Romantic Getaways in North Carolina

The Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill is located in the Asheville area, providing guests with Southern hospitality and plenty of nearby natural beauty. There are seven guestrooms perfect for romance, business trips, or just exploring the area.

Every room has fine linen in seven layers, private bathrooms, hair dryers, ironing boards, irons, and modern tech such as wireless internet and flat-screen TVs with DVD players. You can also choose a room with hardwood floors, double fireplaces, adjoining suites, wet bars, fridges, pullout sofa beds, walk-in showers, soaking tubs, and window seats.

In addition to exploring the numerous nearby activities, guests can spend time on the property with its over 6 acres. This space includes a circle of trees with Adirondack chairs, plenty of spots to watch birds, and the Secret Garden. Every stay comes with a three-course gourmet breakfast in the morning. The inn can provide vegetarian options and meet other dietary restrictions with advance notice.

Address: Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill, 400 Ray Hill Road, Mills River, NC, Phone: 828-290-6080

If you are planning a road trip, Asheville is about 4.5 hours from Raleigh.

The Applewood Manor is a turn-of-the-century Colonial Revival building right in Asheville’s historic Montford District.

Every one of the guestrooms has a TV with a DVD player and either an iHome or iPod compatible clock radio.There is also a turn-down service, monogrammed towels and robes, lighted makeup mirrors, hair dryers, individual heating and air conditioning, and homemade lavender linen spray for you to use. Guests also get custom-made bath lotion, salts, shampoo, conditioner, and body soap.

The cottage is also pet friendly with a love seat and wet bar and some rooms have private balconies, fireplaces, ceiling fans, antique furnishings, and/or original hardwood floors. The manor is on top of a knoll with slightly over an acre around it, filled with natural beauty. Sit on the first-floor porches by the painted iron bistro table, porch swings, or rocking chairs. The backyard also has wrought iron furniture, a patio, an arbor, a tree swing, bistro tables with umbrellas, a fire pit, and a hammock.

The entire inn has free wireless internet and one of the innkeepers lives on-site and is available at all hours. Begin the day with a three-course breakfast, including fresh ingredients from the garden.

Address: Applewood Manor, 62 Cumberland Circle, Asheville, NC, Phone: 828-254-2244

Right in the Historic District of Montford, The Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn was built around 1895 and is within an easy walk of the city. The inn has been restored to maintain its character while adding modern amenities such as private en suite baths, air conditioning, and wireless internet. The eight guestrooms include two in the original carriage house, which are pet friendly. All but one has a working fireplace.

Other room amenities can include king-sized beds, gas fireplaces with remote controls, Turkish towels, claw-foot slipper tubs, Aveda products, extra privacy, kitchenettes, vintage tubs, studies, whirlpool tubs for two, steam showers, terraces with seating, and flat-screen TVs.

The daily breakfast is three courses and is made using the finest ingredients. It always includes a fresh pastry, brewed coffee, and a range of tea and juices as well as a fruit course and a main entree. In the afternoon, guests can enjoy tea, cold and hot hors d’oeuvres, and homemade pastries. There are also complimentary beverages plus soft drinks all day along with an evening turn-down service that includes homemade candies and light housekeeping.

Address: The Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn, 288 Montford Avenue, Asheville, NC, Phone: 800-381-3878

This AAA Four-Diamond Bed and Breakfast is in the Montford Historic District in Asheville and is in the style of Richard Sharp Smith, one of the most famous society architects in the city. To enhance its style, the innkeepers have filled the space with English and American antiques from between 1730 and 1910 and paired them with modern amenities. There are eight rooms and suites at the 1900 Inn on Montford and each one has a king-sized bed, a shower, a fireplace, an HDTV with DirecTV and DVD player, air conditioning, wireless high speed internet, and a fridge. All but one also have whirlpool-style whirlpools and four of the rooms even have steam baths. There is an additional carriage house that is pet friendly and features three suites with private back gardens.

There is a daily three-course breakfast featuring a fruit course followed by a savory egg dish and finally dessert. To get you ready, you will receive tea or coffee at your door an hour before breakfast and those in the Griffin Cottage can opt to have breakfast delivered to their rooms. There is an additional social hour in the evening as well as live music Saturday nights. The innkeepers can also schedule an in-room massage.

Address: 1900 Inn on Montford, 296 Montford Avenue, Asheville, NC, Phone: 828-254-9569

The Pilot Knob Inn aims to give guests a relaxing escape with comfortable rooms and plenty of outdoor areas to explore. There are five suites, six cabins, and a cottage to stay in.

