Inn Details
The Swag is an intimate hideaway that invites you to discover the wonders of nature just steps from your bedroom. The Swag is where our favorite amenity, nature, meets the luxury resort. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park shares an old split rail fence boundary with our inn that stretches more than a mile. The spectacular beauty of our Appalachian high country is captured architecturally in the historic hand-hewn logs and local field stone design. Our construction was inspired by the past while built for the future. Our hidden and secluded mountain top setting opens to you treasures the crowds have yet to find. It all starts to unfold at the bottom of our mountain where the pavement stops, our gate opens, and your romantic adventure begins. The Swag -- a small luxury resort as the Appalachians used to be.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Countryside
- Mountains
- Small town
- Nearest major city: Asheville, NC (45 miles West)
- Directions to property:
Via Interstate 40: N.C. on I-40. Exit #20 onto Hwy. 276 for 2.8 mi. Right on Grindstone Rd. At stop sign turn right onto Hemphill Rd. Four miles up blacktopped road, left on Swag Road. Swag Road is 2.5 miles and 1,000-ft change in elevation, bringing you to our front door at 5,000 feet! - Nearest major airport: Asheville, NC (AVL) 45 miles
- Directions from airport:
I-26 North to I-40 West to exit 20. Exit #20 onto Hwy. 276 for 2.8 mi. Right on Grindstone Rd. At stop sign turn right onto Hemphill Rd. Four miles up blacktopped road, left on Swag Road. Swag Road is 2.5 miles and 1,000-ft change in elevation, bringing you to our front door at 5,000 feet! - Meeting places:
Room Rates (USD American Dollars) All occupancy rates are subject to change - State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 14 guest accommodations (14 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 440.00 and $ 735.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 490.00 and $ 785.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 150.00
- Other Accommodations: The Cabin, The Woodshed
Our ultimate accommodation, The 2-Story! A beautiful log cabin with two bedrooms, baths with steam showers,private balcony off each bedroom, living room with 22-foot fireplace, wet bar, and basement billiards room. Enjoy a magnificent sunrise while relaxing in the soaking tub on the 2nd-story deck.
Amenities | In Room | | | Alarm clock | Amenities Basket | | Bath robes | CD player | | Ceiling fans | Coffee/Tea facilities | | Data port | Desk | | Fireplace | Fridge | | Hairdryer | Hot tub/whirlpool tub | | Internet Service | Ironing Board | | Radio | Telephone | | Turndown Service | Wet bar | | Wi-Fi | |  | | On Site | | | BBQ grill | Board games | | Computer | Conference Rooms | | Copier | DVD Player | | Fax Machine | Library | | Piano | Private entrance | | Satellite/Cable TV | TV | | VCR | Videos | | Washer/dryer | Wedding Facilities |  | | Other Amenitites | | | Great Smoky's National Park borders property. | New York Times Digest delivered each morning | | XM Satellite Radio | Bose CD players | | Hiking | Personalized Hiking Sticks |
Meals - A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:00 - 10:00
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room, On-site restaurant
- Lunch is included with the room rate
- Dinner is included with the room rate
- Additional food services included in room rate: coffee beans, cookies at "high" tea, hors d'oeuvers, soft drinks & trail mix in room, Afternoon tea, Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage, Wine/cheese
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is the Chef's Gourmet Picnic
Join our chef and staff for a fabulous "Gourmet Picnic" lunch on Wednesdays. Breathtaking 30-mile views from high atop Gooseberry Knob provide a stunning backdrop for grilled antelope burgers, venison and blueberry brautwurst, grilled fresh vegetables, corn-watercrest and red potato salad, 7-grain salad with grapes and proscuitto, fresh fruit, and for dessert, seasonal berry tarts and mini chocolate molten cakes, along with root beer floats.
Policies - Minimum stay required (A two-night minimum stay is required.)
- Smoking is allowed outside only (Outside only)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Children are welcome (Please contact us to make arrangements for children)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Please bring your own spirits...)
- Deposit amount required (At the time of your reservation, a deposit of 50% of your stay will be due.)
- Closed: December through mid-April
- Check in time is 3:00PM and Check out time is 11:00AM
- Cancellations:
Your deposit, less $50 per room booked, will be refunded if we receive your cancellation request at least three weeks prior to your arrival. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Classic Inns of the South
- Professional Association of Innkeepers International
- Select Registry
Innkeepers - Innkeeper(s): Deener Matthews
- The innkeepers speak: English
- There is one cat on the property
Area Attractions Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Casino, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, The Biltmore House, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Mountain Golf Courses, White Water Rafting, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Winery Onsite or Nearby Activities Bird watching, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Mountain Bike trails, Racquetball, Croquet, Badminton, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Whitewater Rafting
Waynesville Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Waynesville, North Carolina.
Contact Information

The Swag Country Inn2300 Swag Road Waynesville, NC 28785 USA
| Phone: | +1-828-926-0430 | | Fax: | +1-828-926-2036 | | Toll-free: | +1-800-789-7672 |
Innkeeper(s) Deener Matthews
Rates: $440 - $785

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