The Black Walnut Bed and Breakfast Inn

Overview

We invite you to join us at The Black Walnut Bed and Breakfast Inn in Asheville, North Carolina.
Experience perfect comfort and real luxury in a romantic and historical setting.
It is no accident that we were recently voted one of the Top Ten Luxury Inns in North America!

Located in Western North Carolina, Asheville is a mountain town that true city people can appreciate.
Our Bed and Breakfast is surrounded by breath-taking views of the Blue
Ridge Mountains and rich history of the South.
Asheville is one of the most popular destinations in the Southeast.

Richard Sharp-Smith, the supervising architect of the Biltmore Estate, built this home for Mary S. Wolcott in 1899.
The Inn is on the National Register of Historic Buildings and remains true to the original renderings.
It has been beautifully restored to reflect the historic charm of the era, while providing modern comforts.

The Inn is perfectly situated on 3/4 of an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens, featuring two tranquil Koi ponds.

We offer eight guest rooms, six in the main house, and two pet friendly suites in the original and newly renovated carriage house.

All guest rooms are elegantly decorated and comfortably furnished with an eclectic blend of antiques, and all offer private bath en-suite.
We have recently redecorated and renovated to showcase the outstanding architecture, while providing our guests with a luxurious retreat.

All guest rooms are embellished with fresh flowers, chocolates and luxury bedding, a selection of pillows for perfect comfort and all cotton, high thread count sheets.
The baths are complete with heavy and soft Turkish towels and Aveda bath products.
We also offer hairdryers, irons and ironing boards in every guest room.

We offer our guests the daily local paper, the Wall Street Journal, and the Sunday New York Times.

Our guests also enjoy a video library, books, board games, cable TV service, and unlimited local calls.

Complimentary guest beverages and 24 hour coffee and tea service are available.

Our service is warm and professional, as we strive to assist each guest in navigating the city and surrounding mountains, as well as, our recommended must do, eat and see!
Come and experience for yourself real value, real luxury and real quality.

Peter and Lori, your hosts, are from Martha’s Vineyard, where we owned and operated The Old Stone Bakery for 29 years, and also Palm Beach County Florida, where we owned and operated the Cakery, an extraordinary bakery and exquisite tea room.
We bring to Asheville over a half century of culinary experience. Our extensive experience in the hospitality industry will help to make your stay unforgettable.

We look forward to becoming your hosts and making your stay in Asheville North Carolina truly memorable and unforgettable.

Located on Montford Avenue, within the city of Asheville, this is the premiere location to enjoy all of the attractions of the city and the surrounding area. We are within a half mile, walking distance, to the culture, galleries, shops and restaurants of the city.
Asheville is a vibrant small city and is a mecca of fine dining and unique local restaurants that feature local and organic foods from our area.
The shops offer unique merchandise from the local and regional artists who live and work here.
Asheville is second only to Miami for its art deco architecture which has been retained and well preserved from the early days. It is only a few minutes drive to the Biltmore estate, with all it’s grandeur of a bygone era, the Blue Ridge Parkway with its magnificent views, and the Blue Ridge Mountains with convenient access to unlimited outdoor activities.
White water sports, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, Mountain biking, golfing, hot air ballooning, and horseback riding are all available in the area.

Services & Amenities

Private Parking Trekking / Hiking