Amenities vary slightly by room but suites have things like gas log fireplaces, satellite TVs with DVD players, high-speed wireless internet, CD players, couches, private entrances, small fridges, coffeemakers, microwaves, central heating and air conditioning, luxurious baths, hair dryers, and bath beads. Some rooms also have whirlpool tubs, multiple bathrooms, balconies, leather furniture in a sitting area, and kitchenettes.

The cottage is the largest with a full kitchen, plenty of leather seating, a whirlpool, multiple bedrooms, a back deck with hammock, and more.

The inn even has stables so you can bring your own horse and rent a stall, which this is perfect for exploring the nearby miles on miles of trails. The inn also has a picnic area outside with a park grill and a 6-acre private lake along with a canoe, paddleboats, and rowboats. Guests begin the day with a full breakfast that they can eat in the breakfast room or bring back to their own room.

Address: Pilot Knob Inn, 361 New Pilot Knob Lane, Pinnacle, NC, Phone: 336-325-2502

Brookside Mountain Mist Inn Bed & Breakfast gives guests luxury accommodations such as oversized rooms and three-course breakfasts surrounded by mountain views yet conveniently close to attractions like the Great Smoky Mountains.

Every guest room has a private bath, sitting area, fireplace, LCD flat-screen TV, and DVD player along with bath amenities, hair dryers, irons, and soft robes.

The five guest rooms all have unique styling with a king or queen-sized bed and views of the mountains or garden. One room has two queen-sized beds to fit more guests. Guests can sit on the inn’s terrace and enjoy the mountain views. There are also areas to relax on double hammocks, rocking chairs, and gliders. Inside, you can sit by the fireplace in the living room or borrow games. There is high-speed wireless internet throughout the building and on the back patio.

Enjoy the three-course breakfast while sitting on the terrace or inside the dining room, which also has mountain views out the picture window. During the day, you can help yourself to snacks, soft drinks, and bottled water and, in the afternoon, enjoy fresh-baked pastries.

Address: Brookside Mountain Mist Inn Bed & Breakfast, 142 Country Club Drive, Waynesville, NC, Phone: 828-452-6880

The Elizabeth Leigh Inn Bed & Breakfast sits inside what was once one of old Hendersonville’s finest homes, having been built in 1893. The building is even on the National Register of Historic Places and is fully restored and decorated to create a luxurious and inviting atmosphere for guests. Each of the four suites offers plenty of privacy and features a functional fireplace, a sitting area, a king-sized bed, and a private bath.

There is free wireless internet access on the property and guests get full access to the guests’ pantry as well as homemade ice cream. The innkeepers provide a full concierge service, including making dinner reservations and scheduling massages for guests to enjoy in their rooms. In addition to the regular rates, which include breakfast, the inn offers a range of packages that include dining at local fine restaurants, going on guided wilderness adventures, and attending a performance at the Flat Rock Playhouse.

Address: Elizabeth Leigh Inn Bed & Breakfast, 908 5th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC, Phone: 828-808-5305

The 458 West Bed & Breakfast aims to give guests welcoming and peaceful accommodations in their recently renovated home. There are five guest rooms to choose from, each of which has a private bath, a queen-sized bed, luxurious bedding, soft linens, fluffy towels, a flat-screen TV, a DVD player, wireless internet, individual cooling and heating, a desk, a comfortable seating area, and a parlor with a fireplace.

Throughout the property, you will notice historic architecture mixed with modern touches.

The wrap-around porch is 10 feet wide and will transport you back to a slower time while gazing at the property’s pecan trees. The day begins with a hearty Southern breakfast. You can complement your stay with a package such as wine and roses or a picnic basket to have lunch amongst nature.

Address: 458 West Bed & Breakfast, 458 West Street, Pittsboro, NC, Phone: 919-491-4229

The Burke Manor Inn is a historical bed and breakfast with eight luxurious guest rooms. The inn was created to offer privacy with modern amenities. Each room has its own private bath and six are in the main inn while the others are in two vacation cottages. The rooms also have whirlpool spa tubs with separate showers or European body massage showers, wireless internet, cable LCD TVs with DVD layers, bath robes, irons, hair dryers, alarm clocks, individually controlled thermostats, daily cleaning, and original oak floors.

You can choose from a king or queen-sized bed. Guests can relax on the expansive front porch or walk around the 3.5 acres of grounds.

The wraparound veranda has comfortable seating and pretty views, or you can walk around the grounds to see a range of flowers, herbs, and trees. There is also an on-site 4 Diamond AAA rated restaurant on site, Saint Jacques @ The Burke Manor, which is open for dinner on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The daily breakfast can be served on the veranda or in the dining room and features eggs, sausage or bacon, fresh-brewed coffee, and orange juice. Guests also get access to complimentary snacks, hot tea, and fresh coffee in the front parlor.

Address: 303 Burke Street, Gibsonville, NC, Phone: 336-449-6266