Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds
Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds is a luxury cabin rental company with 25 one-, two- or three-bedroom cabins nestled on 39 wooded acres. The property is bordered by the Biltmore Company forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway, making it a perfect location for hiking, biking, fishing and scenic drives.
Cabins offer private porches or decks with views of the forest, and some offer views of the pond. Willow Winds also offers a spa package and private hot tubs. The property includes two playgrounds, a stocked trout pond and a putting green. No smoking or pets allowed.
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is adjacent to Willow Winds, and the North Carolina Arboretum is one exit away, offering nature, jogging and biking trails. Willow Winds has created a list of the top 10 nearby hiking and biking trails to share with visitors.
Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds
39 Stockwood Road Ext.
Asheville, NC 28803
(800) 235-2474 or (828) 277-3948
www.willowwinds.com
The Pines Cottages
The Pines Cottages offers budget one- and two-bedroom cottages and cabins three miles from the Appalachian Trail and just a few miles from the Botanical Gardens at Asheville, a 10-acre nature preserve displaying the native flora of the area.
There are 15 cottages and cabins to choose from, some with fireplaces and all with wireless Internet. Employees are ready to offer suggestions for local hiking, fishing and sightseeing. Cabins are pet friendly.
For something different, check out ClimbMax Climbing Center, an indoor and outdoor rock-climbing facility on Wall Street in Asheville that also offers guided outdoor tours.
The Pines Cottages
346 Weaverville Highway
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 645-9661
www.ashevillepines.com
The Inn on Biltmore Estate
One of the most famous attractions in Asheville is the Biltmore Estate. The 8,000-acre property includes the Biltmore House--George and Edith Vanderbilt's 250-room mansion is a National Historic Landmark--Biltmore Gardens, Biltmore Winery, a restaurant and River Bend Farm. Hiking and river float trips are available on the grounds, along with mountain biking and horseback riding. Also popular are picnicking in the spring and summer and leaf viewing in the fall.
Highlights include mountain views from the rooms, lawn or veranda. Amenities include a fitness center with outdoor pool and hot tub and rooms with large plasma TVs and high-speed Internet access. No pets allowed; smoking allowed only in designated areas outdoors.
Inn on Biltmore Estate
1 Antler Hill Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(800) 411-3812
www.biltmore.com/stay/inn
The Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore East
The Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore East is two miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and offers mountain views, an outdoor pool and restaurant. The hotel is also two miles from hiking trails, three miles from the Western North Carolina Nature Center and 30 miles from the Cradle of Forestry discovery center in Pisgah National Forest. Pet friendly.
Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore East
1450 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 298-5611
www.biltmorehotels.com
Parkway Lane
For water lovers, Parkway Lane offers seven moderately priced rustic cabins on the banks of the French Broad River. The cabins, which sleep up to four people, are across the river from Biltmore Estate and two miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and N.C. Arboretum. The resort is 10 miles from the heart of downtown Asheville and 15 miles from Mount Pisgah, which offers stunning long-range views.
Amenities include fireplaces, a golf green along the river, and porches and decks with river views. There's also a honeymoon/spa cabin for romantic getaways. The property allows for plenty of chances to interact with nature and wildlife, and offers boating, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. Fishing rods are left on each deck for lodgers' use and canoe rentals are available. Pet friendly with a fee of $25 per day for one or two dogs.
Parkway Lane
55 Parkway Lane
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-91477
parkwaylane.com
Grove Park Inn
The Grove Park Inn is a historic, 96-year-old mountain resort with beautiful views. The property consists of 510 rooms, a spa, golf course, two dining rooms and a sports complex including tennis courts and a pool.
Room amenities include wireless Internet and Kingsdown plush-top mattresses. Some smoking rooms are available. Pets are not allowed.
The Inn is only a few miles from the Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Parkway, 20 miles from Blue Heron Whitewater and 25 miles from the impressive views and miles of hiking trails in Chimney Rock State Park.
Grove Park Inn and Spa
290 Macon Ave.
Asheville, NC 28804
(800) 438-5800
www.groveparkinn.com/Leisure
Rodeway Inn and Suites at Biltmore Square
Rodeway Inn and Suites at Biltmore Square has 65 rooms with wireless high-speed Internet. Some rooms are pet friendly.
The hotel is two miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and N.C. Arboretum, six miles from the Biltmore Estate and 20 miles from Pisgah National Forest. Try Lake Powhatan on N.C. 191 in the National Forest for swimming, fishing and picnicking.
Rodeway Inn and Suites at Biltmore Square
9 Wedgefield Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-8800
www.rodewayinn.com/hotel-asheville-north_carolina-NC634
