Biltmore Village Inn

The closest of Asheville's bed and breakfast inns to the Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Village Inn is located on top of Reed Hill, above Biltmore Village. You can see why Samuel Reed, George Vanderbilt's lawyer, situated his house here after he sold Vanderbilt the property for Biltmore Village. It commanded a 360-degree view of the mountains, and overlooked the Village and the Swannanoa River valley.

The 1892 Queen Anne Victorian has been fully restored. The unusually large bedrooms and baths have whirlpool tubs, and some baths even have fireplaces. A full breakfast served in the dining room (often with guests sharing advice about what to do in town) provides a great start to the day. Biltmore Village Inn has 7 rooms in two buildings: the mansion and a nearby pet-friendly cottage.

Designated Asheville Landmark Building
National Register of Historic Places
AAA Three-Diamond property

Our location is unmatched. It is the only inn in Asheville that truly has mountain views from our wrap-around porch. It is only five blocks from the main entrance to the Biltmore Estate. Biltmore Village is rapidly becoming a tourist attraction on its own, with shopping and excellent restaurants close to the inn. Downtown Asheville is just a few minutes away, the Blue Ridge Parkway is very near.

Unlike most inns its age, the main house underwent a complete renovation in several stages—essentially it is a new house in an old skin. Additional conveniences: high-speed Internet with a computer for guest use, and HDTV with DVD.

Amenities:

• 7 richly decorated guestrooms, each with a private bath, High Definition flat screen TV's with cable, DVD, and WIFI.
• Amazing collections of antiques, paintings, porcelains, and oriental rugs
• Fireplaces in five rooms and additional fireplaces in three bathrooms
• Individually controlled heating and air conditioning
• Guest pantry with refrigerator
• Afternoon tea and social hour
• Single or double whirlpools
• Asheville's largest porch
• Full breakfast
• Mountain views
• Gardens

Asheville is one of the country's great vacation destinations. There are many things to do here: the Biltmore Estate, of course, and outdoor activities (hiking, biking, whitewater and calm water rafting, ballooning, horseback riding, tennis, golf), arts aplenty (there are 32 galleries, many antique shops, and several arts and crafts shows), entertainment (Asheville is a major music town, and there are dance and theater troupes), and excellent restaurants in Biltmore Village. We're here to guide you on your expeditions to the exciting Asheville area, and to introduce you to our town's wonderful restaurants.

From I-40 West, take Exit 50.
From I-40 East, take Exit 50B.
Both say "Biltmore Estate". Go north for about a quarter of a mile, and look for Arby's and Bruegger's on your right. Take the small street in between (Lula); it dead ends into Reed in one short block. Take a left on Reed, and an immediate right on Warren. Go a very short block and turn right on Dodge. Go one block and look for our sign at the driveway entrance.

The mansion's renovation was completed by Ripley and Owen in 1997. This was their third bed and breakfast inn and for each of the inns their goal was the same: To specialize in stress reduction. It is our goal still. The house was opened as Biltmore Village Inn in September, 2001.

The inn changed ownership in early 2007 after Ripley and Owen decided to slow down from the long hours required to operate a bed and breakfast. A majority of the antiques located throughout the inn were transported from France and Belgium in late 2006. The collection of the current antique furniture was a tireless effort of travelling through the European countryside over a period of four years. Various pieces were purchased directly from French and Belgian chateaus. Additionally, a significant amount of wine and gourmet cuisine was consumed during the search, which included staying in excess of 75 European castles and chateaus. We are eternally grateful to Ripley and Owen for assisting during the transition phase and appreciate their friendship going forward; Ripley remains a partner in the business.

Considerable efforts were expended by the partners from Day One to continue to improve the inn to meet our high standards. The inn was completely redecorated within six months. We cut the ribbon and held a party for neighbors, friends, and the Chamber to celebrate the changes.

In addition we are very grateful to the staff, who have assisted us during the transition and continue to receive compliments from guests for their friendly and professional approach in making our guests feel at home. We are very excited about carrying on with the tradition of the inn and invite our guests to feel at home during their stay with us.