Oak Hill on Love Lane

Clyde Ray Senior was the original owner of the home. He designed and built it for his wife and 12 children. Ray was a prominent merchant, banker and 14 year mayor of Waynesville. It took Ray two years to complete the home and he took great pride in utilizing only the finest materials available at the time.

• Bedroom, Private Parlor And En-Suite Bathroom (first floor)
• Two-Person Jacuzzi Tub
• King Bed
• North & West Mountain Views
• Approximately 510 Square Feet
• May be combined with Bess Ray Howell Room to create a two bedroom suite

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 Robert Hume Breese is the son of Jennie Elmina Ray-Breese, the 5th of 12 children born to Clyde and Ella Ray, and the eldest daughter. As the home passed thru the second generation, Robert and his family occupied the house for a number of years. Most of his family, including Ron Breese a prominent local realtor who represented the house, reside in Waynesville to this day and are very much connected to the original homestead.

• Bedroom, Private Parlor and En-Suite Bathroom (second floor)
• Standard Tub/Shower
• Queen Four-Poster Bed
• South & West Mountain Views
• Approximately 430 Square Feet

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Ella Davis-Ray, the matriarch of the Ray family, was a strong-willed and beautiful woman accustomed to all the luxuries of the time. Clyde, after much cajoling (and the advent of the railroad), convinced Ella to move to the budding town of Waynesville to raise their family. The story has it that after the birth of her 12 children, Ella, in an effort to insure her privacy, moved up to the guest room and promptly had a lock installed on the door! Needless to say, there were no more children after that.

• Bedroom, En-Suite Bathroom (second floor)
• Standard Tub/Shower
• King Bed
• Bay Windows
• South & East Mountain Views
• Approximately 340 Square Feet

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Margaret Lawrence Ray and Mary Virginia Ray were the youngest of 12 children born to Clyde and Ella Davis-Ray. As the babies of the family, the two girls occupied this room from birth through adolescence. Mary Virginia, who inherited her mother's beauty, was named Miss Haywood County.

• Bedroom, En-Suite Bathroom (second floor)
• Standing Tile Shower
• King Bed
• Bay Windows
• South & East Mountain Views (morning sunrise!)
• Approximately 325 Square Feet

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 Bess Haywood Ray was the 6th of 12 children born to Clyde and Ella Ray. She eventually married Captain Howell of the confederate army who road with Stonewall Jackson in the Civil War. After the death of Captain Howell, Bess moved back into the family home to live out her days in Waynesville.

• Bedroom, En-Suite Bathroom (first floor)
• Queen Bed
• Claw Foot Tub
• South & West Mountain Views
• Approximately 325 Square Feet
• May be combined with Clyde Ray Senior Suite to create a two bedroom suite

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All rooms include the following:

Gas Log Fireplaces ~ Plantation Shutters ~ Original Oak Hardwood Floors
Porcelain Tile Baths ~ Waffle Spa Robes ~ Luxurious 620 Count Sheets
Towels of 100% Egyptian Cotton ~ 23" Flat Screen LCD Televisions with Cable
Wireless Internet Access ~ Ceiling Fans ~ Hair Dryers ~ Clock Radios
5X Magnifying Makeup Mirrors ~ Morning Newspaper

At Oak Hill we are very sensitive to those with allergies. To that end, we feature Kathy Ireland latex mattresses by Therapedic. Latex, derived from the rubber tree, responds instantly to every contour of your body to provide exceptional support. They are also naturally anti-microbial, breathable and dust mite resistant. For more information go to www.therapedic.com. All bedding is also hypoallergenic and the house is equipped with a Trane Clean Air Filter. Enjoy soaps and lotions specially formulated for Oak Hill by Hazelwood Soap Company, a local boutique. All products are made with only the purest oils (avocado, almond, olive) and organic shea butter. For more information go to www.hazelwoodsoapcompany.com

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• Check-in: 3 - 6 PM; Check-out: 11 AM. Special arrangements may be accommodated with prior notice.
• A Two Night Minimum is required on:
  • Weekends (Friday & Saturday) May thru November
  • Weekdays in October (Monday thru Thursday)
  • Most Holidays
• For Group Reservations (three rooms or more), please call the Inn directly.
• Rates are based on Single/Double occupancy.
• There will be a $30 charge for a third guest (maximum three guests per room).
• Rates do not include state and local taxes and are subject to change without notice, with the exception of reservations guaranteed by advance deposit.
• Deposits are due at time of reservation via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or cash.
  • One or Two Nights - One Night's Deposit
  • Extended Stays - 50% of the total reservation
• There are no provisions for pets at Oak Hill.
• Oak Hill is not a suitable environment for children. However, special situations may be considered.
• The entire property is a smoke-free environment. There is a minimum $250 fee for smoking anywhere within the house or on the grounds.
• Cancellations:
  • 15 Days notice prior to arrival date - The deposit is refundable less a $30 per room cancellation fee.
  • 30 Days notice is required for specified holidays and October - The deposit is refundable less a $30 per room cancellation fee.
  • Less than 15 days prior to the arrival date - The deposit is non-refundable. A gift certificate will be issued in the amount of the original deposit minus cancellation fee, and will be valid for one year from the date of issue (not valid in October and certain holidays).
  • Within 72 hours of arrival or for early departures - The full price of the guaranteed reservation will be charged.
  • All deposits will be refunded by check.
  • Every effort will be made to re-sell the room, in which case the deposit will be refunded minus the cancellation fee.
• Gift Certificates are available for any dollar amount and are valid for one year from date of purchase.