Whether you are in North Carolina for business or pleasure, staying at a locally owned inn or bed and breakfast is the perfect way to turn your trip into one to remember. Many of these NC inns will also host special events like weddings or conferences, while others are designed for couples to get away from it all and some are more on the family-friendly side. Here are some of the best choices for a few nights relaxing in North Carolina this spring.
Unique Romantic Weekend Getaways in North Carolina:
1. Andon-Reid Bed and Breakfast Inn
Rating: ★★★★★
The Andon-Reid Bed and Breakfast Inn is a Waynesville historic property that was first constructed in 1902. It features extensive oak hardwood floors, veranda porches, large windows, and tall ceilings. Rooms have king or queen beds and may also feature two-person spa tubs, showers with full body jets, private entrances, 46-inch flat-screen TVs featuring DVD players, mini fridges, selected magazines and books, private enclosed porches, love seats, and/or full-sized closets. The inn also provides daily housekeeping and concierge services for items like printing maps and boarding passes, making reservations, and recommending activities. The full-service breakfast varies daily and includes a starter along with a sweet or savory entree, all of which are made from scratch with fresh ingredients and are served with tea, coffee, and juice.
92 Daisy Ave, Waynesville, NC, Phone: 828-452-3089
2. The Reynolds Mansion, Asheville
When you book your weekend getaway to the historic Reynolds Mansion, you can anticipate exchanging your busy day-to-day schedule for a relaxing interlude, surrounded by the charm and elegance of a bye-gone era. The mansion is set in pretty gardens and has two wonderful wrap-around verandahs furnished with rocking chairs for restful contemplation. Each of the amazing period guest rooms has been individually decorated and all offer the perfect ambiance for a romantic getaway. Most feature 4-poster beds or draped beds, elegant draperies and modern conveniences like Keurig or Illy Coffee stations. You can enjoy a wonderful breakfast each morning before leaving to explore.
100 Reynolds Heights, Asheville, NC 28804, 828 258 1111
Relaxing Romantic Weekend Getaways in North Carolina:
3. Davidson Village Inn
The Davidson Village Inn is right in the heart of Lake Norman and downtown Davidson, giving guests easy access to everything there is to see and do. There are 18 rooms in the inn with five room styles to choose from. Each room has non-allergenic pillows, irons with ironing boards, hair dryers, wireless internet, Comphy Company luxurious lines, Turkish bamboo towels, Greenwich Bay bath amenities, LCD TVs with over 100 digital cable channels, and private baths. The family suites have two queen-sized beds, a kitchenette, a sitting area, and a work desk with chair. Executive suites have a single daybed, table with chairs, sitting area, kitchenette, and a 4-poster queen. King rooms feature working desk and chairs, reading chairs, and foyers with microwaves, mini fridges, and coffeemakers. Queen rooms or twin rooms have work nooks with desks and chairs and reading chairs. The daily breakfast features fair trade coffees from a local company along with locally made baked goods, yogurts, cereals, fresh fruit, cheese, juices, and eggs.
Davidson Village Inn , 117 Depot Street, Davidson, NC, Phone: 704-892-8044
4. Gideon Ridge Inn
The Gideon Ridge Inn has ten guest rooms along with a fine dining restaurant and is very close to Downtown Blowing Rock, a historic mountain community on top of the Blue Ridge Mountains known for its outdoor recreation, views, and shopping. The rooms are designed to help guests relax with their Kingsdown mattresses, Frette bathrobes and towels, pressed 100% cotton sheeting, feathered down pillows plus duvet covers, gas fireplaces, Aveda bathing products, hair dryers, internet access, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms are also pet friendly. Guests can sit on quiet benches in the garden surrounded by perennials or go inside and sit by the massive stone fireplace in the library. The restaurant at Gideon Ridge Inn lets you eat in the European-style dining room or on the terrace, either way there are some gorgeous mountain views to be had. The menu changes daily to include local, seasonal ingredients. Guests get to enjoy a hot breakfast along with afternoon tea, an evening turn-down service, and complimentary access to the butler’s pantry with snacks, drinks, wine tools, and extra glassware.
Gideon Ridge Inn, 202 Gideon Ridge Road, Blowing Rock, NC, Phone: 828-295-3644
5. Fire Mountain Inn Cabins and Treehouses, Highlands
You can prepare yourself for an unforgettable getaway when you choose the Fire Mountain Inn Cabins and Treehouses in Highlands. The resort is widely known for offering some of the best sunset views in the region and has the perfect accommodation option to suit your tastes. Options include comfortable Inn rooms (most of which feature private viewing balconies), very private and secluded tree houses (you need to be able to climb 3 sets of stairs to access these little gems, or larger cabins for families and groups. There is an on-site spa for the pampering and breakfast, lunch and dinner is served in the Fire and Water Restaurant or the Kitchen Café.
Fire Mountain Inn Cabins and Treehouses , 700 Happy Hill Rd, Highlands, NC 28775, 800 775 4446
6. Echo Mountain Inn, Hendersonville
Beautifully positioned for a relaxing getaway, the Echo Mountain Inn is located in what was once a private summer residence nestled on a mountain in Laurel Park, 3 miles from Hendersonville. The inn boasts 25 individually appointed guest rooms, several of which feature original period furnishings; for a special treat you can book the sumptuous Bridal Suite. Your home-from-home at Echo Mountain offers several comfortable places to just relax, read a book or enjoy the serenity of the mountains. There is a swimming pool, sun room, library and more. A hearty and delicious breakfast is served in the dining room.
7. 1899 Wright Inn and Carriage House, Asheville
The historic 1899 Wright Inn and Carriage House was built for the Wright family in 1899 in the Montford community of Asheville. The building is an outstanding example of the Colonial Revival style of Queen Anne architecture, which is characterized by slightly odd shapes, styles and colors. You can feast your eyes on the multiple gables, Doric-columned porch and slate roof. Inside, the Wright Inn is just as impressive, boasting elegant and sumptuous period guestrooms and suites, each of which would have impressive tales to tell. The carriage house is spacious and can accommodate groups and visitors with pets. Special Romantic packages are available for special occasion stays.
1899 Wright Inn and Carriage House, 235 Pearson Dr, Asheville, NC 28801, 800 552 5724
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