Twin Valley Bed & Breakfast and Horse Ranch

Contact Us: (865) 984-0980

Mountain Getaway
Realize Your Dream of Mountain Living
240 Acres Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains

 

Your "Homestay Vacation" can be personalized with your choice of: Lodging Bed and Breakfast In Authentic Log Home Camping Isolated Primitive Shelters Housekeeping cabin or unit - For the single person or whole family Horses Activities Ranch Horses available Nightly Stabling Bring Your Own Horse! Horseback Riding Guided Mountain Horse rides  1/2 day or Day Rides Instruction Mountain Riding / Basic Horsemanship Miles of Horse Trails Experience the Joy of Horses All guests are invited to learn and participate in the care and handling of the horses. Other Ranch Activities Fishing Catfish, Bass and Bluegill Hiking Packed Lunches Campfires / Cookouts - At our pond pavilion Swimming 1/2 Acre Springfed Pond, with rope swing Outdoor Chapel A place of fellowship, or a place of solitude. Petting zoo Fun for the kids! Bunnies, goats, donkey, kittys, sheep and more. Western Horseback Weddings Call for Wedding Information

Gift Certificates are Available!!!

While staying here at Twin Valley all our guests are welcome to participate in the many activities right here on the ranch. No need to drive and fight tourist traffic! We have a half acre spring fed pond which is stocked with catfish, bass and bluegill. Also it is 16 feet deep and great for swimming, complete with a "ropy dope" for some good old fashion country fun. Picnic tables, fire ring and grill, pavilion, and campfire wood are there for your use.

Our many animals will delight both young and older. Hold the bunnies, feed "Micky and Grinder", the fainting goats, scratch "Dilly" the pot belly pig, collect eggs, groom "Monty" the donkey and of course many kitties , our faithful trail scout "Fox", and of course the official "Guest Greeter" HENRY the goose!

Experience the adventure of real mountain riding. We match horses to riders depending on size, experience level and age. All rides leave right from the barn, only a 2 minute hike from your cabin. A short introductory demonstration will familiarize you with your horse and mountain riding techniques, and answer all your questions. All rides are done by pre-reservations. Cost depends on which ride you sign up for. We welcome our guest to get involved, to learn and help with the care of our horses before and after the rides.

Many trails wind up and down our valleys for those who prefer to hoof it themselves. Hike for 30 minutes or all day! The great variety of trees, plants and flowers makes this a nature lovers paradise.

Nestled within the hills of Twin Valley Ranch, this secluded log cabin, with a sun deck and front porch swing, is a comfortable retreat for up to six people. It includes heat and A/C, a full bath, equipped kitchenette with dining area, living room with sleep sofa,VCR, a full size bed, and a charming two-bed loft above. Out front is a private cookout/campfire area complete with picnic table.   Pet friendly with advanced notice.

• All linen and blankets provided, but no meals or towels included. Please bring your own towels.
• Rates are for 1 - 2 people/night. $15.00 extra for each additional person / night.
• 7 nights or more - $90
• 3-6 nights - $100
• 1-2 nights - $110

Other Accommodations: Traditional Bed & Breakfast | Backwoods Wilderness Shelters | Ranch House

Check-in time 2 - 5 p.m. Check out by 11:00 a.m.
Please prearrange special check-in times!
Gratuities for volunteer or senior trail guides are not included and are very much appreciated!
Remember to bring your souvenir money ( cash only) for our trading post on site,
which offers Twin Valley t- shirts, hats, frames, postcards and magnets featuring our horses/animals, trails, cabins and views.
All Rates Plus Tax / 50% Deposit Required on Accommodations and Riding.
Visa/MasterCard accepted for deposits only.
Balance is due on arrival by Cash, Money Order or Traveler's Checks.
No credit cards accepted at check-in time.
Two Week Notice required for guaranteed refund of half deposit unless rebooked.
$15 processing fee on cancellations and changes.
No personal checks.

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From the West (Nashville) Exit I-40 at Exit #364 onto 321N.
From the South (Chattanooga) Exit I-75 at Exit #81 onto 321N.
From the North (Kentucky) Exit I-75 on I-640 West to I-40 East to U.S. 129S. (Alcoa Highway) stay on 129 past Knoxville Airport until you reach 321 N.

• Go through Maryville to Walland. Staying on 321 N.
  
• Just past motorcycle shops turn left onto Melrose Station Road (mile marker #20). If you come to the Foothills Parkway you have gone too far.
  
• After crossing a 2-lane bridge turn left at the end of Melrose Station Road.
  
• Turn right on Cold Spring Road. Go approx. 1.5 miles.
  
• At the 'Y' bear to the left at yield.
  
