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A Block from Downtown... A Mile from Paradise! 1897 Herren House is the best situated and most uniquely appointed bed and breakfast guest lodge in Waynesville, gateway to North Carolina's Great Smoky Mountains. Located on a quiet residential street, it's only a block from Waynesville's Main Street, the center of a bustling, small town business district known for its colorful assortment of specialty shops, art galleries, craft studios, antique emporiums and fine restaurants. |
In less than a mile, the countryside begins to rise into some of the most majestic scenery in the eastern United States. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway are only a few minutes' drive away. World-class art and cultural events keep things lively throughout the seasons.
1897 Herren House is located in one of the country's most unique spots. The picturesque town of Waynesville (pop. 10,000) sits amid the stunning natural beauty of dense forests and majestic mountains.
Close by are such scenic, historic, cultural and recreational attractions as...
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... plus extensive facilities for whitewater rafting, trout fishing, horseback riding, skiing, hiking, and some of the finest PGA golf courses in the nation. Area cultural events include the international folk festival, Folkmoot USA, and renowned musical and theater troupes that visit regularly.
| A perfect blend of old and new, 1897 Herren House combines the "period" charm of an elegantly restored, historically significant home with modern comforts and ample space. | While most guest lodges have been converted from private residences, 1897 Herren House was originally built as a boarding house and has accommodated the public for a century. |
1897 Herren House is a unique 19th century guest lodge which has been completely restored and refurbished to combine gracious Victorian decor and vintage antique furnishings with the most modern of amenities, including central air conditioning. Six spacious guest rooms -- one equipped for wheelchair accommodation -- meet any taste, need or fancy. (There's even an octagon-shaped bedroom with an unusual, turn-of-the-century, 48-pane window.) Each room has its own sitting area and a private bathroom. All offer distinctive touches like original works of art and stunning quilts.
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The gardens are a bouquet of seasonal colors and herbal fragrances. Sprawling wrap-around porches and latticed garden shelters offer quiet evening relaxation or a shady respite from the day's activities. An overhead fan and piped in music in the gazebo will soothe you as you wile away a summer afternoon with a cool drink. You can't have a great bed and breakfast without a great breakfast. At 1897 Herren House breakfast is exceptional, complete with music, casual conversation and candlelight. Enjoy seasonal fruit with orange maple sauce, herb baked eggs, gingery pancakes, apricot scones and pineapple muffins, along with the house specialty, homemade chicken sausage. Afternoon refreshments may include chocolate delectables, homemade teacakes, nut breads, cookies, and a variety of flavored teas and fresh-ground coffees. |
1897 Herren House has been known for its Carolina hospitality since 1897, when it was named "Savannah." it takes its current name from its second owner, Mollie Herren (circa 1918).
The structure has undergone extensive renovation, with loving care given to such distinctive elements as the original woodwork, fireplace fronts and mantel-pieces that grace its rooms, along with other "period" details which have either been restored or painstakingly replicated. It is truly a showcase of Victorian charm.
Innkeepers Tom and Jenny Halsey maintain the elegant traditions of 1897 Herren House, while contributing their own distinctive gifts. They will greet you in t-shirts and jeans and serve you homemade cookies on fine English china.
1897 Herren House is a member of the following associations:
North Carolina Bed & Breakfasts and Inns Association
Bed & Breakfast Association of Waynesville
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