Colonial Pines Inn Bed and Breakfast 541 Hickory Street Highlands North Carolina 28741-9801 USA http://www.colonialpinesinn.com Phone: +1-828-526-2060 Toll-free: +1-866-526-2060

General Information

NESTLED ON A SECLUDED HILLSIDE just half a mile from Main Street, this gracious old home is surrounded by two acres of large rhododendron, hemlock, maple, and oak. Experience Highlands' clean, fresh air and enjoy lush views from wide porches. Sample berries from the garden, then visit the nature areas, ponds, fine boutiques and gourmet restaurants that are just a stroll away. INSIDE, THE WARMTH OF KNOTTY PINE welcomes you and blends with antiques, an eclectic mix of books and hand made accessories, a playable grand piano, and a cozy fireside for chilly mountain evenings. Help yourself to refreshments from the guest pantry, then enjoy videos, games, puzzles, and old fashioned conversation. SPACIOUS SUITES AND MODERATELY PRICED ROOMS await you with private baths and comfortable antique furnishings. A sumptuous breakfast is included and served in the dining room to the sounds of quiet classical, folk, or mountain tunes.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms, Suites, Cottages
• There are 7 guest accommodations (7 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 75.00 and $ 145.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 90.00 and $ 160.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 15.00
• Other Accommodations: Cottages
  Also available are: The Guest House Apartment which sleeps three with two bedrooms, efficiency kitchen, cable TV, and deck; and Miss Rebecca's Cottage which sleeps six with three bedrooms, full kitchen, stone fireplace, TV, telephone, W/D, brick patio on one acre lot secluded but in town.

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 9:00 - 9:30
• Breakfast is served in the Porch, Dining Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Cookies, Hot Chocolate, Hot Cider, Tea, Lemonade, Sherry, Trail Mix, Afternoon tea, Non-alcoholic beverage
• Special meals available: advance request, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is Baked Blueberry French Toast,
  A luscious casserole made with layers of bread, blueberries, cream cheese, milk, and eggs. Baked until lightly browned and served with real maple syrup, spicy sausage, fresh fruit, coffee, and specially blended juice.

Policies

• Minimum stay required (Two nights in-season weekends, three nights, holidays)
• Smoking is not allowed
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Children are welcome (Cottages only.)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted
• Deposit amount required (one-third)
• Check in time is 3 PM and Check out time is 11 AM
• Cancellations:
  Two weeks for nightly stays, one month for weekly stays.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Colonial
• Built in 1930
• Opened for business in 1961
• Restored / Remodeled in 1990
• Parking available (Off Street, protected parking)

Location

• Geographic region: Appalachian Mountains
• Location is best described as: Western North Carolina Mountains, Downtown, Mountains, Village
  
• Nearest major city: Asheville, NC (80 miles SE)
• Directions to property:
  Take Hwy 64 East of Main St. Go 6 blocks, turn Rt on Hickory. Inn is 4th driveway on Rt.
• Directions from airport:
  From Atlanta Airport, take I-85 N to I-985 N. This highway ends and becomes GA 365 and merges with US 441N. In Dillard, GA take GA 246/NC 106 to Highlands. At the first light, take a right on Main St./64 E. At the next light go left on 4th Street/64E. Go 1/2 mile and turn right on Hickory St. Inn is fourth driveway on right.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Chris & Donna Alley
  Chris and Donna are from Atlanta and have owned the inn since l984. Chris is a woodworker, BMW motorcycle enthusiast, Civil War buff, and plays classical guitar. Donna is a former interior designer/space planner, creative cook, and detail person.
• The innkeepers speak: English, Spanish

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Waterfalls, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Canoeing, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Live Theater, Chamber Music Festival, Coffeeshop Entertainment, Range Rover Safari Rides, ATV Rentals, Llama Trekking, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Whitewater Rafting