• At end of road turn right. Shortly you will see our black wood fence on left. Enter at the red gate at the main entrance. Please shut the gate behind you. Follow drive past cabins to barn and trading post area. Often we will be there to check you in. If not, continue to main lodge by making a sharp left turn to top of mountain! (Follow signs).
  

From the East (Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, North Carolina)

• From Pigeon Forge head to the west onto 321S (Wears Valley Road).
  
• Travel approximately 15 miles to Townsend.
  
• Turn right (this is still 321) towards Maryville.
  
• Just past the Fire Station on the right turn right onto Melrose Station Road (mile marker #20).
  
• Follow above directions.
  

For those who would rather "rough it," you will love our one-room, 4-sided primitive shelters! When the stars come out, enjoy the glow of the campfire.

Both shelters include wood floors, door, shuttered windows, table, and a plank bed with double mattress.

 Sites include fire ring, grill, picnic table.

"Hideaway Shelter"

is ideal for those who love the serenity of nature. About a 20 minute hike from parking area. Deer and turkeys are common along the many hiking trails.

 

"Lake View Shelter"

Perfect for fishermen! About a 3 minute hike to springfed pond stocked with catfish, large-mouth bass, and bluegill.

Rate per night for 1 -2 persons in either shelter: $30 - each additional person $5.

You supply your own food, sleeping bags, flashlights, etc. Plenty of wood may be found near campsite.

Other Accommodations: Traditional Bed & Breakfast | Private Log Cabin | Ranch House

Check-in time 2 - 5 p.m. Check out by 11:00 a.m.
Please prearrange special check-in times!
Gratuities for volunteer or senior trail guides are not included and are very much appreciated!
Remember to bring your souvenir money ( cash only) for our trading post on site,
which offers Twin Valley t- shirts, hats, frames, postcards and magnets featuring our horses/animals, trails, cabins and views.
All Rates Plus Tax / 50% Deposit Required on Accommodations and Riding.
Visa/MasterCard accepted for deposits only.
Balance is due on arrival by Cash, Money Order or Traveler's Checks.
No credit cards accepted at check-in time.
Two Week Notice required for guaranteed refund of half deposit unless rebooked.
$15 processing fee on cancellations and changes.
No personal checks.

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Vacation With Your Own Horse

Ride the trails of Great Smoky National Park, just 12 miles away. Your horse will enjoy a 30 foot paddock with shelter and running water. A wash rack is available, along with a large outdoor arena.

Ride exciting wooded trails with spectacular views and mountain adventure. Intimate groups are fun for all experience levels. Horses are chosen to accommodate all riders, beginner through advanced. Guests are invited to participate in the handling of horses before and after the ride.

Instruction in horseback riding as well as basic horsemanship is available.

The proprietor has an AAS in horse husbandry and has gained years of first hand experience on ranches in the rugged Rocky Mountains before settling in the beautiful Smoky Mountains.

Horse Boarding
• Please no stallions


• All horses are required to have a current negative coggins test (EIA).


• Stall or paddocks,  - $15 per Horse/Per Night
  We will be glad to offer assistance in planning trips to the Smoky Mountain National Park a short distance away.

   

Horseback Riding and Instruction
• All trail rides include guide + leave directly from the barn.


• 1/2 Day Ride (includes snacks and drink): your horse - $30, ranch horse - $60


• Day Ride (includes snack and lunch break): your horse - $55, ranch horse - $95


• Lesson "Hands On" (3 Hours) - $65
  Includes Instruction in Safety, Handling, Grooming and Saddling the Horse. Ring Lesson Covering Basic Control, Position of Rider and Mountain Riding Techniques. Unsaddling and Care for Your Horse.


• Lessons are tailored to meet individual needs according to age, interest and experience level.

  For a safe and comfortable ride we suggest riders bring raingear, water bottle or canteen and wear long pants and sturdy shoes/boots with a LOW heel (No sandals allowed). Safety helmets are recommended and available for use.

   

  At time of reservations we will need to know each rider's weight. (Sorry, 225 lb. limit) and riding experience experience, if any, to reserve a suitable horse.

  Every effort is made to ensure you and your horse's safety, however, we cannot assume any liability for personal injuries, livestock injuries, or damage to your equipment. Because of this we ask that upon checking in with us you sign a waiver of release. This waiver must be signed prior to any riding at Twin Valley Ranch.

