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Folkestone Inn
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Nightly Rate
$101 - $170
, - Reviews 93
- Rooms 10
Inn's website-
Address
101 Folkestone Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713-7891
USA - Phone+1-828-488-2730
- Fax+1-828-488-0722
- Toll free+1-888-812-3385
- EmailContact Innkeeper
Casual and beautifully maintained, the Folkestone is filled with old-fashioned charm and modern amenities. The Inn offers three floors of guest rooms each with a distinct personality and thoughtfully decorated by the owners — from upstairs rooms with private balconies and mountain vistas, to romantic ground floor rooms with flagstone floors and low pressed-tin ceilings. The innkeepers have anticipated your every need. Even after that hearty breakfast, you can enjoy snacks and drinks all day. There’s a microwave and a refrigerator for your use; wireless internet; a well-stocked game room; and maps and local books to help you plan your stay.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 93 Reviews
4.5 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 5
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
3.4 out of 5A nice place to have a vication
April 21, 2013
It's a valuable place.
4.4 out of 5Quiet retreat close to Smoky Mtn Waterfall Trails
April 19, 2013
It's a lovely setting with helpful innkeepers. We enjoyed the common areas, as well as our room/balcony. Bryson City and surrounds has way more charm than Cherokee. We'd stay here again, and again...
4.8 out of 5First Stay
February 20, 2013
Wonderful, relaxed, quiet, beautiful atmosphere and surroundings, including our hosts. Will not be our last visit here! Chuck and Chris Taylor
3.8 out of 5good choice
November 15, 2012
owners pay a lot of attention to detail and obviously think of everything. Breakfasts are outstanding - just forget about watching your cholesterol while you are on vacation. Hey, it's vacation after all. B+B is extremely clean. Breakfast is at 9 am with little flexibility apparently (although I guess special arrangements can be make in advance) so factor that in to your touring or hiking schedule.
Innkeeper Response
The great majority of our guests are not in a hurry and enjoy the time in which we serve breakfast. We used to serve at an earlier time but changed to accomodate the numerous requests for a 9:00AM time frame. If we are given notice the day before, we can prepare a light, portable breakfast that the guest can take with them no matter what time they need to leave or they can enjoy it before they leave the inn.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Steve & Eva Clayton
The innkeepers speak:
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English
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Spanish
Resident Pets
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Nightly Rate
$101 - $170
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$101 - $170
Stems & Petals
Stems and Petals is tucked away in a hidden nook on the main floor, just off the parlor. It has a queen bed and the room opens onto a large, private covered porch on the south side of the Inn. The room is decorated with flowered wallpaper and wildflower prints, inspired by the many wildflowers that bloom in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park throughout the year.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactFalls and Creeks
Falls and Creeks is a large room with a king bed on the main floor just off the library. It features a large seating area with a private deck under the shade of a maple tree. Additionally, a Celeste fireplace enhances the room with the charm and ambiance of a gently flickering fire. In the bath, an antique sideboard has been converted into a marble-top vanity. The room is decorated with artwork, prints, and photos of waterfalls and creeks of the Smoky Mountains and other beautiful scenery.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King, 1 Twin
Contact for Availability ContactBoots & Saddles
Boots and Saddles is a cozy corner room with a queen bed on the ground floor. A Celeste fireplace enhances the room with the charm and ambiance of a gently flickering fire. Windows open to both the front and the south lawns and offer good views of Deep Creek Valley and the mountains beyond. Like all the ground floor rooms, Boots and Saddles offers the olde world charm of low, pressed-tin ceilings and flagstone floors. The room is decorated in a horse and rider theme, inspired by the popularity of horseback riding in the mountains around Bryson City.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactRods & Creels
Rods and Creels is a ground floor room with a queen bed and sitting area with a sleeper sofa. Windows offer good views of Deep Creek Valley and the mountains beyond. A Celeste fireplace enhances the room with the charm and ambiance of a gently flickering fire. Like all the ground floor rooms, Rods and Creels offers the olde world charm of low, pressed-tin ceilings and flagstone floors. The room is decorated with a collection of old-fashioned trout fishing paraphernalia, inspired by the great fishing in Deep Creek, the Nantahala River and other streams throughout the area.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactTracks & Trails
