Carolina Bed & Breakfast

177 Cumberland Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Innkeeper(s): James and Susan Murrays
 
  • Introduction

     

    On a quiet residential street in the Montford Historic District of Asheville, the Carolina Bed & Breakfast has graced the neighborhood since 1901. This Arts and Crafts Style house is surrounded by plants and flowers lovingly tended over time.  The color and style of the Inn’s surroundings is echoed in its rooms with an understated elegance which creates a sense of comfort and relaxation  for its guests.   

    Just a short walk from the award winning restaurants of downtown Asheville and three miles from the historic Biltmore Estate, the Carolina Bed & Breakfast is your home away from home.Whether you hike the trails off the Blue Ridge Parkway, stroll through the many art galleries and shops of Asheville or visit any of the historic sites in the area, you will find your return made pleasurable by a warmi

    Relax in Front of the Cozy Fire

    ng fire in the winter or a cool breeze on the front porch in summer.  Evening refreshments are one of the highlights of a stay at the Carolina.

    Inside, the spacious Arts & Craft style rooms are replete with original art and antiques which the owners have collected from around the world. Small touches will enhance your visit.  Fresh flowers, home-baked goods and personalized service are just a few of the extras you can expect.

    The large bedrooms include luxurious linens and robes, air-conditioning, flat-screen television, and fireplaces.  Wireless internet is provided throughout the house.  Each room has a private bath, many with whirlpool or Jacuzzi tubs.  Also available is a private cottage with king bed, day bed, small kitchenette, two-person whirlpool tub and fireplace.

    .Our cooking has met with acclaim from our guests. We use the fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally whenever possible.  In the  evening  canapes and local beverages  are offered and guests will find  sweet treat upon their return in the evening.

     

     

     

     

     

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  • Dining Room and Breakfast Menu

    Dining RoomAt our Asheville, North Carolina bed and breakfast, we strive to serve food which is bountiful, creative, and delicious.

    Our tastes and attitude towards dining have been formed and refined by our years overseas, in France, Asia, and England. Our horizons have expanded as we have been fortunate enough to enjoy some of the great cuisines of the world. But overall, we have found the best food uses the freshest of ingredients and is made at home. When you stay at our bed and breakfast inn in Asheville, NC, it is our goal to bring to you the pleasure of simple, good, food. As much as possible, the food we put on our table is from local sources, including our own garden! Breads are freshly made in-house, as are our jams and jellies. Fruits and vegetables are served in season and are sourced at local markets. Cookies and cakes come from our kitchen, not from a bakery.

    We love to cook and are constantly refining old recipes and seeking new ones. Our cooking is not fussy. It’s the best that home-cooking can be. It is our pleasure to share with you some of our favorite bed and breakfast recipes.

  • Guest Comments

    Carolina Bed & Breakfast, Asheville, North Carolina

    Clean, stylish and simple interiors and very friendly staff made this a top notch experience. Food was four star, fresh beautifully prepared and delicious. The bed was heavenly. We would stay there again and have already recommended it to our friends

    Pat

    Chester, Vermont

    The clean, charming room, extremely comfortable bed, truly gourmet breakfasts, afternoon wine and appetizers, location conducive to walking, fresh baked cookies in the evening, and friendly hosts all worked together to make this a lovely visit in Ashville. It seems the hosts thought of everything that would make our stay special.

    Louis

    Waltham, Massachusetts

    We had emailed about our vegetarian diet - and Susan did a great job presenting breakfasts and afternoon snacks we could eat. 

    John

    Charleston, South Carolina

    Carolina Bed & Breakfast, Asheville, North Carolina

    Breakfasts are right out of 'Bon Appetite' (perhaps even better) and plentiful. Wine and hors d'oevres/snacks are offered at cocktail hour, as a great warm-up for the 10 minute stroll into downtown for dinner.

    We'll no longer look elsewhere for Asheville accommodations, and have already recommended it others we know planning to visit the town in the near future. 

    Todd & Cheryl Sullivan
    Indianapolis, IN

    Owners Susan and James have created an utterly charming and classic southern BnB experience.Imagine: swinging on the porch swing in the evenings sipping complimentary wine. Lounging on the porch sofa in the morning sipping perfectly-brewed coffee gazing at the spring buds before a gourmet breakfast. A list of descriptors include: elegant, delicious, peaceful, fresh, friendly, helpful and a good deal considering all the amenities. We'll never stay anywhere else.

    Morgan

    Washington

  • How to Find Us

    MapTraveling from the East via I-40 West:
    Exit I-40 at Exit 53. Follow signs onto I-240 into Asheville. Take Exit 4C (Montford Avenue). At top of exit ramp turn right (north) at traffic light onto Montford Avenue. At next traffic signal turn right onto Chestnut Street. Go one block to flashing signal. Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue. The house will be 2 blocks from Chestnut Street on the right.

    Traveling from the South or West via I-26 or I-40 East:
    I-26 and I-40 meet at Asheville. Take exit onto I-240. Travel about 4 miles to Exit 4C (Montford Avenue). At top of ramp turn right at traffic light. Go one block to next light and turn right (north) onto Montford Avenue. Go about 1/4 mile to traffic light at Chestnut Street, turn right onto Chestnut. Go one block to flashing signal. Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue. The house will be 2 blocks from Chestnut Street on the right.

    Traveling From U.S. 19/23, coming from the North:
    Take the exit for I240-Asheville East. Exit I240 at the the next exit (Exit 4C)(Montford Avenue). At top of ramp turn right at traffic light. Go one block to next light and turn right (north) onto Montford Avenue. Go about 1/4 mile to traffic light at Chestnut Street, turn right onto Chestnut. Go one block to flashing signal. Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue. The house will be 2 blocks from Chestnut Street on the right.

  • Kid Friendly

    Children that are 10 years of age and above are most welcome at the inn.

 
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