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  • Hemlock Inn is a real country bed and breakfast inn, located 1.5 miles from a quiet entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
    Rock for a spell and enjoy the mountain vistas.
    Relax in the Sun Room.
    Large, home-cooked breakfasts and dinners are served family style at large, round bountifully laden tables with lazy Susans.
    Another private spot is the Innkeeper's Cottage featuring two bedrooms with a king sized bed in each, two baths, fully equipped kitchen, sitting area, hardwood floors, gas log fireplace, washer/dryer and a large, private deck.

    • Address Galbraith Creek Rd.
      Bryson City, NC 28713
      USA
    • Phone+1-828-488-2885
    • EmailContact Innkeeper
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    The Hemlock Inn is beautifully situated on the top of a small mountain on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The emphasis is on quiet and relaxation, whether rocking on the front porch or walking the trails. For the more active there is whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River or hiking in the National Park. You'll appreciate the friendly informality, the clean, attractive rooms, the honest-to-goodness homecooking and farm fresh vegetables served bountifully from Lazy Susan.

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 60 Reviews

    4.3 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  5
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.4 out of 5
     

    Outstanding Southern Hospitality

    June 12, 2013

    Hemlock Inn is a home away from home. A great place for families as well as just adults, it is also very close to some of the best hiking trails in the Smokies while being away from tourist traffic. We stayed in the Rondette with a king size bed, kitchenette, and private porch. The innkeepers eat with the guests and take a personal interest in each guest. Libby Rankin

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Great and Relaxing Inn

    May 13, 2013

    This was our third stay at the Hemlock Inn. We went to take part in the daily wildflower hikes. The Hemlock Inn is just a wonderful, low key place to relax and unwind. With no TVs or phones in the rooms, one is almost forced to meet and interact with the other guests and that is one of the hidden jewels of this Inn. The food is served family style and the meals are the best part of the stay. The food is delicious and the conversation is always stimulating. It location outside of Bryson City is just perfect. One is just minutes from trout fishing, whitewater rafting/kayaking, Cherokee, and great hiking. Our room, however, was beginning to show signs of age and could use some low maintenance such as replacing the wall heater in the bathroom and a piece of molding. My wife and I can't wait to return to this hidden gem in the NC mountains.

    5 out of 5
     

    Great!!!

    May 04, 2013

    The only problem was too much delicious food. I had to let my pants out another notch after our stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Thanks!!!!1

    4.2 out of 5
     

    Wonderful mountain experience for 2 northerners from Michigan

    February 20, 2013

    Shared the weekend with friends from the Knoxville, TN area and enjoyed the fellowship, scenery and relaxing atmosphere. Light snowfall added to the magic scenes around the Hemlock Inn.


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Mort & Lainey White

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    Resident Pets

    1 Cat , 1 Dog

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $119 - $300

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3:00 pm    Check Out: 11:00 am

    • Deposit Amount Required: 1 night

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: No

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: No

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 60 Reviews

    4.3 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  4
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.4 out of 5
     

    Outstanding Southern Hospitality

    June 12, 2013

    Hemlock Inn is a home away from home. A great place for families as well as just adults, it is also very close to some of the best hiking trails in the Smokies while being away from tourist traffic. We stayed in the Rondette with a king size bed, kitchenette, and private porch. The innkeepers eat with the guests and take a personal interest in each guest. Libby Rankin

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Great and Relaxing Inn

    May 13, 2013

    This was our third stay at the Hemlock Inn. We went to take part in the daily wildflower hikes. The Hemlock Inn is just a wonderful, low key place to relax and unwind. With no TVs or phones in the rooms, one is almost forced to meet and interact with the other guests and that is one of the hidden jewels of this Inn. The food is served family style and the meals are the best part of the stay. The food is delicious and the conversation is always stimulating. It location outside of Bryson City is just perfect. One is just minutes from trout fishing, whitewater rafting/kayaking, Cherokee, and great hiking. Our room, however, was beginning to show signs of age and could use some low maintenance such as replacing the wall heater in the bathroom and a piece of molding. My wife and I can't wait to return to this hidden gem in the NC mountains.