Tracks and Trails is a small ground floor room with a queen bed. Windows offer a close-up view of our busy bird feeder, as well as the pasture and the peaks of the Smokies beyond. Like all the ground floor rooms, Tracks and Trails offers the olde world charm of low, pressed-tin ceilings and flagstone floors. The room is decorated with cycling paraphernalia and theme prints inspired by the nationally acclaimed Tsali bike trails just a few miles west of Bryson City.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactBoats & Paddles
Boats and Paddles is an upstairs room with a queen bed and a private balcony that overlooks the Folkestone Inn's grounds with a view across Deep Creek valley against a backdrop of the Smoky Mountains foothills. The room is decorated with prints and photographs of mountain river paddling, inspired by the whitewater thrills that await you on the Nantahala River and Deep Creek.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactLights & Shadows
Lights and Shadows is a bright and airy corner room upstairs, with an antique queen bed, balcony and reading nook. French doors open to a balcony with a view to the east, across Deep Creek valley, with a backdrop of the Smoky Mountains foothills. The room is decorated with a collection of old cameras and inspired by the thousands of "photographic moments" that the Great Smoky Mountains provide. On the walls are photographs of a mountain family, shot in nearby Sylva by photographer Jim Ayres.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactTunnels & Trestles
Tunnels and Trestles is an upstairs room with a queen bed and reading area. French doors open to a balcony with a view to the east, across Deep Creek valley, with a backdrop of the Smoky Mountains foothills. The room is decorated with model trains, railroad prints and photographs, inspired by the Great Smoky Mountains Scenic Railroad that runs through Bryson City.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactWrens & Warblers
Wrens and Warblers is an upstairs room with a canopied queen bed and large bath. French doors open to a private balcony with a view to the north, across a mountain pasture with the peaks of the Smokies in the distance. The room is decorated with a variety of bird prints, bird houses and books, inspired by the great variety of birds that visit the Folkestone Inn during the year. Over 40 different birds were identified over one Spring weekend!
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactStandard Queen Room
Private bath with old fashioned clawfoot tub with shower. The olde world charm of low, pressed-tin ceilings and flagstone floors. Air-conditioned with individual thermostat. A bountiful breakfast and all of the amenities of the inn for a very affordable price.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactMain Floor Queen
On the main floor near the parlour, dining room and front porch. The room features it's own covered porch with views across Deep Creek Valley and the Smoky Mountains beyond. A copy of "Day Hikes in the Smokies" to enjoy during your stay. A bountiful breakfast and all of the amenities of the inn are included.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactPremium Queen
Relax into the chairs on your private balcony as you look across Deep Creek Valley and the Smoky Mountains beyond. A bountiful breakfast and all of the amenities of the inn plus comfortable robes, fresh flowers, chocolates, Wi-Fi, and a copy of "Day Hikes of the Smokies" to enjoy during your stay.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactBackroads and Overlooks
Private room off the parlor with covered porch. View of the mountains and and Deep Creek Valley
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactPolicy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 3-6PM Check Out: 10:30AM
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Minimum Stay: 2 nights May 1 to November 1; 3 nights on holiday weekends
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Deposit Amount Required: A deposit equal to a minimum of one night's room rate, or 50% of the entire stay's rate, whichever is greater, is required at reservation time; the balance is due at check-in.
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Cancellations: While we appreciate that there are many reasons to cancel, we are only able to refund your deposit (less a $50.00 processing fee) in the event that we are able to resell the room. If we do not resell your reservation, we will hold your deposit for one year to be used toward a future stay with us. Deposit will then be forfeited if you do not rebook and stay with us in that one year time period. Any cancellation made on the day of arrival, or early check out will incur full charges for all nights reserved.
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Open All Year Round: No
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: No
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinks Available: No
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Children Allowed: Sorry, no children under18 years
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Suitable For Children: No
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Childcare Provided: No
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Nightly Rate
$101 - $170
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 93 Reviews
4.5 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 4
3.4 out of 5A nice place to have a vication
April 21, 2013
It's a valuable place.
