Dry Ridge Inn  

"Where Life is as it should be' Weaverville, North Carolina's first Bed & Breakfast Inn. ** A Traditional American Bed and Breakfast Inn ** 19 Years as an Asheville, NC Bed and Breakfast We offer a relaxed small town ambiance - 'a simpler time, a sweeter place' - Savor Life at a slower pace! only 10 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC and the Biltmore Estate. Enjoy Asheville, NC, then come out to the country. High-Speed Wireless Internet available. We have a Business Center on the second floor, please visit our Amenities Page * - Please consider the weekdays - * Come for a visit during the week, you deserve a break from your daily routine, our mountains and restaurants will be less crowded and you can take advantage of our Weekday Biltmore Special. There is always great River Rafting and Horseback Riding. Please visit our Area Attractions Page Our charming three story home has eight rooms with private baths, all with gas fireplaces and some can be combined to make suites for large families. You will find our home comfortable, food delicious and our spacious grounds inviting and relaxing. Enjoy a book on the porch swing or gaze into the water garden and let the waterfall soothe you. Our History The original portion of the Dry Ridge Inn was built in 1849 as a parsonage for, what was at that time, the Salem Campground, a religious revival camping area that had been incorporated in 1832. The surrounding area, which is now know as Weaverville, had been named Dry Ridge by the Cherokee Indians long before the campground was established. During the Civil War the parsonage was utilized as a camp hospital for Confederate soldiers suffering from pneumonia. The high altitude and pleasant weather of the surrounding grounds made it an ideal area for soldiers recovering from the then-fatal illness. In 1888, a man named C.C. Brown bought the parsonage, remodeled it, and turned it into a home for his wife and eight children. Reportedly, Brown wanted the tallest house in Weaverville, so the building's hip roof gives way to additional gables and added height to its peak. Members of the Brown family occupied the home until 1958, during which time one of the eight children, Fred, became the mayor of Weaverville. As the town of Weaverville grew, it became a practice for many of the large homes in the area to take in overnight and weekly guests who were visiting the area, which had become renowned for the natural beauty of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains."

Amenities: Air conditioning, Gas Fireplace, Fridge, Microwave, Coffee Maker, TV, Cable, Stereo, DVD Player, Wireless Internet, Shared hot tub(s), and more...

Children are welcome.

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Local Area Attractions: Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, Asheville NC