Lovill House Inn Bed & Breakfast

Travelers love the location of the inn, an in-town rural setting. It is close to everything, within easy walking distance to quaint college town of Boone NC with all the access to shopping, restaurants, and the university (Appalachian State University) and all its events. However, the best part is feeling like you're out in the country on 11 rural acres with all the peace and quiet you would expect, and still being able to walk into town!

Lovill House Inn is unique in combining the best of preserving a historic 1875 farmhouse, with unique woodwork throughout the house, yet the rooms and setting all have AAA Four Diamond amenities, a laid back atmosphere with lots of areas to explore (11 perennial flower gardens/waterfalls and stream) and a very comfortable wrap around porch with rockers to just sit back and watch the birds and animals play. The innkeepers are in their twelfth year and help each guest feel comfortable and special while giving them as much or as little attention as they need.

Boone is the Heart of North Carolina's High Country...the area is a four season resort area and it's proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway gives travelers an exciting and scenic area for services and conveniences.

The best compliment we receive (and have many times) is "...staying in your inn felt like being at home....only better because I didn't have to do anything!".

Best kept secret in the area would be some of the exceptionally beautiful and scenic drives and alternate routes people can take on day trips to places like Grandfather Mountain or Linville Falls. We provide maps and routes for all our guests who would like some help or ideas.

Four days would allow trips to Grandfather Mountain, Linville Falls and Linville Caverns, hiking in Moses Cone and Julian Price Parks, white water rafting on the Watauga River, canoeing on the New River, and three different zip line services to choose from. Lots more to see and do no matter the time of year or the weather. In winter, there are 4 ski resorts within a half hours drive. In nicer weather Tweetsie Railroad and the outdoor drama Horn in the West are available as well.

Old Town area of Boone and the University (Appalachian State University) are all accessible from the inn within a gentle under a mile walk into town. Easy access to some of the nicest and most diverse restaurants and shopping in the area, University events like concerts and sporting events, and the town government and court house.

We recommend six very different restaurants in the area, unique to Boone and the area, including Vidalia, Char, Hobb Nobs, Casa Rustica, Joy Bistro and Gamekeeper.

We have hyperlinks on our website that are very helpful for guests. Two links that are very helpful include the Boone Chamber at www.exploreboonearea.com and the area chamber called High Country Host at www.mountainsofnc.com.

The inn has a total of 6 rooms, 5 in the main house and 1 cottage (Spring House) nestled directly behind the main house. Of the rooms in the main house, only 1, the Bristol is a ground floor room as is the cottage.

Although we don't allow pets in the inn, there is an exceptional pet service located nearby called "Mountain Mama's Bed & Biscuit". Jackie will board dog, cats and birds for our guests.