4.4 out of 5Quiet retreat close to Smoky Mtn Waterfall Trails
April 19, 2013
It's a lovely setting with helpful innkeepers. We enjoyed the common areas, as well as our room/balcony. Bryson City and surrounds has way more charm than Cherokee. We'd stay here again, and again...
4.8 out of 5First Stay
February 20, 2013
Wonderful, relaxed, quiet, beautiful atmosphere and surroundings, including our hosts. Will not be our last visit here! Chuck and Chris Taylor
3.8 out of 5good choice
November 15, 2012
owners pay a lot of attention to detail and obviously think of everything. Breakfasts are outstanding - just forget about watching your cholesterol while you are on vacation. Hey, it's vacation after all. B+B is extremely clean. Breakfast is at 9 am with little flexibility apparently (although I guess special arrangements can be make in advance) so factor that in to your touring or hiking schedule.
Innkeeper Response
The great majority of our guests are not in a hurry and enjoy the time in which we serve breakfast. We used to serve at an earlier time but changed to accomodate the numerous requests for a 9:00AM time frame. If we are given notice the day before, we can prepare a light, portable breakfast that the guest can take with them no matter what time they need to leave or they can enjoy it before they leave the inn.4.4 out of 5Felt at Home Here
November 08, 2012
We had never stayed at a B&B, only larger resorts and usually 4 or 5 star hotels. B &B's are obvioulsy a different type experience, but one we thoroughly enjoyed at the Folkstone Inn. Definitely the best place to stay in the Bryson City area. Wonderful breakfast!
5 out of 5Excellent B&B
November 07, 2012
We will stay at the Folkestone any time that we go to the mountains. This was the second time that we stayed there.
4.2 out of 5You won't be disappointed
November 06, 2012
This was our sixth visit to the Folkestone. Whenever we are hiking in the area, this is our number one place to stay. Steve and Eva welcomed us back like old friends, and Robin is a delight. The rooms are cozy and the breakfasts are outstanding. On this visit, we brought another couple who were celebrating a birthday and anniversary. They were very impressed with how warmly they were treated and loved being fussed over by the staff. Our stay couldn't have been nicer. My only regret is that Folkestone does not accept BedandBreakfast gift cards, since I had received one to use on our visit to Bryson City.
5 out of 5Little piece of Heaven
October 28, 2012
Delightful and relaxing get away. Will definitely return. Food was outstanding! Warm, caring staff.
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Location
Location Type
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Countryside
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Mountains
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Small town
City - Asheville
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Distance to city: 60 miles
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Directions to property:
To Bryson City, take exit 67 off US Highway 74. Then, follow the brown signs to Deep Creek Campground, Great Smoky Mt Nat Park. The Folkestone Inn is 1/4 mile before you reach the park entrance.
Airport
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Asheville, NC (AVL) 65 miles
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Directions to property:
Take I-26 North to I-40 West. At exit 27, take US 74 west to Bryson City. Entire drive approximately 90 minutes
Area Attractions
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Amusement Park
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Antique Shopping
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Casino
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Lake
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Biltmore Estate
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Great Smoky Mountain Scenic Railway
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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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Bicycle rental
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Bicycle riding trails
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Bird watching
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Boating
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Canoeing
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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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Horseshoes
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Hunting
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Kayaking
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Mountain Bike trails
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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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
Property highlights
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Antiques/decor
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Excellent views
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Gourmet food
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Honeymoons
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
On-site
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Alarm clock
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Bath robes
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Board games
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CD player
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Computer
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In-room internet
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Desk
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Fireplace
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Internet Service
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Library
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Radio
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Wi-Fi
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Amenities Basket
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Ceiling fans
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Hairdryer
Other
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Celest Fireplace in some rooms
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In-room copy of "Day Hikes of the Smokies"
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Complimentary Snacks All Day
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: 9:00am
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Serving Location: Breakfast/dining room,Breakfast/dining area
Complimentary Perks
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Non-alcoholic Beverages
Signature Dish
Orange Thyme Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes made with orange juice and thyme, topped with orange butter sauce, served with eggs. -
Contact The Innkeeper
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