Inn Details
Escape to the mountains and relax body and soul at a charming country inn with luxury amenities. Elegantly furnished with 18th century English antiques and French paintings, guest rooms honor eminent Appalachian people, and decor captures their individual mountain culture and history. Offers breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park with private balconies, spa tubs, steam showers, woodburning fireplaces, and a nature trail to name a few appointments. The inn is private and secluded by forest - a convenient ten minutes to the park entrance. Named among the nation's Top 20 B&Bs by the Mobil Travel Guide. Rated “Top Inn” by Country Inns Magazine and awarded grand prize by Gourmet Magazine for their signature dessert. Golf privileges are extended to our guests at the Laurel Valley Country Club. Free WIFI
"The Richmont Inn just might be the most romantic place in the Smokies." Micheal Carlton, Southern Living Magazine.
"Selected by National Geographic Traveler Magazine as one of the top 25 authentic hotels across the United States. Noted as reflecting a destinations true character and out of the ordinary lodgings.
"A Sweet Rendezvous" - Country Inns and Bed & Breakfast Magazine
Selected as one of the 25 recipients of the second annual America's favorite Inns Awards, to recognize those inns, B&Bs and small hotels recommended for exceptional hospitality, comfort, food, and accommodations." American's Favorite Inns, B&Bs, and Small Hotels.
"The Richmont Inn is known among its guests as a romantic hideaway where couples can escape the workaday world of phones and faxes and turn their attention toward each other." Edye Ellis, "The Good Life", Home and Garden Television
"An elegant, cozy, mountain inn, quiet, peaceful and romantic, with the air of wildflowers" NY guest.
"Appalachia with Style." - National Geographic Traveler Magazine
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Knoxville (30 miles North)
- Directions to property:
As you enter Townsend (Mi. Marker 26 from Maryville on US 321 N. take 1st R. on Old Tuckaleechee Road Turn R. on next paved road (Laurel Valley), go 0.8 mi through stone wall entrance. Go to crest of hill, turn L. - Nearest major airport: Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee-Tyson) 18 miles
- Directions from airport:
Exit airport to 129 South to 321 North into Maryville. Continue on 321 N. to Townsend (only 30 minutes from airport).
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)
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 150.00 and $ 275.00
- The rate for each additional person is between $ 45.00 and $ 60.00
- Other Accommodations: Suites
French Country Suites offer ultimate privacy and relaxation, with king bed, spa tub for two, turkish steam bath, woodburning fireplace, large deck, mountain views, wet bar and refrigerator.
Amenities | In Room | | | Air conditioning | Alarm clock | | Bath robes | CD player | | Coffee/Tea facilities | Desk | | Fireplace | Fridge | | Hairdryer | Hot tub/whirlpool tub | | Internet Service | Radio | | Wet bar | Wi-Fi |  | | On Site | | | Data port | Library | | Piano | VCR | | Videos | |
Meals - A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:30 a.m.and 9:15 a.m.
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
- Lunch is available by special request for $13.
- Dinner is available by special request for $25.
- Additional food services included in room rate: Evening Candlelight Dessert, In-Room Complimentary Coffee, In-Room Complimentary Teas
- Special meals available: Gourmet Picnic, Swiss Fondue Dinners, Low Fat, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Creme Brulee Kahlua
This Gourmet Magazine Grand prize winner was created especially for the Richmont Inn guests by Innkeeper, Susan Hind. Served chilled, this velvety, custard-like textured dessert is frequently served at the inn's evening candlelight dessert Other favorites inlude Jack Daniels Pecan Torte, Grand Marnier Souffle Glace and many others served nightly with specialty flavored decaf coffees.
Policies - No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed outside only (For the comfort of all guests, smoking is permitted outside)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets (Pets can board at a nearby kennel with prior arrangements.)
- Limitations on children staying (Children over 12 are welcomed)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (We offer wines, champagnes & premier beer and ales)
- Deposit amount required (We require a 50% deposit by check due ten days from the date you make the reservation. It is applied to the last day of your reservation period. Guests staying only one night require full pmt. for dep)
- Closed: Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and Check out time is 10:30 a.m.
- Cancellations:
To cancel, you must contact the Inn by telephone or send a fax (Email not acceptable) a minimum of fourteen days prior to the scheduled arrival date. A thirty day cancellation is required for multiple room reservations (4 rooms or more). If cancellation is made less than fourteen days (or thirty days for multiple room reservations) prior to the scheduled arrival date, deposit is nonrefundable. To request a refund of deposit or have a credit applied to your account for a future reservation; you must send a written request to the Inn within fourteen days from the time you cancel the reservation. All refunds will incur a $35 charge to be deducted from the deposit. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Select Registry
- Tennessee Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers Association
Innkeepers - Innkeeper(s): Jim & Susan Hind, Nancy Schimmick
The Hinds love hiking in the Great Smokies and bicycling through Cades Cove. Ask them about the best hikes when you visit the inn! - The innkeepers speak: English
- There are 3 dogs on the property
Area Attractions Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, National/State parks, Nature area, Great Smoky Mountains, Cades Cove, Outlet Stores, Picnic area, River Onsite or Nearby Activities Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Scenic drives, Nature Trail, Greenhouse, Chapel-in-the-Woods, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Whitewater Rafting Townsend Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Townsend, Tennessee.
Contact Information
 
Richmont Inn220 Winterberry Ln Townsend, TN 37882-3623 USA
| Phone: | +1-865-448-6751 | | Fax: | +1-865-448-6480 | | Toll-free: | +1-866-267-7086 |
Innkeeper(s)
Jim & Susan Hind, Nancy Schimmick
Rates:
$150 - $275
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