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Big Mill Bed & Breakfast
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  • Inn Details

    Eco-friendly B&B near Greenville offers the best of the North Carolina countryside right outside your door. Relax in the hammocks, overlooking the lakes. Located on 200 acres of farmland and forest, this is the perfect romantic getaway.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Artist: (faux painting, stencilling, quilting, spinning), gardening, sailing, travel. Innkeepers love to suggest things to do and places to eat.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Southern

    • English

    • Spanish


    Number of Cats: 1

    Other Pets: Moses is an outside cat

    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Country estate

    • Fishing

    • Lakes

    • Privacy

    • landscaped grounds

    • tranquility

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Fax Machine

    • Spa

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • fishing in the lake

    • bicycles

    • Wireless Internet Hookup in each room

    • Hammocks

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  • Wedding Packages

    10/15/2011 - 10/31/2012

    With a touch of the rustic, our Elopement package makes saying "I do" memorable and easy-one night at Big Mill B&B, Wedding officiant, bride's bouquet, groom's Boutonniere, champagne/sparking cider, wedding photographer (includes 5 photos), and a wedding cake. Bride and groom just come and enjoy this special occasion in our decorated Pack House down by the lakes. In winter, we will have a roaring fire; in summer, the sounds of nature. Price $1,500-all inclusive

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  • Hot Deal: Great deals for Business travelers

    • 2/8/2012 - 2/15/2012
    • Regular rate:$125
    • Savings:29%
    • Discount rate:$89

    Business travelers love our amenities, and now any night, any room for $89

    Mardi Gras Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $115/$130

    The Mardi Gras Suite in the main house opens onto a private terrace overlooking the lakes and the landscaped grounds. Brick floors, Portuguese tiles, corner tub and stone fireplace make this a favorite of romantics and guests who seek privacy. Private entrance, wireless internet, refrigerator, private sitting room with fireplace, cable TV.

    Caribbean Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $85/$89

    Reminiscent of the owner’s years aboard a sailing yacht; the Caribbean Room is whimsical, with the bright colors of the islands. A sassy gecko "scoots" across the turquoise bead-board ceiling above the reproduction French iron bed. Terracotta floor tiles & tiled shower. Wireless internet, refrigerator, private entrance, Cable TV. Extended stay rates available.

    The Pack House Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $125/$145

    Slip into the hammock outside your door in the Packhouse Suite. Nothing has been spared: full marble kitchen and Greek tile bath. On a rainy day lucky guests slumber to the patter of rain on the old tin roof. Private entrance, full kitchen, separate bedroom, wireless internet, weekly rates available. Queen bed plus queen bed pull out couch.

    The Corn Crib

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $100/$115

    The Corn Crib in the renovated Pack House overlooks the lakes and opens directly onto the brick breezeway with its working fireplace. It is a mix of the sun-drenched colors of Mexico with its tile bath & full kitchen.Original pine floors and hand-hewn ceiling beams of old pine remain in this room that was once used to store corn. Private bath, private entrance, cable TV, wireless internet, weekly rates available.

    Mule Room-Extended Stay

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $250/$250

    Our newest renovated room, the Mule Room, is a studio apartment overlooking the lakes in the Pack House. Opening onto the brick breezeway, this unit has a queen bed, kitchenette and private bath. Perfect for the business traveler on extended stay.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 -6 p.m.    Check out: 11 a.m.

    • Deposit amount required: We need a credit card to hold room. Will be deducted if no-show.

    • Cancellations: Minimum one week notice. We will give partial refund as a gift certificate if less than one week notice is given. If we can rent the room, there will be no charge.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: bring your own

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: older children

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Corporate-yes
      Percent off: 0% Days required: 0

    • Military
      Percent off: 5% Days required: 0

    • State-yes
      Percent off: 0% Days required: 0

    • mid-week Nov-Feb (must mention to innkeeper)
      Percent off: 5% Days required: 2

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental Plus

    • Time Served: Guests choose

    • Serving location: Guest room

    Signature Dish

    Cranberry Almond Biscotti
    Homemade almond granola, just the thing to go with the morning coffee.

    Special meal options

    • Vegetarian

    • Candlelight dinners

    Recipes

    Appetizer-Snack

    Sweet Potato Biscuits
    Serves: 20
    Prep time: 45 Minutes

    Almond Biscotti
    Serves: 36
    Prep time: 1 hour

    Beverage

    Mulled Cider
    Serves: 10
    Prep time: 45 minutes

    Cranberry Liqueur
    Serves: 25
    Prep time: 3 weeks

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  • Location Type

    • on a farm

    • Countryside

    • Lakeside

    • Small town

    City

    • Greenville

    • Distance to city: 24 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take exit 514 off US 64. This is the intersection of US 17 and US 64. Turn south onto US 17. Go one mile and turn left onto Big Mill Road. B&B is 1/2 mile on the left just before the two large lakes.

    Airport

    • Raleigh Durham, NC (RDU-Raleigh Durham INTL 100 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Raleigh,take US Highway 64 East for approximately 100 miles. Take the 2nd Williamston exit – Exit 514 (this is the intersection of US 64 and US Highway 17.) Turn right onto US 17, which is South. Go exactly 1 mile and turn left onto Big Mill Road. Go 1/2 mile and the B&B is on the left. It is a gray brick house, ivy espaliered on the side, white fence in the field just before the house, sign on lamppost. If you see two large lakes, you have just missed the B&B.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Historic Bath

    • Fishing

    • Canoeing

    • Senator Bob Martin Ag Center-horse shows

    • Eco-Tourism

    • boating

    • Picnic area

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Very private, landscaped grounds, orchard

    • rodeos

    • Horse shows

    • Sight-seeing

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    Birders retreat

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Loved the Packing Shed............warm and homey yet elegant.........we will be back. D and D

    Great Get Away!!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    My husband and I recently celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary at the Big Mill. It was a wonderful and relaxing get away. We really enjoyed the fire we built in the large stone fireplace right outside our room. The breakfast was delicious especially the morning glory bread! You should visit sometime, it is a real treat. This was our second stay and plan to return sometime again.

    A Piece of Heaven

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    We cannot say enough about how much we enjoy Big Mill. The atmosphere is absolutely relaxing. Chloe, the Innkeeper, is a dynamic and very special lady. She pays such close attention to detail. Her breakfasts are fantastic and she always uses the freshest ingredients, many grown right at the Bed and Breakfast. Our son is priviledged each year to get to mistletoe hunt with Chloe. We have been making this an annual trip to spend time with my niece at ECU yet she will be leaving this year. Despite that our son said we would continue to see Chloe at least once a year.......that says it all coming from the mouth of a 13 year old. We have stayed in many B and B's and I personally rate this at the top of my list. Thanks Chloe for making each experience one to remember!!!

    Best Bed and Breakfast we've ever stayed at!!!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My boyfriend and I decided to stay at Big Mill during a trip to some State Parks in Western NC, after I came across it online, and it turned out to be the most charming bed and breakfast I've ever been to by far!! Chloe is the friendliest, most helpful innkeeper and makes you feel as though you've known her for years. The rooms far exceeded my expectation. Our room was beautiful, spacious and comfortable, and the breakfast was delectable. The history of Big Mill made it that more interesting, and there are great nearby restaurants that make for a fun night out. I can't say enough good things about this place. We both instantly fell in love with it, and are now planning to bring our parents back for a summer weekend. I highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone!!!!

    A wonderful "mini vacation".

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We only had two nights in this lovely B&B, but brought back with us some lovely memories. Thanks Chloe for a great time.

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