Blake House Inn, Asheville, North Carolina
Built circa 1847 by Joseph B. Pyatt, the BLAKE HOUSE INN, with its 22" thick native stone walls laid in lime and clay mortar and its original 14" ornamental plaster ceilings, is one of the finest examples of Italianate architecture with Gothic influences in the Asheville area. The house originally served as the summer home of Dr. Frederick Blake, a wealthy rice plantation owner from Charleston, South Carolina. However, during the closing days of the Civil War, the house also served as a Confederate Field Hospital. The Confererate Soldiers were cared for in the bedrooms upstairs. Some of the nurses took pity on the injured Union soldiers and cared for them in the tunnel system under the Inn.
There are two formal dining rooms, a large center hall, a large parlor, LABRADOR LANDING PUB, and a private dining room also used for breakfast. There are two large handicap-accessible bathrooms and a large covered porch, where weather permitting, meals are served. The BLAKE HOUSE INN has five well-appointed guest rooms, all located on the second floor. Each room comes with a private bath and sitiing area. Also located on the second floor is a spacious common area, complete with sofa and game table.
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Owners: NANCY AND TERRY RICE
Open Since: 1980
We Accept: Checks, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express
Price Range: Check with owner as prices may vary
Travel Agent Commission Offered: 15 (weekdays only)
No. of Rooms With Private Bath: 6
Location: In suburbs
Amenities: Telephone in room, Television in room, Television in parlor, Fireplace in room, VCR, Antiques, Down comforters, Canopy beds, Sitting room/library, Game room, Full breakfast, Guest refrigerator (filled), Picnic baskets, Box lunches, Banquet facilities, Patio, Balcony, No smoking, Pets possible (inquire), Children possible, Crib available, Meeting rooms/facilities, Other meals upon special request and Discounts/specials available
Sight-Seeing: Museum, Art galleries, Historical site/district and Historical village/park
Water Sports: Kayak rentals, Whitewater rafting, Canoe rentals, Paddleboat rentals and Fishing
Other Sports: Golf, Tennis, Horseback riding and Bike rentals
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls, Espresso bars, Shopping district, Casino gambling, Theatre, Movie cinemas, Concerts, Farmers market, Crafts and Bars/night clubs
Out In Nature: Bike trails, Hiking trails, Parks, Gardens/arboretum, Nature preserves, Apple/berry picking and Birdwatching
Rides & Tours: Winery tours and Train rides
Memberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)
African American Association of Innkeepers International, + North Carolina Bed & Breakfast Inns Association, * + North Carolina Bed & Breakfast Inns Association, * ASheville Bed and Breakfast Association, * NC ABC BEER AND WINE PERMITS, * NC ABC SPECIAL OCCASION PERMIT
Area Attractions:
BILTMORE ESTATE, CARL SANDBURG HOME - CONNEMARA, BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, CHIMNEY ROCK PARK, BELE CHERE FESTIVAL - JULY, FOLK ART CENTER, SMITH-MC DOWELL HOUSE, NC ARBORETUM
These recreational facilities and attractions are all within 25 miles of Blake House Inn.
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