Inn at Iris Meadows

  • The Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC, soothes your spirits and invites you to relax.

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    The Inn at Iris Meadows is nestled among over 5 acres of rolling meadows overlooking the picturesque town of Waynesville, NC. Select from seven romantic, lavishly appointed guestrooms...with glowing fireplaces, private baths with chandeliers and luxurious whirlpool tubs, heavenly king and queen beds, and intriguing antiques. Full breakfast. Spacious porches. Fireplaces in every guest room. Splendid views. Iris gardens. Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Innkeepers George & Becky Fain, both North Carolina natives, have recently retired from professional careers in human services, education, & newspaper publishing. Seasoned B&B travelers, the Fains have combined their talents, hobbies, interests, & professional expertise to open the new Inn at Iris Meadows. Becky is a stained glass artist who also enjoys nature photography. George hails from nearby Hendersonville, NC, and is excited about returning to the NC mountains.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 1

    Number of Dogs: 1


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Iris Gardens

    • Private

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Turndown Service

    • VCR

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Videos

    Other Amenities:

    • Guest kitchen with refrigerator, microwave.

    • Coffee and tea service 24 hours.

    • Complimentary non-alcholic beverages.

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  • Firefly Summers Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $225/$250

    King room with private entrance. Spaciously comfortable, with large windows & plantation shutters. Overlooking the expansive meadows, this room allows guests premium viewing of the extraordinary evening firefly light performances in the warm months. A glowing fireplace encourages you to relax, as does the large whirlpool tub with handheld shower in the private bath. Furniture in this room is of a grand scale, with detailed carved accents. Includes a writing table by the windows, a large armoire, and comfortable seating. Art includes a large collage of irises on canvas.

    Mrs. Barber's Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $225/$250

    Named for a previous long-time owner & resident of this nearly 100 year old home, Mrs. Barber’s room is a guest favorite. Just beyond the library on the inn’s first floor, the soft yellow room has a queen bed and rose wing back chairs by an antique fireplace. Decorated in a warm rose motif, with accents of black & white toile, Mrs. Barber’s room includes a mirrored dressing table & an antique writing desk. An adjoining wet bar with refrigerator & coffee maker add to the intimacy of this wonderful room. Mrs. Barber’s private bath has a spacious whirlpool tub with a handheld shower.

    Mountain Mornings Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $225/$250

    This room has sky blue walls & large windows with incredible views of the city & the mountains. A fluffy down comforter adorns the queen bed. The room has an antique writing desk near the fireplace. A large armoire stows guest belongings & lends nostalgic ambiance to the room. A highlight of this room, the private bath is pristine white & blue with a view. The delightful alcove surrounding the spacious whirlpool tub with a hand held shower is accented by a wall sized hand painted mural which sets the tone for true relaxation.

    Butterfly Mornings Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $225/$250

    Warm, welcoming, bright, & cheerful, this room reminds you to enjoy butterfly mornings. Elegant queen antique bed. Overstuffed chaise chair by the window. A comfy stuffed arm chair by the fireplace. Spacious bookshelves. Overlooks the inn’s rolling meadows & affords views of some of the grounds’ most beautiful trees. The private bath is luxuriously appointed, often drawing gasps of delight from first time guests. The large Jacuzzi tub w handheld shower is tucked into an alcove surrounded by columns. The faux-painted marble walls lend a true touch of splendor to an already perfect bath.

    Garden View Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $275/$300

    Elegantly appointed, with great attention to details. An antique queen bed graces the center of the room; a “fainting sofa” rests at its foot. A painted chest, writing table, & comfortable chairs, gas fireplace with detailed woodwork. Private balcony. The large private bath of the Garden View Room is also a room with a view. Wrapping two sides of the inn, the bath has a sparkling chandelier, gas fireplace, a large whirlpool tub, and a separate steam shower. The shower is surrounded by tiled art paintings reminiscent of gentler times.

    Green Meadows Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $250/$225

    Twin beds, 2nd floor, sweeping views of the perennial gardens & meadows. The green walls are the perfect backdrop for the lovely bird’s eye maple mantel. Overstuffed arm chair & a cozy wingback by the fire. A writing desk by the window. This room is adjacent to the second floor porch, where you will enjoy the breathtaking views of the city & mountains as you swing in the wicker swing, or rock gently in one of the wicker rockers. The private bathroom has a large whirlpool tub & shower & has been elegantly designed for guest comfort.

    Summer Nights Dream Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $250/$275

    From the massive king half tester bed that centers the room to the sparkling chandelier in the private bath, this elegant room embraces you with luxury & romance. The artful decorations of this room accent the romantic theme, with paintings of quaint cottages, pictures of Shakespearean lovers, his works. A large floral rug, hand painted privacy screen & a writing table by the windows add to the comfort & elegance of this room. The spacious bath includes a bidet & has a large whirlpool tub with a shower. Total privacy, the room features an outside private entrance with a foyer.