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This rustic hillside retreat is -The perfect place for family or club get togethers! Beautiful two-story cabin with two upstairs units each with a private old fashion style stair entrance with deck and rockers. Built almost entirely from wood grown on the ranch you will delight in the natural woodsy atmosphere. The Ranch House consists of two rental units: Cowboy Hideout - Pioneer Room Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, dinette, full bath with shower and Jacuzzi tub, heat, A/C, TV/VCR/Dish, living area with futon and queen bed. They may be rented separately using two private outdoor entrances (great for the single person or small family) or rented together with centrally located adjoining doors to make a large unit with beds/futons for 8 people plus lots of space for sleeping bags!

Cowboy Hideout has all knotted pine wood walls and decorated with authentic mememtos of a cowboy's life, such as a guitar, saddle and chaps. Kick off your boots and snuggle up in the futon to watch a western, then dream of cowboy days in the queen size handmade horseshoe bed.
Pioneer Room, has homegrown tulip popular wood walls, country quilts, and a queen size bed and chest made of recycled wood to inspire you with that pioneer spirit. The deck is furnished with rockers and even has a bouncy buckboard seat!

• All linen and blankets provided, but no meals or towels included. Please bring your own towels.
• Please NO pets and No smoking inside cabin.
• Please bring your own towels.
• Rates for either Cowboy Hideout or Pioneer Room, per night for 1-2 persons:
  • 7 or more nights $90
  • 3-6 nights $100
  • 1-2 nights $110
  • $15 for each additional person/night
• Rates for both Cowboy Hideout and Pioneer Room, per night for 2-4 persons:
  • 7 or more nights $165
  • 3-6 nights $185
  • 1-2 nights $205
  • $15 for each additional person/night

Other Accommodations: Traditional Bed & Breakfast | Private Log Cabin | Backwoods Wilderness Shelters

Check-in time 2 - 5 p.m. Check out by 11:00 a.m.
Please prearrange special check-in times!
Gratuities for volunteer or senior trail guides are not included and are very much appreciated!
Remember to bring your souvenir money ( cash only) for our trading post on site,
which offers Twin Valley t- shirts, hats, frames, postcards and magnets featuring our horses/animals, trails, cabins and views.
All Rates Plus Tax / 50% Deposit Required on Accommodations and Riding.
Visa/MasterCard accepted for deposits only.
Balance is due on arrival by Cash, Money Order or Traveler's Checks.
No credit cards accepted at check-in time.
Two Week Notice required for guaranteed refund of half deposit unless rebooked.
$15 processing fee on cancellations and changes.
No personal checks.

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Join us as guest in our authentic log home perched atop a hill between our twin valleys.

Wake up to the mountain morning mist and enjoy a complimentary hearty old-fashioned country breakfast. You'll love the breathtaking mountain view from a rocker on our big front porch. In the evening, relax on the swing and listen to night sounds while counting the stars.

Our rustic home is crafted with all-wood interior, handmade plank doors, natural mountain stone fireplace, and a large loft, where you may play bumper pool, games, or even lift weights to get in shape for your next hike. Or, relax on one of the two comfy sofas in the common living area to read, chat, or watch a videotape or DVD.

The Barn Room has windows which reveal a spectacular, unobstructed view of the Smoky Mountains. The comfortable double bed, antique rocker, soft pine floors and old barn wood walls provide early day charm, while the six foot Jacuzzi adds a touch of modern day luxury.

The Pine Room, as the name suggests, utilizes the natural beauty of knotted pine throughout...creating a very cozy room. Like the Barn Room, it also has a double bed.

• Includes double room in lodge, bath with jacuzzi, full country breakfast, use of common living room and recreation loft.
• Please NO pets or NO smoking.
• Rates per night for 1 - 2 persons:
• 7 nights or more - $95
• 3-6 nights - $105
• 1-2 nights - $115

"Wake up to the mountain morning mist and enjoy a complimentary old fashioned hearty breakfast."

"At the end of the day relax in a loft with a view of the Smokies . . . play a little bumper pool or a friendly game of cards.

"At night relax on a porch swing and listen to the night sounds while counting the stars by moonlight." 

Other Accommodations: Private Log Cabin | Backwoods Wilderness Shelters | Ranch House

Check-in time 2 - 5 p.m. Check out by 11:00 a.m.
Please prearrange special check-in times!
Gratuities for volunteer or senior trail guides are not included and are very much appreciated!
Remember to bring your souvenir money ( cash only) for our trading post on site,
which offers Twin Valley t- shirts, hats, frames, postcards and magnets featuring our horses/animals, trails, cabins and views.
All Rates Plus Tax / 50% Deposit Required on Accommodations and Riding.
Visa/MasterCard accepted for deposits only.
Balance is due on arrival by Cash, Money Order or Traveler's Checks.
No credit cards accepted at check-in time.
Two Week Notice required for guaranteed refund of half deposit unless rebooked.
$15 processing fee on cancellations and changes.
No personal checks.

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