Inn at Iris Meadows

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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.

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Inn at Iris Meadows

Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Mountains
    • Small town
  • Nearest major city: Asheville, NC (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.
  • Nearest major airport: Asheville, NC (AVL) 28 miles

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 7 guest accommodations (7 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 179.00 and $ 300.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 179.00 and $ 300.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Amenities Basket
  • Bath robes
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • DVD Player
  • Data port
  • 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 Amenitites
  • Guest kitchen with refrigerator, microwave.
  • Coffee and tea service 24 hours.
  • Complimentary non-alcholic beverages.

    • Meals

    • A Full Complimentary breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 8:30 week days; 9:00am Sat.
    • Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea, Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
    • Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (2 nights weekends, holidays, high seasons)
    • Smoking is not allowed (Iris Meadows is a smoke-free property.)
    • Limited accommodations for guest pets (Limited pet friendly accommodations; reservations required.)
    • Limitations on children staying (At least age 12; share room with responsible adult.)
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Guests are welcome to bring your own alcholic beverages.)
    • 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.)
    • Check in time is 3:00pm and Check out time is 11:00am
    • 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.
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • AIS - American Iris Society
      • NABA- North American Butterfly Association
      • NCBBI - NC Bed and Breakfasts and Inns Association
      • PAII - Professional Association of Innkeepers International
      • Select Registry, Distinguished Inns of North America
      • WMVBBA - Waynesville Maggie Valley Bed and Breakfast Association
      • Chamber of Commerce

    Discounts available:
     5%AAAMinimum stay: 2 days
     5%AARPMinimum stay: 2 days
     10%Active MilitaryMinimum stay: 2 days
     5%Iris RewardMinimum stay: 2 days

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): George & Becky Fain
      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
    • There is one cat on the property
    • There is one dog on the property

    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

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bird watching, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Antiquing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Whitewater Rafting

    Waynesville Nearby Cities

    Noted below are the approximate distances from Waynesville, North Carolina.

    Lake Junaluska B&B's - 3 milesMills River B&B's - 25 miles
    Maggie Valley B&B's - 6 milesAsheville B&B's - 26 miles
    Sylva B&B's - 16 milesBryson City B&B's - 26 miles
    Cullowhee B&B's - 16 milesSapphire B&B's - 26 miles
    Dillsboro B&B's - 17 milesArden B&B's - 27 miles
    Candler B&B's - 17 milesCosby B&B's - 27 miles
    Cherokee B&B's - 18 milesCashiers B&B's - 27 miles
    Leicester B&B's - 20 milesMarshall B&B's - 27 miles
    Whittier B&B's - 21 milesFletcher B&B's - 28 miles
    Brevard B&B's - 23 milesWeaverville B&B's - 28 miles
    Pisgah Forest B&B's - 23 milesHot Springs B&B's - 29 miles

    Contact Information

    Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast
    Inn at Iris Meadows, Waynesville, NC - Inn
    Inn at Iris Meadows
    304 Love Lane
    Waynesville, NC 28786
    USA
    Phone: +1-828-456-3877
    Fax: +1-828-456-3847
    Toll-free: +1-888-466-4747
    Innkeeper(s)
    George & Becky Fain
    Rates:
    $179 - $300
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    Photo Album

    Enjoy splendid mountain views from the Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC. The inn, located on 6 acres of rolling meadows, has a commanding view of the picturesque town and surrounding mountains - this is the view from the front porches and guest rooms.The Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC, is a meticulously restored turn-of-the-century Greek Revival mansion which sits on 6 acres of rolling meadows overlooking the town and the surrounding mountains.
    Breakfast at the romantic Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC, is always a treat. Served daily in the dining room, guests enjoy hot entres, freshly baked breads, muffins, or scones, juice, freshly brewed coffee and a variety of breakfast teas. You may join other guests at the large table, or choose a table for two by the windows overlooking the side gardens.The Butterfly Mornings guest room with its private designer bath is a guest favorite at the Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC. All guest rooms have fireplaces and private bathrooms with chandeliers and jetted tubs.
    The Firefly Summers king guest room at the Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC, is spacious and comfortable. All guest rooms have fireplaces, private bathrooms with chandeliers, jetted tubs, luxurious robes, WIFI, TV with Cable, phones, and more.The Summer Night's Dream king guest room at the Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC, is a guest favorite.
    The private designer bathrooms at the Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC, often draw gasps of delight from first time guests. Pictured here is the bathroom of the Mountain Mornings Room. All guest rooms have fireplaces, AC, TV/Cable, phones, monogrammed robes, private bathrooms with jetted tubs.Smokey Mountain views surround the Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC.
    Late afternoon in the gardens of the Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC.White Christmas 2009 Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane, Waynesville, NC.
    The gardens at the Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC, include hundreds of irises. Bloom season for the tall bearded irises is late April through early June. Special rates are available to members of the American Iris Society. Third night half price if your given name is "Iris."The Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC, is surrounded with 6 acres of rolling meadows overlooking the town and surrounding mountains. This is the guest entrance to the gardens.
    The Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC. Where butterfly mornings and wildflower afternoons await you.Waynesville NC is the home of Folkmoot USA, North Carolina's International Festival. 2010 events will be held July 22 - August 1. The Inn at Iris Meadows Breakfast on Love Lane is a festival supporter.
    The grounds of the Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC, are certified as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Gardens and grounds and the untamed meadow edges provide food, shelter and water for a variety of wildlife which guests may enjoy viewing from the inn's spacious porches. Bring your own binoculars, or use ours!The Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC, has inspired artists who have painted here. This original painting by Sara Gray hangs in the guest kitchen.
    Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC, Innkeeper George Fain with Scratch, the inn's canine greeter. This original oil painting was presented by artist June Williams.The spacious grounds of the Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC, are enjoyed by guests in all seasons.
    The original artwork of artists who have painted at the Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville NC is displayed through out the inn. Here, artists and musicians gather for a spring Iris Festival.Innkeeper Becky Fain's photo of the tall bearded iris "Chasing Rainbows" won first place in the American Iris Society's annual photo contest and was featured on the cover of AIS magazine. Photographed in the gardens of the Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC.
    Southern Living editor Scott Jones chats with guests at the Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC.Guests who rise early may enjoy sensational sunrise views from the Inn at Iris Meadows on Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville. Pictured here is Chambers Mountain - a scene that personifies the "Smokey Mountains."
    The gardens at the Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville NC include hundreds of irises. Well known iris hybridizer Mike Moller (r) has shared many irises with the Fains, including his own original "Anne Murray," "Deen Day," and "Vail" tall bearded irises. Here Mike chats with innkeeper George Fain.EVERYONE loves breakfast at the Inn at Iris Meadows Bed and Breakfast on Love Lane in Waynesville, NC. All photographs by Becky Fain.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Iris Gardens
    • Private
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • Excellent views
    • Honeymoons
    • Luxury
    • Nature
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Greek Revival
    • Built in 1907
    • Opened for business in 2004
    • Restored / Remodeled in 2004
    • Parking available