The Banner Elk Inn, B&B, and Cottages

Winner of the People's Choice Awards - #1 B&B in Avery County

High in the Blue Ridge Mountains, within the village of Banner Elk, behind a white picket fence, a park-like setting and views to pastoral mountain meadows, lays the beautiful, charming, historic The Banner Elk Inn, Banner Elk's Oldest Historic Inn. Having evolved from The Shawneehaw Inn of a bygone era to the present Bed and Breakfast Inn with luxurious new cottages, the Inn offers 5 bedrooms in the main house (for adults) and has expanded to offer 3 new luxurious cottages for two, a brand new Bark House cabin, and rental cabins nearby for families.

It is located by the Town Park, near 8 restaurants, yet has a serene country mountain meadow view. The Banner Elk Inn has served over 20,000 guests in the span of 19 years with over 50% repeat occupancy. The Inn offers the best from the past and present -- Southern Hospitality, old world antiques, good food, comfy soft bedding, high tech and modern conveniences, and more.

To better serve you, we offer:

• TV / DVD / phones / down comforters
• Air-conditioning / private baths / whirlpools / showers
• Decks / fireplaces / porches / waterfalls / fountains
• Perennial gardens
• WIRELESS everywhere! Bring your laptop if you wish.

The Banner Elk Inn a Bed and Breakfast with cottages and cabins is located only 4/10th of a mile from Banner Elk's only stoplight where there are seven restaurants with great food and even many more restaurants within a short drive.

The Inn lies within the village, across the street from The Banner Elk Town Park which features a lovely paved walking path, bordering a meandering stream. You can Relax and enjoy the cool mountain breezes from our side porch overlooking our award-winning perennial gardens and a wonderful pastoral mountain meadow view in the distance.

We offer 6 unique bedroom choices, for adults only, in the historic main house. All Rooms are Non-Smoking.