    5 out of 5
     

    Great!!!

    May 04, 2013

    The only problem was too much delicious food. I had to let my pants out another notch after our stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Thanks!!!!1

    4.2 out of 5
     

    Wonderful mountain experience for 2 northerners from Michigan

    February 20, 2013

    Shared the weekend with friends from the Knoxville, TN area and enjoyed the fellowship, scenery and relaxing atmosphere. Light snowfall added to the magic scenes around the Hemlock Inn.

    4.0 out of 5
     

    Hemlock Inn Review

    February 20, 2013

    Will be going back to the Inn. Very relaxing and great people, Mort and Lainey made us feel at home.

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Great Visit to Hemlock Inn

    January 23, 2013

    The hospitality of the Hemlock Inn was excellent! The home cooked meals are served family style. There were plenty of delicious dishes for breakfast and dinner. We enjoyed sitting by the fire in rocking chairs before and after meals. The view of the mountains is great! We've been twice and will definitely go back.

    4.0 out of 5
     

    Fantastic stay

    December 28, 2012

    The commons room was beautifully and warmly decorated for Christmas. The host and hostess were delightful and made us feel welcome.

    3.8 out of 5
     

    A very memorable stay

    December 09, 2012

    We liked the "feel" of Hemlock Inn enough to book an additional night instead of moving on to Raleigh. The atmosphere and decor of our room as well as the dining and common areas was cosy, quaint and obviously chosen with love and care and captured perfectly the atmosphere that these Aussie travellers wanted in the Appalachian Mountains in late November. With this additional night on our 7 night tour of the Smoky Mountain region we were able to take an exhilarating "hike in the woods" in the close by Deal Creek area , visit the Cherokee Museum and spend more time pottering in Bryson City. Because our dinner was Saturday night and many of the other guests, both old and young, were bound for the Polar Express train excursion, dinner was a little rushed , noisy and chaotic and it would be unfair to make a judgement on this experience. There is no dinner served on a Sunday; but it was not far to Bryson City where we enjoyed watching all the activity of the departing train and the excited families and had excellent pizzas and then onto another local store for cup cakes and hot spiced cider. Breakfast was at a set time and very hearty. We were intrigued by the tableware ( pewter?) and enjoyed the conversations with other guests at the large shared table. Mort is an excellent host who seems to have a genuine interest in his guests. After many years of involvement in school camps I did not have a problem with his ringing of the bell to let all know breakfast was being served. This is a lot more fun and hospitable than the impersonal breakfast buffet from dispensers on disposable plates that is offered at most chain accommodation. Yet another additional night would have been desirable but unfortunately our North Carolina extension to our stay in New York City had come to an end. We will always have fond memories of our stay.


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  • City - Asheville

    • Distance to city: 60 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take Hwy 74 W to Hyatt Creek exit (exit #69). Turn right onto Hyatt Creek Road - go 1 1/2 mile - turn left onto Hwy 19 - go 1 1/2 mile to Hemlock Inn sign - turn right - go 1 mile to Hemlock Inn driv

    Airport

    • Atlanta, GA (ATL-Hartsfield Intl.)

    • Directions to property:
      Asheville, NC 1 1/2 hours, Knoxville, Tn 2 1/2 hrs, Atlanta, GA 3 1/2 hours


    Area Attractions

    • Aquarium

    • Beach

    • Historical interests

    • Smokey Mnt National Park

    • Rodeo

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Canoeing

    • Hunting

    • Wildflower walks - spring,dulcimer and watercolor workshops - September

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Country Inn

    On-site

    • Board games

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    Guest room(s)

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Private entrance

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Dinner and breakfast

    • Serving Location: Dining room

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