatest! A real home away from home. Wonderful breakfasts. Hot tub is excellent. You can't go wrong!

    Our Favorite Bed & Breakfast in North Carolina!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We have stayed at the 1902 Turnpike House the last two years for our post Christmas vacation and have nothing but wonderful memories. Cindy & Paul go up and above to provide A+ sevice to their guests. You leave feeling like you just stayed at a relatives house and are part of the family. The house is beautifully restored and easily accomodates both couples wanting to enjoy a nice, peaceful, romantic getaway to families with children enjoying a family vacation. Each morning Cindy & Paul prepare the most superb and delicious breakfasts. We always enjoyed getting the opportunity to chat with other guests from around the world while enjoying the homecooked breakfast. At night, you can enjoy a good book with a cup of Cindy's apple cidar or a cup of hot chocolate or tea by the fire to relax after a day full of skiing. We will never stay anywhere else when we are in the area and look forward to our next visit.

    Six Times and Counting

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We have stayed in B&B’s from sea to shining sea some with chefs trained in Paris and some with many modern amenities. When we are drawn to restful contentment our gaze shifts unto the hills and the 1902 Turnpike House. There we find Paul and Cindy and what has become a home away from home. Their grace and hospitality warm our hearts, and the cuisine is second to none. What they have created with sincerity in this old house is an atmosphere that embodies all that a B&B should be.

    ESCAPE

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We were just looking for a place to run away to over the 2011 Labor Day weekend. Had no idea about accommodations in the Banner Elk area, but fortunately wound up at the 1902 Turnpike House. The house and our room were very charming; Cindy and Paul were excellent hosts; the food Paul prepared for our breakfast was delicious and we admit to taking advantage of the endless supply of his homemade cookies! Our intent was to relax, and between sightseeing and dinner we enjoyed a glass of wine while sitting in rocking chairs on their beautiful back porch watching the variety of birds at the feeders. We'll do it again!

    Cozy get-away

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Inkeepers Paul and Cindy are so friendly and accommodating. Room was excellent French toast with homemade syrup at breakfast was unbelievable. Highly recommend.

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