Destination ReportsMarch 15, 2014

Destination Report: The Inn on Biltmore Estate

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The Inn on Biltmore Estate · Asheville, NC

Written by

Kristen Korey Pike

The Inn on Biltmore Estate

Location:

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, 17 miles from the Asheville Regional Airport and a 3.5 hour drive from Atlanta, the Inn on Biltmore Estate makes for the perfect weekend getaway. Situated on the Vanderbilt Family’s legendary 8,000-acre Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, The Inn on Biltmore Estate offers exemplary service, sweeping views of the surrounding fields and woodlands.

Vibe:

Timeless elegance and charm

Best For:

Families or couples

Accommodations:

210 guest rooms, including 9 suites, all featuring fine furnishings and views of the beautiful woodlands. For a private experience, stay in the two-bedroom, two-bath historic Cottage on Biltmore Estate, which was originally the personal home of the Biltmore’s market gardener.

Food & Drink:

The Dining Room features elegant dining—white tablecloths, breathtaking views, and impeccable service—and specializes in farm-to-table regional cuisine. Feast on estate-raised beef and lamb and fresh–picked ingredients from the kitchen gardens. Stop by the Lobby Lounge and sip on a glass of wine from the Estate’s own winery while listening to live soft piano music and watching the sunset behind the mountains.

Wellness:

The Spa at the Inn on Biltmore Estate offers a wide array of treatments that reflect the natural beauty and elegance of the Biltmore Estate. An outdoor pool and hot tub, and a fitness center boast sweeping views of the surrounding fields, woodlands, and mountains.

Activities:

Tour the Biltmore House, an impressive 250-room chateau, and wander around its beautiful gardens and grounds; view the sprawling estate on horseback, galloping through forest and pastures alongside the French Broad River; stroll through the Estate Winery and enjoy a private wine tasting

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