Buffalo Tavern Bed and Breakfast
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Historic Buffalo Tavern Bed and Breakfast is located in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains near West Jefferson, Lansing, Todd, Glendale Springs, Jefferson, Blowing Rock and Boone, NC in Ashe County. Enjoy an NC mountain private getaway in a relaxing country setting that is only a short drive to downtown West Jefferson Arts District, area attractions including historic Todd and Glendale Springs, and a scenic 40 minute drive to Boone and Blowing Rock.
Voted #1 Bed and Breakfast in Ashe County with the Mountain Times' People's Choice Awards in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012!
Have You Seen Buffalo Tavern on TV?UNC-TV featured Buffalo Tavern Bed and Breakfast's on their show North Carolina Weekend recently. It is a really great piece that gives the viewer a glimpse of all that the Inn has to offer. It's a short clip, about 5 minutes, highlighting not only Buffalo Tavern but Ashe County too. For your viewing pleasure, here's the link to the program: http://flash.unctv.org/ncweekend/9162010buffalotavern.html
Buffalo Tavern Bed and Breakfast has been awarded 4 1/2 stars out of 5
by Trip Advisor for 2010! We appreciate the support from all of our guests!
The Buffalo Tavern features 3 large guest rooms and a suite. The Madam's Room and Flapper's Room are on the second floor. The Governor's Room is downstairs. The President's Suite is on the second floor. All three guest rooms feature a private bath with shower, queen-size bed, dressed with soft, cotton sheets, a cozy down comforter, and four wonderfully-inviting pillows, an electric fireplace and a compact disc player. Satellite television is available. All rooms have a two-person antique Claw Foot Soaking Tub and beautiful wooden floors from the days when the Tavern was built. Each room has its own unique feeling from the era of days gone by. Wireless High Speed Internet is available and free of charge.
The President's Suite is a wonderfully inviting three-room area with a large bedroom which includes a queen-size bed with soft, cotton sheets, electric fireplace for warmth and romance, a two-person clawfoot tub and sitting area. The second room has a wet bar with sink, fridge, microwave, dishes, glasses, sitting area, and closet. The large private bathroom boasts two sinks and large mirror, two person tub/shower, and its own heating source! The Suite is decorated to reflect the Buffalo Tavern era. It is such an warm and comfortable suite!
Doc offers his guests the use of soft, luxurious Turkish bathrobes while staying at Buffalo Tavern! They are generously fitted and 5-star hotel quality. There will be two robes in each quest room, ready for relaxing!
**Ask about AAA and AARP rates
A delicious full breakfast is served in the Americana Dining Room each morning. During cold mornings, the fireplace is lit. During warm weather, breakfast may be served on the front porch. Guests are asking what Doc serves for breakfast in the Americana Dining Room.... Well, how about Amanda's (Doc's daughter) Raspberry-Filled French Toast with Vanilla Custard, or Hewrb-baked eggs with Balsamic Glaze, or Beer-Batter Bread with Strawberries and Honey French Toast, or Three Top Tarts with Fruit Garnish and Bacon? You might find a Banana Bread waiting for you or chocolate chip cookies for a quick snack, or warm homemade French Bread with Jam. Doc always has water and soft drinks, and cracker snacks available. Doc promises that his guests won't go hungry!
Guests have access to their own refrigerator in the common area. The expansive front porch beckons guests to sit for a while and watch the birds playing in the trees, or spending time looking at Bluff Mountain, or reading a favorite book, or just doing nothing at all. Wireless Internet is now available at the Buffalo Tavern. Bring your own laptop to log on!
Doc, the Innkeeper, is proud to announce that his NC Health Department score is an A (96%) for maintaining a clean and sanitary facility for guests!
There are numerous attractions: hiking, biking, canoeing, West Jefferson Arts District, fine dining restaurants, antique shops, The Fresco Paintings and the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is also plenty of time to kick back on the front porch and do absolutely nothing but enjoy the beautiful scenery.
The Innkeeper
Your Innkeeper is Brian “Doc” Adams…just call him Doc for short. Doc spent 30 years in education and retired from that career to begin a new one, inn keeping. He's excited to have the opportunity to welcome guests to Buffalo Tavern and promises to do everything possible to make the experience one in which guests will wish to return again and again."The mission of Buffalo Tavern B & B is to ensure that all who come here arrive as our guests and leave as our friends."
The Buffalo Tavern is a bed and breakfast that is really in the Country. Facing Bluff Mountain to the south, Three Top Mountain to the west towards Tennessee, and Buck Mountain to the east for the sunrise, the Buffalo Tavern is nestled in a beautiful valley and sitting at 3200 feet above sea level. Cool breezes keep Buffalo Tavern comfortable during the warmer months of the year.
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As a landmark from the days when horse-drawn wagons traveled the roads of Ashe County , North Carolina , there still stands in the Buffalo Community a special place called the Buffalo Tavern, circa 1872. People in the area know of it as the "large white house on Buffalo Road " and many of them know of the rich and fascinating history surrounding the home. Today, it's an inviting Bed and Breakfast for guests to call "home" while they enjoy the many activities of North Carolina 's High Country. It's also a place where guests can choose to do nothing at all.
The Buffalo Tavern was built in 1872 by George Washington Ray for use as a residence. He built it on 500 acres of land that he had purchased from the state of North Carolina in 1851 for five cents an acre. The house was built with timber that was cut from the 500 acres. Bricks used in the house were handmade on the site and the native stones used was also found on the property. It was the first house in Ashe County to have glass windows. It is said that people would come to the house just to look at the windows. Many of those same old windows are preserved in a greenhouse-type building sitting at the rear of the property today.