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00pm    Check out: 11:00am

    • Minimum stay: 2 nights weekends, holidays, high seasons

    • Deposit amount required: Reservations must be guaranteed with advance deposit of one night’s deposit; for longer stays or group reservations, one half of the total reservation.

    • Cancellations: If you must cancel all or part of your reservation, your full deposit less 10% processing fee is refunded with 14 days minimum cancellation prior to your scheduled arrival* - except in October and for holidays when there is a 21 day minimum cancellation period. If we rebook the room, $35 cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations less than 14 days in advance. If the room is not rebooked, one night’s deposit or 1/2 the total stay will be charged. Early departures, and late arrivals are included in the inn’s Cancellation Policy. No-shows, early departures, and late arrivals are responsible for the full reservation cost. *Cancellation notice period for groups is not less than 21 days and is established on a case by case basis - if you are booking a group of rooms, please inquire.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Guests are welcome to bring your own alcholic beverages.

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: At least age 12; share room with responsible adult.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No


    Discount type

    • AAA
      Percent off: 5% Days required: 2

    • AARP
      Percent off: 5% Days required: 2

    • Active Military
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 2

    • Iris Reward
      Percent off: 5% Days required: 2

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full Complimentary

    • Time Served: 8:30 week days; 9:00am Sat.

    • Serving location: Dining Room


    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian


    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Iris Meadows Stuffed French Toast
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 30 minutes

  • Location Type

    • Mountains

    • Small town


    City

    • Asheville

    • Distance to city: 25 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Asheville - Take Hwy 40 West to Exit 27 (Waynesville/Maggie Valley/Cherokee/Atlanta) (Hwy 19-23-74) Continue on Hwy 74 West 23 South to Exit 102 (Waynesville). Exit and turn right at stop sign onto Russ Ave. Continue to the 2nd Stop Light and turn right onto Dellwood Road. Follow Dellwood Road to Love Lane on the right. Turn right onto Love Lane and continue up the hill to 304 on the right.


    Airport

    • Asheville, NC (AVL) 28 miles


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Casino

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Ski area

    • Zoo

    • Bird watching

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Antiquing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    Write a review

    Perfect

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    The Inn was beautiful, the rooms perfect, service excellent, George and Becky were delightful. We were a last minute reservation on Saturday after Thanksgiving (our reservation at another location went wrong). Becky and George made us welcome and went out of their way to make us a part of their personal plans. You will not be disappointed.


    An amazing weekend at Inn at Iris Meadows

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    I do not have enough adjectives in my vocabulary to describe our weekend at the Inn at Iris Meadows. We were surprising my sister and the Fains became co-conspirators with my brother-in-law. George and Becky helped sneak us into the inn to make the surprise complete. Then we were shown to our room and were whisked away to a land of comfort and relaxation. The room was beautiful with a private balcony, fireplace and amazing bed. The bathroom was to-die-for with the fireplace, steam shower and Jacuzzi. Breakfast was not a meal as much as it was an event. We didn't even need to eat again until dinner time! I can't wait until our next visit with the Fains. Thank you, George and Becky for a perfect weekend!


    Perfect in Every Detail

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Wanting to explore the area, we chose to stay at the Inn at Iris Meadows based on the recommendation of a friend. Our two-night stay was perfect from start to finish -- beautiful home, delightful hosts, meticulous decor, accommodative to our every need, VERY clean and delicious and abundant breakfasts. We would love to return!


    wedding night at the inn

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    My husband and I truly loved our time at the Inn at Iris Meadows. The service was delightful, the breakfast was homemade and delectable, and the Inn was serene. It was a pleasure to simply walk through the Inn because George and Becky have taken great care to restoration of the Inn. The view of Waynesville, NC downtown from the second floor balcony was especially delightful. We will definitely return!


    Tops In Every Way

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Not only is this charming B&B located at the top of a hill overlooking the town of Waynesville, but it is tops in many other ways as well. I don't know how to outdo the compliments of the other reviewers, so I will just add that I agree with all the fine things the others have said here. Iris Meadows is a dreamy getaway place. Sitting high atop a hill, the views are spectacular. The sunrises, the sunsets, and the moon, are all breathtaking vistas that nature herself has bestowed on an already remarkable inn. As others have stated here, Iris Meadows is as clean as it is beautiful. I've never seen such attention to detail, and each guest room has been carefully decorated and appointed to make you feel so special when you enter, that you might not want to leave your room at all. You will, though, because you won't find a better breakfast experience short of dining in a 5-star hotel. I mean it. You will be dazzled at the breakfast presentation, and everything is as tasty as it looks. George and Becky Fain are perfect hosts. Charming, knowledgeable, funny, smart, and so very welcoming and warm. I felt like a member of their family being invited for the weekend. To me, this is what a real Bed and Breakfast should be like, and when and if I stay in another one, I think I will always compare it to the Inn at Iris Meadows. Thank you, Becky and George, for a memorable stay, and rest assured I will be back!


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