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  • The Swag Country Inn Video: 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 Blue Ridge 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.

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    An exclusive of professionally inspected and guest-reviewed luxury inns with extensive modern amenities.

    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 Blue Ridge 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.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Country Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Croquet / Horseshoes

    • Dry Sauna /Steam Shower

    • Hiking / Brid Watching

    • Laze in a hammock by The Swag Pond

    • Outdoor Spa / Hot Tub

    • Raquetball / Badminton

    • Antiques/decor

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Telephone

    • Turndown Service

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Great Smoky's National Park borders property.

    • New York Times Digest delivered each morning

    • XM Satellite Radio

    • Bose CD players

    • Hiking

    • Personalized Hiking Sticks

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    Nightly Rate

    $440 - $785

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00PM    Check out: 11:00AM

    • Minimum stay: A two-night minimum stay is required.

    • Deposit amount required: At the time of your reservation, a deposit of 50% of your stay will be due.

    • 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.

    • Open all year round: N

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Please bring your own spirits...

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Please contact us to make arrangements for children.

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: Limited : Possible with prior arrangements.

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:00 - 10:00

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room, On-site restaurant

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    The Swag 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.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Coffee Beans

    • Cookies at "High" Tea

    • Hors d'oeuvers

    • Soft Drinks & Trail Mix in Room

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    City

    • Asheville

    • Distance to city: 45 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Via Interstate 40: N.C. on I-40. Exit #20 onto Hwy. 276 South 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!

    Airport

    • Asheville, NC (AVL) 45 miles

    • Directions to property:
      I-26 West to I-40 West to exit 20. Exit #20 onto Hwy. 276 South 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!

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    • Biltmore Estate

    • Blue Ridge Parkway

    • White Water Rafting

    • Zip Line Canopy Tours

    • Mountain Golf Courses

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bird watching

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Horseshoes

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Racquetball

    • Croquet

    • Badminton

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    Perfect Getaway

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The Swag is heaven on earth. Rustic and comfortable, yet with exquisite attention to detail.

    The Best B and B!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Everyone is very friendly and helpful, and the attention given to every little detail is amazing. A beautiful setting, lovely rooms, lots of outdoor activities to do if you choose, and a ton of great food! Thank you so much.

    Truly a special place

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    We were celebrating a special birthday and couldn't have been more pleased with this weekend. Beautiful mountain scenery and service beyond comparison. This is really a special place and we thank Deener and Dan and the staff for a memorable visit.

    Wonderful Experience

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    Terrific hospitality, wonderful location, natural beauty and superior dining especially the Sunday Brunch.

    Treat yourself, you will not be disappointed.

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I could write pages, the words would not begin to tell you how much we enjoyed our stay at the Swag. Our only regret, we could not stay longer! If you can....make sure you are there for the Wednesday Picnic. The entire SWAG Staff did an outstanding job to make it special for their guests. I say guests, yet we felt like family....we did not even lock our door! Deener and staff have paid much attention to details....it showed. A favorite place from our first visit (we are coming back) is Dan's Hideaway. This private spot offers two rocking chairs and a double hammock in a secluded area of the mountain.....a small brook flows by and proved to be a great place for our wonderful lunch (packed just for us) and a refreshing nap. Can't wait to hike the other trails and see what they have to offer. We stayed in Gail's Room. The view from the porch...the rocking chair in front of the fireplace....the STEAM SHOWER and SAUNA.....and the extra surprises ...... We are happy to call ourselves "Swaggers"!! We tried the Antelope Tenderloin offered one evening, it was wonderful. If you go hungry, it is your fault. For the Alberts, it is well worth the drive from the gate....to the top of that mountain.

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