The house has seven fireplaces and two staircases, the back one is said to be the staircase used by the servants. George Washington Ray, who was a talented craftsman, did most of the woodwork. A striking example of his work is a champagne glass which is carved out of the top of the newel post at the formal staircase upon entrance to the Tavern.
In the late 1800's, Buffalo Road was part of a major artery of highways from Tennessee to Jefferson and beyond. At that time, the Ray family began operating their home as a tavern. Bedrooms in the house served as rooms for guests. In later years, cottages and a pond were added behind the house for early tourists in the mountains.
It is said that two early governors of North Carolina were guests at the Buffalo Tavern. Their identities are not known, but possibly one of them was Zebulon Vance. In their honor, the room on the first floor is named "The Governor's Room."
A large grape vineyard and cornfields provided wine and corn liquor for Tavern customers. The Tavern somehow managed to continue alcohol sales through the prohibition of the 1920's. Could there have been a special agreement between the Rays and local sheriffs? With the depression era came the closing of the tavern. -
Buffalo Tavern would not be the same without the "innkeeper." You truly make this place. Thank you for sharing this special place and your hospitality with us. The food was wonderful and so was our cloud bed. PS. Don't stop following your heart or making that banana bread.
Phillip and Margie
What a wonderful place! We had a great time and felt so welcome. The bed was a dream - can't wait to come back.
Terry and Patti
Thank you so much for the wonderful hospitality, incredible food and overall beautiful weekend. We'll be back.
Bob and Susan
What wonderful hospitably in a wonderful setting. I look forward to more trips here and enjoyed the conversation and food.
Lucy and Mark
Thank you Doc, for sharing your lovely inn with us. We absolutely LOVE it here. We're already planning our next trip. Your gracious hospitality, generous table and front porch make the Tavern the perfect, peaceful getaway - just what we were looking for.We wish you the best in you "adv-inn-ture!"
PJ and David
We had such an amazing time here - it's a wonderful place to escape and relax!
Chris and Melody
You are the best! Thanks for making this weekend so relaxing and special for me. You defiantly have the gift of hospitality. Can't wait till next time
Michelle
What can I say? This weekend has been wonderful and you made it that way. Food was outstanding, conversation funny and up lifting.
Jack and Gayle
This was our first B and B experience and you have set the bar very high. We will be back.
Mike and Beth
Thank you for an extraordinary stay. YOu are a most gracious host. We will be back.
Mike and Rose
Thank you for a wonderful weekend! You are an amazing host and we fell in love with your B & B this weekend! It was one of the most relaxing stays we've had in a very long time. It is nestled in a beautiful part of NC very much off the beaten path. Doc, we really enjoyed meeting and getting to know you as well. You can count on us to come back in the near future for another stay at Buffalo Tavern! I know I told you we wouldn't tell anyone about your B & B but we've already told two of our neighbors! Thanks again for your hospitality. We hope to see you again soon!
Diana and Mike -
Buffalo Tavern is a bed and breakfast that is really in the Country. Facing Bluff Mountain to the south, Three Top Mountain to the west towards eastern Tennessee, and Buck Mountain to the east for the sunrise, the Buffalo Tavern is nestled in a beautiful valley and sitting at 3200 feet above sea level. Cool breezes keep Buffalo Tavern comfortable during the warmer months of the year. In the autumn you can sit on the porch and enjoy the magnificent foliage peaking at its best. In winter months sit by the cozy fireplace, then head out early in the morning for a fun filled day of skiing at one of the many area ski resorts.
The Buffalo Tavern Bed & Breakfast is located in beautiful Ashe County, in Northwestern North Carolina, and offers gracious accommodations for your visit to the High Country. With its proximity to Jefferson, West Jefferson, Glendale Springs, Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Sugar and Beech Mountains, and Todd, Buffalo Tavern is just the right place to be. We look forward to seeing you and assure you that you will fall in love with the Tavern and our quaint little town.
For more information and area activities please visit the Ashe County Directory - Your local source for accommodations, attractions, real estate, outdoor recreation, downtown shopping, galleries, restaurants, local services, christmas tree farms, area events and more...
ActivitiesBluff Mountain Nature Preserve
The Blowing Rock
Laurel Hill PaintsJ& B Trout Lake
SkiingParksEventsGrandfather Mountain Highland Games
GolfRestaurants
Boondock's Restaurant
Shatley Springs
Shopping
GalleriesAshe County Arts Council
Acorn GalleryThe Frescoes of Ashe County
RT Morgan Art Gallery
Jefferson Station
Church of the Frescoes
White Hart WoodsLandscape and Property Maintenance Services
Memberships
Professional Association of Innkeepers
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce
Christmas Tree Farms
Cardinal Tree FarmMountain Memories Tree Farm
RRR Tree Farm
West End WreathsArea Books
Best Selling Guidebook To Western North Carolina
Other Interests
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Take 421 towards Boone. Turn right onto 221 North at Deep Gap. Head North on 221 for 14 miles to the stop light in West Jefferson at 194 (McDonald's on the left). Turn Left on 194 and go through the town of West Jefferson. Continue a few miles outside of town to West Buffalo Road. Turn Left onto West Buffalo Road, and go 3.5 miles. We are on the right at 958 West Buffalo Road.